Best Manicures near me in Brondesbury, London
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Golaze Hair & Beauty
326 Kilburn High Rd, Brondesbury, London NW6 2QN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7624 8255+44 20 7624 8255Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
ACE Hair and Beauty Golders Green
59 Golders Green Rd, London, NW11 8EL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8455 8260+44 20 8455 8260Call to bookWig Installation
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Koia
32-34 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3HX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7229 8686+44 20 7229 8686Call to bookBody Scrub
Infrared Sauna
Sauna
Spa Package
USA Star Nails - Kilburn
270 Belsize Rd, London NW6 4BT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7625 1887+44 20 7625 1887Call to bookManicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Young LDN
228 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8354 3970+44 20 8354 3970Call to bookBody Scrub
Sauna
Spa Package
TONI&CUT Hair,Beauty,Nails & Cosmetic Centre
177 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7HY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7328 2611+44 20 7328 2611Call to bookBack Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Boutique Spa Queensway
182 Queensway, London W2 6LY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7221 8017+44 20 7221 8017Call to bookHollywood Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Shades Hair Studio Primrose Hill
2 Erskine Rd, London NW3 3AJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7483 3614+44 20 7483 3614Call to bookCurly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Balayage
iBrow & Beauty Studio
53 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UA, United Kingdom
+44 7459 397110+44 7459 397110Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
The Pharm- Hampstead Village salon
4 Heath St, London NW3 6TE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7435 9932+44 20 7435 9932Call to bookAcne Facial
Chemical Peel
Facial
Facial Extractions
The Well Clinic
8-9 Lambton Pl, London W11 2SH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7221 2248+44 20 7221 2248Call to bookManicure
Pedicure
Dip Powder Nails
Gel Nail Extensions
Isedas Studio
53 Hemstal Rd, London NW6 2AD, United Kingdom
+44 7498 220424+44 7498 220424Call to bookDermaplaning
Facial
Meet beauty salon
Harlesden shopping mall, 21 High Street Harlesden, London NW10 4NE, United Kingdom
+44 7720 875241+44 7720 875241Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Karalu Ltd
60 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AN, United Kingdom
+44 20 3729 2625+44 20 3729 2625Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Lyn's Nail Room
Hair & Beauty, 60A Crawford Street Perfectress, London W1H 4JS, United Kingdom
+44 7936 459507+44 7936 459507Call to bookManicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Gel Nail Extensions
Cashmere Beauty
93 Boundary Rd, London NW8 0RG, United Kingdom
+44 7933 114509+44 7933 114509Call to bookBrazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
ELK Hair + Body
32 England's Ln, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4UE, United Kingdom
+44 20 3700 1524+44 20 3700 1524Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Sara Beauty
17 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3JX, United Kingdom
+44 7772 370103+44 7772 370103Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
6&1 Beauty Studio
19, New College Parade, Finchley Rd, South Hampstead, London NW3 5EP, United Kingdom
+44 7762 269008+44 7762 269008Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Beauty By Heena
Downstairs from House of Nails, 78 Heath St, London NW3 1DN, United Kingdom
+44 7828 173765+44 7828 173765Call to bookManicure
Gel Nail Extensions
Pedicure
Gel Nails
Egoiste Sugaring Studio
within Nail Addict, 8 St Ann's Terrace, London NW8 6PJ, United Kingdom
+44 7307 333123+44 7307 333123Call to bookHollywood Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Precious Nails & Beauty - Marylebone
7 Manchester Square, London W1U 3PQ, United Kingdom
+44 7468 599149+44 7468 599149Call to bookManicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
The Pharm- South End Green
148 Fleet Rd, London NW3 2QX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7485 3039+44 20 7485 3039Call to bookFacial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Threading
Nadirah London Beauty Clinic & Academy
295 Finchley Rd, London NW3 6DT, United Kingdom
+44 20 4501 8406+44 20 4501 8406Call to bookFacial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Margaret Dabbs
127-131 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7486 0620+44 20 7486 0620Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Hybrid Nails
Andreea style
17 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3JX, United Kingdom
+44 20 3674 8841+44 20 3674 8841Call to bookBlow Dry
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Skye Nails & Beauty
229 High Rd, London NW10 2RY, United Kingdom
+44 7341 129999+44 7341 129999Call to bookManicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Guinot Cricklewood
77 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3JR, United Kingdom
