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ExceptioNail Nails • Beauty • Education

4.9(47 reviews)
Ranked #4 in Best Nail Salons in Blackpool

260 Waterloo Rd, Blackpool FY4 3AE

What customers say

10 most helpful reviews

  • ★★★★★

    Fabulous service. Very clean and pleasant surroundings. Polite and happy staff. Great quality nails. Vast selection of colours and finishes. Highly recommended.

    January 2026
  • ★★★★★

    Love Estelle!! She made me feel so relaxed and comfortable in the Salon and obsessed with the nails, such a good job will 100% be back! Xx

    October 2025
  • ★★★★★

    Great place. Clean, tidy and a pleasant atmosphere. Very friendly girls, very welcoming and what fantastic nails they do. Always a pleasure 😃💅 Thank you Lisa x

    August 2022
  • ★★★★★

    Absolutely adore my nails thank you so much to Emma. So welcoming and such a comfortable atmosphere.

    December 2025
  • ★★★★★

    Fantastic as always. Thrilled with my Christmas themed nails and in awe of Lisa's skill at making the designs

    December 2025
  • ★★★★★

    Cannot rate this place highly enough. No matter what bonkers idea I come up with, Emma ends up executing it perfectly. She really does bring ideas to life with her creativity :)

    July 2024
  • ★★★★★

    Lovely friendly people Emma is amazing at what she does very happy thankyou would highly recommend 😁😁

    August 2025
  • ★★★★★

    What can I say had a pedicure , was looked after from moment I walked in , so relaxed I nearly fell sleep , feet feel lovely n pampered and loved the colour with glitter effect. Highly recommend , and this was from the trainee amazing talented lady I say . 🥰

    December 2024
  • ★★★★★

    Lisa & Emma are the most amazing highly qualified nail technicians and beauty therapist.. there work and attention to detail is outstanding!!! just look at photos on there page Both lovely ladies have such welcoming personalities and really make you feel at home when you visit the nail & beauty salon .. Highly recommended service the best in town 👌 Outstanding! ❤️ Your Awesome girls rock 🤟❤️😁

    January 2023
  • ★★★★★

    Had a pedicure this afternoon with Grace, she did a beautiful job. All the girls were friendly and chatty, made my first experience of a pedicure really pleasant. Thank you all xx

    September 2019

About ExceptioNail Nails • Beauty • Education

ExceptioNail is a nail salon and beauty education business based in Blackpool, holding a strong customer rating. The inclusion of education alongside salon services suggests the business operates as both a client-facing studio and a training environment, with reviews reflecting consistent satisfaction across visits. Customers repeatedly highlight the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and the cleanliness of the surroundings. The team is frequently described as friendly and attentive, with clients noting they feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. A particular strength mentioned across multiple reviews is the ability to execute detailed, creative nail designs — including themed and intricate work — with precision. Reviewers also note a wide selection of colours and finishes. One customer specifically praised work carried out by a trainee, which speaks to the standard maintained across skill levels within the salon. Services include nail treatments, pedicures, and beauty education, though a full service menu is not publicly listed. The salon is open Tuesday to Saturday, with varied hours across the week — closing at 2:30pm on Fridays and 4pm on Saturdays, so booking ahead is advisable to secure a suitable slot. The salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Features & amenities

Accepts cards
Contactless payments
Appointments recommended
Appointment required
Wi-Fi
Toilet
On-site services
Identifies as women-owned
Beverages
Accepts debit cards
Free of charge street parking

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10am-7pm
Wednesday10am-5pm
ThursdayToday10am-7pm
Friday10am-2:30pm
Saturday11am-4pm
SundayClosed

Contact information sourced from business website and public listings.