Manicure / Pedicure on Ship?

[salty dingo]

DW wants to decide if she should get her nails done before the cruise on onboard. She is worried that she will mess them up if she does it too soon.

 

Does anyone know what it costs to have this done onboard? Is it worth it, in your opinion?

 

Thanks from us both :) !

[dmk]

I used to go on a cruise with lovely manicured hands. After packing and unpacking suitcases, I found them all chipped and I'd have to touch them up.

For my last 3 cruises, I have my nails manicured on the ship the day after we arrive. They do a very nice job and my nails look lovely for the whole cruise. I have my toes pedicured before I leave home.

Unfortunately, I can't remember the price of the manicure but maybe that's a clue. If it was very expensive, I would remember.:)

[teajak]

Last time I looked it was $40.00 for a simple manicure. I don't think it is worth it, JMHO.

[judyfssw]

I just had a manicure and pedicure on the Summit and the price was over $100. The manicure and pedicure was good but I can sure get it cheaper at home.

[Parrot Mom]

For years I've had acrylic nails and I have them done just before a cruise plus a pedicure... Our local shop charges $23.00 I think for a pedicure.. and $15.00for having a fill in- Spa prices on cruise ships are outrageous.....

[salty dingo]

Thanks everyone. I shared this with DW and she agrees. She'll go to a local place on Saturday before our flight to San Diego. By then all the hard work should be done so hopefully her nails will arrive on the ship in pristine condition!

[brigittetom]

salty dingo, Everyone is right, Good heavens, get the manicure done at home. It's three times the amount on the ship. Many will tell you it's worth it because there is no stress. Sorry, No stress to me means having them done at home for a third of the price and not having to worry about not getting an appointment on the ship.

[the2006Junket]

Salty,

 

Yes, having a mani/pedi on board is much more expensive. However, I always seem to chip a nail schlepping luggage through airports on and off busses etc. Last cruise, I had the pedi at home and did the mani on board...saved a little bit. Or she could have the mani/pedi at home and once on board, if needed, ask for a "color change" manicure, which is quicker and cheaper...they don't trim cuticles etc, but just remove and paint on new color. OR, some trips I just don't bother with a mani at all and just have a pedi at home and go with the neat and natural nail look...which is much easier to take care of.

 

The things you men don't know that we go through to look good for you!;)

 

Happy sailing,

 

Lynne

[Jarronwood]

I have acylic nails and have them done every 3-4 weeks. For my recent cruise my nail technician did nail art on them. I had the white tips airbrushed and the rest was like a french/american manicure then he painted some nail art on each nail and that was 4 weeks ago today. I went yesterday for a infill and paint. Theystill looked as good as when they were first done.

 

Having acylic overlays or nails, means that the paint does not chip or peel or anything plus breakages are unlikely.

 

I would suggest finding a nail technician who specialises in these sort of nails and asking her to just put an overlay of acyrlic on. You don't necessarily have to have a nail put on as well, unless you want a longer length.

 

I know a lot of people say having false nails is bad for the nail bed, but hey so is too much drink, too much food, smoking and no exercise etc. You can always soak them off after your cruise but by then you will probably like having nice nails.

 

I know I do and the beauty is I dont touch them at all from the time I leave the salon to the time I return for an infill.

 

Any manicure on natural nails will not last.

[fsr44]

Good call. I've had manis and pedis on the ship and they're fine, but pricey and no better than you'd get at home. So now I do it at home and if my polish chips, then, hey, I can always go get it fixed on board. Haven't had to, though.

[Parrot Mom]

Good call. I've had manis and pedis on the ship and they're fine, but pricey and no better than you'd get at home. So now I do it at home and if my polish chips, then, hey, I can always go get it fixed on board. Haven't had to, though.

 

Here is something.. buy a bottle of the same color nail polish and bring some of those sealed little nail polish removers..

[teajak]

Here is something.. buy a bottle of the same color nail polish and bring some of those sealed little nail polish removers..

You been looking in my suitcase, that's exactly what I do. It comes under the heading of DH complaint#3, do you have to take all this stuff, answer YES.