+44 20 3302 5656+44 20 3302 5656Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Studio 52 - Beauty Salon
52 Abbey Gardens, London, NW8 9AT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7624 0005+44 20 7624 0005Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Ruth's Hair & Beauty
173 High Rd, London NW10 2SD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8459 7272+44 20 8459 7272Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Nathan Nails
227 Holloway Rd, London, N7 8HG, United Kingdom
+44 7861 693197+44 7861 693197Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Margaret Dabbs London - John Lewis & Partners, White City
First Floor, John Lewis & Partners Westfield, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF, United Kingdom
+44 20 3989 2631+44 20 3989 2631Call to bookManicure
Pedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Men's Manicure
J NAIL SPA ( 158 FINCHEY ROAD )
158 Finchley Rd, London NW3 5HH, United Kingdom
+44 20 3417 2720+44 20 3417 2720Call to bookManicure
Dip Powder Nails
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Buyant Beauty Salon
37 Craven Rd, London W2 3BX, United Kingdom
+44 20 3972 5668+44 20 3972 5668Call to bookMen's Facial
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Beauty Blossom Salon - West Hampstead
41 Mill Ln, London, NW6 1NB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7998 9067+44 20 7998 9067Call to bookBrazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Rose Beauty
346 Neasden Ln, Neasden, London NW10 0AD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8830 8282+44 20 8830 8282Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Facial Extractions
Bernardita Beauty Clinic
48 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7431 0448+44 20 7431 0448Call to bookBack Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Baker Street Beauty Ltd
80 Baker St, London W1U 6TE, United Kingdom
+44 20 3291 2751+44 20 3291 2751Call to bookSugaring
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Pivoine │ Nails & Beauty │ London
70 Belsize Ln, Belsize Park, London, NW3 5BJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7431 4824+44 20 7431 4824Call to bookManicure
Nail Extensions
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Thai Thara Spa
244 Belsize Rd, London NW6 4BT, United Kingdom
+44 7714 271269+44 7714 271269Call to bookPrenatal Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Wendy's Nails
34c Kensington Church St, London W8 4HA, United Kingdom
+44 7779 665555+44 7779 665555Call to bookManicure
Men's Pedicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Prestige Beauty
72 Fortune Green Rd, London NW6 1DS, United Kingdom
+44 20 3441 1772+44 20 3441 1772Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Nail Station Ltd
Capital Centre Financial Services, 18C Alderton Cres, Vivian Ave, London NW4 3XP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3620 2201+44 20 3620 2201Call to bookManicure
Nail Polish
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Blink Brow Bar
Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London W12 7HT, United Kingdom
+44 20 3915 3352+44 20 3915 3352Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Fab Tan Salon - Hair & Beauty
157 High Rd, London, NW10 2SG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8451 9111+44 20 8451 9111Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Nena Beauty
253 Portobello Rd, Lancaster Rd, London W11 1LR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7031 3506+44 20 7031 3506Call to bookBrazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Only Love London Ltd
139 Finchley Rd, London NW3 6JH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7586 6244+44 20 7586 6244Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Sunray Spa
227 Brecknock Rd, London N19 5AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7482 1353+44 20 7482 1353Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Fish Pedicure
Nail Art
New York Nails Cricklewood
2 Cricklewood Ln, London NW2 1EX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8830 8400+44 20 8830 8400Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Sapna Beauty Salon London
572 Chartley Ave, Neasden, London NW2 7QA, United Kingdom
+44 7825 839245+44 7825 839245Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Nail & Spa
76 Old Oak Common Ln, London W3 7DA, United Kingdom
+44 20 3561 8239+44 20 3561 8239Call to bookManicure
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Posh Pro Hair and Beauty
226 W Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7ED, United Kingdom
+44 20 8203 6880+44 20 8203 6880Call to bookBrazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Back Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Brow Master London
155 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LF, United Kingdom
+44 7708 092552+44 7708 092552Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Kalma Spa
180 Broadhurst Gardens, London NW6 3AY, United Kingdom
+44 20 3441 1813+44 20 3441 1813Call to bookFoot Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Swanky Kensal Rise
60 Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8964 8448+44 20 8964 8448Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Belle Cour Nails & Beauty
16 Melcombe St, London NW1 6AH, United Kingdom
