★★★★★
The theme that runs through the reviews: Tiara "provides exactly what I asked for" — inspo pictures and requests translated into the finished set, every time.
Nail Studio · Southfield, Michigan
Nails engineered to last.
Nails engineered to last.
That's the Genius part.
The Gel Genius is a by-appointment nail studio in Southfield specializing in structured gel manicures, Gel-X extensions, and nail-health-first care — precision work that protects your natural nails while they grow stronger.
The Studio
Where nail health comes first
At 28382 Franklin Rd in Southfield, The Gel Genius takes a different approach to gel nails. Instead of piling product onto tired nails, Tiara builds each set with structure — a reinforced apex of builder gel that protects your natural nail, resists breaking, and keeps its shape from appointment to appointment.
Clients come for the flawless finish and stay for the philosophy: gentle prep, precise application, and honest guidance for growing out thin, peeling, or damaged nails. Every appointment is one-on-one, so your set gets undivided attention.
Structured-gel specialist
Natural-nail rehab
By appointment
One-on-one studio care
The Menu
Services & pricing
Pricing varies by length, shape & design
For a quote and consultation:
DM @thegelgenius on Instagram
For a quote and consultation:
DM @thegelgenius on Instagram
Why structured gel?
A structured gel manicure adds a thin, reinforced apex of builder gel over your natural nail — like architecture for your manicure. The result: gel that doesn't flex, chip, or peel the way ordinary polish does, and natural nails that are protected while they grow.
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The Gel Genius Difference
Precision now, stronger nails later
- Consultation first.Tiara looks at your natural nails and your goals — length, shape, inspo — before any product comes out. Clients say she "provides exactly what I asked for."
- Structure, not bulk.Builder gel is placed where nails actually need support, keeping sets thin, elegant, and dramatically more durable.
- Rehab for damaged nails.Thin, peeling, or over-filed nails are protected under structured gel while they grow out healthy — a specialty of the studio.
The Work
Clean sets, healthy nails
Structured gel, Gel-X, and immaculate finishes — see the latest sets from the studio on Instagram.
Photos shown are placeholders — follow the studio's real work on Instagram.
See real sets @thegelgeniusClient Reviews
Rated 4.9 on Booksy
★★★★★
Clients with thin and damaged nails describe watching them recover under structured gel — stronger natural nails after every fill instead of more wear and tear.
★★★★★
The by-appointment format earns consistent praise: one-on-one attention, careful and unhurried work, and sets that hold their finish between visits.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
What is a structured gel manicure?
It's a manicure that uses builder-strength gel applied with a reinforced apex over your natural nail. The added structure protects nails from breaking and flexing, so the manicure lasts longer and your natural nails grow out stronger underneath.
Do you take walk-ins?
The Gel Genius is a by-appointment studio. Book your visit on Booksy, or send a DM to @thegelgenius on Instagram.
How do I book an appointment?
Book directly on Booksy, or DM @thegelgenius on Instagram. The studio is at 28382 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034.
Can you help with damaged or weak nails?
Yes — natural nail health is the studio's specialty. Structured gel reinforces and protects thin, peeling or damaged nails while they grow out, and every service starts with careful, gentle prep.
How much do services cost?
Regular manicures start at $20, gel manicures at $40, structured gel manicures at $55, structured fills at $50, Gel-X at $80, basic pedicures at $45, and kids gel manicures at $25. Pricing varies by length, shape and design — DM @thegelgenius for a quote.
Do you offer manicures for kids?
Yes — a kids gel manicure is $25, done with the same gentle care as every other service in the studio.
Where are you located?
The studio is at 28382 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034, and welcomes clients from Southfield, Farmington Hills, Detroit and across Metro Detroit.
Plan Your Visit
Find the studio in Southfield
Address
28382 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
Hours
By appointment — see live availability on Booksy
Booking
Booksy, or DM @thegelgenius on Instagram
A quiet word about appointments
Because every visit is one-on-one, appointments are the only way in — and the calendar fills. Booking a fill at the end of your current appointment is the local pro move.
Pricing varies by length, shape & design
For a quote and consultation:
DM @thegelgenius on Instagram