From Falmouth, Helston is one straight run along the A394. That makes Nails by Ellie Creed one of the easiest specialist nail salons for Falmouth to get to: about 25 minutes from the harbour to a pink-walled salon on Coinagehall Street, where every set is done by Ellie or Cait.
Gel polish, BIAB, hard gel extensions, acrylic with Ellie, nail art and gel pedicures. Booking only, Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Nail treatments for Falmouth clients
Manicures in Falmouth? Here's what we do instead
'Manicure falmouth' and 'nails falmouth' are two of the most searched nail terms in the town. We don't do a classic paint-and-go manicure. What we do is better for anyone who wants their nails to last: a gel polish manicure with Cait (£30), glossy for weeks, or BIAB on your natural nails (£45) if they need strength as well as colour. See natural nails and gel polish.
Why Falmouth clients make the short trip
Falmouth has plenty of places to get your nails done. The difference at Nails by Ellie Creed is the detail. Every appointment is one to one with Ellie or Cait, prep is never rushed, and nail art is hand-painted rather than stuck on. If your gel polish usually chips by day five, or your nails won't grow past the tip of your finger, that's exactly what we fix.
Long nails? Hard gel extensions and acrylic with Ellie are built to last until your next infill. Gel toes for the beach? Our pedicure is a soak at the pedi spa station with jets and gel colour of your choice, for £40.
The drive from Falmouth
Leave Falmouth on the A39 towards Penryn, then take the A394 for Helston. It's 12.7 miles and around 21 minutes when the roads are quiet; give yourself 25. Ellie recommends Tyacke Road car park: from there, a shortcut past the registry office on Coinage Ope leads straight onto Coinagehall Street.
Buses run between Falmouth and Helston too. Check the Transport for Cornwall timetable for times that fit your appointment.
Booking from Falmouth
We're open Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, by appointment only, so book online before you set off. 50% deposit to book, non-refundable, comes off your bill. Cancelling on the day is charged at the full price. Coming for the first time and wearing another salon's product? Add a removal to your set so there's time to take it off properly.
Recent sets from the Helston salon
Coming from Falmouth: FAQs
How far is Helston from Falmouth?
The salon at 24 Coinagehall Street is 12.7 miles from Falmouth town centre, via the A39 and A394. It's around 21 minutes on a quiet road; allow 25.
Is there a bus from Falmouth to Helston?
Yes, buses run between Falmouth and Helston. Times change, so check the Transport for Cornwall timetable before you book and give yourself a few minutes' walk to Coinagehall Street.
Do you do manicures?
Not a classic manicure. We do gel polish manicures with Cait (£30, or £35 to remove and reapply) and BIAB on natural nails with Ellie or Cait. Both last for weeks, not days.
What's the quickest appointment if I'm popping over from Falmouth?
Gel polish with Cait takes about 30 minutes, and a gel polish removal on its own about 30 minutes. A BIAB overlay is around 45 minutes.
