HomeNailsGel Nails Colchester

Gel Nails Elmstead

Best Gel Nails near me in Elmstead, Colchester

Choose from 3 venues offering Gel Nails near you in Elmstead, Colchester See map

Salon Seven

Salon Seven

5.0

1,452

7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

Shellac file & paint

55min

£24

soak off, file and repaint

1h

From £28.50

Restyle cut & blow dry

1h

£52

Ultra luxury blonde package

3h

£135

See all services

Zillie's Beauty

Zillie's Beauty

5.0

164

Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

Builder Gel

1h - 1h 15min

£32

Hard Gel

1h - 1h 15min

£32

Builder Gel Infill

1h 10min - 1h 30min

£32

Hard Gel Infill

1h 10min - 1h 30min

£32

See all services

Beauty at Headfirst

Beauty at Headfirst

5.0

39

Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

BIAB Overlay Infill & Re Application

1h 30min

£40

BIAB Overlay With Gel Polish

1h 30min

£40

Gel Manicure

1h

£30

Gel Removal And Re Application

1h 15min

£35

See all services

See all

Call to book

Beauty Salon image for Simply Beautiful

Simply Beautiful

Colchester Rd, Elmstead Market, Colchester CO7 7EA, United Kingdom

+44 1206 822037+44 1206 822037Call to book

Dermaplaning

Microdermabrasion

Threading

Facial Extractions

Top reviews of Gel Nails near you in Elmstead

4.0

Average of 1,646 reviews of 3 venues.

  • Fab nails and nail art Jasmine is amazing

    Wendy W.

    Wendy W.

    3 Dec 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • Absolutely brilliant, Zoe is very friendly & ‘Great at what she does’ , I had my nails done 2 weeks ago and they are still perfect. Would recommend & will definitely be making another appointment soon. Five ⭐️

    Helen M.

    Helen M.

    7 May 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Lola was superb. Lovely nails and a friendly service

    Louise F.

    Louise F.

    20 Dec 2024

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Very pleased with my nails, I’ll definitely be going back!!

    Natasha S.

    Natasha S.

    2 Apr 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Very good. Kerris was lovely, she took great care over my nail gel removal and reapplication.

    Yvonne J.

    Yvonne J.

    2 May 2024

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Jasmine is amazing. The best Biab nails I have ever had.

    Wendy W.

    Wendy W.

    17 Sep 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • My nails look lovely thank you

    Sharon T.

    Sharon T.

    14 Sep 2023

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Lovely nails x lovely chat x lovely Zoe x

    Jo B.

    Jo B.

    20 Mar 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Many thanks, lovely nails done this morning!

    Zorzeta B.

    Zorzeta B.

    18 May 2023

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Great nails lovely lady very pleased

    Jackie D.

    Jackie D.

    26 Feb 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Amazing and friendly service. My Nails have never had such good attention paid to them 10/10

    Ashlea B.

    Ashlea B.

    18 Jan 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Great nails by Alison

    Denise B.

    Denise B.

    30 Jun 2022

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Great nails!

    Denise B.

    Denise B.

    6 Apr 2022

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Absolutely love my nails from today I would highly recommend

    Angela A.

    Angela A.

    15 Jan 2025

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Beautiful nails as always

    Angela A.

    Angela A.

    18 Dec 2024

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Perfect nails as always 😍

    Vivien U.

    Vivien U.

    24 Feb 2022

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Love to have my nails done here , so relaxing the best staff great cup of tea too, big choice of colours & glitter thankyou again 💅

    Fiona H.

    Fiona H.

    3 Feb 2022

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Outstanding service. I absolutely love my new nails 💅

    Jo W.

    Jo W.

    11 Dec 2024

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Lovely nails as always

    Angela A.

    Angela A.

    20 Nov 2024

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • A great offer of hair and nails just I time for Christmas. Lovely nails done by Joanna

    Louise F.

    Louise F.

    24 Dec 2021

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • First time getting my nails done by Zoe and it will not be the last she was absolutely brilliant. I love my nails x

    Jo W.

    Jo W.

    15 Nov 2024

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Thankyou very professional,love my Christmas nails what a lovely friendly place makes you feel good, have a good Christmas all 🎅

    Fiona H.

    Fiona H.

    24 Dec 2021

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • What a great visit today! Joanna was excellent, the lightest touch and excellent result. Had lots of compliments. Wouldn’t hesitate to have her do my nails again. Well done!

    Chrissy R.

    Chrissy R.

    14 Dec 2021

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Lovely lady who clearly has a passion for her trade. Left with a beautiful set of scarlet nails today.

