2 /5 Elizabeth: The salon is very similar to the multitude of low cost, walk in nail bars that have sprung up in towns all across the U.K.
It does not feel professional and is not a relaxing experience but is relatively cheap (ÂŁ25 for acrylic nails with gel polish). Very much a no frills experience and hygiene and cleanliness appears to be an afterthought.
That said, you get what you pay for and my nails do last about 3-4 weeks, so it’s a very mixed bag. Hate to think where the money is going though….