+44 20 3818 6186+44 20 3818 6186Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Unique Nails & Spa
104 Fortune Green Rd, London NW6 1DS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8616 5451+44 20 8616 5451Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Fish Pedicure
Nail Art
Hanan Beauty Salon & Laser Hair Removal West London Shepherds Bush
1 Poplar Mews, Uxbridge Rd, London W12 7JS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8743 7372+44 20 8743 7372Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Wioletta Beauty
61D Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QG, United Kingdom
+44 7809 122906+44 7809 122906Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Scissors Palace
122 Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7221 4004+44 20 7221 4004Call to bookLocs
Perm
Permanent Hair Straightening
Wig Installation
Artistic Monkey Salon
344 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 2QJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3638 3616+44 20 3638 3616Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Swanky Portobello
335 Portobello Rd, London W10 5SA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8969 7580+44 20 8969 7580Call to bookThreading
Emy Nails
155 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8PD, United Kingdom
+44 20 4529 5484+44 20 4529 5484Call to bookManicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Royal N Spa (Ibeauty) London
141 Park Rd, London, NW8 7HT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7483 3080+44 20 7483 3080Call to bookManicure
Gel Nail Extensions
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Duck & Dry
33 N Audley St, London W1K 6ZQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3983 1441+44 20 3983 1441Call to bookBlow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Perle de Beauté - Beauty Salon & Waxing School
299 High Rd, London NW10 2JY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8451 2475+44 20 8451 2475Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Zen Haus Nails & Beauty
20 Melcombe St, London NW1 6AH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7224 9998+44 20 7224 9998Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Posh Nails London (Portobello)
282 Westbourne Park Rd, London, W11 1EH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7792 9063+44 20 7792 9063Call to bookManicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Cowshed
115-117 Regent's Park Rd, London NW1 8UR, United Kingdom
+44 20 3725 2777+44 20 3725 2777Call to bookBody Scrub
Infrared Sauna
Sauna
Spa Package
Miss Beauty
Westfield Shopping Centre, GR 6, Ground Floor, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF, United Kingdom
+44 7984 117689+44 7984 117689Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Fantasy Beauty Salon
125 Brent St, London, NW4 2DX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8203 7979+44 20 8203 7979Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Sia Hair & Beauty BrentCross
Unit F7 Prince Charles Dr, Brent Cross, London NW4 3FP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8201 5790+44 20 8201 5790Call to bookMakeup Service
Men's Facial
Threading
Ozzy Hair Design
70 St John's Wood High St, London NW8 7SH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7586 1466+44 20 7586 1466Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
7Heaven Beauty & Spa
188 Edgware Rd, London W2 2DS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8617 9760+44 20 8617 9760Call to bookManicure
Men's Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Top Star Nail
22D Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8DH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8749 2040+44 20 8749 2040Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Beauty Box NW5
133 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7267 8600+44 20 7267 8600Call to bookFacial
Chemical Peel
Threading
Microdermabrasion
Melody hair and beauty salon
140 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 4JD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8538 1899+44 20 8538 1899Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
NailWorks
Temple fortune, Monkville Parade, 12 Finchley Rd, London NW11 0AL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8458 9636+44 20 8458 9636Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Bouji Nails
228 N Circular Rd., London NW10 0JU, United Kingdom
+44 7904 870686+44 7904 870686Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Fish Pedicure
Nail Art
Cobalt Nail & Massage
5 Formosa St, London W9 1EE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7289 8714+44 20 7289 8714Call to bookManicure
Dip Powder Nails
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Kensington Nails
44A Kensington Church St, London W8 4DA, United Kingdom
+44 20 7937 0284+44 20 7937 0284Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
KS Nails London ***** Senior nail tech - Klaudia
Fyre Beauty Lounge, 24 Queensway, London W2 3RX, United Kingdom
+44 7412 105434+44 7412 105434Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Eye Treats Brow Bar
13-15 Shepherd's Bush Grn, London W12 8PH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8743 7374+44 20 8743 7374Call to bookEyebrow Tinting
Eyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Nails Inc.
