Reviews
Coming to Em feels like hanging out with your friend, watching TV catching up, then having a MASTERPIECE on your hands and toes all within the same visit. She is nothing but warm and welcoming, i always look forward to my appointments. Couldn’t recommend enough!!
Rachel Lloyd
The difference in my nails and cuticles after three appointments is amazing. Em is really knowledgeable about nail care and positive about ideas for designs. Love going to get my nails done with her.
Eleanor Barlow
If there was a way to keep this girl alive for eternity i would do it. Ems attention to detail and true passion for nail health transcends through every single thing she does - beyond happy with my nails as always 💕🌟
Rachel Lloyd
About
Personalised Nail Art in Bootle
Looking for a nail salon in Bootle that offers more than just standard manicures? At Ems Pretty Nails, I specialise in bespoke nail art and builder gel manicures that are designed to last.
Hi, I’m Em Seddon, a 29-year-old mum of two from Bootle and a passionate nail technician. I love helping clients feel confident and expressive through vibrant nail designs, seasonal trends, and durable builder gel nails in Bootle.
My cosy private home nail studio in Bootle is the perfect place to relax while I create customised nail art that reflects your unique style—whether you want elegant minimal designs, bold colours, or something creative for a special occasion.
Booking & Special Offers
At Ems Pretty Nails, booking is quick and flexible:
• New Clients: Get £5 off your first appointment at our Bootle nail salon. A non-refundable deposit is required and will be deducted from your total.
• Regular Clients: Secure your slot easily with card capture—no payment taken until your appointment. (See booking policies for details.)
• Refer a Friend: Recommend Ems Pretty Nails to someone you know, and when they book their first appointment, you’ll both receive £5 off your next treatment. Simply ask them to mention your name when booking.
Info
Expert Nail Technician in Bootle
At Ems Pretty Nails, I’m proud to be recognised as an expert nail technician in Bootle, dedicated to delivering exceptional results with every appointment. My goal is to combine technical skill with creativity, offering clients a professional and relaxing experience at my private home nail salon in Bootle.
To ensure your nails always look their best, I continually update my training to stay ahead of the latest trends and techniques.
My Professional Qualifications
• 2020 – Certified in Manicure, Gel Polish, and Acrylics
• 2023 – Qualified in Builder Gel Application (specialist in builder gel nails Bootle)
• 2023 – Trained in eFile Techniques for precision and care
• 2024 – Certified in Toe Nail Reconstruction (April)
• 2024 – Advanced eFile Qualification
My Commitment to Clients
With ongoing education and a passion for bespoke nail artistry, I ensure each client receives personalised, high-quality treatments. To provide the best care and attention, I limit myself to just four appointments per day—so every client enjoys a calm, unhurried experience.
Skilled Nail Technician in Bootle
At Ems Pretty Nails, you’ll find a skilled nail technician in Bootle with over five years of experience specialising in gel nails, builder gel, hard gel, and bespoke nail art. My passion lies in creating beautiful, long-lasting nails that reflect each client’s unique style.
To ensure my clients always receive the very best, I invest in annual upskilling courses and advanced training. This commitment keeps my nail salon in Bootle at the forefront of the latest trends and techniques, so you can enjoy a professional, high-quality service at every visit.
Whether you’re booking a builder gel manicure, gel extensions, or custom nail art in Bootle, my goal is to deliver flawless results in a calm and welcoming private home studio.
Transform Your Nails with GRO Gel at Our Nail Salon in Bootle
One of the most popular treatments at Ems Pretty Nails – nail salon Bootle is our builder gel service using Liverpool-based Dali Artistic’s GRO Gel. Formulated locally for superior quality, this vegan and cruelty-free product is perfect for clients looking for long-lasting strength and style.
Often mistaken for BIAB (a specific brand), GRO Gel is a high-performance builder gel that helps strengthen weak or brittle nails, promotes natural nail growth, and gives a flawless, professional finish. With just a few regular appointments, your natural nails can be completely transformed—stronger, healthier, and more beautiful.
Custom Nail Art in Bootle
If you love adding creativity to your manicure, I also offer bespoke nail art alongside builder gel treatments. Whether you prefer elegant minimalism, bold seasonal looks, or something unique for a special occasion, I can bring your ideas to life with gel colours and personalised designs. Simply share your inspiration with me when booking, and I’ll create nails that reflect your style.
✨ Book your GRO Gel manicure in Bootle today and start your journey towards stunning, durable nails that boost your confidence.
Flexible and Convenient Payments at Our Nail Salon in Bootle
At Ems Pretty Nails, I want your visit to be as stress-free as possible. That’s why my nail salon in Bootle offers simple and flexible payment options. You can pay easily by cash or bank transfer at the end of your appointment, making your experience both smooth and convenient.
