Top 20 Nail Refill, Removal & Repair venues
Here is our pick for the top venues offering Nail Refill, Removal & Repair from around Australia.
Boutique Nails and Beauty
Shop 6 / 10 Robertson Street, Gisborne 3437Rating:(24)Boutique Nails and Beauty is a premium nail and beauty therapy provider in Gisborne, specialising in flawless manicures and pedicures.Absolutely Polished Nails
29 / 31 Somerset Place, Little Bourke St., Melbourne CBD 3000Rating:(85)Are your hands or feet in need of TLC, head straight over to Absolutely Polished Nails, Melbourne CBD. This award-winning nail salon has everything you need.Excel Nails - North Terrace
Shop 3 (inside the New Royal Adelaide Hospital), North Terrace, Station Arcade 5000Rating:(7)Excel Nails - North Terrace specialise nails, you can expect excellent affordable service. Choose from SNS, shellac, acrylic and incredible nail art.Excel Nails - Norwood
154 The Parade, Norwood 5067Rating:(26)Excel Nails has an excellent reputation with salons in both Norwood and North Terrace. Offering a convenient location, affordable prices and standout results.Bella Nails Australia Fair
Shop G044 61 Scarborough Street, Southport 4215Rating:(50)Bella Nails is the go-to for all your manicure and pedicure needs. Pop in for a quick polish, or stay longer and treat yourself to an indulgent spa pedicure.The Nail Hair and Beauty Room Mornington
Shop 6, 211 Main Street, Mornington 3931Rating:(32)Overhaul your look with The Nail, Hair and Beauty Room. Choose from nail treatments, waxing, hair colouring, and more.Nail Paradise
Shop 4/ 332 Centre Rd, Bentleigh 3204Rating:(11)Enjoy a relaxing mani or pedi at Nail Paradise. The company offers services including shellac, nails, nail art, gel nails, eyebrow waxing, tints, and more.4 Seasons Nails & Beauty
510 Macaulay Road, Kensington 3031Rating:(13)4 Seasons Nails & Beauty is a beauty salon in Kensington offering nail and beauty services for a diverse clientele.Julex Nail Spa - Prahran
514 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181Rating:(27)For the smartest nails in Prahran, book in for a mani or a pedi at Julex Nail Spa. Get perfect nails with polish, Shellac gel, acrylics or an SNS dip powder.Beauty & I
Shop 188, 569 George Street , Sydney CBD 2000Rating:(6)Beauty & I is a hidden little gem. Pamper yourself with a manicure, pedicure or glamorous eyelash extensions.Modern Nails Brunswick
134 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056Rating:(54)Feel amazing from top to toe with Modern Nails Brunswick. From acrylic colour, to Bio Sculpture gel, waxing and eyelash extensions, they're experts in beauty.I Love Nails
52 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea 3185Rating:(13)I Love Nails is a boutique nail salon located in Ripponlea offering locals premium manicures and pedicures in a professional salon environment.Fancy Nails Salon
428 Church St,, Richmond 3121Rating:(47)Whether you adore acrylic nails or prefer SNS, or need a maintenance manicure, you'll find it all here at Fancy Nails. They also do waxing and lash extensions.Ivy Hairdressing & Beauty Salon
19 55 George Street, Parramatta 2150Rating:(57)The guys at Ivy Hairdressing in Parramatta are committed to creating individual and unique looks, injecting passion and flair into each cut and colour.Llume Skin Hair Body
93 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield North 3161Rating:(18)Llúme is an upmarket salon located in Alma Village in Melbourne’s Caulfield North providing a variety of hair and beauty services.Sweet Lime Hair & Beauty
723 Lower North East Road, Paradise 5075Rating:(54)The talented and fabulous staff at Sweet Lime Hair & Beauty in Paradise are waiting to make you feel fabulous. Book in for your hair, lash and beauty needs.AKI's Perfect 10 Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater Road (Shop 168A Ground Floor Westfield Warring Mall) (Next to DAVID JONES & CITY BEACH), Brookvale 2100Rating:(18)Aki's Perfect 10 Warringah Mall is warm and inviting. Book in for Shellac, SNS, Bio Gel, Acrylic and French Gel. They also do waxing and eyelash extensions, too.Coco Nails - South Yarra
Shop 2, 53-61 Toorak Road, South Yarra 3141Rating:(42)Transform your nails from boring to breath taking with Coco Nails! You'll find all your favourites including SNS, acrylic, gel, and eyelash extensions, too.
Nail Refill, Removal & Repair
Fake nails, falsies, nail extensions - whatever you call them, we all know they are one of the best fashion accessories you can get. They can transform your nails from shabby to chic in minutes, and create an amazing look that lasts for weeks.
Believe it or not, fake nails have been around for a very long time. During the Ming Dynasty in China, long artificial nails were a sign of nobility. The trend gradually spread through ancient Greece and Egypt, using all manner of materials, including pistachio shells!
However, it wasn't until 1954, when a dentist called Fred Slack broke his fingernail at work, that the false nails of today were born.
Caring For Your Nails
Whilst gel nails, acrylics and SNS nails are a quick and easy solution to great looking nails, some maintenance is required to keep them looking good. They are pretty resistant to chips and breaks, but there's one thing you can't stop - the natural growth of your nails.
As your nails grow, the applied colour grows out - hence the need for nail refills. Luckily, this is quick and easy to get done. And we should know! The Bookwell team loves any excuse to be pampered!
The process differs a little, depending on whether you've got acrylic nails, gel nails, or you're using the revolutionary new SNS.
As Good As New
Nail refills - or infills - are quite similar for acrylic and gel nails. Although it's worth remembering that acrylic nails can also be used to add length. Refill simply means filling in the area between your colour and your cuticles. That's the area that has been exposed as your nails have grown.
Your fingernails grow around 3mm a month, so professional nail technicians generally recommend getting a nail refill every two to three weeks to maintain a perfect finish.
Your nail salon will also be able to give you some tips on how best to care for your nails, in-between appointments.
Dealing With Chips And Breakages
Acrylic, gel and SNS nails are very tough, so chips and cracks shouldn't occur too often. There are things you can do to avoid problems, too. Using a good quality hand and nail cream is a good start. And you might want to start using rubber gloves, for washing up and cleaning.
If you do get a chip, it will probably coincide with your due date for a refill, so that problem is easily fixed. By choosing professional nail salons, you know you are being looked after by highly skilled therapists. It's all about technique, and they know what they're doing.
Don't Be Tempted To DIY
Many people like to use acrylic or gel nails on a casual basis, for special events. They don't bother with refills, and simply have the nails removed after the event. Others wear them all the time, especially if they have trouble growing their own nails.
Either way, you should never try and remove acrylic, gel, or SNS yourself. This is one DIY temptation to be avoided! Remember, nail technicians have been trained to do this - you have not. Chipping or peeling off the product yourself could lead to all sorts of problems and nail damage.
The best approach, on your first visit to the nail salon, is to explain what you're after. The salon will be able to advise you on the different products, and how to care for them. Certainly, if you're looking to wear artificial nails continually, you should heed their advice.
Treat Yourself Today
We all deserve some time out now and then, and having your nails done is a great treat. It's so relaxing, and you leave looking and feeling amazing! So go on, spoil yourself - check out our fabulous salons and make an appointment today.