[Parrot Mom]

For our 17day T/A cruise when we got off the plane at Barcelona our driver said "I've picked up cruise passengers with luggage,but nothing like this"..lol... First there was a huge garment bag, two 30 inch suitcases, a 24 and two red carry on.. What he didn't see was a 24# inside a 30"..lol Coming home was worse as the 24: was being used, one red bag was being used for t-shirts for our memory quilt and we had bought quite a few take offs at the art auction.. our downfall......We have one red bag we call our "necessities bag" which has the folding shoe bag, hair dryer, shampoos, lotions,etc. etc. I envy people who travel light... I just can't do it..lol...Although on our last land trip a month ago..I was much, much better.. One red bag came back filled with 20 pounds of coffee from the D.R.lol..and I realized thats all I needed was bathing suits and coverups for the a.m. and I actually wore something TWICE at night., but on the way I was also bringing items for a poor school there plus gifts for some friends..

[Nonna and Papa]

I'm so glad this thread was started. I had been considering getting my nails done before our cruise, since my nails tend to break easily and are always different lenghts. I had acrylic nails for quite awhile, years ago, and while they looked nice, I just stopped having them done.

 

I'll probably have the acrylics done again before we leave home, but unlike the other poster who mentioned that hers never broke, I can't say the same. I found that hitting the side of the washer while putting clothes in or out, really took a toll on my acrylics. While I don't plan on doing any laundry while on board,:D my concern was about getting a damaged nail repaired while on board, if needed. Is it difficult to get an appointment for something as simple as a repair?

 

Thanks,

 

Mary

[joelmarj]

Personally I hate acrylic nails, so I work hard to keep my nice and neat. They aren't long but I get manicures and pedicures regularly. I find that a regular pedicure lasts at least 2 weeks, so I get that done right before the cruise. I also get a manicure the day before leaving as well. If I chip the polish on my manicure, then I get it redone on the ship. Nothing like a little pampering. I do bring the color for my toes and will sometimes touch that up if it chips a little.

 

One tip though for those that don't do acrylic. I have a GREAT product that I use as a base coat. It is called "Sticky" by Creative Nail Designs and you can get it in any beauty supply store. It really works great at keeping the polish looking fresh and new for a week, without any chipping, cracking or peeling. I usually have a very pail color put on (I have naturally white tips so its a natural looking french). I get an entire week if not longer out of my manicure using this stuff. It doesn't chip or flake, and believe me, I'm rough on my nails.

[ltd1292]

I have a weekly standing manicure at home, but while on board ship, I have often had my nails done. I just returned from a 2 week Celebrity cruise, so I had just a polish change done. It cost $27 for a change and $40 for a full manicure plus the automatic tip. I pay, in the Chicago area, $16 for the BEST manicure. I will not have my done on board again. This last one chipped in two days! Not worth even the $27. Get them done before!!

[dmk]

I have a weekly standing manicure at home, but while on board ship, I have often had my nails done. I just returned from a 2 week Celebrity cruise, so I had just a polish change done. It cost $27 for a change and $40 for a full manicure plus the automatic tip. I pay, in the Chicago area, $16 for the BEST manicure. I will not have my done on board again. This last one chipped in two days! Not worth even the $27. Get them done before!!

 

I guess it's the luck of the manicurist you get. On our last cruise in January, the girl was fabulous.:)

[poohtaz]

In San Diego at Horton Plaza which is a few blocks away from the ship terminal is a place called Amer-nails they do a good job and are way cheaper than on board. Once you fly into san Diego your wife could go there and be ready for the next morning, and I agree bring your own color for touch ups, on Mercury they charged me $11.00 just to remove my nail polish since I had forgotten my polish remover.:rolleyes:

[Parrot Mom]

Until I started with acrylic nails I had the ugliest hands.. and my nails always broke.. Now, I call my "fill-ins" my retirement maintenance.. I do not keepthem long, except for going on vacation.. and most people do not believe I have acrylic nails.. and ladies......rings and bling look so much nicer with manicured or acrylic nails