Professional Coverage for Your Peace of Mind at Our Nail Salon in Bootle
Your safety and confidence are always a priority at Ems Pretty Nails. That’s why my nail salon in Bootle is fully insured with Simply Business, covering the period from 11th October 2024 to 10th October 2025.
This professional insurance means every treatment—whether it’s builder gel nails, gel extensions, or custom nail art in Bootle—is carried out with the highest standards of care and protection, giving you complete peace of mind during your visit.
HEMA-Free Nail Products at Our Nail Salon in Bootle
At Ems Pretty Nails – nail salon Bootle, I’m proud to use Dali Artistic, a Liverpool-based brand that supports local business while delivering exceptional quality. Their HEMA-free builder gels and gel polishes are specially formulated for clients with HEMA sensitivities, making them a safe and allergy-friendly option without compromising on strength or style.
By choosing HEMA-free nail products in Bootle, you can enjoy stunning manicures with peace of mind—perfect for anyone prone to allergies or looking for a healthier nail care alternative. With an extensive palette of vibrant, long-lasting colours, I can create bespoke nail designs tailored to your unique look, from subtle elegance to bold statement nails.
✨ Book your appointment today at Ems Pretty Nails and enjoy beautiful, durable nails with vegan, cruelty-free, HEMA-free products in Bootle.
Celebrating Excellence in Nail Art at Our Nail Salon in Bootle
At Ems Pretty Nails, I’m honoured that my work has been recognised on a national level, reflecting my dedication to quality and creativity as a leading nail salon in Bootle.
• Hair and Beauty Awards UK 2024 – Finalist, Top 50 for Best Gel Nails
• National Beauty Awards UK 2025 – Finalist, Best Gel Nails
These achievements highlight my commitment to delivering exceptional gel nails, builder gel manicures, and bespoke nail art in Bootle. Being ranked among the best in the UK is a testament to the care and attention I put into every client appointment.
✨ When you book at my award-recognised Bootle nail salon, you can feel confident knowing your nails are in the hands of a passionate, skilled, and nationally recognised technician.
Treatments
When you book for “GRO Nails Plain” your nails will be throughly prepped/removing dead cuticles, and smoothing dry skin around the nails using an efile, or a combination of efile/manual tools ready for your fresh set.
They are then cleansed, and a natural looking hypoallergenic overlay using Dali Artistic GRO Gel (Hard gel) or GRO Xpress(builder in a bottle) will be applied depending on your nail needs. This helps to strengthen your natural nails, providing structure and can be clear or nude/pink with a collection of shades to choose from. They can be finished with either a glossy, matte or glitter top coat, then finished off with cuticle oil for hydration.
Leaving you with strong, glossy, chip free nails for 2-3 weeks with no lifting, chipping or breaking if aftercare advice is followed
(Anything extra including block colours and French are EXTRA as they use extra product and more time, so NEED to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them, if they aren’t added to your appointments in advance I won’t have time to add them on so your nails will be left plain, please go to the EXTRAS category and pick which ones you would like)
When you book for “Gel Nails” your nails will be prepped with either manual tools, an efile, or a combination of both, then cleansed, and painted with a gel polish of your choice, finished off with cuticle oil to leave your nails hydrated and looking pretty!
This treatment does not provide any extra strength to your nails, so if you have weak nails that are prone to breaking/don’t grow then GRO gel is recommended.
(nail art including French are EXTRA, and need to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them)
When you book for “GRO Gel (Infills 2/3weeks)” Any design/colour will be removed, and your cuticles, new nail growth and surrounding skin will be throughly prepped with either an efile, or a combination of efile/manual tools, removing dead cuticles, buffing the nail & smoothing the skin.
A natural looking hypoallergenic overlay using Dali Artistic GRO Gel (builder in a bottle or BIAB) will then be applied filling in the growth area, and rebalancing the structure.
This helps to strengthen your natural nails, providing structure and can be clear or nude/pink with a collection of shades to choose from.
They are then finished off with their a glossy, matte or glitter top coat, and then finished off with cuticle oil for hydration.
Leaving you with strong, glossy, chip free nails for 2-4 weeks with no lifting if aftercare advice is followed
(Anything extra including block colours and French are EXTRA as they use extra product and more time, so NEED to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them, if they aren’t added to your appointments in advance I won’t have time to add them on so your nails will be left plain, please go to the EXTRAS category and pick which ones you would like)
When you book for “GRO Gel Infills (4+ Weeks)” Any design/colour will be removed, aswell as most of the builder gel to check the health your nails underneath, this is because the entire structure of the nail is unbalanced after 3 weeks, which could weaken your nails and make them more prone to cracking/breaking.