    Sally J.

    Sally J.

    19 Oct 2024

    Zillie's Beauty

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Office 2, Little Green Self Storage, Colchester Road, Elmstead, CO7 7EE, England

    Zillie's Beauty

    See all services

  • Excellent hair and nails by Cherene today! Thank you x

    Lucy B.

    Lucy B.

    3 Dec 2021

    Salon Seven

    5.0

    1,452 reviews

    7 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, CO7 9HA, England

    Salon Seven

    See all services

  • Jasmin is the best. So happy with my nails and the chat!

    LS

    Laura S.

    7 Dec 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • My nails looks lovely. Jasmine takes great pride in her work. Very happy customer 😊

    LS

    Laura S.

    8 Oct 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • Super friendly and my nails look great!

    EJ

    Elle J.

    3 Oct 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • Alice is amazing! So happy with my nails, thank you 😊🤩

    LM

    Leah M.

    9 Aug 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

  • Thankyou Alice for such wonderful nails. Highly recommend

    JO

    Jill O.

    7 Aug 2024

    Beauty at Headfirst

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Colchester, UK, 132 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF, England

    Beauty at Headfirst

    See all services

Gel Nails FAQs

Gel nails cost between £5 and £42 in Elmstead.

Once you’ve had gel nails applied, they should remain chip-free for between 2-3 weeks.

Although gel manicures look beautiful, they can cause your natural nails to become brittle. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that repeated use of gel nails can increase the risk of skin cancer and the premature ageing of skin on the hands.

Gel and shellac nails both cure under UV light, but their composition is different. Gel nail polish is a lacquer made from acrylic monomers and oligomers; shellac polish is part gel, part regular nail polish, and is a patented brand by Creative Nail Design (CND). Both give a high shine and long-lasting finish.

Gel nails tend to give a more natural and glossier finish than acrylic nails; they are cured under a UV lamp and last for around 2 weeks. Acrylic nails are stronger than gels and start to cure as soon as they’re exposed to air; they generally last for 6-8 weeks but will need fills after 2 weeks to hide regrowth. Both can be used to lengthen nails and both can damage your natural nails.

Once every 2 weeks. Gel nails cure (harden) in UV light; this means they continue to cure in natural sunlight. The longer you keep your polish on, the longer it cures and the harder it is to remove. To reduce the risk of stripping and damaging your nails, it’s recommended that you book in with an experienced nail technician to remove and redo your gel nail polish every 2 weeks.

Book your next gel nails appointment in Elmstead with Fresha

Here at Fresha, we've been busy. We made it our mission to seek out the best nail salons in the whole of Elmstead, to offer you the most convenient appointments. Choose a nail technician to suit your needs, pick a time that works best, and pay securely online for peace of mind. No messing about. Just pure self-indulgence.

Read genuine reviews you can trust, from authentic customers just like you. With Fresha it's effortless to find a recommendation in Elmstead. There's really no better way to look around town. And it gets better, the businesses near you have an average rating of 4.0 stars. It feels good knowing you're getting tried and trusted treatment. You can also forget about forgetting your next appointment. We'll keep you reminded in good time, so you can stay perfectly on track.

Gel nails put self-care right at your fingertips. So feel good with neat nails that everyone is sure to notice.

Combine a luxury manicure with gel nail colour for a pick-me-up every time you look down. Whether you book in for Shellac or semi-cured gel nails that pop on like a sticker, the colour swatches are endless. So prepare to make some decisions for a big, or small, style statement depending on the occasion. Gel nails take as little as 20 minutes with prices starting at £5 in Elmstead. And when you're ready for removal or reapply, just tap on our app for rapid rebooking.

It's time for the best part: your treatment in Elmstead, United Kingdom. We've scheduled 1 billion appointments across 120 countries. Yours can be next. If you get stuck along the way, you can head over to our help center where we can help you to break free. Once you're ready to book in, know that our business partners across the globe are using Fresha's top-ranked appointment scheduler to keep their appointment books open for you. Don't see your favourite business? Email hello@fresha.com to let us know. We're running a tight ship here so that your me-time can be all smooth sailing.

Also Available in Elmstead

Available on

Booking app for customers

Book unforgettable beauty and wellness experiences with the Fresha mobile app - the best way to discover top-rated salons and spas

Get the app
Fresha app for bookersQR code

Available on

Business app for professionals

Get started with the Fresha for professionals and never miss an opportunity to connect with customers and build your business

Get the app
Fresha app for businessQR code

Nearby Gel Nails

🇬🇧 English

© 2025 Fresha.com SV Ltd