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Choose from 4 venues offering Manicures near you in Brightlingsea, Colchester See map

Sugar Hair and Beauty

Sugar Hair and Beauty

5.0

1,876

9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

Soak off with treatment

10min

£5

Cuticle and nail tidy

25min

£15

Vinylux file & polish

30min

£18

vinylux manicure

1h

£30

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Ells Beauty

Ells Beauty

5.0

251

Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

Gel polish manicure

1h

£30

Luxury manicure

1h

£45

Manicure

30min

£20

Biab infill with gel polish

1h 20min

£36

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Beauty in a box by Carly

Beauty in a box by Carly

5.0

1,155

St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

File and paint normal Polish

30min

£17

Add French polish finish

15min

£5

Essential Manicure

1h

£35

Volume Eyelash Extension Infills 3 Weeks

1h

£38

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Josephine's Beauty

Josephine's Beauty

5.0

159

6 Chapel Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HG, England

Biab Removal

45min

£15

Add-on Luxury Manicure

1h

£16

Express Manicure

45min

£30

Prom/ Party/ Wedding Guest

1h 15min

£40

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The Four B’s

21 High St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AG, United Kingdom

+44 1206 307296+44 1206 307296Call to book

Spray Tanning

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Nails by Sophie

The Four B’s, 21 High St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AG, United Kingdom

+44 7583 958110+44 7583 958110Call to book

Manicure

Gel Nails

Nail Art

Pedicure

Top reviews of Manicures near you in Brightlingsea

4.0

Average of 3,435 reviews of 4 venues.

  • Lovely manicure and pedicure. Very relaxing

    Linda G.

    Linda G.

    9 Jun 2025

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • A relaxing pedicure and manicure with Kerys

    Jane L.

    Jane L.

    12 Jun 2024

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Amazing as always

    Laura C.

    Laura C.

    17 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Perfect biab manicure as always! Super delicate nail art. Highly recommend

    Scarlett C.

    Scarlett C.

    29 Mar 2024

    Josephine's Beauty

    5.0

    159 reviews

    6 Chapel Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HG, England

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  • I had a lovely manicure and Carly was very friendly and chatty. Very enjoyable.

    Pauline S.

    Pauline S.

    5 Jul 2024

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • Perfect nails, exactly like the picture I brought in! Love them 💕

    cassidy h.

    cassidy h.

    14 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Absolutely loved my lash lift and tint and my pedicure and manicure with Kerys!

    Jane E.

    Jane E.

    15 Dec 2023

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • I’m never disappointed with my treatments with Kerys. As always, a great pedicure and manicure.

    Jane E.

    Jane E.

    16 Aug 2023

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Great as always

    Yvonne S.

    Yvonne S.

    17 Oct 2025

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • Always a pleasure seeing Carly

    Tracy F.

    Tracy F.

    17 Oct 2025

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • Returned today after a long time away due to not living in Brightlingsea anymore, really pleased I did!

    Sally S.

    Sally S.

    22 Sep 2020

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Willow was great, very happy 😃

    Denise T.

    Denise T.

    17 Oct 2025

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Amazing as always. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Gracie is top class 🥰

    KT E.

    KT E.

    11 Oct 2025

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Great Haircut as always 👌

    Allison G.

    Allison G.

    9 Oct 2025

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Gracie always makes me feel very welcome and I’m always delighted with my hair

    Denise T.

    Denise T.

    8 Oct 2025

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • Always polite and helpful as I am a disabled person

    Judy C.

    Judy C.

    7 Oct 2025

    Sugar Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    1,876 reviews

    9 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE, England

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  • I was pampered to perfection at my appointment. The most relaxing hand and arm massage when I booked in my manicure! My hands have never felt so prepped, ready for uni! Thank you so much, Jo! Amazing, as always! Xx

    SH

    Sarah H.

    20 Sep 2024

    Josephine's Beauty

    5.0

    159 reviews

    6 Chapel Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HG, England

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  • Loved my nails ❤️ best manicure & finish I have had! thank you Josephine

    SH

    Siobhan h.

    15 Jun 2024

    Josephine's Beauty

    5.0

    159 reviews

    6 Chapel Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HG, England

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  • A great salon right in the centre of Brightlingsea. I had a luxury pedicure and manicure which was lovely. I was made very welcome.

    CS

    Carol S.

    20 Sep 2024

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Having a hearing difficulty Josephine is very understanding and easy to lipread which make the manicure relaxing and therapeutic

    JP

    Julie P.

    18 Nov 2023

    Josephine's Beauty

    5.0

    159 reviews

    6 Chapel Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HG, England

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    Diana m.

    28 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Last minute need for manicure and luckily Carly was available. Lovely autumn colour and great service as always.

