Best Acrylic Nails in Southside/Newington, Edinburgh
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Beauty Boutique Nails
Unit 34A, 6 Lady Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5PH, United Kingdom
+44 7459 958333Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Extensions
Nail Polish
Men's Pedicure
Hollywood Nailspa
59 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QW, United Kingdom
+44 131 466 4888Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Extensions
Central Nails
111 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QW, United Kingdom
+44 131 667 9894Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Men's Pedicure
Gel Nail Extensions
All About You Salon
94 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PT, United Kingdom
+44 7729 212082Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Spa Pedicure
Russian Manicure
Men's Manicure
Ambiance Nail Spa
60 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JB, United Kingdom
+44 131 274 0819Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Hybrid Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Manicure and Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Pedicure
ROKU Nails & Beauty
6 Lord Russell Pl, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1NQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 662 1551Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
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Pedicure
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Nail Polish
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Gel Nails
Pedicure
Russian Manicure
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Nail Polish
Galaxy Nails and Spa
170 Balgreen Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 3AU, United Kingdom
+44 131 337 6117Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Russian Manicure
Dip Powder Nails
Sunset Nails Portobello
103 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AR, United Kingdom
+44 7448 480517Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Nail Polish
Manicure
Venus Nails
152 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AH, United Kingdom
+44 131 261 7665Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Hybrid Nails
Men's Manicure
Fish Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Manicure
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Sunset Nails & Spa Leith Walk
246 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EL, United Kingdom
+44 131 554 0110Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nail Extensions
Pedicure
Gel Nails
Acrylic Nails
Men's Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Men's Pedicure
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Fish Pedicure
Men's Pedicure
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Spa Pedicure
Manicure
Men's Pedicure
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Men's Pedicure
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Macintyre's Hair & Beauty
66-68 Thistle St, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 1737Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure and Pedicure
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Manicure
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Russian Manicure
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Men's Pedicure
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Nail Art
Manicure
Royal Nails and Spa
165-167 Great Jct St, Edinburgh, EH6 5LG, United Kingdom
+44 131 554 4398Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nail Extensions
Nail Extensions
Russian Manicure
Acrylic Nails
Russian Manicure
Gel Nails
Nail Extensions
Jasmin French
42A Hamilton Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AX, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 0170Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Hybrid Nails
Pedicure
Floatarium Day Spa
29 N W Circus Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TP, United Kingdom
+44 131 225 3350Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Hybrid Nails
Manicure and Pedicure
Nail Art
Fior Health & Beauty
13 Hamilton Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5BA, United Kingdom
+44 131 629 3313Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Men's Manicure
Russian Manicure
Acrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Gel Nails
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Men's Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Men's Manicure
Polish Me Pretty (Organic & Vegan Nail Salon)
150 Easter Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 5RL, United Kingdom
+44 7827 573939Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Spa Pedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Acrylic Nails
Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
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Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
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Spa Pedicure
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Fish Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
Manicure
Magdalena Müller Nail Academy UK
249 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 1TU, United Kingdom
+44 7534 454702Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Men's Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Pedicure
Men's Manicure
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Pedicure
Nail Polish
Men's Manicure
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Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
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Russian Manicure
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The Floral Nails
229 Morningside Rd, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 4QT, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 5189Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Russian Manicure
Manicure
Acrylic Nails
Nail Extensions
Gel Nails
Eyebrow Shaping
Acrylic Nails
Fish Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Russian Manicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Spa Pedicure
Pedicure
Janis Galloway Beauty & Wellbeing
D R M Residential, 47 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh EH10 6AB, United Kingdom
+44 7894 714475Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Gel Nails
Nail Polish
Acrylic Nails
Nail Extensions
Dip Powder Nails
Manicure and Pedicure
Top reviews of Acrylic Nails in Southside/Newington
5.0
Average of 434 reviews of 4 venues.
Shannon did my nails today. Very pleased with them. Shannon is always very professional & chats away .
Ann S.
