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Nail technicians in the UK

8 listings · 8 cities

Independent nail technicians specialise in hands and feet: gel polish, BIAB builder gel, acrylic and gel extensions, nail art, manicures and pedicures. Most run a nail desk in a home studio or rent a station in a salon, and many travel to clients for weddings, hen parties and regulars who cannot get out. It is the busiest kind of appointment in the directory, booked every two to four weeks.

8 nail technicians currently offer nail treatments in the UK, all identity-verified. Listed prices run from £18 to £80, with a 60-minute appointment typically around £44. Appointments are listed at 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. 8 treat clients at their own studio and 4 offer mobile appointments to your home, hotel or office. Availability is spread across Broomhill, Finnieston, Kemptown and Lace Market. Besides English, languages spoken here include Japanese, Somali and Spanish.

Nail technician in pink gloves painting a client's nails

About nail technicians

Profiles show the full price list — a gel manicure, a new set, an infill, a removal — along with the area the technician works from and whether they are mobile. Prices vary more by technique and nail length than by city, so it is worth comparing the same treatment across a few technicians before you choose one to stick with.

The things that matter are prep and removal: careful cuticle work, product applied to a healthy natural nail and old product soaked or filed off properly, never pulled. Technicians in the directory declare their training, from VTCT Level 2 Nail Services to Level 3 Nail Technology and brand-certified BIAB courses, and the verified badge means we have seen it.

Treatments offered

What the nail technicians listed here currently offer. Each links to the treatment guide and to every listing offering it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gel, BIAB and acrylic nails?

Gel polish is a thin coat over the natural nail that lasts two to three weeks. BIAB is a thicker builder gel that strengthens the nail and can add a little length. Acrylic is a powder-and-liquid extension that gives the most length and shape. Each needs proper removal, not peeling.

Is a home nail studio as hygienic as a salon?

It should be. Look for a dedicated nail desk, files and buffers that are new or disinfected for each client, metal tools that are cleaned and disinfected between appointments, and good ventilation or extraction for acrylic work. Most home technicians are happy to show you their set-up before you book.

How often do I need an infill?

Every two to three weeks for acrylics and builder gel, as the natural nail grows out. Leaving it longer puts stress on the nail and makes lifting more likely, which is when water and bacteria can get underneath.

What is the price of nail treatments in the UK?

Listed prices run from £18 to £80, depending on the treatment length and on whether you go to them or they come to you. A 60-minute appointment typically costs around £44.

Can I get nail treatments at home in the UK?

Yes. 4 of the 8 nail technicians offering nail treatments in the UK offer mobile appointments, and 8 treat clients at their own studio. Some offer both.

Where in the UK can I find nail treatments?

Nail technicians are currently listing in Broomhill, Finnieston, Kemptown, Lace Market, Moseley and Northern Quarter.

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