Best Gel Nails in Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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Top reviews of Gel Nails in Leith Walk
5.0
Average of 2874 reviews of 21 venues.
Lovely nails & toes.
Dawn A.
5 Jul 2022
The Beauty Box
5.0
362 reviews
2a Mountcastle Drive North, Edinburgh, EH8 7SJ, Scotland
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Always a brilliant job with gel nails by Karolina x
Lucille L.
7 Aug 2021
Brandon Beauty Studio
5.0
208 reviews
19 Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5DZ, Scotland
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I had a lovely experience at The Gelly Bar. My nails look fab, thank you!
Alice M.
9 Nov 2021
The Gelly Bar
5.0
323 reviews
34 Salamander Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 7HZ, Scotland
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Love my nails every time. They last so well, 5 weeks for the last ones & still perfect. Angelika is so talented and has an amazing choice of colours & effects 💖
Lesley B.
11 Aug 2021
Angel's Face Beauty
5.0
37 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Mhairi was lovely. Really enjoyed the experience and my nails look fabulous. Would highly recommend for gel nails and sparkly toes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mary G.
15 Aug 2020
The Nail Gal
5.0
972 reviews
99 Giles Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 6BZ, Scotland
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Relaxing and enjoyable experience. Love my nails.
Karen M.
17 Mar 2023
Buff. Concept Store
5.0
1065 reviews
East Market Street, 11, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS, Scotland
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Had a fantastic time getting my nails done Absolutelley Gorgeous Thank you Lenne
leannewalker39@hotmail.co.uk W.
17 Mar 2023
Leanne Reilly Hair & Beauty
4.9
360 reviews
88 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HU, Scotland
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5 stars as always! Great service, lots of chat with Denise.Fab choice of colours.Love my nails 💅🏻 X
Karen G.
18 Mar 2023
Kolours Beauty Bar
5.0
200 reviews
146-148 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NS, Scotland
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Ewa did a great pedicure and took particular care to get my nails looking great.
Lucy P.
1 Mar 2023
Brandon Beauty Studio
5.0
208 reviews
19 Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5DZ, Scotland
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Another fantastic experience with Denise. I love my nails and get so many compliments about them! ❤️
Melanie S.
2 Mar 2023
Kolours Beauty Bar
5.0
200 reviews
146-148 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NS, Scotland
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Erin was great! Had such a lovely chat with her and absolutely love my nails.
Emily C.
10 Mar 2023
The Nail Gal
5.0
972 reviews
99 Giles Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 6BZ, Scotland
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Absolutely outstanding experience again today at The Gelly Bar! Worth travelling over an hour to come here for our wedding nails. Both Leila & Cristina’s talent is out of this world. Their ideas, knowledge and precision is second to none. They take the time to make sure everything is perfect before you leave. Can’t recommend highly enough. Thanks again girls x
Kirsty K.
12 Aug 2021
The Gelly Bar
5.0
323 reviews
34 Salamander Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 7HZ, Scotland
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My nails are lovely!!
Dawn A.
14 Jun 2022
The Beauty Box
5.0
362 reviews
2a Mountcastle Drive North, Edinburgh, EH8 7SJ, Scotland
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An absolute pleasure as always and my nails are beautiful 😍
Fiona P.
14 Mar 2023
Buff. Concept Store
5.0
1065 reviews
East Market Street, 11, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS, Scotland
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Love the choice of colours always something new. My nails always look perfect after Angelika does them. Highly recommended
Lesley B.
17 May 2021
Angel's Face Beauty
5.0
37 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Always a great experience and the best nails! Thank you Gemma
Kathryn D.
8 Mar 2023
Buff. Concept Store
5.0
1065 reviews
East Market Street, 11, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS, Scotland
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LOVE my nails, as always!!!!
Megan F.
10 Jun 2022
The Beauty Box
5.0
362 reviews
2a Mountcastle Drive North, Edinburgh, EH8 7SJ, Scotland
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Always love the way my nails are done. They last at least 3 weeks without chipping or peeling. Never found anywhere else that does them as well as Angelika.
Lesley B.
14 Dec 2020
Angel's Face Beauty
5.0
37 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Karolina’s care & attention to detail is amazing. Great preparation & nails look amazing as always
Lynn M.
18 May 2022
Brandon Beauty Studio
5.0
208 reviews
19 Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5DZ, Scotland
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This was my first time at The Nail Gal and my very first set of BIAB. Amanda was so lovely, explained everything to me and I'm in love with my beautiful nails. So professional. I can't wait to go back!
Lindsay H.
