Best Acrylic Nails near me in Brackenfell
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Dione Lifestyle
28 John Gainsford St, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 21 982 2460+27 21 982 2460Call to bookSpray Tanning
Sorbet Salon
Glengarry Shopping Centre Cnr De Bron &, Fairtrees Rd, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
+27 76 320 2087+27 76 320 2087Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Nova Bella Beauty
2 Culemborg Rd, Protea Hoogte, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 61 411 1655+27 61 411 1655Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Psycho Nails
68 Rogland St, Arauna, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 74 708 9986+27 74 708 9986Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Gel Nails
Manicure
Shalom Hair and Beauty Spa
Shop 2 Shawn St, Arauna, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 84 208 6339+27 84 208 6339Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Madisons Nail and Beauty Bar
95 Protea Rd, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 72 221 1254+27 72 221 1254Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Bodacious Claws
7 Coyne St, Protea Hoogte, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 60 992 9853+27 60 992 9853Call to bookMakeup Service
Acne Facial
Facial
Salon Miabelle
Shop 2 Shawn St, Arauna, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
+27 84 208 6339+27 84 208 6339Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Manicure
Gel Nails
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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.
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.
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.
Acrylic nails generally cost less than than gels.
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.
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.
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.
Book your next acrylic nails appointment in Brackenfell with Fresha
Fresha is your one-stop shop for the top nail appointments in Brackenfell. Our state-of-the-art booking system allows you to browse the best nail salons near you, pick the most convenient time, and pay securely. All in a matter of seconds. So you can even squeeze your next nail appointment in between work meetings. Problem solved.
Now you know how Fresha works, let’s explore what’s available in Brackenfell. There’s plenty of self-care to sample in your area. You can enjoy trialling treatments with a variety of talented nail techs at over 10 local nail salons. We'd recommend that you take advantage of the assortment of beauty, hair and wellness treatments in the neighbourhood. We're confident there'll be something for everyone.
For knockout nails, it's got to be acrylics. They can give you the length and shape you've always dreamt of.
Choose to paint them dramatic colours for maximum impact, or ask your nail technician to make them look natural. Acrylic nails are super strong and hard wearing, so they should last for 2 to 3 weeks. They won't crack and splinter as natural nails might, so they're a great option if your nails are prone to weakness. Acrylic nails take around 1 hour 20 minutes in Brackenfell, and cost between ZAR 70 and ZAR 500.
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