Best Acrylic Nails Near Me in Folkestone Central, Folkestone
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Shiny Nails
94 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, CT20 2BE, United Kingdom
+44 1303 259622+44 1303 259622Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
TNB Hair Nails & Beauty Salon
10 Guildhall St, Folkestone, CT20 1DZ, United Kingdom
+44 1303 244434+44 1303 244434Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Braiding
New York Nails
23 Guildhall St N, Folkestone, CT20 1EB, United Kingdom
+44 1303 252817+44 1303 252817Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Star Nails and Beauty
75 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, CT20 2AF, United Kingdom
+44 1303 251267+44 1303 251267Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Fish Pedicure
Manicure
Nail Art
Cutie Nails
126 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, CT20 2BW, United Kingdom
+44 1303 242174+44 1303 242174Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Luxfords Hair and Beauty
Firs Ln, Folkestone, CT19 4QE, United Kingdom
+44 1303 270633+44 1303 270633Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Lloyd Adams Hair and Beauty
Defiant Cl, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7RU, United Kingdom
+44 1303 892233+44 1303 892233Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Chemical Peel
Emma's Hair and Nail Salon
72 Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, CT19 5NL, United Kingdom
+44 1303 240094+44 1303 240094Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
J Nails
123 Black Bull Rd, Folkestone, CT19 5NU, United Kingdom
+44 7402 898839+44 7402 898839Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Carly Deacon SPMU, Beauty & Aesthetics
165 Canterbury Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7AX, United Kingdom
+44 7779 583623+44 7779 583623Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Talons 4 U Home Nail Salon Folkestone
21 Stuart Rd, Folkestone, CT19 6NL, United Kingdom
+44 7842 907822+44 7842 907822Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Box & Co
314 Cheriton Rd, Folkestone, CT19 4DP, United Kingdom
+44 1303 232648+44 1303 232648Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Facial
Gems
129 Black Bull Rd, Folkestone, CT19 5NU, United Kingdom
+44 1303 251162+44 1303 251162Call to bookBikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Leg Waxing
Golden nails
27 Cheriton High St, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4EY, United Kingdom
+44 1303 621125+44 1303 621125Call to bookAcrylic Nails FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
No, leave it to the nail technician - they will trim your nails to the optimum length and shape for you.
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We know you lot in Folkestone Central are smooth operators. So let’s see what we can do for you. We'll cut to the chase and show you the best places nearby. And depending on just how polished you like it, see what the five-star businesses we've found near you have to offer, too. No complications here. We've got this running like a well-oiled machine.
Acrylic nails go hand in hand with durability, style and long-lasting wear. And it's not just a case of covering up your natural nail bed.
Nail experts take cuticle care seriously when you book in for acrylic nail extensions or overlays. Get your full set of acrylic nails in uniform shape, and walk away with high shine colour or classic pink and white fill. Treatment times and prices vary in Folkestone Central, but banking on around £24 and up to 1 hour sounds about right. Search instant appointments for acrylic nails even quicker with our mobile app, and get your hands or feet looking neat in no time.
We've scheduled 700 million appointments across 120 countries to date. That's a lot of hands and feet. And we're not stopping anytime soon. Professionals worldwide are using our top-ranked program, and we're expanding every day. If you know any great salons or clinics you'd like to see on Fresha, fill us in at hello@fresha.com. But first thing's first, let's get your next nail appointment in Folkestone Central, United Kingdom, in the diary. Because if anyone cares about your tip-to-toe wellness, it's us. And our 100,000 business partners are pretty keen, too.
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