Bite The Hand

★★★★★5.0(10 reviews)

45 Horley Rd, St Werburgh's, Bristol BS2 9TL

What customers say

10 most helpful reviews

★★★★★

Wish I had found this fairy godmother of a nail tech sooner! Clare has made all my nail art dreams come true with her amazing artistic talent. No inspo pic has been too much and I have left all my appointments with mini works of art, which, warning, can be a driving hazard. Not only do you get fabulous art but Clare also puts a lot of care into making sure your nails are healthy and strong. Her application is meticulous and my nails have lasted 4 weeks without lifting or chipping. Clare is super friendly and you're always sure to have laugh, getting your nails done with Clare is a 10/10 experience.
December 2025
★★★★★

Am gutted I didn't find Clare sooner and she and her incredible nail art has been transformative. As a former nail biter I've always been embarrassed by my nails but Clare provided a safe, friendly and creative space to explore ideas for my little nails. I have been in awe at how she manages to translate my ramblings into actual art. She's a visionary and has the most incredible creative flair and is constantly telling me about new techniques and applications she is learning.We also have too much fun during our appointments; I'm always counting down the days until I can see her next.
November 2025
★★★★★

Clare is the best! I've been going to her for about 6 months and I always look forward to having my nails done. They last for weeks with 0 chips or lifting, and the designs always turn out so well. I previously hated having long nails but I've managed to grow my natural nails out with the right care and now they feel much stronger. Appointments are always super chilled and a nice experience too!
November 2025
★★★★★

Claire is a magical nail witch! I've been going to her for a couple of years. She's so creative with nail art, I love all the 3D creations she's created and always get so many compliments on her work. She's also really great company and is very technical and helpful on nail care. Best nail tech I've been to!!
November 2025
★★★★★

Claire has been doing my nails for over a year and does the best designs based on my mad ramblings and messages I send her on Instagram. She's incredibly kind as well as a stunning artist 💜 My nails have never been in better shape
November 2025
★★★★★

Clare is nothing short of a miracle worker. Her craftswomanship is second to none! Her precision to detail is insane and her creativeness is fantastic - this aspect is super helpful for someone who like me lacks vision. I wouldn't go to anyone else and have had 5 great years worth of 10/10 nails
November 2025
★★★★★

Honestly just the best. Been seeing Clare for 2.5years and can't say I've ever been anything but amazed by every aspect of the service. Her artistry is next level, her attention to detail unmatched, and she's just a cool interesting person to chat to which makes the time fly. Never knew you could be a nail-nerd but she really is, don't get her started on the biology of fingernails and cuticles, her knowledge is insane. I get compliments from strangers on a daily basis for my nails, just cannot recommend enough!
November 2025
★★★★★

Clare is one of the most gifted nail techs I've ever known. She creates a safe, friendly and comfortable space to both relax and get fab new nails. Her designs are always spot on, coupled with a seamless first class experience. I have short nails and her designs are so lovely that I receive countless compliments! 5 stars - highly recommend.
November 2025
★★★★★

If you've not had your nails done by Clare of 'Bite The Hand' you've not had your nails done; fact. Feel blessed to have met Clare, she had opened up my whole world of nail design, there are no limits. Clare goes above and beyond, you send your design ahead and then she would work on it, adding her own artistic, unique twist and whatever you have in mind it supersede that to hundredfold. The amount of people that stop me and comments on my nails is unbelievable. Clare is very welcoming, open, interesting, thee best conversation and chat, it's a whole experience having your nails done at Bite The Hand. I cannot recommend booking appointment with Clare enough.
November 2025
★★★★★

Seriously Clare is the best nail technician ever! I've been going to her for 4 months now and not only is she an actual magician when it comes to design she's also the best company for 2 or so hours! Excellent music, incredible advice and care over my nails and loads of laughs. You might be able to see from my pics but I've gone from really bitten fingers to fab cuticles already. Can't recommend highly enough.
February 2024

About Bite The Hand

Bite The Hand is a nail salon based in Bristol, holding a strong customer rating across its Google reviews. The consistent praise across a range of customers reflects a strong and settled reputation for quality and care. Customers frequently highlight the level of nail art on offer, with detailed and intricate designs — including three-dimensional work — described as a particular strength. The atmosphere is noted as friendly, comfortable and judgement-free, which several reviewers mention as especially welcome for those who have historically been self-conscious about their nails. Durability also comes up repeatedly, with customers reporting designs that remain chip-free and well-adhered over extended periods. The salon appears equally well regarded for work on shorter natural nails as on longer styles, and nail health and care advice is something clients mention receiving alongside their treatments. The salon operates on a limited weekly schedule: Tuesday to Thursday from 9am, with Thursday also offering an evening session until 8:30pm, and Friday from 9am to 6pm. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Given the focused hours and the detail-intensive nature of the work, booking ahead is advisable. The salon's Instagram presence appears to be an active channel for communicating with clients ahead of appointments.