Best Acrylic Nails in Portobello/Craigmillar, Edinburgh
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Top reviews of Acrylic Nails in Portobello/Craigmillar
5.0
Average of 707 reviews of 5 venues.
Had my nails done with Lisa. Really pleased. Love the colour love my nails. Very friendly salon. 🙂
Ann S.
11 Mar 2023
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Love going to Nell’s to get my nails done, very friendly and great at her job. Highly recommend.
Davina A.
14 Feb 2023
Ncnails
5.0
41 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Absolutely love my holiday nails! Nickie really is amazing at what she does. Biab is just the best 😍
Fiona M.
18 Jun 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Just had my acrylics removed revealing my super strong long nails! I’ve never been able to grow them ever so I was amazed when I seen the length of them and how strong they were……love them! Thanks again Stacey
Caroline K.
22 Jan 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Lovely salon. Lisa is so friendly and did a great job of my nails.
Catrina G.
7 Jun 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Very friendly and chatty which is something you want whilst getting your nails done, made sure I was happy with my nails before going any further. Asked what kind of colour id like for my French manicured acrylics, worth the money & 100% would recommend.
Shannon W.
14 Jan 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Absolutely love my nails! BIAB is amazing! Really natural! Emma was lovely and really fun! Can't wait to come back!
Fiona M.
28 May 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Lovely nails and great chat as always
Suzanne G.
5 May 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Loved getting my nails done today from Nickie for the first time. Booked in for another 2 appointments!
Fiona M.
14 May 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Perfectionist! Love my nails every single time. X
Steph M.
25 Feb 2023
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Nickie was so warm and welcoming. She asked me what design I wanted on my nails, I let her decide and I am totally in love. She is so creative and attentive. An absolute perfectionist. Thanks Nickie. See you again soon! ❤️
Jo T.
24 Feb 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Lovely salon and Lisa is lovely my nails always look fab
Suzanne G.
29 Mar 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Stacey is great at what she does and I am always happy with my nails .
Elaine D.
29 Jun 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Always delighted with my nails. Lisa very friendly. Enjoyed my visit
sheena a.
4 Feb 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Always very happy with my nails. Perfect every time. Beautiful colour.
Ellen G.
8 Jun 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Love my new nails, thanks so much! See you in a few weeks xx ❤️
Louise C.
17 Feb 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Nickie did a fabulous job of my nails, she knew exactly what I wanted.
Dawn W.
12 Feb 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Another great visit for gel nails. Very pleased. Love the colour, couldn't be happier!
Simpsons G.
13 Apr 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Really delighted with my nails. Lasted for 4 weeks and now got them redone. Looking lovely.
sheena a.
22 Jan 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Can’t thank Carla enough for my beautiful nails wouldn’t go anywhere else always so professional and friendly xxx
Kirsty B.
3 Feb 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Lovely nails and lovely salon x Lisa is so nice and always gd to get a catch up with her x
Suzanne G.
7 Dec 2021
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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I have had my nails done today by Stacey, I love them as always Stacey is a lovely outgoing person and puts her all into doing my nails . Thank you Stacey x
Elaine D.
23 Mar 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Brilliant as always. Love my nails thanks Carla x
Abi S.
13 Jan 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
580 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Amazing service from Stacey, love my nails
Fiona M.
19 Mar 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Lovely salon with a friendly and professional approach. My nails look great and the facial was so relaxing and made my skin feel fabulous.
Laura C.
29 Nov 2021
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
344 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Nails are fabulous love them xx
Siobhan W.
2 Feb 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
183 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Great service as always from Rosie. Always look for forward to my visit. Very happy with my nails, brows and lashes. A truly relaxed experience every time whilst feeling very safe in a clean, covid protected salon! Look forward to my next visit x
AM
Amy M.
26 Nov 2020
That Rosie Glow - Edinburgh
5.0
24 reviews
11 East Norton Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5DR, Scotland
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Always love my nails and brows! Nell is brill at her job x
JC
Judith C.
2 Mar 2023
Ncnails
5.0
41 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Friendly team and Fantastic nails
SM
Shona M.
23 Feb 2023
Ncnails
5.0
41 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Nell was lovely , very friendly and kind , luv my new nails will be back nxt month
KB
kerry B.
14 Feb 2023
Ncnails
5.0
41 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Acrylic Nails FAQs
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.
Prices vary from salon to salon, but start at around £10 in Portobello/Craigmillar.
Acrylic nails should last between 6-8 weeks and will need a fill every 2-3 weeks to cover regrowth. Shellac and gel nails last for 2-3 weeks.
A full set of acrylic nails can be worn for 6-8, and should then be removed.
Acrylic nails can damage your natural nails, so it’s always best to minimise any damage by seeking out an experienced nail technician to apply, fill, and remove them for you.
Acrylic nails may contract and tighten after application and this can cause discomfort; however it shouldn’t last longer than 24hrs. If you’re experiencing pain after that, it could be a sign of damage or infection, particularly if your nails were filed down too low or your cuticles were pushed back too far pre-application. To avoid infection, damage and discomfort, we always recommend having your acrylic nails applied, filled, and removed by an experienced nail technician.
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.
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Let's face it, most of us would prefer 10 beautiful nails to 9. So if you snapped one while pulling your phone out of your pocket, or you lost one in a tussle with the TV remote, let the nail technicians in Portobello/Craigmillar come to the rescue.
The average acrylic infill appointment in Portobello/Craigmillar takes just 1 hour 15 minutes. So you can be back to a full set in no time. With your new acrylic extensions, you can stop hiding that chipped finger away, and put your whole hand on display.
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