Pedicures
from $35Each tier includes everything in the one before it, plus more treatment and massage time. A complimentary beverage comes with every pedicure.
- Classic Pedicure$35
- Deluxe Pedicure$45
- Spa Pedicure$56
6 options
The best nails in Lakeland, FLBeauty, inevery detail.
Sora Nail Bar is a quiet nail studio on US Highway 98 North in Lakeland — gel, structure and unhurried care. We are the best at what we do here, and we back it: not happy before you leave, we fix it free; a chip within 7 days, repaired at no charge.
Open 7 days · Mon–Sat 9:30–7, Sun 10:30–54294 US Highway 98 NorthGel, structure & nail artFormerly Blush Nail Bar — same team, same address
Limited time
20% off
Our approach
A Lakeland nail studio built around care
Luxury isn't loud. It's the feeling of being completely taken care of — which comes down to three unglamorous things you can check before you book anywhere.
Clean materials
Files and buffers are single-use, and metal implements are cleaned, disinfected and sealed between clients. Nothing porous is reused.
Nail health over shortcuts
Gel is soaked off rather than pried or peeled — prying is what thins the nail plate. If your nails need a break from enhancements, we will say so.
Time that is actually yours
Appointments are spaced so the last ten minutes get the same attention as the first. No overlapping chairs, no rushing the finish.
Menu
Nail services & pricing in Lakeland
Posted pricing, agreed before the work starts. Pick a category for the full list, or see the whole menu on one page.
Manicures
from $15Shaping, cuticle care and the finish that suits how you use your hands.
- Classic Manicure$25
- Gel Manicure$38
- Regular Polish Change$15
4 options
Acrylic & Extensions
from $40Added length and strength, sculpted by hand. Most sets need a fill every 2–3 weeks as the nail grows out.
- Basic$47+
- Gel$52+
- Color Powder$55+
9 options
Dip Powder
from $45Color built by dipping the nail into fine pigment and sealing it — no lamp required, and it wears 3–4 weeks.
- Dip Natural$45+
- Dip Redo$50+
- Dip French$55+
4 options
Toes & Repairs
from $5Toe enhancements are sculpted to roughly 2". Repairs keep a set going rather than replacing it.
- Toe Full Set — Regular$45+
- Toe Full Set — Gel$50+
- Toe Repair$5+
5 options
Waxing
from $10Around 30 minutes each. Wax removes hair from the root, so regrowth takes roughly three to four weeks rather than days.
- Lip$10
- Chin$10
- Eyebrow$12
5 options
Lashes
from $35Cluster lashes are placed in small fans for a fuller, more customizable look than a strip.
- Cluster Lash — Short / Medium$35+
- Cluster Lash — Long$40+
2 options
Kids
from $10For under-10s, around 30 minutes each.
- Kid Polish — Regular$10
- Kid Polish — Gel$20
- Kids Manicure$15
6 options
Add-Ons
from $2Anything here can be added to a booked service. Removal is always soaked off rather than pried, which is what protects the nail plate.
- Cut Down (no shape)$2
- Shape$5+
- Extra Length$5+
16 options
Prices may vary based on nail length, shape, design and service customization.
Not sure what your nails need? Call and describe them — we'll recommend the right service and quote you before we start. The rest of how we work is in our shop policy.
On the house
A drink while you'rein the chair.
Every guest is offered a complimentary drink — one of our four signatures, made with or without spirits, a glass of wine, or something soft. Just ask when you sit down.
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh strawberry, cold-pressed lemonade, lime
Ocean Drink
Blue curaçao, citrus, coconut, lime
Malibu Sunset
Malibu rum, pineapple, citrus
Mimosa
Sparkling wine, fresh orange juice
Available with or without spirits
Wine
- Red
- White
- Pink Moscato
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice
- Still water
- Coca-Cola
- Sprite
- Diet Coke
Alcohol is served to guests 21+ with a valid ID.
Drinks might not be exactly like the picture.
Guest feedback
In their words
Left by guests through our booking app after their appointment.
james ALWAYS does a great job and is so funny to talk to!
Chloe and Holly were amazing. Chloe’s has been doing my nails for a couple years now and she kills it every time. She kills the designs every single time. So talented!
Very good attention to detail and health of my feet
He’s very nice, funny, easy to talk to, and he does nails very good
I absolutely love my nails everytime I get them done by James. 10/10 recommend coming here
Holly is always amazing!!