12 May 2023
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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I have been to get my nails done with Stella a few times now and can never fault her! Highly recommend!
Tracy B.
23 Jun 2022
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Another lovely appointment! My hair is great and the service was friendly and so professional! Thank you
Laura C.
26 May 2023
Hair & Nails by AM
5.0
38 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ, Scotland
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Fab nails by Stella, as usual. Thank you
Margaret R.
11 Dec 2021
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, 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
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Love going here. Lisa & Shannon r always very friendly & professional. Got my nails done & Shannon done the art work on my nails. Nice to have something a little different. Also had my eyebrows done. Great job .
Ann S.
18 Apr 2023
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Always love the treat of fresh nails! Stacey is so knowledgable and helpful and always happy to give advice/inspiration when indecisive about colour choices 🤣
Kirsty L.
3 Jun 2023
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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My nails 💅 are lovely! Thanks again Stella
Margaret R.
6 Nov 2021
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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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
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Excellent experience. Stacey has done a super job of fixing my nails for my holiday. I absolutely love them!
Lisa P.
3 May 2023
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
213 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
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Stella is amazing at nails! Such a friendly, comfortable salon. Won’t go anywhere else 🙂
Ciara M.
23 Oct 2021
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Lovely nails and great chat as always
Suzanne G.
5 May 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Absolute master at her craft. I almost don’t want to leave a review and keep this wee diamond - a well kept secret. Absolutely delighted with my nails and her banter is not too shabby either….😉
Kerry S.
29 Apr 2023
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, 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
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, 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
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
419 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
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, 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
213 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
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
419 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
213 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Ami was fab; she was really friendly and asked me exactly what I wanted on my nails. Would definitely recommend and will be back in the future ☺️ thanks again! Xxx
LB
Lauren B.
21 Mar 2023
Hair & Nails by AM
5.0
38 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ, Scotland
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Nails look amazing - thanks
AR
Anna R.
15 Feb 2023
Hair & Nails by AM
5.0
38 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ, Scotland
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First time visiting which is always a bit nervy using a new hairdresser but was made to feel so welcome and my hair is fab. Love it and love the salon. Thanks
SN
Samantha N.
2 Jun 2023
Hair & Nails by AM
5.0
38 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ, Scotland
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Stella dons an amazing job with my nails, just how I asked for them. Also got lashes and eyebrows done too, happy with everything
JS
Julie S.
5 May 2023
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Lovely girl and I am very happy with my lashes and nails,will definitely be back xx
EN
Enarie N.
25 Feb 2023
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Love getting my nails done from Stella, she has a very calming approach and is always full of fun ideas for my nails if I can’t decide. Always love the huge range of colours and designs she has to offer and always leave feeling so happy with my nails. Would 10/10 recommend.
BD
Becky D.
19 May 2022
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Brilliant nails for both me and my daughter this week - booked again already! The extra attention to detail with Stella's work is brilliant
CM
Catherine M.
14 May 2022
Nails and Beauty by Stella
4.9
100 reviews
UK, 4 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13, Scotland
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Acrylic Nails FAQs
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.
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.
You’ll start to see an area of regrowth within 2-3 weeks. That’s when you will probably want to get them filled.
Acrylic nails, like gels, are artificial - which ones you consider better is 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.
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.
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.
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If you need to call security for your nails, Fresha can connect you with acrylic extensions nearby in seconds. Acrylic nails are the guardians of gorgeous, sturdy length that stand the test of time.
Try short, medium or long acrylic nail overlays, which should stay in place for up to 3 weeks. Acrylic nails are a great deterrent if you tend to bite, and want to let your nails grow. Go for a full set of acrylic for hands and toes — though we don't suppose you're nibbling those. If you're prone to brittle or broken nails, you can transform your tips into pretty pink and white fill. Browse top-rated nail salons in Southside/Newington, and book acrylic nails with the professionals on Fresha from £10.
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