Want to get your nails did but don't know where to get them, err, done? A fresh set of nails (especially with added nail art) is a sure way to give yourself a mood-boosting pick-me-up, so it's important to find the right salon to go to for the job.
Whether you're following the latest nail trends, looking to throw it back with the revival of ombre nails or sticking to the minimalist aesthetic (hi, bubble bath nails), we've got you covered and rounded up the best nail salons across the UK to save on Google Maps for your next mani appointment.
So, without further ado, let us introduce you to the nail salons that we here at Cosmopolitan UK really rate. Your nails can thank us later...
Best UK nail salons
Doll Parts MCR
Where: Northern Quarter, Manchester
Why we love it: Hailed as 'a space for everyone', Doll Parts in Manchester is an inclusive and inviting beauty salon offering next level nail art and bedazzling tooth gems.
Choose your level of nail art (personally, I'm a big fan of the 3D gummy bears) and watch before your very eyes as Doll Parts' artists work their magic. Honestly, you'll walk out of there feeling like your fingers deserve a spot in the Louvre!
Good Luck
Where: Stokes Croft, Bristol
Why we love it: Promising 'immaculate vibes', Good Luck studio in Bristol is home to four independent nail artists, each with their own style.
So, whether you're after a martini mani (like Hailey Bieber) or something a bit more colourful (like these bejewelled bad boys) there really is something for every nail enthusiast.
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Manicured London
Where: Hackney Wick, London
Why we love it: Offering more than 'just a manicure', Manicured London is a true *experience* for nail lovers. As well as all the services you'd expect from a nail salon (think: manicures, pedicures, extensions etc), Manicured London also provides nail 'rehab', massages and more.
What we really love, though, is the salon's membership options. Yep, forget your monthly gym membership — 2025 is all about the nail salon membership. Starting at £55 per month, these memberships mean you can save £30 and more on your beauty treatments.
Marza Studios
Where: Cardiff
Why we love it: Offering an intimate nail salon experience, Marza Studios is more like a home from home. For that, you can thank the studio's resident corgi. How cute!?
There's a range of BIAB (that's builder gel) services on offer, as well as various levels of nail art. A few of our personal faves include this tarot card-inspired set and this pick 'n' mix mani.
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Queens Peckham
Where: Peckham, London.
Why we love it: Queens Peckham, founded by hairstylist Beth Kucic, is an inclusive collective beauty space in South East London. Think: trendy, up-and-coming and in the heart of Peckham High Street.
From bleaching and balayage to braids, buzz cuts, brows and more, you can endure a full body experience… But our personal fave? The wondrous, fantastical gel nail designs that the salon’s artists, April, Marie and Rosalind can create.
Whether it be a 3D Korean-style mani or glow-in-the-dark neon tips you’re after, nothing is out of bounds for these experts.
Gray's Salon
Where: Stanningley, Leeds.
Why we love it: Nail artist, @iceylana, has made Grey's Salon her home for all your nail art desires. Seriously, is there anything Lana can't create? Because it seems like the limit simply doesn't exist.
From 3D snacks to reflective shards of disco ball, your mani dreams are sure to come true at Gray's. Prepare to be hooked.
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Gallusnails
Where: Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Why we love it: Specialising in soft gel extensions, gel manis and BIAB, Gallusnails is tucked away in Manchester's city centre, and is not one to sleep on.
Whether you fancy trying out a trendy nail piercing or are after 3D bows even Polly Pocket would be envious of, Gallusnails is your gal. As she puts it: "The more mental the better so come with some mad ideas" – challenge accepted.
Skip The Filter
Where: Fulham, London.
Why we love it: After the thinnest micro French? Look no further than Skip The Filter in Fulham. Specialising in everything from BIAB to Hydrafacials, the nail artists at Skip The Filter are up for trying anything you have in your nailspo folder.
The attention to detail is uncanny, whilst the Gen Z Green interior makes you feel right at home.
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AMA
Where: Brixton, London.
Why we love it: Founded by the fashion industry's go-to nail artist, Ama Quashie, AMA's cosy interiors and sleek manis are not one to be missed.
The salon even features a 'free from' menu, which features polishes that are only 90% natural, cruelty-free and vegan. Trust us, some nail art from this spot will leave everyone around you with some serious nail envy.
Saskia & Co
Where: York, Yorkshire.
Why we love it: If you're looking for a long-lasting Bio Sculpture gel manicure guaranteed not to destroy your nails in the Yorkshire region, head to Saskia & Co.