    CS

    clare s.

    27 Oct 2025

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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    Lynne T.

    28 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • After having to cancel an appointment due to work I was so pleased to see an appointment open up for this morning. Gel Manicure fabulous colour and Carly as always does a fantastic job

    CS

    clare s.

    1 Jun 2024

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • Amazing lashes as always, this girl knows her craft! Equally fab chat, thanks Ell 🫶🏻

    GH

    Georgina H.

    24 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Carly did my manicure today and it was as amazing as always. Cannot wait for my next visit.

    JM

    Julie M.

    5 Dec 2023

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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  • Pleasant and professional.

    IC

    iris c.

    24 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Won’t go anywhere else for my manicure and pedicure! Carly is the best! Thank you.

    MD

    Michelle D.

    21 Sep 2023

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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    Laura G.

    22 Oct 2025

    Ells Beauty

    5.0

    251 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 50 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB, England

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  • Carly was as amazing as ever!! Had the prettiest manicure.

    JM

    Julie M.

    30 May 2023

    Beauty in a box by Carly

    5.0

    1,155 reviews

    St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, UK, 11 D'Arcy Road, Saint Osyth, CO16 8QE, England

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Manicure FAQs

Yes, absolutely. In fact, it’s common, particularly for those using regular nail polish or gel. If you’d like to give it a try, there are various different kits and pieces of equipment available to buy, but we always recommend having a manicure done by a professional to ensure you get the results you want.

It depends on the type of manicure you get. You should allow around 30 minutes for a basic manicure that uses standard nail polish; shellac and gel nail manicures take up to 45 minutes; and acrylic nail manicures take around 90 minutes.

Manicurists tend to begin a manicure by soaking your hands in warm water to soften the skin and nails. They then file, buff, and clean the cuticle, massage your hands with a moisturising cream, and apply a base coat of polish, before finishing with a layer of colour, top coat, and cuticle oil. Standard nail polish is left to dry naturally; shellac and gel polishes are cured under a UV lamp; acrylic nails cure in the natural air.

If you like soft hands and beautiful nails, you’ll love getting a manicure. Regular manicures can be very relaxing; they help prevent fungal nail infections and leave your nails looking polished and pristine.

It greatly depends on the type of manicure you go for. Some nail technicians suggest having a manicure once a week, however Shellac, dip powder, acrylic, and gel manicures can last a lot longer. You can leave 2-3 weeks before getting your gel or Shellac manicures filled or redone; wait 3-6 weeks between dip powder manicures; and leave 6-8 weeks before having your acrylic nail manicure redone. If in doubt, ask your technician.

The cost of manicures varies depending on the type you go for; however in Brightlingsea, you are likely to pay around £25 for a manicure.

Many nail technicians recommend once-weekly manicures to ensure your nails always look good and that your nail polish remains chip-free. However, you can get away with having manicures less often – ask your technician for their specific advice as the frequency can vary according to the nail polish used.

Book your next manicure appointment in Brightlingsea with Fresha

Let Fresha point you in the right direction for the top nail salons in Brightlingsea. So many users trust Fresha to book their nail appointments. And they have a good reason to. Whether online or via our app, you can easily browse and compare services from a huge range of local and global businesses. So if you're scheduling an appointment for home or away, look no further than Fresha.

So now you know about us, let’s take a closer look at what’s available near you. We think you'll be impressed with the nail salons on offer in Brightlingsea. There’s an average rating of 4.0 stars from local customers who booked with Fresha, so you can take your pick from quality spots nearby. Decide your own bespoke treatments with your favourite nail technician. With some 2.5 million customer reviews globally, we’re confident you’ll find a recommendation to help you choose the best nails place for you.

Stepping out with a fresh manicure is a feeling that's hard to beat. We've got the best salons just up the street, ready to give you that professional cut, file and polish.

So whether it's a quick express manicure or an appointment for wedding-ready nails, nail experts nearby can have you neat, clean and tidy in around 45 minutes. Find a mobile manicurist if it's more convenient to do it at home, or pop into your local Brightlingsea salon for a self-care retreat. Instant appointments are available for between £8 and £44 nearby.

Here at Fresha we’re self-care detectives. We've sniffed out the best self-care spots in Brightlingsea, United Kingdom, without any trouble. But occasionally everyone needs a helping hand. So if you think we're missing a business, then do let us know at hello@fresha.com. We're keen to spread the word, since ours is the number one booking scheduler for salons and clinics in the world. With 1 billion appointments booked, there’s no mystery to our success. Just good quality appointments and the slickest booking experience. So let's match you up with one of our 450,000 skilled professionals. It might just make your day.

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