Hi, I haven't been to the salon you mentioned but your nails do not need to be a certain length before getting gels or acrylic.

Make sure you go to a salon who's estheticians and nail technicians are licensed by the Cosmetology Association of BC. Ask to see their license.

There are too many people just learning nails from friends who are not licensed and do not know proper sanitary procedures. I've seen WAAY to many people with nail fungus and infections from un-properly sanitized tools.