Best Acrylic Nails near me in Port Elizabeth
Choose from 23 venues offering Acrylic Nails near you in Port Elizabeth See map
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Just For You - Beauty Salon
9 Pimpernel St, Linton Grange, Gqeberha, 6015, South Africa
+27 79 620 1169+27 79 620 1169Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Sorbet Salon
Between 14th &, Main Road, 16th Ave, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
+27 41 367 2696+27 41 367 2696Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Lulu Beauty Studio
66A Westbourne Rd, Richmond Hill, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 73 760 7459+27 73 760 7459Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Majestic Salon of Beauty
190 Circular Dr, Lorraine, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
+27 82 419 5566+27 82 419 5566Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Paris Nails by Charmaine
51 B, Wentworth Rd, Greenshields Park, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 78 888 2004+27 78 888 2004Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Nickie's Permanent Makeup
64 Kinnersley St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045, South Africa
+27 76 019 5282+27 76 019 5282Call to bookMakeup Service
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Beauty By MJ
14 Willet St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 66 230 4525+27 66 230 4525Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Men's Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Abeola Beauty
Shop 3, 29 on, 8th Ave, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
+27 66 009 1467+27 66 009 1467Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Facial
Elize Nail Artistry
Woman 4 Life, 269 Main Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6065, South Africa
+27 71 387 7293+27 71 387 7293Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Just for Her Beauty Studio
Richmond Hill, 92 Westbourne Rd, Gqeberha Central, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 63 554 5864+27 63 554 5864Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Plush Hair & Nail Studio PE
120 Hurd St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6055, South Africa
+27 72 833 2538+27 72 833 2538Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Beauty by Cindy
2 5th Ave, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045, South Africa
+27 79 526 4152+27 79 526 4152Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
The-A-List Port Elizabeth
52 Rochelle Rd, Perridgevale, 6001, South Africa
+27 74 076 4241+27 74 076 4241Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Maya Hair & Beauty Salon
St Leonards Rd, Algoa Park, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 74 554 3046+27 74 554 3046Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Beauty on the bay
99 Main Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6065, South Africa
+27 64 770 3938+27 64 770 3938Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Bliss Hair and Skincare Salon
9th Avenue &, Main Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
+27 41 581 3427+27 41 581 3427Call to bookBalayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Zalook Salon
N 2 City Shopping Centre, 22 Hillcrest Dr, Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha, 6212, South Africa
+27 78 444 3105+27 78 444 3105Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Indulgence Therapy & Beauty
4 Brickmakers Kloof Rd, Baakens Valley, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
+27 41 373 0919+27 41 373 0919Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Top reviews of Acrylic Nails near you in Port Elizabeth
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Average of 1,916 reviews of 20 venues.
Acrylic Nails FAQs
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.
Acrylic nails generally cost less than than gels.
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.
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.
Yes, and you can use acrylic nails to add extra length, too!
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.
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.
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Kick-start your beauty and wellness journey with Fresha. And we'll instantly show you all the available appointments near you. When it comes to nail salons in Port Elizabeth, you'll be spoilt for choice. There are around 30. To help you narrow it down, you can read reviews from real Fresha customers who have already done the hard work for you. The reviews speak for themselves. Businesses near you have an average rating of 4.0 stars. So you can trust you're in the hands of the best in the business.
It's hard to beat acrylic nails if you're looking for long-lasting wear and durability. There's nothing quite like acrylic nail extensions or subtle pink and white fill to make us feel fully dressed.
An acrylic full set is the ultimate treat for hands or feet that deserve gorgeous glamour. And it shouldn't take too long in the salon to get this stylish look. By our books, setting aside between 30 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes in Port Elizabeth sounds about right. The nail experts on Fresha have instant appointments on everything from full set acrylic hands and feet to acrylic nail removal.
It should be pretty clear by now that Fresha has your back when it comes to booking your next treatment in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. You won't find anywhere else online that can offer as many beauty, massage and health services as we do. We work with 130,000 global businesses so that you can find the right match and book with ease. Our business partners chose our platform because it's best in class. Over 1 billion appointments have been booked with us. No one does it better. And if you need any more persuasion to show you why Fresha is a total game changer, we'd love to hear it. Send us an email at hello@fresha.com any time, or hop over to our help center for extra support.
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