Is a fill cheaper than a full set?
Prices for both infills and full sets will differ from nail salon to nail salon, however infills do tend to be cheaper than a full set. This is mainly because they take less time to do, and so the nail technician will be able to fit more clients in on that day. It is also because the materials needed to do a set of infills are less than the materials needed for a full set. So, if your nails are growing out, but you are limited on money, an infill could be a great option.
Some people expect an infill to be a quick 5-minute job, but this isn’t the case. When you go to a nail salon to get your nails infilled, the technician will take the nail polish off of your acrylics, and buff both your natural and fake nail before they get started on the infills. Then, once the infills have been completed, you will usually have a new color applied to the nails. This is why a set of nails that have been infilled professionally can look like a fresh set.
So, if your nails are not damaged when they have begun to outgrow, then an infill might be a better choice than a full set. It will save you money, and your nails will still look fresh. So, you should definitely consider getting your nails infilled before you pay for a new set of acrylics.