Selfridges & Co, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, United Kingdom
+44 7827 562238+44 7827 562238Call to bookManicure
Nail Polish
Russian Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Pretty Nails
114 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8438 0030+44 20 8438 0030Call to bookManicure
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
JENNY JORDAN
22 England's Ln, Belsize Park, London NW3 4TG, United Kingdom
+44 20 7483 2222+44 20 7483 2222Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Acne Facial
Julie Nails Noting Hill
91-93 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3JZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7243 4188+44 20 7243 4188Call to bookManicure
Russian Manicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Swiss Cottage Thai Massage and Spa
2 College Cres, South Hampstead, London NW3 5EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7586 4422+44 20 7586 4422Call to bookSpa Package
Cryotherapy
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Tips and Toes - Kentish Town
314 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7267 9684+44 20 7267 9684Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Ginger & Lemon Beauty Salon Queensway
8 Moscow Rd, Queensway, London W2 4BT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8109 8339+44 20 8109 8339Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Queens Nails
13A, College Parade, Salusbury Rd, London NW6 6RN, United Kingdom
+44 20 7372 9909+44 20 7372 9909Call to bookManicure
Men's Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
New York Nails Hendon
32 Watford Wy, London NW4 3AL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8202 8851+44 20 8202 8851Call to bookManicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
California Nail Fashions
47 Craven Park Rd, Brent Park, London NW10 8SE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8838 5388+44 20 8838 5388Call to bookManicure
Gel Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Jenny Nails Hendon Central
1 Alderton Crescent road, Vivian Avenue Alderton Way on the Corner of, Alderton Cres, Alderton Way, And NW4 3XP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3620 2201+44 20 3620 2201Call to bookManicure
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
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Manicure FAQs
Yes. Some types of manicures do carry risks. Cuticles could be infected if they are cut, and you could suffer with dry, weak, or brittle nails if your polish isn’t correctly removed. Ask your nail technician to talk you through the risks before you book your appointment.
Manicurists tend to begin a manicure by soaking your hands in warm water to soften the skin and nails. They then file, buff, and clean the cuticle, massage your hands with a moisturising cream, and apply a base coat of polish, before finishing with a layer of colour, top coat, and cuticle oil. Standard nail polish is left to dry naturally; shellac and gel polishes are cured under a UV lamp; acrylic nails cure in the natural air.
Yes, absolutely. In fact, it’s common, particularly for those using regular nail polish or gel. If you’d like to give it a try, there are various different kits and pieces of equipment available to buy, but we always recommend having a manicure done by a professional to ensure you get the results you want.
It depends on the type of manicure you get. You should allow around 30 minutes for a basic manicure that uses standard nail polish; shellac and gel nail manicures take up to 45 minutes; and acrylic nail manicures take around 90 minutes.
The cost of manicures varies depending on the type you go for; however in Brondesbury, you are likely to pay around £25 for a manicure.
If you like soft hands and beautiful nails, you’ll love getting a manicure. Regular manicures can be very relaxing; they help prevent fungal nail infections and leave your nails looking polished and pristine.
Nail technicians tend to start a manicure with a warm water hand soak, which soften the skin and nails. They then file, buff, and clean the cuticle, massage your hands with a moisturising cream, and apply a base coat of polish, before finishing with a layer of colour, top coat, and cuticle oil. Standard nail polish is left to dry naturally; shellac and gel polishes are cured under a UV lamp; acrylic nails cure in the natural air.
Book your next manicure appointment in Brondesbury with Fresha
Let Fresha point you in the right direction for the top nail salons in Brondesbury. So many users trust Fresha to book their nail appointments. And they have a good reason to. Whether online or via our app, you can easily browse and compare services from a huge range of local and global businesses. So if you're scheduling an appointment for home or away, look no further than Fresha.
So hello Brondesbury. We like your style. Businesses on Fresha not far from you have high ratings of 4.0 stars on average. Très chic. We like what we see, and we hope you will too. Check out what people are saying about some of the 70 nails businesses across Brondesbury. Things are looking sleek. We're all set to help you faster than the click of a camera. Book instantly with Fresha, and leave your appointment feeling ready for the spotlight.
Well-manicured hands, with or without polish, are a big tick in the great grooming box. Let a professional manicurist tidy your cuticles, trim and shape your nails, and then buff them to shine.
Your hands are usually cleaned and exfoliated to remove ingrained grime, hard skin, and dead skin cells, then massaged with a super hydrating moisturiser. All this pampering in as little as 15 minutes. Bridal manicures and other nail treatments may take up to 1 hour 20 minutes. When you need an express manicure, it's easy to book straight into the salon's calendar with the Fresha app. Expect to pay from £8 in Brondesbury.
We've already helped millions of customers book 1 billion appointments at five-star businesses around the globe. And with tens of thousands of hair, nails and spa businesses using our free platform, we're on a bit of a roll. Plus, you can now find us in 120 countries, so enjoy some Fresha-approved TLC no matter where you are in the world. And we're always on the lookout to pair up with new businesses. So if you can't find your favourite place in Brondesbury, United Kingdom, on Fresha, send us a message at hello@fresha.com. Get ready to look good and feel fresh.
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