
Gel manicure
- 1 hr
Shape, cuticle care and a gel colour of your choice, finished with a glossy top coat. Lasts around two to three weeks.

Nail technician · Manchester
Gel, BIAB and nail art in a one-chair studio in Ancoats. No rush, one client at a time.
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Choose a treatment, then a time. A £10 deposit holds your appointment and comes off the price.

Shape, cuticle care and a gel colour of your choice, finished with a glossy top coat. Lasts around two to three weeks.

Builder gel over your natural nails for strength and a clean shape, in a colour or nude. Ideal if your nails split or break.

Rebalance and refresh your BIAB at three to four weeks, with a new colour if you like.

Gentle removal of gel or BIAB, from here or another salon, then a shape and nourishing oil.

Add to any appointment: two accent nails with a design you bring or one we sketch together.
02About

I’m Ruby. I’ve been doing nails in Ancoats for eight years, and I keep every appointment to one client at a time: no queue, no double booking, just your nails done properly.
Bring a photo of a design you love and we’ll make it work for your nails.
Qualified nail technician · Fully insured
03Photos
Colours, shapes and the odd bit of art.
04Gift cards
A gift card for any treatment, sent by email.
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05Reviews
Example reviews on a demonstration website.
★★★★★
My BIAB lasted a full four weeks without a single chip. Ruby is so careful.
★★★★★
I brought a photo off Instagram and she nailed it. Literally.
★★★★★
A calm hour where nobody rushes you. I book my next one before I leave.
06Questions
Around two to three weeks, depending on your nails and what you do with your hands. BIAB often lasts three to four.
Yes. Add a photo when you book or bring it with you, and we’ll make it work for your nails.
Yes. Book "Gel removal and tidy" on its own, or before a new set.
Move or cancel up to 24 hours before and your £10 deposit carries over. No-shows lose the deposit, and more than 15 minutes late may mean a shorter appointment.
This is a fictional business on Shovva. Try every step to see how it works: nothing is booked, charged or sent.
Every photo here is Ruby’s own work, done in this studio. Before anything starts we look at your nail shape, length and skin tone together, and if a colour or shape won’t suit you, Ruby will say so and suggest one that will.
Yes. Every appointment starts with a few minutes on what you’d like: bring a photo, a colour or just an idea. Nothing is filed or painted until you’re happy with the plan.
It shouldn’t. Ruby uses HEMA-free gels and never drills the natural nail. If you’ve reacted to gel before, say so when you book and she’ll test one nail first.
Metal tools are cleaned and sterilised between every client, files and buffers are single-use, and the desk is wiped down before you sit. One client at a time means nothing is rushed.
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07Find us
Ancoats, five minutes from Piccadilly.
Ruby Lane Nails, Ancoats, Manchester
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