SolarNail is a nail enhancement product name that CND’s history page describes as a monomer formulation, while acrylic nails are a broader category of artificial nails that the FDA says are composed primarily of acrylic polymers and can leave traces of monomers behind. Because one is a product name and the other is a category, the two terms do not automatically describe two separate kinds of nails, and the name alone does not tell you which product a salon uses, what a full set or a fill costs, how long the service takes, or how the set comes off. On Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs or anywhere else, ask the salon which product system it will apply, how the set is removed, and what the total price is, including shape, length, color, and any nail art, before the service starts, and ask the technician to explain any menu line you do not recognize.

Introduction

When a menu, a friend, or a search result says “solar nails,” the words alone do not tell you what you are getting. They could point to one brand’s product, or they could be shorthand for a kind of nail enhancement. You cannot tell which from the phrase.

That matters because two sets of nails can look the same and be made with different products. The product affects what goes on your nails, what the service costs, and what it takes to remove them later.

A nail product also sits on your skin and your nail bed, so it is fair to want to know what it is. You do not need a chemistry degree for that. You need a few plain questions and a salon willing to answer them.

Before you agree to the service, make sure the salon can tell you which product it uses, what the service will cost, and how the set will be removed.

What Are Solar Nails?

A Product Name

CND is a professional nail brand, and its own history page presents SolarNail™ as a nail enhancement product. The page describes SolarNail™ Liquid as a monomer formulation meant to give nails strength and flexibility. The trademark symbol on the page marks the name as CND’s product name.

That page is a history page. It tells you what CND says SolarNail is, but it does not tell you whether a given salon uses the product today.

What the Term Does Not Tell You

The phrase does not set a price, a length, a shape, or a finish. It also does not tell you which product system a particular salon uses. Since the same words are a brand name, a salon that puts them on a menu or says them at the counter may mean the brand or may mean something else. Ask what the salon means by the term.

What Are Acrylic Nails?

Acrylic nails are artificial nails made primarily from acrylic polymers. The FDA also points out that traces of the reactive monomers used in these products can remain, and that in people who have become sensitive, these traces could cause redness, swelling, and pain in the nail bed. The agency advises avoiding contact between the product and the skin to lower the chance of an allergic reaction.

The FDA also discusses one specific ingredient. It says methyl methacrylate monomer is still used occasionally in some artificial nail products, and that no regulation specifically prohibits its use in cosmetic products. It adds that in the early 1970s it removed products containing 100 percent methyl methacrylate monomer from the market after reports of injuries.

These are three separate points. A reaction to methacrylate monomers is a possible allergic response in people who have become sensitive. Methyl methacrylate is one specific ingredient with its own history. And acrylic nails as a category do not all contain the same ingredients, so the category alone does not tell you what a particular salon applies.

None of this means acrylic nails are unsafe for everyone. It means the product matters, and a salon should be able to tell you which one it uses.

How Do Solar Nails and Acrylics Compare?

The two terms work at different levels, so the comparison is less about two kinds of nails and more about what each name does and does not tell you.

What Do the Labels on a Menu Tell You?

A menu line is a label, and a label can leave out the details you need. Q Nails & Spa’s services page lists Acrylic, Pink & White, Gel Liquid / Color Powder, SNS, and Gel X as separate lines with separate prices. It does not explain what separates one line from another or which products sit behind them.

That is normal for a menu, and it is the reason to ask. When you see a line you do not recognize, ask the technician what it includes, what product it uses, and whether the price changes with shape, length, or color.

Which Acrylic and Pink and White Services Does Q Nails & Spa List?

The prices below are the menu’s starting points, and the menu asks you to check with your technician for specific requests. This is the menu as of October 2026.

Other lines on the menu include ombre at $73+ for a full set and Gel X at $78+. A fill with the same color is listed at $53+, and a fill with a different color at $58+.

Extras are priced separately. Coffin, almond, and stiletto shapes are listed as an extra $5. For removal, the menu lists an acrylic soak-off at $20 and an SNS soak-off at $10. Nail art has no set price. The menu says the price varies and asks you to check with your technician before the work starts.

The removal prices differ by product on the same menu, so the product can change what you pay to take your nails off.

Does Q Nails & Spa Offer Solar Nails?

The menu does not list a service under the name solar nails. It also does not name the brand or system behind its acrylic services. The salon’s About page says only premium products from trusted brands are used, without naming them.

If you are looking for the CND product by name, ask the salon directly which system it uses. If you want an acrylic, pink and white, or gel set, the menu above covers the services it lists.

What Should You Ask Before Booking Acrylics?

Five questions cover it.

1. Which product system will you use for this set, and is it the brand I am asking about?
2. What is the total price, including shape, length, color, and any nail art?
3. How often will I need a fill, and what does a fill cost?
4. How is the set removed, and what does removal cost?
5. Who will do the service?

If you have reacted to a nail product before, tell the salon before the service. If you have had a suspected allergic reaction, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before using similar products again.

Where Is Q Nails & Spa on Roswell Rd?

Q Nails & Spa is at 5920 Roswell Rd #A 111-2, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The salon is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m. The phone number is (404) 941-7428.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, and you can also book ahead from the website. An enhancement set can take longer than a basic manicure, so a call before you go can confirm the wait.

Conclusion

SolarNail is a named CND product, while acrylic nails are a broader category of artificial nail enhancements. Q Nails & Spa lists acrylic, pink and white, and gel liquid or color powder services, but does not list SolarNail by name. If you want a particular product system, confirm it with the salon and ask for the full service price before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are solar nails? 

SolarNail is the name of a CND nail enhancement product, and CND’s history page describes SolarNail Liquid as a monomer formulation. If a salon uses the phrase, ask what it means by it.

Are solar nails the same as acrylic nails?

Not as a name. SolarNail is a product name, and acrylic nails are a broader category of artificial nails. The name alone does not tell you which product a salon applies.

Does Q Nails & Spa offer solar nails?

The menu does not list a service under that name and does not name the brand behind its acrylics. Ask the salon which system it uses.

How much do acrylic nails cost at Q Nails & Spa? 

The menu lists acrylic from $43 for a full set and from $33 for a fill. Pink & White starts at $63 for a full set and $53 for a fill. These are starting points, so confirm the total with your technician.

How much does removal cost? 

The menu lists an acrylic soak-off at $20 and an SNS soak-off at $10. Ask which applies to your set.

Where is Q Nails & Spa on Roswell Rd?

It is at 5920 Roswell Rd #A 111-2, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m.