Simply Nails

Melissa King

2025-08-23

Google

The best in manicures, pedicures and nail care. Quality products and attention to detail lead to results that last - at least four weeks for a gel manicure, in my case - which equates to excellent value for money, too. Most importantly the owner and staff are friendly people and create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the shop.

I've been a customer of Simply Nails for a very long time now and really wouldn't go anywhere else. Sally, the owner, who I see, has many years' experience in the industry and, whilst moving with the times in terms of product range, hasn't abandoned the traditional techniques of the good manicure - namely taking time and filing by hand. Her expertise also leads to greater care than anywhere else about other matters such as cuticles and the compatibility of the various painted layers - base, colour, etc. She is adept at solving problems: breakage, damage and so on can be mended; and always has a suggestion for what colour to pick. On that note, the salon have a comprehensive range of colours, from subtle to wild, which is frequently updated. Sally is also the only person I know who can produce a smooth and durable finish with chrome powder.

Thoroughly recommended!

Chrissy

2025-08-14

Google

Wonderful atmosphere and my nails always look fantastic. It’s not just about the nails, it’s therapeutic. My nails look great, and having them done helps with my compulsive disorder, so in turn my skin looks great as well. Brilliant experience overall.

Liz Adam

2025-08-12

Google

Its’s not Simply Nails…

It’s also safe space full of friendly, stylish ladies and amazing staff who know their stuff! Colour and style recommendations are always part of your visit. I highly recommend Simply Nails; I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Hannah Hibbard

2025-03-19

Google

Getting your nails done with Sally, Sama and Sarah at simply nails is one of those beauty experiences that is truly worth every penny. It’s relaxed whilst you have it done, you are getting really high quality products and service and then like having a bunch of beautiful flowers you get that happy feeling every time you look down at them - for me it’s weeks of feeling like you have you life together because my hands look immaculate and I get so many compliments!

Lizzie Jones

2024-12-27

Google

I was ‘that annoying customer’ who popped her head into the salon at 2pm on Christmas Eve asking if there was any chance they could do a BIAB re-do, expecting to be laughed out the salon - but Sally very kindly agreed to it, despite the fact she wasn’t really working!!

I’d have been happy with any level of service at that point - but was blown away by the incredibly high level of service I received.

Sally is a very capable and experienced nail technician who obviously cares about her work and is much loved by her customers - exemplified by the rapport she had with others in the salon at the time.

I’m a bit too used to nail bars in London where you feel like you are on a production line, so it was so lovely to receive a more personalised service - with everything done meticulously by hand, rather than machine - with so much care and consideration.

It made such a difference!

The shape she filed was perfect (best I’ve ever had) and the colour she recommended is divine!

I was so grateful that she gave up her own personal time to do my nails. It was a Christmas miracle 🤣

If I could have, I would have booked my 2025 Christmas Eve appointment there and then to be more prepared! (To start a new tradition!)

I will ONLY ever go there when in Colchester (esp given my previous experience at a different Colchester salon - see an older review!!)

(I just hope she’s as understanding when I pop my head back in to ask if she can fix the chunk I chopped out of one on Boxing Day when cutting gherkins 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤭😰)

Vishali Veeramreddy

2024-07-10

Google

Amazing service! So much attention to detail on my complicated nail design inspiration picture I got from Instagram. Best designed nails I have ever had. Would highly recommend!

Sharon Smith

2023-09-08

Google

Had a wonderful luxury manicure today with Sally. Her attention to detail is amazing especially her cuticle work. Many salons neglect the cuticle work but it makes such a difference to the end result. The products she uses are the highest quality and smell amazing. Her years of experience are clear to see with me leaving with the most gorgeous gel manicure. I highly recommend this salon

Anna Carbunaru

2022-08-25

Google

Great job! Lovely staff🤗

andrea kettle

2022-06-21

Google

Been having my nails done here for 7 months and I would not change nail shops. Julia ensures my nails are always flawless and exactly how I envision them. I often have a photo of how I want them and nothing is too much trouble. Friendliest nail shop I have visited.

Danielle Reardon

2022-06-18

Google

The best and healthiest my nails and cuticles have looked! Iv tried a lot of nail salons and sally is brilliant. My nails last a strong 3 weeks! Thank you x

Bethan Lewis

2020-11-02

Google

Had the most wonderful manicure with Sally, who is an expert nail technician. Lovely, central salon in Colchester. Excellent service!

Steph Leighton

2019-11-15

Google

Very kind and helpful staff with good prices for their services. Would highly recommend