Habla español, English too
Nail art and gel, in English or Spanish
Chispa is a Puerto Rican-owned nail art and gel salon in New Britain. Six technicians, every one of us speaks Spanish, and we are taking new clients.
Design guide · Guía de diseño
Four levels of art, by how much time they take
Each level is named in English and Spanish and adds a set amount of time to your service. Pick one, or show us a picture and we will name it for you.
- About 15 min more
A touch · Un toque
One line, a dot or a French tip on two nails, in a color you pick.
- About 30 min more
Some art · Un poco de arte
Small hand-painted designs on four to six nails: flowers, hearts, shapes or an ombré.
- About 60 min more
Full art · Arte completo
Every nail painted by hand, with chrome, foil or one design that runs across all ten.
- About 90 min more
Custom · A su medida
Bring a picture. We draw it, add charms or 3D pieces, and tell you the time before we start.
Services
The menu, sorted by time
Book a time for any of these, or walk in when a chair is open.
Gel and color
Smooth, even color, in gel or regular polish.
Builder gel overlay
60 minA strong gel layer over your own nails, for length that holds.
Book: Builder gel overlay
New sets
Soft-gel extensions, sized to your hands and your week.
Medium soft-gel set
105 minA new set in a medium length, in one color or a French tip.
Deposit to bookBook: Medium soft-gel setLong soft-gel set
120 minA new set in a long length, shaped to the style you choose.
Deposit to bookBook: Long soft-gel setCustom set
150 minA set built around your picture, with a design level agreed first.
Design level fourDeposit to bookBook: Custom set
Prices show on the booking page and at the counter. Times are for a typical visit; length, shape and design level add to them. If you have diabetes or a wound on your foot, check with your doctor before a pedicure.
The team
Six technicians, and every one speaks Spanish
Ask for someone by name and book with her or him, or take the next chair.
Aracelis Cintron
Owner and lead technician
- Nail technician license · CT Lic. # 000000
Aracelis grew up in Bayamón and opened Chispa after years in other people's salons. She does custom sets and full art. Habla español e inglés.
Ivelisse Ocasio
Senior nail technician
Ivelisse has done nails for thirty years and takes the clients who want a gel manicure or pedicure done with care and no hurry. Habla español; English whenever you like.
Leilany Quiles
Nail artist
Leilany paints the small designs: flowers, hearts, lines and ombrés. Book her for design level two or three. Habla español e inglés.
Abdiel Berrios
Nail technician
Abdiel does gel pedicures and builder gel overlays, and is the one to ask for a short, strong set. Habla español e inglés.
Estefany Oquendo
Soft-gel technician
Estefany does soft-gel sets and fills from short to long, and removal of work from other salons. Habla español e inglés.
Joceline Aponte
Nail artist
Joceline does chrome, foil and custom art. English is her first language, and habla español with every client who prefers it.
Questions we hear first
If yours is not here, call or text and we will answer in your language.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. All six of us speak Spanish and English, and we switch as often as you do. Tell us which language you want when you book, or just start talking.
How do I choose a design level?
Show us a picture or tell us how much art you want. We name the level, and tell you how long it will take before we start. The design guide shows all four, from a touch to a custom set.
How long does a new set take?
A short soft-gel set takes about an hour and a half and a long one about two hours. Each design level adds time on top, so book a longer stretch if you want art.
Do you remove work from other salons?
Yes. Removal of gel, dip or acrylic from somewhere else is on the menu. Tell us when you book so we leave enough time before the new set.
Can I walk in?
When a chair is open, yes. Booked clients keep their time, so call or text first if you want to be sure.