A full set of nails refers to the application of any additional nail product, such as acrylic, nail polish, gel, or dip powder. The steps involved in a full set of nails may vary between different salons, but generally, it includes all the steps to prepare your natural nails for either gel or acrylic application treatments. This could include nail extensions, depending on the salon and what they fit in the price of a full set. Generally, any tips, nail art, and hand treatments are add-ons.

The process of a full set of nails usually includes the following steps:

• Cuticle care: adding oil to the cuticles, pushing them back, and ensuring a more revealed nail plate.
• Finger care: the nail technician will examine the skin around your nails, clip off dead skin, and ensure your fingers look and feel healthy.
• Nail application: applying the nail product of your choice, such as acrylic, nail polish, gel, or dip powder.
• Final touches: rubbing moisturizing cream into the hands, and some might surprise you with a hand massage.

It is important to note that a full set of nails is different from a manicure. A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands, which includes trimming and shaping your nails, the cuticles, and polishing on polish or gel polish on your nails. In contrast, a full set of nails involves applying artificial nails and/or solar powder to your existing nails to extend your nail length and/or make it stronger using the powder.