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Manicure & Pedicure Services in Montreal

85$

1 Hour

Manicure + Gel

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90$

1 Hour

Pedicure + Gel

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Nails

WHAT ARE NAILS TREATMENTS?

Professional Manicure and Pedicure Montreal

Your hands and feet deserve regular care, whether you’re maintaining your everyday appearance, preparing for a special occasion, or simply taking time for yourself. Professional manicure and pedicure services can help keep your nails looking neat, polished, and beautifully maintained.

At Zand Beauty, we offer several nail-care options to suit different preferences, including gel manicure, dry pedicure, gel pedicure, and a pedicure combined with massage. Whether you prefer a clean and simple finish or want to combine nail care with relaxation, you can choose a treatment that fits your needs.

Why Choose Zand for Nails Care?

With manicure and pedicure services in Montreal At Zand Beauty Spa & Academy, our nail services focus on careful preparation, polished results, and a comfortable salon experience. Our different manicure and pedicure options allow you to choose the type of nail care and finish that works best for your preferences.

Treatments

Manicure & Pedicure Treatments We Offer

Explore our manicure and pedicure services in Montreal, from professional gel manicure care to dry and gel pedicures and our relaxing pedicure & massage treatment. Each service provides a different approach to maintaining and enhancing the appearance of your nails, hands, and feet.

📞 Please Notice: Nail services are currently not available for online booking. To book a manicure or pedicure service, please call us directly and our team will be happy to assist you. Therefore clicking on any of the services bellow or the call button, will direct you to a call to our spa.

Pedicure dry - vs - Pedicure gel

Dry Pedicure vs. Gel Pedicure: What's the Difference?

A dry pedicure is a modern foot care treatment that focuses on clean, precise grooming without soaking the feet in water. It typically includes nail shaping, cuticle care, exfoliation, callus reduction, and a polished finish, making it a great option for clients who want a hygienic, detailed, and long-lasting result. Because the treatment is performed on dry skin, products and techniques can work more effectively, which is why many clients searching for the best pedicure in 2026 are choosing dry pedicure services for their precision and professional finish.

A gel pedicure is ideal for clients who want beautiful, glossy nails with long-lasting color and shine. It uses gel polish cured under a UV or LED lamp, giving the nails a durable, chip-resistant finish that can stay looking fresh for weeks. Compared to regular polish, gel pedicure results are more resilient and low-maintenance, making it a popular choice for busy clients, vacations, and anyone who wants a neat, elegant look with less frequent touch-ups. For SEO purposes, this makes gel pedicure a strong search term for customers looking for lasting beauty and convenience.

So, which is better in 2026? The answer depends on your goal. If you want foot health, detailed care, and a clean spa-like treatment, a dry pedicure is often the better choice. If your priority is long-lasting shine, color, and polished toenails, a gel pedicure may be the right option. Many customers choose dry pedicure for the care itself and add gel polish for the final look, giving them the best of both worlds.

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The Difference Between Dry Pedicure & Gel Pedicure

FeatureDry PedicureGel Pedicure
Traditional foot soakNoDepends on the pedicure protocol
Nail careYesYes
Cuticle careYesYes
Main differenceDry preparation approachGel polish finish
Nail colourDepends on serviceGel polish
FinishNatural or selected finishGlossy gel finish
Best forSimple professional foot careFoot care + gel colour

Small clarification: Dry does not necessarily mean “no polish.” It describes how the pedicure is performed. Gel pedicure refers specifically to using gel polish as part of the service. For the exact products and steps included at Zand Beauty, the treatment description in the booking system should be treated as the final reference.

Which Nails Treatment Is Right for You?

The right nail treatment depends on what you want from your appointment. If you’re mainly looking for polished hands, a gel manicure may be the right choice. For foot care, you can choose between a dry pedicure and a gel pedicure depending on whether you want a dry treatment approach or a gel-colour finish. If relaxation is also part of your goal, Pedicure & Massage combines both experiences.

  • Manicure + Hard Gel

    Manicure + Hard Gel

    Polished hands, effortless confidence.

Your manicure begins with nail preparation, shaping, and cuticle care before gel polish is applied to the natural nails. Each gel layer is cured using the appropriate lamp to create a smooth, glossy finish.

Ideal for:
Clients who want polished, glossy nails with a longer-lasting finish than traditional nail polish.

Result:
Smooth, glossy, professionally polished-looking nails.

Gel polish systems are generally applied in layers and cured under an LED lamp.

  • Pedicure Without Gel

    Pedicure Without Gel

    Clean, precise care from toe to heel.

A dry pedicure is performed without the traditional soaking step. The treatment focuses on professional nail preparation and foot care, including shaping and cuticle care according to the service protocol.

Ideal for:
Clients who prefer a pedicure without traditional soaking and want focused nail and foot care.

Result:
Neat, polished-looking toenails and refreshed, well-cared-for feet.

  • Pedicure + Hard Gel

    Pedicure + Hard Gel

    Beautiful toes, brilliant shine.