This is priced slightly higher as it takes longer than a regular infill, the old structure needs to be removed, any lifting removed and your cuticles, new nail growth and surrounding skin will be throughly prepped with either an efile, or a combination of efile/manual tools, removing dead cuticles, buffing the nail & smoothing the skin. All ready for new structured overlay to be applied using GRO Gel a hypoallergenic builder gel in a bottle (BIAB) by Dali Artistic.
This helps to strengthen and protect your natural nails while they grow. Can be clear or nude/pink with a collection of colours to choose from.
They can be left plain or topped with a gel polish of your choice (multiple colours may be used) then finished off with cuticle oil
Leaving you with strong, glossy, chip free nails for 2-3 weeks with no lifting if aftercare advice is followed
(Anything extra including block colours and French are EXTRA as they use extra product and more time, so NEED to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them, if they aren’t added to your appointments in advance I won’t have time to add them on so your nails will be left plain, please go to the EXTRAS category and pick which ones you would like)
When you book for “Gel Extensions” the cuticles, nails and surrounding skin will be throughly prepped with either an efile, or a combination of efile/manual tools, removing dead cuticles, buffing the nail & smoothing the skin.
Full cover tips will be sized to your natural nails and applied with a soft gel, these can add instant length, add strength and protect your natural nails while they grow healthy underneath, yet they still look really natural!
The nails are then buffed, cleansed and painted with gel polish, or you can add nail art to your treatment (price depends on the design) Then finished off with a gorgeous Cuticle oil to rehydrate those cuticles!
This service is great if you have weak or brittle nails, or if you just love a longer nail. Leaving you with strong, glossy, chip free nails for 2-4 weeks with no lifting if aftercare advice is followed. This kind of extensions can be infilled once with GRO gel (builder gel), then a full removal will be needed at the following appointment & a fresh set applied or you can then swap to GRO Gel if your happy with the length of your natural nails.
(nail art including French are EXTRA, and need to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them, if they aren’t added to your appointments in advance I won’t have time to add them on so your nails will be left plain, please go to the EXTRAS category and pick which ones you would like)
When you book for “Gel Toes” your nails will be prepped with either manual tools, an efile, or a combination of both, the cleansed, and painted with a polish of your choice, finished off with cuticle oil (nail art including French are EXTRA, and need to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them)
Toe nail reconstruction is the perfect treatment for those with problematic/damaged toe nails. The toenail is built up using a specific product that is created for this exact issue. It is durable and flexible made for specifically for toes, and includes a special ingredient called Piroctone Olamine which is anti fungal
THIS IS NOT ACRYLIC OF BUILDER GEL This product is used by foot professionals only & I am qualified and insured to use this product
It’s also recommended that you first visit a podiatrist or doctor to approve that it is safe for your nails to be treated.
Pricing is for 1 nail and includes gel application of all 10 toenails. French will be £5 extra please add on Silver Tier Nail art in the Pretty Extras category Any additional treatment will be £10 per nail. Too book an extra nail please visit the "add on" section of the menu.
Toe nail reconstruction is the perfect treatment for those with problematic/damaged toe nails. The toenail is built up using a specific product that is created for this exact issue. It is durable and flexible made for specifically for toes, and includes a special ingredient called Piroctone Olamine which is anti fungal
THIS IS NOT ACRYLIC or BUILDER GEL This product is used by foot professionals only & I am qualified and insured to use this product
It’s also recommended that you first visit a podiatrist or doctor to approve that it is safe for your nails to be treated.
Pricing is for 1 nail and includes gel application of all 10 toenails & Dry pedicure (hard skin removal) French will be £5 extra please add on Silver Tier Nail art in the Pretty Extras category Any additional treatment will be £10 per nail. Too book an extra nail please visit the "add on" section of the menu.
This pedicure treatment involves the removal of dead skin and callouses from your feet, softening the skin, aswell as the cuticles being prepped, all done using an efile.
You can then have your toes painted with a gel polish of your choice, French is an added extra so please don’t forget to add that when booking your appointment
Finished off with cuticle oil at the end.
This treatment includes “GRO Gel nails plain” & “Gel polish toes” please see those treatments for details
DICOUNTED BY £5 OFF when booked together instead of booking separately
Leaving you with strong, glossy, chip free nails for 2-4 weeks with no lifting if aftercare advice is followed
(Anything extra including block colours and French are EXTRA as they use extra product and more time, so NEED to be added to your appointment so that I have time to do them, if they aren’t added to your appointments in advance I won’t have time to add them on so your nails will be left plain, please go to the EXTRAS category and pick which ones you would like)
This is for simple block colour over your builder/hard gel base, so if you want a full pink (or any colour) set of nails all one colour please add this to your booking
Also includes different colours on each nail, such as gradient sets or mix match colours
This is for super simple nail art on 1/2 nails each hand!
