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Soak Offs

Soak Off - Acrylic Only

£25
60 mins

Choose Faking It for a safe, expert acrylic soak off. We remove acrylic enhancements with controlled filing and a gentle soak, protecting the natural nail throughout. Your nails are shaped, buffed, and nourished for a clean finish. This service is removal only and covers acrylic products only.

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What's Included

A complete, gentle removal designed to protect your natural nails.

  • Brief consultation and nail health check.
  • Controlled filing to break the acrylic seal.
  • Soak with professional remover and foil wraps.
  • Careful lift of softened product without force.
  • Nail shape, gentle buff, and cuticle oil.
  • Hygiene advice and personalised aftercare.

Who It's For

Ideal for anyone who wants acrylics removed safely with minimal disruption to the natural nail. Suitable for overlays or extensions applied at Faking It or elsewhere.

Duration & Appointment Timing

Your appointment lasts 60 mins. Please arrive a few minutes early. Heavily layered products or encapsulation may need extra time. We will advise on arrival. Book a follow-on manicure if you want additional nail care.

Aftercare & Maintenance

  • Do not pick or peel product in future.
  • Apply cuticle oil daily to restore moisture.
  • Use a gentle hand cream after washing.
  • Wear gloves for cleaning or gardening.
  • If reapplying enhancements, schedule refills every 2 to 3 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during an acrylic soak off?
We gently file the top coat, apply remover and wraps, then lift softened product without force. Nails are shaped, buffed, and treated with oil for a neat finish.
Will my natural nails be damaged?
No. We protect the nail plate, avoid over-filing, and never pry product. Expect nails to feel lighter; any temporary dryness improves with daily cuticle oil.
Can you remove acrylic from other salons?
Yes, we remove acrylic regardless of where it was applied. If the product is especially dense or layered, removal may take longer. We will advise on arrival.
Can I book a manicure after removal?
Absolutely. Please book a manicure as an add-on so we allow enough time. We can tidy cuticles, treat nails, and apply a strengthening base.
Do you remove gel or SNS?
This appointment is for acrylic only. For gel polish, builder gel, or SNS, please book the relevant removal service so we allocate the correct time and products.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

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    Jemma Grant
    Manager and Senior Beauty Therapist
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  • Black-and-white portrait of Anita Priest, Senior Beauty Therapist at Faking It, smiling in a salon uniform against a panelled wall backdrop.
    Anita Priest
    Senior Beauty Therapist
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