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Welcome to The Nail Fairy in Paignton. I’m Lay - your fave nail tech and sparkly piercing queen!

Happy nail fairy in a pink salon with a flower wall
Hands with French tip nails by the nail fairy
The nail fairy filing a client's nails

Serving up cute nails, bold piercings and full‑on good vibes from Southern Strands Hair Co. in Paignton. Whether you want colourful gel nails, BIAB magic, acrylic extensions or a shiny new piercing, I’ve got you, babes.

Nails That Make You Feel Like That Girl

If you’re looking for gel nails in Torbay, BIAB in Paignton, acrylic extensions in Torquay, or just a cute little mani to match your main‑character energy… welcome home, babe.

I specialise in:

  • Acrylic extensions and infills

  • Gel X extensions

  • Gel manicures

  • BIAB manicures

  • Gel and BIAB pedicures

  • Nail art (from simple sparkles to full chaotic masterpieces)

  • Mini manicures for under‑12s

Whether you’re a pastel princess, a neon queen or a “make them as extra as possible” girlie - I’m already obsessed.

Piercings With Personality

Ready for something shiny? I offer professional body piercing in Torbay with all the fun, all the sparkle and all the safe, sterile vibes you need.

Piercings available:

Lip • Helix • Flat • Conch • Daith • Rook • Tragus • Nose • Tongue • Navel • Nipple • Dermal • Ear lobes (including kids)

Plus professional jewellery changes, and sourcing (I’ll help you find the cutest pieces).

I’m fully trained, fully insured and fully committed to making your piercing experience friendly, relaxed and confidence‑boosting. You’re in safe hands, babe - promise.

Woman in 'The Nail Fairy' shirt in a salon with a flower wall.

Why Torbay Girlies Love Me

  • Fun, colourful, expressive vibes - zero judgement, all hype

  • Creative nail art that turns heads

  • Safe, sterile, professional piercing setup

  • Friendly, inclusive space for everyone

  • Based inside Southern Strands Hair Co. - a gorgeous female-owned Paignton salon

  • Torbay‑based, locally loved, always sparkly

Whether you’re coming for a fresh set, a new piercing or just a boost of confidence, you’ll leave feeling like the sparkliest version of you.

Find Me in Paignton

+44 1803 392844

Southern Strands Hair Co. 108 Torquay Road, Paignton, Torbay, Devon, TQ3 2AH

What my clients say

kelly

"Layla was really lovely and did a fab job with my nails. Thank you so much lovely!"

jade-louise

"Layla was great! Very professional and patient, would highly recommend!"

roxanne

"I came feeling very conscious of how my nails looked and Layla made them look super pretty! Absolutely love them!"

lauren

"My autistic daughter loves coming here and getting her nails done. She feels comfortable and always loves her nails!"

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