Across Cumbria, there are plenty of great nail technicians to go to.
This week, we asked readers of the News & Star to share their recommendations of the best places to go to in the north and west of the county.
The response was overwhelming - with more than 450 comments to a post on our Facebook page.
Here - in no particular order - are our readers’ choice.
1: SERENITY BEAUTY ROOM, ASPATRIA
Sarah Holden said: “Serenity Beauty Room Aspatria - excellent nail technician providing intricate designs, and fabulous service.
“Mel is very talented and committed to delivering exactly what the customer wants. Amazing all round.”
Wendy Charlton added: “Brilliant service and always do an excellent job.”
Muriel Ann Smith said: “The lovely Mel does an excellent job. I can’t praise her enough.”
2: JUST BEAUTY, LONGTOWN
Sandra Kulaszewski said: “Just Beauty by Sarah Rawson, fantastic nails every time.
“Lovely clean welcoming salon, I would highly recommend.”
Pauline Brown added: “Just Beauty by Sarah Rawson, my nails are perfect every time.
“Beautiful clean and welcoming place to relax.”
Erika Pearson posted: “Absolutely amazing.”
3: AIMEE MULLINS NAILS & BEAUTY, WORKINGTON
Adrienne Bradburn said: “Always come away with amazing nails, I come at her with all sorts of crazy ideas and she knocks them out the park every single time.
“I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else.
“Always feel welcome and don’t stop chatting from the second I arrive until it’s time for me to leave.
“Could not recommend them enough.”
4: TWILIGHT NAILS & BEAUTY, CARLISLE
Jen Read said: “Twilight Nails & Beauty Carlisle.
“Fab service always with a smile and very reasonably priced.”
Hayley Bobsy Lancaster said: “Michelle has set up this business from shear love of doing nails.
“Her talent is amazing, check her out.”
Amanda Hillary added: “Twilight Nails and Beauty - Michelle is absolutely brilliant at what she dose I have never had a bad set off her at all.”
5: QUINNT’SENTIEL BEAUTY, WHITEHAVEN
Becca Doyle said: “QuinnT’Sentiel Beauty in Whitehaven town centre - amazing service.
“Lisa takes so much care in what she is doing.
“Nothing is ever too much she is very easy to talk to, makes you feel welcome as soon as you go in and easy to have a laugh with.”
6: TISHAS’ NAIL ART, WORKINGTON
Claire Rumney recommended: “Tishas’ Nail Art in Workington, she is absolutely amazing.
2I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
“There is nothing she cant do, she’s so talented.
“Amazes me with her free hand art, and she is one of the nicest people, so friendly.”
7: NV BEAUTY, WHITEHAVEN
Reader Julia Wilson posted: “NV Beauty in Whitehaven, so friendly and welcoming.
“They always give an extremely professional service.”
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