I always have an excellent experience. James is very professional, and a creative & talented nail technician. I am very picky about my nails and he always makes my nails look amazing! Thank you!
I love the new vibe of the store but I really show up because of how amazing I feel after my nails are done by Lexx.
Yirelis was very attentive and made sure I was comfortable throughout my appointment. She did an excellent job cleaning my feet and painting my toes with great attention to detail. I highly recommend her services and look forward to my next visit.
Super nice! Lovely place nice and clean, excellent service. Staff are so nice i would recommend this place!!
Guests have left 100+ reviews through our booking app. In the most recent ones they most often mention their technician, the result and friendliness.
The journal
Notes from the chair
What we tell guests when they ask — on nail health, the services, and keeping a set looking good in Florida weather. Sourced, and written by the people who do the work.
Lakeland8 min read
Why We Never Use a Blade on Your Feet (and What Works Instead)
Calluses protect your feet. Here is why Sora files them instead of shaving them, what Florida's salon rule covers, and a home routine for cracked heels.
· The Sora team
Nail care7 min read
Peeling Nails: What to Check Before Blaming Your Manicure
Why nails peel and split, what dermatologists say to check first, when to see one, and which Sora services are gentlest while your nails grow back.
· The Sora team
Brows, lashes & waxing7 min read
Retinol, Accutane and Waxing: When We Will Ask You to Wait
Why we ask about your skin before a wax: no waxing on isotretinoin or for six months after, a pause for retinoids, and a wait for sunburn. Waxing from $10.
· The Sora team
Good to know
Questions, answered
What people ask most before a first visit to our Lakeland studio.
How much is a gel manicure?
A gel manicure is $38 and a classic manicure with regular lacquer is $25. If your existing set is still sound and you only want fresh color, a gel polish change is $30 and a regular polish change is $15.
What is builder gel, and do I need it?
Builder gel is sculpted over the natural nail to reinforce the stress point where nails usually bend and break. It can add length as a full set, or simply add strength. Book it if your nails split or peel once they grow past the fingertip; a standard gel manicure is fine if they are already strong. A builder gel full set starts at $55+, fills at $50+.
How long does gel last?
A gel manicure keeps its shine for about 2–3 weeks before regrowth at the cuticle becomes visible. Soft gel extensions wear 3–4 weeks. Gel on toes lasts longest — often a month or more, because toenails grow more slowly.
What is the difference between acrylic, dip powder and Gel X?
Acrylic is liquid and powder sculpted by hand — the most durable option and the best choice for real length, from $47 for a basic full set. Dip powder is applied by dipping the nail into pigment and sealing it, needs no lamp, and starts at $45+. Gel X uses soft-gel full-cover tips bonded with gel: the lightest of the three, no filing down of the natural nail, and it soaks off cleanly rather than needing to be drilled away — from $55. Describe your routine when you call and we will point you to the right one.
Do you do nail art?
Yes. Nail art and design starts at $5+, chrome at $15+ and cat eye at $10+, priced by how intricate the work is. Bring a reference photo if you have one, and mention it when you book so the appointment is long enough — detailed sets take real chair time.
How do you look after nail health?
Removal is done by soaking rather than prying or peeling, which is what actually damages the nail plate. Files and buffers are single-use, and metal implements are cleaned, disinfected and sealed between clients. If your nails need a break from enhancements, we will tell you rather than sell you another set.
Visit us
Our Lakeland studio, on US Highway 98 North
We're in 33809 on the north side of Lakeland. If you're searching for a nail salon near you anywhere in the areas below, we're probably closer than you think.
Call the studio
Address
4294 US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, FL 33809
Next to Subway in the Hobby Lobby plaza — across the street from Starbucks and Best Buy.
Previously Blush Nail Bar — same location, same team, new name.
Hours — open 7 days
| Monday – Saturday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Areas we serve
We are the north-side salon: Gibsonia, Griffin, Lake Gibson, Socrum and Kathleen are all under ten minutes away, and downtown Lakeland is a straight run up US 98. Polk City, Plant City and Combee Settlement are about twenty minutes; Auburndale and Lakeland Highlands about twenty-five. Drive times are from Google Maps in typical traffic, so yours may be a little quicker.
- Gibsonia4 min
- Griffin7 min
- Lake Gibson7 min
- Socrum7 min
- Kathleen8 min
- Downtown Lakeland14 min
- Polk City17 min
- Plant City18 min
- Combee Settlement19 min
- Lakeland Highlands24 min
- Auburndale24 min