SB Nails - Basingstoke

Big day in our house today—my youngest is officially back to college! 🎒✨

If I’m honest, I’ve got a real case of the back-to-education jitters.

The last four academic years haven’t been the easiest road for her, so watching her head off comes with a mix of fierce hope and a whole lot of apprehension.
Deep down, I trust that she’s going to be absolutely fine; it’s me who needs to adapt to the change and step back a little!

So, how am I managing the motherly nerves today?
Retail therapy for the salon, naturally! 🎨💅

Sending so much love to all the parents navigating big transitions this week.

How do you handle the back-to-school stress?

Hey lovely clients!
Just a quick heads-up that pedicures are off the menu again for this week.
All other treatments are unaffected and will go ahead as usual.

If I need to reschedule a pedicure appointment, I will drop you a message and I'll get you booked for a future date.

Thank you all so much for your patience and support whilst my back and ankle recovers! 💗

And just like that, week one is officially in the bag! 🎒✨

To all my lovely clients and followers working in education, and all the mums who’ve been navigating the back-to-school rush—how are we all feeling?

Whether you’re catching your breath after setting up classrooms, adjusting to early alarm clocks again, or just trying to remember where everyone’s left shoe went this morning… you made it through the first week! 🙌

Drop an emoji below to sum up how your week went:
😴 = Exhausted, need a nap immediately
☕ = Powered entirely by caffeine
🎉 = Smashed it, smooth sailing!
🤪 = Pure chaotic energy, but we survived

Take some time to put your feet up this weekend—you’ve definitely earned it! 💕

Glitter & florals for Monisha! 💙🌸

A gorgeous mix of sparkly cobalt blue and hand-painted blue floral accents over a neutral base.

Such a pretty and eye-catching design that will look absolutely fabulous in any colour pallet! ✨

Talking of eye catching, look how amazing Monisha's nails are doing, they're so strong and we have to cut them down every appointment now - from bitten to beautiful ❤️

This is why I just love my nail rehab programme 😍💪🏻

Welcome home Sue! 🇫🇷❤️

Sue is officially back from spending her summer in France, and we celebrated her return with this vibrant classic red manicure.

I added a playful pop of white polka dots on her ring fingers to keep things fresh and fun. ⚪️✨

Always such a treat catching up with Sue after her travels! 🥖🍷

Sometimes, simple and glossy is all you need! 🍷✨

Vicki went for this rich, full-coverage deep berry shade.
Single-colour manicures hit different when they have this much shine—chic, timeless, and completely ready for the cooler season. 🍂❤️

Always a pleasure pampering Vick with a fresh manicure 💅

Purple perfection for Madison! 💜🐆

We went all-in on gorgeous violet hues for this set, mixing vibrant purple solids with a metallic accent nail and hand-painted purple leopard print feature nails!

The contrast with the crisp white base on those accent nails makes the leopard pattern pop. 🎨✨

Always a pleasure pampering Maddie with a fun, custom mani! 💜

Back to school, but make it wild! 🐆 vibrant, fun, and full of personality!

Abby is officially set to kick off the new academic year at work with this gorgeous set!

We paired bright primary and rainbow blocks—red, blue, green, yellow, and orange—with hand-painted animal print accents on each nail for the ultimate pop of fun.
Who says work nails have to be boring? 🎨✨

Wishing Abby the absolute best start to the new term! 🎒❤️

The 'BER' months start tomorrow, and I am so ready for the shift in season! 🍂✨

Bring on cozy cardigans, warm scented candles, and all the gorgeous autumn nail transformations - I’m especially excited to bring back rich, deep tones and classic tortoiseshell designs—there’s truly nothing better for autumn. 💅🍁

What autumn nail vibes are you going for this coming season?
Drop your nail inspiration to get cozy-season ready! 👇🍁✨

Client Update: Pedicure Appointments

I wanted to share a quick update following a recent fall that I had on Saturday morning.

Due to my injuries, I am temporarily unable to offer pedicure treatments for the foreseeable future.

I will be assessing what I can manage on a week-by-week basis. If you currently have a pedicure booked and I’m unable to carry out your service, I will reach out directly to let you know with as much notice as possible so we can adjust your booking.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and understanding whilst I recover!