The PRICE of Nails on a Cruise Ship

@dutchworld_americangirl

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Promoted product

CND Shellac

Why it worked

The video taps into a common consumer pain point: the high cost of services in tourist/vacation settings, particularly on cruise ships. The creator's personal experience and relatable shock at the price, combined with a clear breakdown of costs, make it engaging and shareable.

Summary

The creator discusses the high cost of getting her nails done on a cruise ship, showing a receipt totaling $198.24 for acrylic nails and a traditional manicure with Shellac, plus auto-gratuity. Despite the price, she acknowledges the good job done by the nail technician.

Structure

1Introduction to getting nails done on a cruise ship
2Showing the nail salon and products used
3Revealing the total cost of the services
4Discussing the price and gratuity
5Showing the final result and expressing satisfaction

Original caption

The price to get my nails done on board a cruise ship is outrageous but I’m happy I could get them done. #nailday #crazyprice #gratuity #iliveonacruiseship #money

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Product placement

CND Shellac (gel polish): used to do manicures. It ACTS by being applied to nails to provide color and a glossy finish. Removing it would change the video's subject. Holland America Line (cruise line): the location where the service is provided. It APPEARS as the name of the ship/company on the receipt and is the setting for the video. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. OneSpaWorld (spa provider): provides the nail service. It ACTS by performing the manicure and is identified as the service provider on the receipt. Removing it would change the video's subject.

On-screen text

The PRICE of Nails on a Cruise Ship

Transcript

I just had my nails done on board a cruise ship. I live on board a cruise ship half the year. But even I am sometimes stunned by the prices of things in the spa. I'm going to show you what I just paid to have my nails done. It's a lot. It's crazy. So, okay, I did get a manicure just to clean up my cuticles and shellac, but technically, it's $99.00 and $69.00. So technically, let's see. Subtotal was $168.00. Plus they get an 18% auto gratuity, so they get $30.24. The total to have my nails done is $198.24. I didn't even leave an extra tip this time. Usually I do. But $30.00 tip on nails is enough. They did a great job. Absolutely. These are gel x nails.