PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Acrylic Nails cost in the UK
£30–£60 per set. Typically £45.
A full set of acrylic nails runs from £30 to £60, with £45 a fair middle figure for a standard set. Length, shape and any design work move the bill most, followed by whether you book a city studio or a small local salon.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does acrylic nails cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | a short plain set at a local salon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £45 | what most people pay |
| High end | £60 | long sculpted nails with art in a city studio |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Nail length and shape — long coffin or stiletto acrylic nails need more product and filing time
- Full set or infill — a fresh acrylic set costs more than topping up growth every few weeks
- Design work — ombre, chrome, gems and hand-painted acrylic nail art are priced on top
- Removal of an old set — soaking off acrylic nails done elsewhere is often charged separately
- Salon location — London and city-centre nail studios charge more than suburban or small-town salons
- Technician experience — a senior nail technician with a long waiting list sets a higher acrylic price
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical acrylic nails would have cost about £35 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What an acrylic nails booking includes
Takes: About 60 to 90 minutes for a full set, and 45 to 60 minutes for an infill. Not included: Removal of a set from another salon, detailed nail art, gems and later infills are usually priced as separate items on the menu.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common acrylic nail appointments
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How to pay less
- Book acrylic infills every two to three weeks rather than paying for a new set each time
- Choose a plain colour on your acrylic nails and keep detailed art for special occasions
- Have the original salon remove acrylic nails, as many charge less to remove their own work
Before you book
- Ask whether the salon uses EMA acrylic liquid rather than MMA, which is unsuitable for nails
- Mention any past reaction to acrylic products so the technician can patch test first
- Check whether removal and infills are priced separately before booking your acrylic nails
- In Greater London a nail salon needs a special treatment licence from the council, so ask to see it
Acrylic Nails cost: questions people ask
Usually £30 to £60, and around £45 for a standard medium set. Short plain sets come in cheapest, while long shapes with hand-painted designs in a city studio cost the most.
A full set takes roughly an hour to an hour and a half. An infill is quicker, often under an hour, unless the shape is being changed.
In Greater London most boroughs require a special treatment licence for premises offering manicures and nail work. Elsewhere rules vary by council, so a well-run salon will happily explain its hygiene standards and insurance.
Yes. Most salons offer gel colour, chrome powders, ombre or hand-painted art on top of acrylic, each priced as an add-on to the base set.
Removing a set from another salon, gems, detailed art and later infills are normally extra. Ask for the full menu so the final bill matches the quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK built from published UK nail cost guides, not a salon quote. Your own price depends on the studio, the length you want and your area.
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