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Sturdy Nails Sturdy Nails

Sturdy Nails – Brigg’s Only Studio for Dual-Form Nail Services.

About me.

Hi, I’m Emily! I am a certified nail technician and began my career in 2015. I took a brief step back in 2020 to focus on my family. In 2025, I returned to the industry, retraining in the latest advancements in nail architecture and skills to bring to my clients.

Today, my home-based studio is proud to be the only space in Brigg specializing in advanced dual-form extensions and overlays. This modern, precise technique allows me to engineer sleek, high-gloss extensions with an incredibly strong, durable structure. Whether you love gel polish, builder gel, hard gel, acrylics, or polygel manicures, your nails are in safe hands.

Your time is valuable, which is why my booking process is completely digital, transparent, and designed to fit effortlessly into your busy schedule.

Have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out via text, WhatsApp, email, or a quick phone call. I can’t wait to welcome you to the studio!

About me.
Qualifications

🏡 Preparing For Your Appointment

  • To give you the absolute best, long-lasting set, please note our studio guidelines before booking:
  • To preserve a relaxing, one-on-one atmosphere, my home studio is a dedicated kid-free and guest-free zone where you can completely unwind
  • I require 48 hours' notice to reschedule and cancel.
  • What are Dual Forms and What Makes Dual Forms Different?
  • Dual forms are clear, flexible plastic moulds used to quickly shape and extend nails without using traditional plastic glued-on tips or paper stickers.
  • This technique gives you that perfect, natural-looking curve that prevents the nail from snapping.

Services

The Gel Standard

The Gel Polish Standard is designed to enhance and protect healthy, natural nails.

Time : 1 hour

£20.00
The Rubber and Gel standard

The Rubber and gel standard provides a flexible, protective layer beneath gel polish. It strengthens weak or damaged nails while smoothing out ridges for a flawless finish.

Time: 1 hour

£25.00
The Hard as Gel Overlay

Hard gel is best for: Maximum, high-impact strength. Perfect for weak, brittle nails or clients with highly active lifestyles.

Includes: Full cuticle prep, Hard gel application, and one gel polish colour.

•Time: 1 hour 30 mins

From £30.00
The Acrylic Shield

Acrylic is best for: A rock-solid, traditional hard finish that provides ultimate armor against chipping.

Includes: Full cuticle prep, acrylic overlay, and one gel polish colour.

Time: 1 hour 30 mins

£30.00
The In Bottle Builder

Builder gel in a bottle is a flexible, lightweight feel that moves with your natural nail.

Includes: Full cuticle prep, Builder gel application, and one gel polish colour.

Time: 1 hour 30 mins

From £30.00
Signature Hard Gel Extensions

The Look: A high-gloss structure, my signature extensions.

Best for: Clients who have an active lifestyle, weak, brittle or damaged nails.

Includes: Full cuticle prep, dual-form hard gel architecture, and one gel polish colour.

Time: 2 Hours

£35.00
Signature Polygel Extensions

The Look: sleek, modern extensions.

Best for: Clients wanting to try something new and active lifestyles

Polygel combines the bulletproof strength of acrylic with the featherlight feel of gel—plus, it is completely odour-free!

Note: I am freshly certified in this premium technique and am offering this special discount rate while I build up my salon speed.

Time: 2 Hours

£25.00
Signature Acrylic Extensions

Best for: Clients who love the ultimate, traditional strength of acrylics but want a perfectly smooth, symmetrical finish without hours of heavy hand-filing.

Includes: Full cuticle prep, dual-form acrylic architecture, and one gel polish colour.

•Time: 2 Hours

£35.00
The Natural Nail Strengthening Infill

I welcome clients coming from other salons!

I am happy to infill another nail technician's work, provided the existing enhancement is structurally sound.

Includes: Refreshing your base gel/acrylic layer, full cuticle tidy, and a fresh gel polish colour.

Growth 3 - 4 weeks.

From £30.00
The Extensions Infill

I welcome clients coming from other salons!

I am happy to infill another nail technician's work, provided the existing enhancement is structurally sound.

Includes: infilling the structure of your extensions, cuticle tidy, and a fresh gel polish colour.

Growth - 3 - 4 weeks.

From £40.00
The Strengthening Natural Nail Rebalance

Includes: balancing the structure of your nails, cuticle tidy, and a fresh gel polish colour.

Growth - 4+ weeks

From £35.00
The Extensions Rebalance

Includes: balancing the structure of your extensions, cuticle tidy, and a fresh gel polish colour.

Growth - 4+ weeks

From £45.00
The Fix

Designed to restore the strength and beauty of your enhancements. Select this to rebuild cracked sidewalls or replace missing nails. Please select the precise quantity needed so the system reserves enough time for your structural restoration.

Fees are capped at £20 for 4 or more broken nails.

From £3.00
The Removal
£5.00
The Removal

Charged at £10 per hour.

Removal of nail enhancements (acrylics, soft gels, or builder gels) that were not originally applied at my salon.

When you book a removal with me, I prioritize the health and integrity of your natural nails. Removing unknown products safely requires extra time, specialized care, and unpredictable labor due to variations in product quality and application methods used by other salons.

From £10.00
The French Edit

French Tips

Price based on 10 nails

£10.00
Baby Boomer and Blends

Baby boomer and ombres

Price based on 10 nails

£10.00
The Essentials

Charged per nail.

This tier includes:

Stamping, Water decals, Stickers, Micro designs e.g. single hearts, chunky and fine glitters, extra gel polish colours e.g. such as accent nails, polka dots, simple flowers and combined matte & glossy designs.

From £1.00
The Definitive

Charged per nail.

This includes foils, pigments, Full & Isolated Chrome, Animal Print & Fine Lines, Dried Flowers , Blooming Gel, Foils, Pigments and geode designs.

From £2.00
The Masterpiece

Charged per nail.

This includes

Custom made glitter mixes, Custom mixed gel or acrylic colours, Encapsulated design on 2 nails, 3D flowers and Stain glass designs.

From £3.00
The Custom Design

I Offer Custom Encapsulated Nail Art Designs

Want a look that lasts and stands out? I specialize in encapsulated nail designs, locking in glitter, dried flowers, foils, and custom graphics under a smooth, crystal-clear layer for a flawless, high-shine finish that never chips or feels bumpy.

Pricing: Every set is custom-made based on the complexity of the design and materials used.

Please send a direct message with your design ideas or a reference photo for a personalized price quote!

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