The treatment combines professional pedicure preparation with gel polish application. The gel colour is applied in layers and cured under a suitable lamp to create a smooth, glossy finish.

Ideal for:
Clients who want professional pedicure care with a glossy gel-colour finish.

Result:
Beautifully shaped toenails with a smooth, glossy, polished appearance.

  • Extension and Restoration

    Extension and Restoration

    Care for your feet, time for yourself.

This combination treatment brings together professional pedicure care and massage in one appointment. Your nails and feet receive dedicated care while the massage adds a relaxing element to the experience.

Ideal for:
Clients who want both professional foot care and a relaxing massage experience.

Result:
Polished-looking toenails, refreshed feet, and a more relaxing overall experience.

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Is Nails Care Suited For Everyone?

Nail services are not suitable for everyone at every time. Customers should postpone manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylic, or nail enhancements if they have a fungal or bacterial infection, open cuts, bleeding, swelling, severe irritation, contagious skin conditions, or significantly damaged nails. Clients with allergies or sensitivities to products such as gel, acrylic, adhesives, or polish should inform the technician before treatment. People with diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation, or a weakened immune system should consult a healthcare professional and choose an experienced nail technician.

Before booking a nail treatment in Montreal, customers should disclose relevant medical conditions, allergies, medications, and previous reactions to nail products. Avoid shaving immediately before a pedicure, do not pick at the cuticles, and ensure the salon follows proper sanitation and uses clean, disinfected tools. Pregnancy is not automatically a contraindication, but clients may prefer low-odor products and good ventilation after discussing their options with a healthcare provider. When in doubt, the treatment should be postponed until the nails and surrounding skin are healthy.

Before Your Appointment

Arrive with clean hands or feet whenever possible and let your nail professional know about any concerns involving your nails or surrounding skin. If you currently have irritation, an infection, an open wound, or another unusual nail or skin condition, mention it before treatment.

If you already have gel polish that needs to be removed, check whether removal is included in your selected service before your appointment.

After Your Manicure

Give your nails time to settle and avoid picking, peeling, or deliberately lifting gel polish. Proper removal is important because peeling or forcibly removing gel products can damage the natural nail surface.

After Your Pedicure

Keep your feet clean and moisturized and avoid unnecessarily picking at the skin around the nails. Follow any specific aftercare recommendations provided by your Zand Beauty professional.

After a Gel Treatment

Gel polish is designed for durability, but avoid picking or peeling the product when it begins to grow out. Professional removal or the appropriate removal process helps protect the natural nail.

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Real Life Results

Explore real examples of manicure and pedicure services performed at Zand Beauty. Our nail gallery can showcase different gel manicure styles, pedicure finishes, nail shapes, colours, and professional nail-care results.

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What People are Saying

FAQ

You Have Questions?

What nail services does Zand Beauty offer in Montreal?

Zand Beauty offers Manicure + Gel Polish, Pedicure + Gel Polish, Manicure and Pedicure Without Gel, Nails Restoration, Nails Extension and Also Custom Design Nails patterns.

The main difference is that dry pedicure describes the preparation approach, while gel pedicure describes the polish finish. A dry pedicure is performed without traditional soaking, while a gel pedicure includes gel polish on the toenails. Depending on the salon’s protocol, a gel pedicure may also include other pedicure-care steps.

A gel pedicure combines professional pedicure care with gel polish applied to the toenails. Gel polish is cured under a suitable lamp to create a glossy and durable finish.

A gel manicure is a manicure in which gel polish is applied to the natural nails and cured under a suitable lamp to create a glossy, longer-lasting finish.

Gel polish itself is not necessarily damaging when properly applied and removed, but improper removal—especially peeling or forcing the product off—can damage the natural nail surface.

A dry pedicure is performed without the traditional foot-soaking step. It focuses on professional nail and foot care, with the exact steps depending on the salon’s treatment protocol.

They serve different preferences rather than being the same type of treatment. A dry pedicure may suit someone who wants professional foot and nail care without soaking, while a gel pedicure may suit someone who specifically wants a glossy gel finish on the toenails.

This depends on the specific service. “Dry” generally describes the pedicure preparation method rather than automatically meaning that no polish is applied. Check the Zand Beauty service description or ask the salon what finish is included.

The wear time depends on the product system, application, nail condition, and aftercare. Professional gel systems can provide multiple weeks of wear; for example, OPI describes some of its gel systems as providing around three weeks of wear.

Yes. Zand Beauty offers a Pedicure & Massage service combining professional pedicure care with massage for a more relaxing treatment experience.

If you prefer a pedicure without traditional soaking, the Dry Pedicure may suit you. If you want a glossy gel-colour finish on your toenails, choose the Gel Pedicure. If you want both foot care and relaxation, Pedicure & Massage is another option.

The ideal schedule depends on your nails, lifestyle, growth, polish type, and personal preferences. Your nail professional can recommend a maintenance schedule based on your individual needs.

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