Nail Extensions
Acrylic extensions and BIAB overlays for extra length, strength, or both. We shape them to suit your hands and apply your choice of polish or nail art on top.
Book Your Nail Extension Appointment
Acrylic extensions and BIAB overlays for extra length, strength, or both. We shape them to suit your hands and apply your choice of polish or nail art on top.
Book Your Nail Extension Appointment
You get the length and shape you want straight away, regardless of what your natural nails look like. Almond, square, coffin, whatever suits your hands.
Extensions hold up well through daily life. They resist chips and breaks far better than natural nails or regular polish.
French tips, ombre, nail art, block colour. Extensions give you a solid base to work with, so the design options are wide open.
With decent care, your extensions stay looking good for 2 to 3 weeks. Infills at that point keep them maintained for as long as you want to keep them.
We start by talking through what you want in terms of length, shape, and finish. Then we prep your natural nails, push back the cuticles, and build up each extension individually. The application takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours depending on the style. You'll feel some gentle filing and buffing as we get the shape right, and the curing lamp might feel slightly warm for a moment, which is normal. Extensions feel a bit heavier than your own nails at first, but most people get used to them within a day or two. You'll leave with your nails fully set and ready to use straight away, plus some aftercare tips to keep them in good shape.
If you've got a wedding, holiday, or event coming up, extensions mean your nails are sorted and you don't need to think about them.
Lots of clients use extensions to break a biting habit. Having them on makes it much harder to bite, and your natural nails grow out underneath.
Well-kept nails make a noticeable difference to how your hands look, which matters if you're client-facing or just want to feel more polished.
You can choose between different infill options to suit your schedule and budget, and change up colours or designs each time you come in.
60 Minutes
Full new set finished with gel polish
120 Minutes
Full acrylic set with an ombre colour fade
45 Minutes
Infill appointment finished with gel polish
90 Minutes
Full acrylic set with regular polish
75 Minutes
Maintenance infill to fill the gap as your nails grow out
60 Minutes
Acrylic removal with a strengthening treatment afterwards
15 Minutes
Single nail replaced if one breaks or pops off
After 20 years, we've made thousands of friends. Here's what a few of them have to say about their time with us.
"Emma goes over & above in her treatment. I came away feeling "loosened up" able to walk home in a more relaxed manner."
Val H.
Acacia Customer
"Very pleased with my manicure. I had a job deciding on the colour but Kelly was so kind and patient, suggesting different colours. In the end the result was better than I’d hoped for! ????"
Joanna H.
Acacia Customer
"I really love coming to visit Helena, he is friendly, puts me at ease immediately and very professional. Today I had some waxing followed by a phenomenal de-stress body and scalp massage. Thanks so much Helena, I still feel like I'm walking on air!!!"
Rachel P.
Acacia Customer
"Always a privilege to spend time with Laura! She is very professional and knows what waxes to use! She also chats, including my opinions! We put the world to rights!! x"
Jean G.
Acacia Customer
"I don’t have my nails done often and Georgia is very easy to get on with so I really enjoyed my visit to Acacia. I was undecided on type of nail varnish and colour choice and Georgia suggested trying some options on my nails before making my decision- which worked perfect – thank you Georgia. Everything was explained perfectly and I thought Georgia did a great job. "
Rowe S.
Acacia Customer
"I had a very relaxing massage with Yasmin this morning . She made me feel very welcome and clearly explained what my treatment would involve. It was a lovely and enjoyable experience."
Helen B.
Acacia Customer
"My first visit and not my last. Salon was lovely and welcoming and clean and calm. Lauren was friendly and calm and waxed me quickly (because I hate it ha) and we had good chats inbetween: glad I have found a local beauty spa within walking distance of me, takes so much hassle out of trying to find one in London where I work and also one in Chelmsford town centre. Many thanks and see you soon! "
Louise B.
Acacia Customer
"Explained whole process very well, very welcoming and friendly. Thank you for looking after me and a great result. "
Roberta L.
Acacia Customer
"An hour of absolute heaven! Thank you Emma for the Ultimate De-stress Massage. It was so good that I’ve booked the same again for two weeks time."
Glenda H.
Acacia Customer