I want to get my nails done for the first time and want them to look really nice and natural. I live in essex and wanna know how much i should be spending and what to ask for (i dont have a clue!!!)Nail extensions?
As a beautician all I can say is go and get your natural nails manicured, they will cut your cuticles and it will make them longer. This will cost between £15-20 pounds. If you go for acrylics or gels your own nails will become weak and thin and you will be shelling out £50 to £100 pounds initially and then £25 plus every 3-6 weeks to fill them in. After removal it will take about 1 year for your nails to recover.Nail extensions?
Get acrylic nails. French manicure with them looks nice. You have to go back every 2 - 3 weeks to get them filled in again though. Mine cost £25 to get them done originally %26amp; £15 to have them topped up.
I think a set of nails are around £30 and I would personally say 'natural' or the French polish look is best.
There is a variety materials that could be used for nail extensions:
Acyclic - most common
Fibreglass / Silk
Gel
Depending on the condition, length, and desired look, your nail technician will advice you on the best suited to you. They are listed in density, so the best for you are the latter two... usually more expensive as well.
You initially get a 'Full Set' costing between £30-45, and appox every 2-3weeks you will need a 'Refill' at the cost of £15-20.
Refills are required as the natural nail grows the nail technician will need to infill the regrowth.
Have a look on http://www.yell.co.uk for a credible company in your area. They may be a website for you to look at their work, and prices. Ensure they don't use the electric drill on your NATURAL nail, this severly weakens the nail bed and causes a lot of problems in the future when you wish to remove them. If they do go to use the electric drill, just politely ask them to not, and instead use a file... this should be fine.
Good luck
not sure what you mean by nail 'extensions' but... if you want them to look nice and be a bit 'longer' (fyi 'claws are totally OUT!') ask for 'gels' - if it's done right - it will look like a french manicure and it should cost about 50 bux (or more depends where you go). Also, make sure it's not put on too thick (looks fake) and lastly - you CAN have them polished with color and when you're sick of the color you can take it off and you'll still have the french look! maintenance is about 30 bux every 2-3 weeks depending how fast your nails grow...
Don't get nail extensions they ruin your own nail if you gat them done in a chinese salon for which there are pleanty in essex when you get them removed in there they use and electronic tool to sand away the nail if it's left on the nail 1 second too long it can cause a ring of fire and permanently damage the nail bed
if you do go for extensions gel/acryllic it costs upto £45 to have them applied upto £30 to have them infilled every couple of weeks and upto the same to have them removed if you have fiberglass nails done it will cost up to £30 and the nails are removed with pure acetone once nails are taken off the nail it's self is papery thin and needs lots of strengthening products used on it and a good diet to make it like it was before
the products that are used to apply false nails are basically made out of car body filler
i would strongly suggest you get a manicure done best way to keep the nails looking nice and natural there are lots of salons in essex that will do a good manicure there are even mobile manicurists out there that will do a treatment in the comfort of your won home from £13 and you can have it done when ever it suits you
I get my nails done every 2 weeks for work I have done for the past 3 years. My advise to you is Do Not get acrylic, go for either Silk Wrap extensions or Gel extensions the Silk are stronger but the Gel less harmful. Acrylic will ruin your nails if you keep having them done. Also DO NOT go to anyone who uses electric files the can't feel what they are doing and can so easily take your own nail down so thin it bleeds. Go to someone who uses a good old fashioned emery board. You should expect to pay around £30 for a full set of nails with Infills every 2 - 3 weeks (depending on how fast your nails grow) about £18 - £20. I hope this helps.
If you want a french manicure look get squared off white tips and clear gel overlay. If you want natural looking nails you can paint, get natural tips, oval edge and clear gel overlay. When you paint them, remember not to use acetone nail polish remover as it can 'melt' the gel. And when you get them removed get it done professionally!
A good price up North here in Leeds is £25 - £35 and I can't imagine there being much difference where you are. :)
A full set of acrylics is about £40 to start then you have to have rebalances every 2-3 wks. I have had my nails done for 7 yrs and i love them. Find a good salon that uses creative or an equivilent high quality acrylic. Ask to see other clients nails and also look at their own nails. You would'nt trust a hairdresser with a dodgy hair cut!
