Best Acrylic Nails near me in Longport, Canterbury
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Five Elements Beauty
Lombard House, 12-17 Upper Bridge St, Canterbury CT1 2NF, United Kingdom
+44 1227 636626+44 1227 636626Call to bookFacial
Acne Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Smart Nails
19 Lower Bridge St, Canterbury CT1 2LG, United Kingdom
+44 1227 459900+44 1227 459900Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Extensions
Manicure
Fish Pedicure
Caraccio's Hair and Beauty
83 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AD, United Kingdom
+44 1227 455422+44 1227 455422Call to bookKeratin Treatment
Locs
Wig Installation
Blow Dry
Camomile Rooms
5-6 St Margaret's St, Canterbury CT1 2TP, United Kingdom
+44 1227 784847+44 1227 784847Call to bookBikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Men's Waxing
Leg Waxing
Salon Chique Ltd
Alexander Court, Mill Rd, Sturry, Canterbury CT2 0BD, United Kingdom
+44 1227 711399+44 1227 711399Call to bookMen's Facial
Facial Extractions
Facial
Microdermabrasion
The Stylers Hairdresser And Nails
43 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BG, United Kingdom
+44 1227 504738+44 1227 504738Call to bookHair Braiding
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Highlights
No 1 Nails & Beauty
1-2 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS, United Kingdom
+44 1227 781465+44 1227 781465Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Men's Pedicure
Dip Powder Nails
Nail Extensions
Therapy Hair Body Nails
21 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG, United Kingdom
+44 1227 767677+44 1227 767677Call to bookSpray Tanning
KoKo Beauty & Footcare
2nd Floor, 4 St Margaret's St, Canterbury CT1 2TP, United Kingdom
+44 7784 223287+44 7784 223287Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Microdermabrasion
Facial Extractions
Hot-Tees
254A Sturry Rd, Canterbury CT1 1DT, United Kingdom
+44 1227 456652+44 1227 456652Call to bookThreading
Facial
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Elite Beauty - Canterbury
20 Orange St, Canterbury CT1 2JA, United Kingdom
+44 1227 451145+44 1227 451145Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Microdermabrasion
Men's Facial
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Acrylic Nails FAQs
It’s really down to personal preference. Gels give a more natural, glossier finish than acrylics, but acrylics tend to be stronger. Gel nails cure under a UV lamp; acrylics start curing as soon as they’re exposed to air. They can both be used to lengthen nails. Gels last for 2 weeks and should then be removed; Acrylic nails last 6-8 weeks, but will need fills after 2-3 weeks to hide regrowth. Both can damage your natural nails, so it’s always best to seek out an experienced nail technician who can do the application, filling and removal for you.
Acrylic overlays. They’re applied to the top of your nails and tend to look more natural. They can be thinner than a full set of acrylic nails and don’t extend beyond the length of your natural nails.
Quite a lot - we’ve listed the main points below:
Nail strength - if you’ve got weak or brittle nails, wait to get them in optimal health before you get acrylics. You can boost your nail health by moisturising them daily with a natural nail strengthening oil, like jojoba.
Shape - decide on your shape and length pre-application. If it’s your first time, don’t plump for super-long nails; begin short so you can get used to the weight and feel.
Prep - perfect nail prep helps prevent discomfort, lifting, and breakage. Your nails must be filed (but not overly) and sanitised before application.
Infections - prevent infections by ensuring that the acrylic manicure instruments used are properly sterilised first and that your nails are applied and removed by an experienced acrylic nail technician.
Fills - you’ll need fills to touch-up regrowth every 2-3 weeks. It’s advisable to only have one set of fills before removing the whole set of acrylic nails.
Popping-off - acrylic nails can pop off if they hit hard surfaces and if you tap your hands repeatedly (e.g. if you do a lot of typing). They can also pop off if your nail wasn’t properly prepped.
Time - application and removal of acrylics take around an hour each. Make sure you book a professional to minimise damage.
Costs - prices vary, but as a rule of thumb, the more colours and greater intricacy of design you go for, the higher the cost.
Prices vary from salon to salon, but start at around £25 in Longport.
You can still go about your daily life as normal when you’re wearing acrylic nails - just be sure to wear gloves when you do the housework. You should also avoid biting your nails (which may cause them to crack and break) and steer clear of high heat and harsh chemicals (like turpentine), which will damage your nails.
We always recommend asking a professional nail technician to remove your acrylic nails for you, but if you are planning on removing them yourself, follow these steps to minimise damage to your natural nails
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File off as much of the acrylic nail as you can using a coarse 100-grit nail file. Take care not to go down to your natural nail, though.
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Soak 10 cotton wool balls in 100% acetone, then apply 5 of them to your nails, securing them in position by wrapping a strip of foil around each fingertip. Leave them on for 20 minutes, then remove, and repeat on your other hand.
TIP: Avoid soaking your fingertips in a bowl of acetone - it’s a strong chemical and will dry your skin.
- Take a wooden cuticle stick and gently push the acrylic and glue off your nail. Buff any remnants away with a soft foam nail buffer and moisturise your nails with a natural oil, like jojoba.
You’ll start to see an area of regrowth within 2-3 weeks. That’s when you will probably want to get them filled.
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Fall in love with your hands all over again with a full set of acrylic nails from the salons on Fresha in Longport. Acrylic nails are the celebrity secret to elegant hands with long-looking fingers and perfectly polished nails and tips.
Acrylic nail overlays help you go longer and stronger, no matter what your own nails look like. They cost between £25 and £35 and last 2 to 3 weeks before you'll typically need an acrylic nail refill. You can book acrylic nail extensions, a full set of acrylics for hands and feet, and acrylic nail removal on Fresha in just a few taps or clicks.
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