Nail art is where Nails by Ellie Creed really shows off. From a single glitter accent to hand-painted designs on every nail, art can be added to any appointment: BIAB, hard gel, acrylic or gel polish.
Bring your Pinterest board, a screenshot or just a vibe. Plenty of clients sit down and say 'just please make this look nice on me', and that's the brief Ellie loves most.
Nail art add-ons, from simple to Extra AF
- ✦Accent nail (£3): one nail in glitter or chrome to lift a plain set.
- ✦French tips (£6): classic white, a colour pop or a skinny micro French.
- ✦Simple nail art (£6): hearts, swirls, dots or a little design on a few nails.
- ✦Extra AF nail art (£9): full nail art on every nail. Because sometimes more is more.
Nail art prices
Add-ons go on top of your treatment and cost the same with Ellie or Cait.
Nail art in Helston: recent designs
Real nail art from the salon, from simple French to the full Extra AF.
Nail art trends at the salon right now
Scroll through recent sets and you'll see cat-eye and velvet finishes in navy, teal and champagne, molten silver chrome, cow print with gold stars, hand-painted butterflies, evil eyes, tortie with baby blue for autumn, and French tips in every colour going. Seasonal sets are a big one too: summer brights, dark glossy autumn nails and, before you know it, Christmas.
How to book nail art
Book your base treatment first (BIAB, hard gel, acrylic or gel polish), then add your art. Not sure if your design is simple or Extra AF? Choose the closest and we'll talk it through before we start. Big designs with charms or detail on every nail need the Extra AF add-on, so there's time to do them properly.
Looking after your nail art
- ✦Cuticle oil daily keeps the whole set looking fresh in photos.
- ✦Gloves for cleaning protect the top coat and any gems or charms.
- ✦Love it? Tell us before you leave. Adjustments happen during your appointment.
Nail Art: your questions
How much is nail art?
Nail art is an add-on: an accent nail is £3, French tips £6, simple nail art £6 and Extra AF nail art £9. It's the same price with Ellie or Cait, on top of your treatment.
What is Extra AF nail art?
Extra AF is Ellie's name for full nail art on every nail: hand-painted designs, layered effects, charms, the lot. If your inspo picture has something going on on every finger, that's Extra AF.
Do all nail salons do nail art?
Not all of them, and not all to the same standard. Some salons stick to plain colour or a French. At Nails by Ellie Creed nail art is the speciality: hand-painted art, chrome, French tips and gems, from one accent nail to every nail.
Can I bring a picture of the design I want?
Please do. Save it on your phone or bring your Pinterest board, and Ellie or Cait will talk it through with you before they start. Rather leave it to us? Tell us your colours and the vibe and we'll design it on the day.
What if I want a change after I've left?
Adjustments happen during your appointment, so speak up before you leave and we'll make it right. Once you've left the salon, your nails are your responsibility and we can't make changes after that point. That's Ellie's personal policy, and it's why we check you love them first.
Can nail art go on BIAB, hard gel or acrylic?
Yes. Nail art can be added to any appointment: BIAB, hard gel, acrylic, gel polish, even your pedicure. Book your treatment and add the art as an extra.
Nail art for clients across West Cornwall
Clients travel to Coinagehall Street from all over West Cornwall. Coming from further afield? nails for Truro, nails for Falmouth, nails for Camborne and nails for St Ives.
