Best Acrylic Nails in Pinkie Braes, Musselburgh
Choose from 6 venues offering Acrylic Nails in Pinkie Braes, Musselburgh See map
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Bootiful Nails
10 Galt Ave, Musselburgh, EH21 8HB, United Kingdom
+44 7585 602420+44 7585 602420Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Crown Nails & Spa
84 High St, Musselburgh, EH21 7BX, United Kingdom
+44 7554 882558+44 7554 882558Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Styl by M - Designed by Monika
277 N High St, Musselburgh, EH21 6BQ, United Kingdom
+44 7523 121735+44 7523 121735Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Gel Nails
Dip Powder Nails
You First
The Royal Musselburgh Prestongrange house, Prestonpans, EH32 9RP, United Kingdom
+44 7592 852914+44 7592 852914Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Nails & beauty by the harbour
5 North Lorimer Place, Cockenzie, Prestonpans EH32 0JB, United Kingdom
+44 7501 105746+44 7501 105746Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Russian Manicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
TEN - The Enhanced Nail
35 Cowdenfoot Loan, Dalkeith, EH22 2FT, United Kingdom
+44 7703 022543+44 7703 022543Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Hay Gorgeous
36 Eskside W, Musselburgh, EH21 6PR, United Kingdom
+44 131 283 5874+44 131 283 5874Call to bookDermaplaning
Bridal Makeup
Chemical Peel
Facial
Diamond Nails & Me
179a N High St, Musselburgh, EH21 6AN, United Kingdom
+44 7510 836435+44 7510 836435Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nail Extensions
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
202 Hair & Beauty Salon Prestonpans
202 High St, Prestonpans, EH32 9AZ, United Kingdom
+44 1875 810129+44 1875 810129Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Polish
Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Chloe Nails & Spa
88A N High St, Musselburgh, EH21 6AS, United Kingdom
+44 7856 490339+44 7856 490339Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Nail Art
Top reviews of Acrylic Nails in Pinkie Braes
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Average of 224 reviews of 4 venues.
Acrylic Nails FAQs
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.
They don’t. Human nails grow at around 3mm (1/8”) every month whether you wear artificial nails or not. Acrylic nails don’t make your natural nails grow faster, but because of their length, they can give the impression that your own nails have grown more quickly.
Prices vary from salon to salon, but start at around £15 in Pinkie Braes.
It’s unlikely. You can still wash, swim, and shower when you’re wearing acrylic nails, but prolonged exposure to water could cause them to lift.
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.
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.
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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If your own nails are falling short, try acrylic nails. Acrylics can be placed over your natural nails to create whatever length or shape you like.
They make a great base for edgy nail art or just a simple slick of glossy polish. Tantalising talons can be yours in less than 1 hour, and a full set typically costs around £15. Acrylic nails are pretty tough and can last for up to a month with occasional maintenance. Browse Fresha for highly-rated nail technicians in Pinkie Braes and book using our mobile app.
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