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Choose from 3 venues offering Manicures near you in Dorchester See map

Akemi Spa

Akemi Spa

5.0

2,398

5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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Manicure FRENCH with Gel + £5 for removal

1h 15min

£36

Manicure with Polish

20min - 1h

£12.50

Pregnancy Massage

45min

£40

BeautyLab 1hr Essential Facial - inc hand & arm massage

1h

£45

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Afina Hair and Beauty

Afina Hair and Beauty

5.0

750

Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

Express manicure-normal polish

50min

£20

Gel soak off

30min

From £10

Express manicure - no polish

20min

£15

Deluxe gel manicure

1h

£30

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B.beauty

B.beauty

5.0

102

Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

Gel Soak off & Application

1h 30min

£33

Express Manicure

30min

£19

Spa Manicure

45min

£27.50

Gel Manicure

45min

£28

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Highbrow Skin and Laser Clinic and Highbrow Collective

11 Copper St, Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1GH, United Kingdom

+44 1305 269220+44 1305 269220Call to book

Hollywood Waxing

Leg Waxing

Face Waxing

Bikini Waxing

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Sarah Dale Aesthetics

8 Wadebridge Ln, Buttermarket, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3AT, United Kingdom

+44 1305 250372+44 1305 250372Call to book

Men's Waxing

Full Body Waxing

Bikini Waxing

Back Waxing

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Mac 3 Barbers

38A High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HN, United Kingdom

+44 7547 154302+44 7547 154302Call to book

Men's Shaving

Head Shave

Beard Trimming

Men's Haircut

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Robin James Aveda Salon Dorchester

8 Antelope Walk, Dorchester DT1 1BE, United Kingdom

+44 1305 250240+44 1305 250240Call to book

Highlights

Hair Treatment

Blow Dry

Keratin Treatment

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Roseanna James Clinic

10 Buttermarket, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3AZ, United Kingdom

+44 7444 601631+44 7444 601631Call to book

Dermaplaning

Microdermabrasion

Threading

Men's Facial

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Venus Hair/Beauty/Aesthetics

6 Antelope Walk, Dorchester DT1 1BE, United Kingdom

+44 1305 458338+44 1305 458338Call to book

Hair Extensions

Hair Weaves

Hair Treatment

Women's Haircut

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Glow Beauty & Aesthetics

Glow Studio, Yard, 3 Burraton Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GR, United Kingdom

+44 7591 137807+44 7591 137807Call to book

Microdermabrasion

Facial

Makeup Service

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Panemorfii

3 Crown Sq, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3EN, United Kingdom

+44 1305 246443+44 1305 246443Call to book

Manicure

Nail Art

Gel Nail Extensions

Manicure and Pedicure

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Serenity Nails & Beauty

13 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UW, United Kingdom

+44 1305 259555+44 1305 259555Call to book

Manicure

Gel Nail Extensions

Spa Pedicure

Dip Powder Nails

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Dorchester Aesthetics and Laser Centre

4 Trinity St, Dorchester, DT1 1TT, United Kingdom

+44 1305 568646+44 1305 568646Call to book

Acne Facial

Microdermabrasion

Makeup Service

Threading

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Thomas J William Hair & Beauty Design

7 Brewery Square, Pope St, Dorchester DT1 1GW, United Kingdom

+44 1305 751752+44 1305 751752Call to book

Women's Haircut

Blow Dry

Hair Extensions

Balayage

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Allure of Poundbury

4 Buttermarket, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3AZ, United Kingdom

+44 1305 260036+44 1305 260036Call to book

Manicure

Fish Pedicure

Men's Manicure

Acrylic Nails

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Superdrug

17 South St, Dorchester DT1 1BS, United Kingdom

+44 1305 264686+44 1305 264686Call to book

Acne Facial

Facial Extractions

Men's Facial

Facial

Top reviews of Manicures near you in Dorchester

4.0

Average of 3,238 reviews of 3 venues.

  • Excellent, Carla always does brilliant job, highly recommend friendly, professional Thanks

    Lisa C.

    Lisa C.

    3 Mar 2025

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Fantastic manicure as always

    Lynne A.

    Lynne A.

    19 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • It's a relief to sit down and be in such good and capable hands. Thank you, again, Danielle.

    Cara J.

    Cara J.

    11 Feb 2025

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Very friendly and relaxing atmosphere happy with my manicure

    Judy S.

    Judy S.

    24 Jul 2024

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • A great manicure from Lauren, 5* service

    Lynne A.

    Lynne A.

    5 Jul 2024

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • I am so happy with my nails! Fabulous salon, lovely vibe and lovely people. I would highly recommend. x

    Amy L.

    Amy L.

    1 Mar 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • I wouldn't miss an appt here fir the world!! Thank you x

    tanya f.

    tanya f.

    21 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • A extremely relaxing facial - lovely hour spent with Kelly. Thank you so much as always xxx

    Emma D.

    Emma D.

    20 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • Absolutely love this place. Just can’t get enough. Had the most amazing pedicure and facial today. I was treated like royalty by the girls that work there. They make every appointment a personal experience. Thank you so much.

    Lauren S.

    Lauren S.

    20 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • Brilliant service as always.

    Emma L.

    Emma L.

    15 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • Akemi Spa is always warm and welcoming. Sammie did an amazing job on my nails 💅 Thank you all

    Kim A.

    Kim A.