The minimalist space is oh-so serene and offers everything from dainty nail art to HD Brow treatments. What more could you ask for?
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NUKA Nails
Where: Kensal Town, London.
Why we love it: Nuka founders, Kadimah Aaliyah and Anouska Anastasia, put the artist in nail artist. From their landscape designs that look like they've been copied and pasted from Google images to each individually placed crystal that gives the crown jewels a run for their money, the key is in the details at Nuka Nails.
Go for the insane nail art, but stay for the fun neon decor and throwback 90s inflatable sofa that *screams* Lizzie McGuire.
BW.Collective
Where: Brighton, East Sussex.
Why we love it: If you don't follow BW.Collective founder Bethany Walker, where have you been? Her account will give you all the nail inspo you need, while her salon will deliver the results. We can't think of a better arrangement.
With everything from 'nail rehab' services to luxury wedding manis, there's nothing that can't be achieved at BW.Collective.
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Shoreditch Nails
Where: Shoreditch and Dalston, London.
Why we love it: Shoreditch Nails aims to support local brands in all their services and strives to make wellness more accessible with their affordable treatment menu (with a shape and polish setting you back £25).
Their namesake brand features vegan and cruelty-free formulas, whilst also being 81% bio-sourced with the aim of being more sustainable.
Nails Bab
Where: Birmingham, West Midlands.
Why we love it: The sky is the limit when it comes to nail designs at Nails Bab. This salon can cater to all your nail art desires from the whimsical to the whacky. They use a tiered system – ranging from bronze to platinum – when it comes to nail art, depending on how complicated the design is and whether extensions are involved.
Either way, you know you're in safe hands here. Feeling indecisive? There's a 'mystery mani' option, so your fate is left in the hands (literally) of your manicurist.
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Paint Nails London
Where: Oxford Circus, London.
Why we love it: Cocktails and a manicure? Paint Nails London really knows what we're looking for. Located in the heart of central London, a manicure doesn't get more convenient than this if you're based in the capital.
Offering everything from nail extensions to classic nail art, this is where to go to get an ultra-thin French mani as you sip on a well-earned Porn Star martini.
Townhouse
Where: Various London locations, Guildford, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester.
Why we love it: Townhouse has become a go-to for all our nail needs since it first showed up in town and with salons launching around every corner in London, your mani just got even easier to squeeze into your busy calendar.
With their newest salon opening up in Chancery Lane, this chain of salons is a perfect treat for every occasion. Whether you're after a neat block colour or chic swirls, you can't go wrong with Townhouse.
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NAF! Salon
Where: Glasgow, Scotland.
Why we love it: This multi-award-winning salon in the heart of Glasgow was founded by nail artist, Tammy Koslowski, in 2015 and has been a hot spot ever since. You can book in with an array of mani aficionados and choose between treatments such as BIAB, nail extensions and nail rebalancing.
NAF! Salon also allows you to book in groups for a birthday bash and allows fluffy friends in the salon, too.
Nails & Brows Mayfair
Where: Mayfair, London.
Why we love it: If you're after a luxury nail experience, look no further than Nails & Brows Mayfair (I mean, if it's good enough for Meghan Markle, it's good enough for us).
Pick between a classic polish or a signature gel mani, either way, you'll be left with some seriously expensive-looking nails. From a clean girl aesthetic classic French to finding your perfect shade of nude, this salon is class all the way. Whilst you're there, opt for one of their famous brow treatments – your arches will thank you.
Charlotte Bitmead
Former Senior Beauty Writer
Charlotte Bitmead (she/her) is the Senior Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. She has over six years experience writing about beauty and has previously written for ELLE and The Sunday Times Style, covering everything from politics to sustainability to inclusivity within the beauty industry. When she’s not writing in-depth features, testing out the newest skincare fad or trying to decide what nail art to get, you can find her overspending in bookshops or shouting at Arsenal matches. Find her on LinkedIn
Jade Biggs
Freelance Writer
Jade Biggs (she/her) is one of Cosmopolitan UK's freelance writers, working across all sections including entertainment, beauty, body, and sex and relationships. She previously held the position of Features Writer, covering everything from breaking news and the latest royal gossip, to the health and fitness trends taking over your TikTok feed. Jade has a degree in journalism and has been a journalist and content editor for ten years, interviewing leading researchers, high-profile influencers, and industry experts in that time. She is a cat mom to four fur babies and is obsessed with Drag Race, bottomless brunches, and wearing clothes only suitable for Bratz dolls. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
