Burgundy almond nails with raised 3D flower art in pink and red, EDITION Salon client work, with the EDITION wordmark
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    Gel Polish, Gel Extensions or Acrylic Nails: How to Choose in Pattaya

    By EDITION Salon Pattaya  ·  20 October 2026  ·  6 min read

    Which Nail Service Suits You?

    The right nail service depends on the look you want and the upkeep you are happy with. Prices for every option are in one table near the end of this guide.

    This guide walks through each option, what refills and removal involve, and how to look after your nails in Pattaya's hot, humid climate.

    Normal Polish or Gel Polish?

    Normal nail polish is the classic option: quick to apply, easy to change, and ideal if you like switching colours often or want a tidy look for a single occasion.

    Gel polish is cured under a lamp, so it dries straight away and keeps its shine far longer than normal polish. It suits holidays and busy schedules, because you leave the salon with fully dry nails and no smudging.

    Red glitter gel polish on natural-length rounded nails, EDITION Salon client work, with the EDITION wordmark
    Red glitter gel polish on natural nails, EDITION client work

    Extensions and Overlays: PVC, Gel and Acrylic

    PVC extensions add ready-made length and shape to your natural nails, and a PVC extension with overlay adds a strengthening layer on top for extra durability.

    An overlay is a strengthening layer applied over your natural nail without adding length. It suits clients who like their natural length but want their polish or gel to last longer.

    Gel extensions are built and cured under a lamp, and tend to feel light and natural. Acrylic extensions are known for their strength and suit clients who are hard on their hands.

    As a simple rule: polish for a short-term colour, an overlay to strengthen natural nails, and extensions when you want added length.

    Both hands with long almond nail extensions in burgundy and nude, decorated with raised red and pink flower art, EDITION Salon client work
    Long almond extensions with flower art, EDITION client work

    Refills: Keeping Extensions Looking Fresh

    Natural nails keep growing underneath extensions, so a gap appears near the cuticle. A refill rebalances the extension and fills that gap. Refills are usually booked every few weeks.

    Regular refills are easier on your nails than waiting until an extension lifts or breaks.

    Short natural nails in glossy black gel polish with a rainbow heart on two accent nails, EDITION Salon client work
    Short black gel with rainbow hearts, EDITION client work

    Safe Removal Matters

    Peeling gel polish off at home can take layers of your natural nail with it. EDITION Salon offers a gel polish remover service, so removal is done properly.

    Nail Aftercare in a Hot, Humid Climate

    A few habits help your nails last in Pattaya's heat and humidity: rinse your hands after swimming, use cuticle oil, and wear gloves for cleaning or washing up.

    If a nail chips, lifts or cracks, book a repair rather than picking at it.

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    Nail prices at EDITION

    ServiceManicurePedicure
    Normal nail polish300฿300฿
    Gel polish500฿500฿
    PVC extension450฿450฿
    PVC extension with overlay900฿900฿
    Overlay500 to 700฿500฿
    Acrylic extension1,500฿1,500฿
    Gel extension1,500฿1,500฿
    Nail extension refills1,000฿1,000฿
    Gel polish remover200฿200฿

    Prices match our Services page.

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    Visit EDITION Salon at Again Community Mall, next to Terminal 21, Pattaya. Tell us the look you want and our nail team will recommend the right service for your nails.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about nail services at EDITION Salon in Pattaya.

    All nail prices, for manicure and pedicure, are in the Nail prices at EDITION table near the end of this guide and on the EDITION Salon Services page.

    Both add length and shape to natural nails. Gel extensions are cured under a lamp and tend to feel lighter; acrylic extensions are known for their strength.

    An overlay is a strengthening layer applied over your natural nail without adding length. It suits clients who like their natural length but want extra durability.

    As natural nails grow, a gap appears near the cuticle. Refills are usually booked every few weeks to keep extensions looking fresh.

    Yes. EDITION Salon offers a gel polish remover service. Professional removal is kinder to your natural nails than peeling or picking gel polish off at home.

    EDITION Salon is at Again Community Mall, next to Terminal 21 in Pattaya City, open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.

    Nails at EDITION Salon, Pattaya

    Whether you want a quick polish change, stronger natural nails or a full set of extensions, every visit starts with honest advice and a clear price. You will find us at Again Community Mall, next to Terminal 21, Pattaya City, open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.

    Browse the full nail services and price list, or submit an enquiry online and our team will respond within 24 hours.

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