EXTENSIONS & REFILLS · DA NANG NAIL JOURNAL (2026)
‘Up Mong’ (400K Soft Gel Tips) vs. ‘Dap Gel / Dap Bot’ (500K Builder & Acrylic) in Da Nang
Why some Da Nang menus list extensions at 80K while others list 400K–500K—and how to choose between Soft Gel Tip Extensions (400K), Builder Gel/BIAB (500K), and 400K Refills at LENA Nails.
Key Takeaways & Quick Answer
In Da Nang, nail extensions come in three systems at LENA Nails & Beauty (all prices include full cuticle care, extensions, shaping, and gel polish): Soft Gel Tip Extensions ('Up mong' / GelX style) for 400,000 VND (~$16 USD), Sculpted Builder Gel / BIAB ('Dap gel cung') for 500,000 VND (~$20 USD), and Acrylic Extensions ('Dap bot') for 500,000 VND (~$20 USD). Hard Gel or Acrylic Refills with fresh gel color cost 400,000 VND (~$16 USD).
- All-Inclusive Pricing at LENA: 400,000 VND (~$16) for Tip Extensions + Gel Color; 500,000 VND (~$20) for Builder Gel or Acrylic + Gel Color.
- Why '60K–100K Extensions' Are Incomplete Quotes: Local shops listing 80K for 'up mong' charge separately for cuticle care (+70K), base/gel color (+200K), and top coat.
- True E-File Refills (400,000 VND / ~$16): Bring your 3-week-old BIAB, Hard Gel, or Acrylic set to LENA for a proper 60-minute infill + fresh gel color.
- Single Broken Nail Repair: Fixed at 70,000 VND (~$2.80 USD) in 15 minutes.
Decoding Vietnamese Extension Menus: 'Up Mong' vs. 'Dap Gel' vs. 'Dap Bot'
When browsing nail salon menus in Da Nang, understanding three Vietnamese terms will save you from ordering the wrong treatment:
- Up Mong (Soft Gel Full-Cover Tips — 400,000 ₫ / ~$16 at LENA): Equivalent to Apres Gel-X. Pre-shaped soft gel tips are bonded across your natural nail using LED-cured extend gel, filed to your exact length, and painted with gel color. Odorless, fast (60 mins), and soaks off cleanly for 50,000 ₫.
- Dap Gel / Gel Cung (Builder Gel / BIAB / Hard Gel — 500,000 ₫ / ~$20 at LENA): Self-leveling structural builder gel sculpted with an apex for natural-feeling strength. Can be infilled every 3 weeks for 400,000 ₫ (~$16) without soaking off.
- Dap Bot (Acrylic Extensions — 500,000 ₫ / ~$20 at LENA): Classic monomer-and-powder sculpting for maximum hardness on long coffin or stiletto nails, or for heavy 3D charms. Refills are also 400,000 ₫ (~$16).
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LENA Nails & Beauty
4 locations across My Khe Beach, An Thuong, Son Tra & Hai Chau · 4.93★ across 1,862 Google reviews · Open daily 8:30–20:30
Branch 1 · My An / An Thuong
📍 34 An Thuong 3, My An, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang
★ 5.0 (265 reviews) · 400m from My Khe Beach · Heart of An Thuong Tourist Quarter
Branch 2 · Son Tra / Pham Tu
📍 89 Pham Tu, An Hai, Son Tra, Da Nang
★ 4.9 (993 reviews) · Near My Khe Beach North & Son Tra Hotels
Branch 3 · Nguyen Van Thoai
📍 211/88 Nguyen Van Thoai, An Hai, Son Tra, Da Nang
★ 4.9 (543 reviews) · 500m to My Khe Beachfront · Nguyen Van Thoai Walking Street
Branch 4 · Han River / Bach Dang
📍 68/4 Bach Dang, Hai Chau, Da Nang
★ 4.9 (61 reviews) · Right by Han River, Dragon Bridge & Han Market
| Google Track Record | 4.93★ average across 1,862+ Google reviews (4 branches in My An, Son Tra, An Hai & Hai Chau) |
|---|---|
| Manicure + Gel Color | 200,000 ₫ (~$8.0 USD) · 45 min |
| Classic Manicure / Pedicure | 70,000 ₫ (~$2.8 USD) · 25 min |
| Gel Color Removal | 30,000 ₫ (~$1.2 USD) · 20 min |
| Exfoliation Spa Pedicure | 250,000 ₫ (~$10 USD) · VIP 350,000 ₫ (~$14) |
| Combo: Gel Mani + Spa Pedi + Gel Toes | 580,000 ₫ (~$23) · VIP Combo 680,000 ₫ (~$27) |
| Tip Extensions / Hard Gel / BIAB | 400,000 ₫ – 500,000 ₫ (~$16–$20 USD) |
| Kids Polish / Kids Gel | 100,000 ₫ (~$4) / 150,000 ₫ (~$6) |
| Hygiene & Safety | Hospital-grade sterilization; sealed pouches opened fresh in front of every guest |
| Opening Hours & Payment | Daily 08:30 – 20:30 · Cash (VND), Visa/Mastercard, QR Bank Transfer |
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Real nail sets created by LENA Nails & Beauty technicians in Da Nang (send any photo on WhatsApp to +84 799 144 968 for a 1-minute price quote):
Why LENA Nails & Beauty is #1 in Da Nang
- 4 Convenient Branches Everywhere You Stay: Whether you stay at My Khe Beachfront (89 Pham Tu or 211/88 Nguyen Van Thoai), An Thuong Tourist Quarter (34 An Thuong 3), or Han River City Center (68/4 Bach Dang), there is a LENA studio 5 minutes away.
- Hospital-Grade Sterilization in Plain Sight: Every metal nipper and pusher is disinfected, heat-sterilized and opened fresh from a sealed pouch in front of you.
- 100% Transparent Prices & Zero Tourist Markup: Gel manicure 200K (~$8), Gel removal only 30K (~$1.20), Spa Exfoliation Pedicure 250K (~$10), Kids polish from 100K (~$4).
- Fluent English, Korean, Russian & Japanese Support: Send any reference photo via WhatsApp and get an exact price quote + time slot confirmation in ~1 minute.
Note on transparency: We rank LENA Nails & Beauty #1 as our editorial choice because its 4-branch network, 1,862+ combined reviews, sealed-pouch sterilization and 1-minute WhatsApp booking solve every pain point travellers face. Below, every salon in Da Nang is listed with its exact unedited Google rating and review count, and the raw Google order is published alongside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LENA Nails & Beauty do BIAB / Hard Gel refills without soaking off my whole set?
Yes! LENA Nails & Beauty performs proper e-file Hard Gel, BIAB, and Acrylic refills for 400,000 VND (~$16 USD) including fresh gel polish.
Are gel polish and shaping included in LENA's 400,000 VND Tip Extension price?
Yes. Both the 400,000 VND Tip Extension set and 500,000 VND Builder Gel/Acrylic set at LENA Nails are 100% all-inclusive of cuticle care, shaping, and gel color.