24 Feb 2023
The Nail Gal
5.0
972 reviews
99 Giles Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 6BZ, Scotland
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Another great appointment with Abby the trainee, but I can't complement the whole team enough. The prices are very reasonable, and the finish is great - my gel overlays last 3-4 weeks before I get infills. The salon is wheelchair accessible, and very LGBTQIA+ friendly (I added my pronouns in the booking notes). Whether you're looking for a treat or regular appointments, I recommend The Gelly Bar to all.
Capt. Kit C.
26 May 2022
The Gelly Bar
5.0
323 reviews
34 Salamander Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 7HZ, Scotland
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Great, friendly salon. Just got my nails done - filed down and gel removed. Also had my eyebrows waxed and tinted Have also had my hair done there and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Definitely recommend.
SS
Sheila S.
15 Mar 2022
BYLENNON
5.0
103 reviews
UK, 200 Lindsay Road, Lady Lux salon, Edinburgh, EH6 6ND, Scotland
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Visited Natalie this morning for brow tint then gel nails. As usual perfect service in a relaxing environment. Natalie takes her time & the finished results are fantastic!
CM
Clare M.
17 Nov 2021
Natalie Mackenzie Beauty Collective
5.0
284 reviews
8A Montagu Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5PX, Scotland
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I got my nails and eyebrows done today. Love my eyebrows HD brows and a bit gel polish on my nails. Easy to sit and talk to and so professional. I can’t wait to get my nails and brows done again. So kind as well and can’t wait to get my make up done by Lucy as well.
SG
Shannon G.
21 May 2022
Lucyeasingwood.makeup
5.0
91 reviews
Brooke Lilias Make Up, UK, 121 Giles Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 6BZ, Scotland
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Beautiful nails from Christine as usual. Attention to detail and fun, friendly conversation. I always look forward to my upcoming appointments.
LL
Lynne L.
23 Feb 2023
Enliven Massage & Beauty Therapy By Christine (Edinburgh)
5.0
98 reviews
UK, 45 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RS, Scotland
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Taryn was absolutely lovely and did a great job on my nails whilst training. She explained everything and put me at ease for my first gel nail session. Looking forward to my next appointment!
HH
Holly H.
28 Apr 2022
Paint Hair + Nail Bar
5.0
317 reviews
103 Henderson Row, Edinburgh Stockbridge, EH3 5BB, Scotland
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Thank you Lorraine, i love the new colour and i’m really pleased with shorter nails .
LR
Laura R.
1 Mar 2023
Natalie Mackenzie Beauty Collective
5.0
284 reviews
8A Montagu Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5PX, Scotland
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I can’t tell you the last time I had my natural nails so long and healthy and that’s thanks to Siobhan’s expertise. She knows her stuff and I’ve been getting BIAB gel polish ever since and I’d never look at fake nails again! Thank you so much
DB
Danielle B.
5 Mar 2022
BYLENNON
5.0
103 reviews
UK, 200 Lindsay Road, Lady Lux salon, Edinburgh, EH6 6ND, Scotland
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The gel manis are always perfect here!Highly recommended
JK
Julia K.
8 Jul 2022
Paint Hair + Nail Bar
5.0
317 reviews
103 Henderson Row, Edinburgh Stockbridge, EH3 5BB, Scotland
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Love my Biab nails. Lucy is a lovely girl and very professional. I will definitely be back
JC
jackie c.
22 Feb 2023
Lucyeasingwood.makeup
5.0
91 reviews
Brooke Lilias Make Up, UK, 121 Giles Street, Edinburgh Leith, EH6 6BZ, Scotland
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Gel Nails FAQs
Gel nails cost between £5 and £54 in Leith Walk.
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.
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If you're in need of some nails attention, then let us help you. At Fresha we've mapped out the best nail salons in Leith Walk, so that you can find an appointment near you in a matter of seconds. If that sounds right up your street, then we should definitely be friends. Because when you see how simple our booking system is, you'll want to stick with Fresha.
When it comes to nail techs around Leith Walk, you'll find the cream of the crop on Fresha. And you don't need to go far to find them. You can choose from 40 nail salons around Leith Walk alone. And if you fancy feeling extra special, you can book yourself a slot at one of 30 five-star area businesses. Go on, you deserve it. If you can't decide on the best place, let Fresha’s verified customer reviews help you out. Read what locals think about each business and match with the best stylist or professional for you. Simple. So we've got it sorted.
Gel nails are the next level upgrade to the humble polish. Brands such as Shellac are long-lasting, hard-wearing and look great for at least two weeks.
There's an abundance of colours to choose from. Go for classic, neon, subtle or sparkly, or try some bespoke seasonal nail art. If you've never had gel nail colour before, prepare to be amazed at the results. If you're a regular, let us help book you in for a soak-off before you choose your next look. Find all things gel polish related on the Fresha mobile app. An appointment tends to take around 1 hour, and you can expect to pay around £30 for gel nails in Leith Walk.
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