Best Gel Nails in Portobello/Craigmillar, Edinburgh
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Top reviews of Gel Nails in Portobello/Craigmillar
5.0
Average of 2081 reviews of 15 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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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
39 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Had my nails done with Lisa. Really pleased. Love the colour love my nails. Very friendly salon. 🙂
Ann S.
11 Mar 2023
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
347 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, Scotland
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Another great visit for gel nails. Very pleased. Love the colour, couldn't be happier!
Simpsons G.
13 Apr 2022
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
185 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Love going to Nell’s to get my nails done, very friendly and great at her job. Highly recommend.
Davina A.
14 Feb 2023
Ncnails
5.0
44 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Relaxing and enjoyable experience. Love my nails.
Karen M.
17 Mar 2023
Buff. Concept Store
5.0
1093 reviews
East Market Street, 11, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS, Scotland
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Absolutely love my holiday nails! Nickie really is amazing at what she does. Biab is just the best 😍
Fiona M.
18 Jun 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
587 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Fabulous nails as always by Katie
Vickie D.
24 Mar 2023
BeautytoPerfection
5.0
602 reviews
115 North High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6JE, Scotland
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Always a pleasure to come in to get my nails 💅 done always have a good laugh.... special when there's unexpected guest there 🕷🕷🕷 😂😂😂😂
Carolyn G.
30 Jun 2022
BBL Nail & Beauty Room
5.0
321 reviews
45 Drum Street, Edinburgh Gilmerton, EH17 8RQ, Scotland
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Lovely salon. Lisa is so friendly and did a great job of my nails.
Catrina G.
7 Jun 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
347 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
1093 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
39 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Laura always does an amazing job of my nails! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Holly H.
24 Jun 2022
BBL Nail & Beauty Room
5.0
321 reviews
45 Drum Street, Edinburgh Gilmerton, EH17 8RQ, Scotland
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Perfectionist! Love my nails every single time. X
Steph M.
25 Feb 2023
Nail Form Studio by Stacey
5.0
185 reviews
UK, Eastern Industrial Estate, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Office 2, Edinburgh, EH15 3HS, Scotland
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Katie did a great job this morning. Nails look fab.
Vickie D.
27 May 2022
BeautytoPerfection
5.0
602 reviews
115 North High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6JE, Scotland
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Absolutely love my nails! BIAB is amazing! Really natural! Emma was lovely and really fun! Can't wait to come back!
Fiona M.
28 May 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
587 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Lovely nails and great chat as always
Suzanne G.
5 May 2022
Beauty Unleashed
5.0
347 reviews
44 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3DZ, 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
1093 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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Loved getting my nails done today from Nickie for the first time. Booked in for another 2 appointments!
Fiona M.
14 May 2022
Nickies Hair Beauty & Training
5.0
587 reviews
8 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, 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
39 reviews
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Unit 5B, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB, Scotland
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Fantastic professional nails and waxing As always Thank you Laura 😊
Karen D.
14 Jun 2022
BBL Nail & Beauty Room
5.0
321 reviews
45 Drum Street, Edinburgh Gilmerton, EH17 8RQ, Scotland
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Love my nails! Would definitely recommend :)
SC
Siobhan C.
9 Mar 2023
Prep _beauty_therapy
5.0
6 reviews
Nickies Hair, Beauty & Training, UK, 8-10 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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My nails are beautiful again. Highly recommended.
MB
Maureen B.
21 Mar 2023
Salon Magnetic Edinburgh
5.0
32 reviews
33 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TD, Scotland
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Melissa is very friendly, welcoming and professional. She takes lots of time prepping my nails before putting on the gel. Melissa has a great choice of colours and is always happy to help me make a decision on colour. Love my visits to The Nail Shed.
EG
Elizabeth G.
28 Jul 2021
The Nail Shed
5.0
185 reviews
Whitecraig Road, Whitecraig, EH21 8NB, Scotland
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The best brows and nails. Aimee is very lovely and professional
JJ
Jadebrownlie12@outlook.com J.
29 Jun 2022
East Coast Waxing
5.0
57 reviews
18 Newbigging, Within NTS Nails & Beauty, Edinburgh Musselburgh, EH217AH, Scotland
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Always love my nails and brows! Nell is brill at her job x
JC
Judith C.
2 Mar 2023
Ncnails
5.0
44 reviews
UK, 120 Main Street, Newtongrange, EH224pg, Scotland
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Excellent service, nails done professionally by latifah such a lovely experience first time there and definitely going back. Would highly recommend.
MH
Moira H.
17 Feb 2023
Prep _beauty_therapy
5.0
6 reviews
Nickies Hair, Beauty & Training, UK, 8-10 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH, Scotland
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Love them the nails are great thanks
WM
Wilma M.
21 Mar 2023
The Nail Shed
5.0
185 reviews
Whitecraig Road, Whitecraig, EH21 8NB, Scotland
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Gel Nails FAQs
Gel nails cost between £5 and £54 in Portobello/Craigmillar.
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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We're off to a flying start in Portobello/Craigmillar, where we've collected some nails options for you. With so many quality treatments to choose from and such fast booking, you'll be checking in before work even starts for the day. So pick and choose as you please. And we think you'll be pleased indeed. With over 10 five-star businesses around, you've landed in a self-care hot spot. And there's an average rating of 5.0 stars for businesses in the area, so the bar is sky high.
One of the great things about gel nails is how long they last. You can keep that colour popping and shine shimmering for weeks.
Gel polishes like Shellac dry hard too, so you'll likely feel that added durability for your natural nail bed. And because they stay put, you can give your nails a chance to grow. So they should be just the right length for your next nail appointment. Book gel nails and gel nail removal at top salons in Portobello/Craigmillar, with prices ranging between £5 and £54.
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