    13 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • Fantastic experience. Lovely staff. Very polite and professional. Excellent service. Will definitely be coming back ☺️

    Amanda D.

    Amanda D.

    8 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • Thank you so much for your kindness to my mum and for the very professional nail treatment

    David B.

    David B.

    5 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

    Akemi Spa

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  • Fabulous as always!

    Jenny W.

    Jenny W.

    5 Feb 2025

    Akemi Spa

    5.0

    2,398 reviews

    5 Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2JX, England

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  • Always enjoyable. A superb manicure. Gel nails look great.

    IG

    Irene G.

    23 Dec 2024

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Fabulous manicure

    CW

    Cheryl W.

    31 Jul 2023

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Excellent as always. Thanks Bekah.

    IG

    Irene G.

    3 Mar 2025

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Excellent manicure with George as usual

    VC

    Valerie C.

    11 Jan 2025

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Lovely relaxing two hours with George and her usual excellent pedicure and manicure.

    VC

    Valerie C.

    16 Dec 2024

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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    Chanelle C.

    27 Feb 2025

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Lovely pamper with Amy today. Manicure ready for the party season followed by a relaxing back, shoulder and neck massage.

    EC

    Eileen C.

    3 Dec 2024

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Thorough treatment. Always on time

    CW

    Cheryl W.

    17 Feb 2025

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • I had a pedicure and manicure with Amy who is always great in every way.

    MM

    Maureen M.

    10 Sep 2024

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Always a pleasure. Thanks Bekah.

    IG

    Irene G.

    10 Feb 2025

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Fabulous manicure & pedicure with Hayley. Always such a treat

    AG

    Annette G.

    5 Feb 2024

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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    Maureen C.

    6 Feb 2025

    B.beauty

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Mobile Beauty Therapist, Dorchester, England

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  • Lovely manicure today with Hayley felt totally relaxed and pampered. My nails look wonderful. Thank you.😊

    CG

    Clair G.

    30 Oct 2023

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • Afina Hair and Beauty is a great place. It has a bright and airy atmosphere. I had a manicure and pedicure with Amy who did a wonderful job. Thank you!

    HW

    Hazel W.

    19 Sep 2023

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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  • I had a great manicure today with Amy who was very professional and friendly. Incredibly happy and can't wait for my next appointment!

    HM

    Hazel M.

    10 May 2023

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

    Afina Hair and Beauty

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  • Wonderful manicure and nails. Perfect haircut and colour. thank you

    SM

    Stephanie M.

    3 May 2023

    Afina Hair and Beauty

    5.0

    750 reviews

    Dorchester, UK, 27 Great Cranford Street, Dorchester Poundbury, DT1 3TF, England

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Manicure FAQs

Many nail technicians recommend once-weekly manicures to ensure your nails always look good and that your nail polish remains chip-free. However, you can get away with having manicures less often – ask your technician for their specific advice as the frequency can vary according to the nail polish used.

Yes. Some types of manicures do carry risks. Cuticles could be infected if they are cut, and you could suffer with dry, weak, or brittle nails if your polish isn’t correctly removed. Ask your nail technician to talk you through the risks before you book your appointment.

Yes, absolutely. In fact, it’s common, particularly for those using regular nail polish or gel. If you’d like to give it a try, there are various different kits and pieces of equipment available to buy, but we always recommend having a manicure done by a professional to ensure you get the results you want.

There are a number of different kinds of manicures available including basic (nail polish), gel, Shellac, acrylic, dip powder, French, reverse French, American, Russian, paraffin, and hot stone

It greatly depends on the type of manicure you go for. Some nail technicians suggest having a manicure once a week, however Shellac, dip powder, acrylic, and gel manicures can last a lot longer. You can leave 2-3 weeks before getting your gel or Shellac manicures filled or redone; wait 3-6 weeks between dip powder manicures; and leave 6-8 weeks before having your acrylic nail manicure redone. If in doubt, ask your technician.

Manicurists tend to begin a manicure by soaking your hands in warm water to soften the skin and nails. They then file, buff, and clean the cuticle, massage your hands with a moisturising cream, and apply a base coat of polish, before finishing with a layer of colour, top coat, and cuticle oil. Standard nail polish is left to dry naturally; shellac and gel polishes are cured under a UV lamp; acrylic nails cure in the natural air.

It depends on the type of polish used: traditional nail polish lasts about a week, acrylic nails should last between 6-8 weeks and will need a fill every 2-3 weeks to cover regrowth. Shellac and gel nails last for 2-3 weeks.

Book your next manicure appointment in Dorchester with Fresha

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So if you fancy sampling some self-care in Dorchester, consider Fresha your local tour guide. We think you'll be impressed with the reviews in your area. Customers are giving nearby businesses an average rating of 4.0 stars. There are even local salons and clinics boasting five-star ratings in the area. High praise indeed. There are many options that may be of interest. So it’s a good time to explore and book instantly with Fresha.

Make hand and nail care part of your self-care routine with a regular manicure. A simple manicure keeps your hands looking smooth, soft, and neat and can take your grooming up a level.

All the expert manicurists in Dorchester can trim your cuticles, give your nails a pleasing uniform shape and buff them to a shine. Finally, if a hand massage is part of your manicure appointment, you may find your hands looking more refreshed after. A manicure usually takes around 45 minutes and costs around £20 on average nearby. Book online now, or download our mobile app to make booking regular manicure appointments even easier to incorporate into your routine.

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