Super simple art - Glitter Fade, Dots, Lines, Marble, Ombré, (2 colours only)
If your unsure if what your after is classed as Bronze, Silver, or Gold tiered nail art please send me your inspiration pictures through direct message on instagram/facebook @emsprettynails or on WhatsApp 07803535444 before your appointment
Their will also be inspo pictures on my instagram highlights labels either “Bronze nail art” or “Silver nail art” or “Gold nail at” you can pick from
This is for 2/3 nails with hand painted art on each hand or “Bronze Tier Nail Art” on EVERY NAIL
Silver Tier Nail Art - Classic French (any colour), cuticle cuffs, Animal print, Smileys, Lines, Bows, Floral print
If your unsure if what you’re after is simple or complex nail art send me your inspiration pictures through direct message on instagram @emsprettynails
Their will also be inspo pictures on my instagram highlights labels either “simple nail at” or “complex nail art” you can pick from
This is for a full set of hand painted nail art which is more detailed, or containing a couple of different complex designs together
This includes Pick n Mix nail art sets
If your unsure if what your after is classed as Bronze, Silver, or Gold tiered nail art please send me your inspiration pictures through direct message on instagram/facebook @emsprettynails or on WhatsApp 07803535444 before your appointment
Their will also be inspo pictures on my instagram highlights label either “Bronze” “Silver” “Gold” or “Platinum” you can pick from
This is for a full set of hand painted nail art which is more complex, or containing a couple of different simple designs together
Gold Tier Nail Art eg; French with Cuticle cuffs, Ombré every nail, French and Swirls, Animal Print with straight lines, Tortie print designs, Butterflies, Stars, Smileys, Fruit, Tie Dye, Floral and more
If your unsure if what your after is classed as Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiered nail art please send me your inspiration pictures through direct message on instagram/facebook @emsprettynails or on WhatsApp 07803535444 before your appointment
Their will also be inspo pictures on my instagram highlights label either “Bronze” “Silver” “Gold” or “Platinum” you can pick from
This is a treatment gel that goes under your Gel Polish or GRO Gel manicures.
Vitamin E Enriched gel base with Arginine Amino acid and antioxidants clinically proven to nurture skin and nails, prevent damage and aid in repair.
Add this extra to your booking if you have weak/damaged nails, nails that have some trauma, or are recovering from a HEMA allergic reaction.
This is not a service on its own, this is a treatment gel base that goes under your Gel Polish or GRO Gel manicures.
If you have any chips/broken nails, adding a full cover tip on top, and shaping it to match your other nails will help while the nail grows out healthy underneath.
These tips look natural and a will blend in with your other nails, no one would ever know it isn’t your real nail! We can keep it our secret!
(Please add as as many fixes as you need, to make sure the correct amount of time is booked for your appointment, however more than 3 nails needing to be fixed you should book for a full set of Gel Extensions )
Cuticle oil pens - A take home product to help maintain the look of your treatment, keep your nails and surounding skin pretty hydrated and moisturised, instead of going dry, which could cause hangnails and the natural nail to curl away from your overlays (gels,BIAB, acrylics) therefore making your manicures last longer!
Using your cuticle oil daily also helps stimulate nail growth when you rub it in, and enhances nail strength!
These come in a variety of different gorgeous scents, in 5ml pens with little brush applicators to get into the corners
If you want to know what scents are available please message me on instagram/facebook @emsprettynails or on WhatsApp 07803535444
The perfect tool to help keep your new nails PRETTY! Branded Ems Pretty Nails Keyring, that helps you open parcels, cans of drink, cello tape, an is even a trolly token! Your nails are jewels NOT tools.. BUT this is your new favourite tool 🙌🏻
On the back you’ll find a QR code that will take you straight to this booking site to book your next appointment too! 🥰
Toe nail reconstruction is the perfect treatment for those with problematic/damaged toe nails. The toenail is built up using a specific product that is created for this exact issue. It is durable and flexible made for specifically for toes, and includes a special ingredient called Piroctone Olamine which is anti fungal
THIS IS NOT ACRYLIC OF BUILDER GEL This product is used by foot professionals only & I am qualified and insured to use this product
It’s also recommended that you first visit a podiatrist or doctor to approve that it is safe for your nails to be treated.
Pricing is for 1 additional toe nail, please make sure if you need 2 toes reconstructing you book toe nail reconstruction in the Pretty Pedis category French will be £5 extra please add on Silver Tier Nail art in the Pretty Extras category
The easy way to remove gel polishes/BIAB without damaging your natural nails. Includes removal of product on either your hands or your toes & finished with cuticle oil
(Please ONLY select this if you have product currently on that wasn’t applied by me, or if I did your nails previously but you do not want a fresh set afterwards)
, Bootle, L30 1PW, GB
07803 535444
Monday: 19:30 - 22:30 · Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 - 22:30 · Thursday - Friday: 9:30 - 22:30