Best Acrylic Nails Near Me in Highfield, Timaru
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Skin Deep Beauty & Health
50 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
+64 3 684 8871+64 3 684 8871Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Goldfingers Hair & Day Spa
30 Elizabeth Street, Seaview, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
+64 3 684 7491+64 3 684 7491Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Pampered To Perfection
70 Hassall Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
+64 3 688 8880+64 3 688 8880Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Simply Skin Timaru
25 Royal Arcade, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
+64 3 264 6054+64 3 264 6054Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Touch of Elegance Nail Salon
Stafford Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
+64 3 688 0199+64 3 688 0199Call to bookSauna
Spa Package
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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.
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.
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.
A full set of acrylic nails can be worn for 6-8, and should then be removed.
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.
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 generally cost less than than gels.
Book your next acrylic nails appointment in Highfield with Fresha
When you want to book a last-minute nail appointment in Highfield and can't decide where to go, Fresha is here to help. It's easy to find highly rated nail salons on our website or mobile app, and we've made booking an appointment easy. Fresha has done the hard work, so all you have to do is book, pay and turn up on the day.
Tick one thing off your to-do list, and allow us to take care of arranging your next appointment in Highfield. But don't just take our word for it. Browse reviews shared by local Fresha customers. The fun part is looking through all the appointments available and seeing if something new grabs your attention. Then sit back and relax. We'll sort out the rest.
A set of acrylics can give you flawless nails that are hard-wearing and long-lasting. So if you've nibbled your natural nails, or snapped one off accidentally, you can get extended length with painted perfection for all five fingers.
Choose between normal nail polish or a durable gel finish, that's set under a UV light. So download the Fresha app now and choose a top-rated nail salon in Highfield to get booked in for a full set of stunning acrylic nails. And you can keep on top of your infill appointments with our handy calendar too.
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