Choose from 52 venues offering gel manicures near Cowgate Street, Edinburgh

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Discover your best beauty self with Umi Beauty, Edinburgh. Dive into this goldmine of glamour with the finest in falsies and manis & pedis aplenty, these sassy stylists are truly in a lash league of their own. So whether you're on the lookout for some diva digits or you need a quick fuss-free de-fuzz session, then look no further than Umi Beauty, for service and style that goes above and beyond

Nearest public transport

You'll find that Edinburgh Waverley train station is just a 20-minute stroll away, with plenty of local bus and tram routes that'll keep you well connected to the local area.

The team

Together with skill and a keen eye for detail this dream team know how to bring their A-game, leaving you with statement manicure status.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, classic and friendly.
• Specialises in: Enhancing your natural beauty.
• The extra touches: English, Mandarin and Cantonese are all spoken in the salon, plus organic and vegan brands are used, for that extra peace of mind.

XX is a XXX in XX. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

XX station is a XX-minute walk away.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean and friendly.
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Edinburgh's The Edinburgh Floatarium Limited delivers you a range of beauty essentials and a unique Floatation experience.

Located just a short 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station, you will find a peaceful and clean oasis for you to indulge in a spa package or treatment of your choice.

Catering to both men and women, offering a range of services from facials to manicures and massages to waxing, there is something on the menu for everyone.

The therapists are well-trained, experienced and happy to tailor any treatment to your individual needs.

If you've ever wondered what a Floatarium pool would feel like, then head down to The Edinburgh Floatarium Limited and treat yourself today.

Lushwalk Beauty Salon is located on Easter Road in the area of Leith/Meadowbank area of Edinburgh.

They offer a wide array of treatments ranging from Shellac manicure, La Stone massages to Decleor facials. Their professional beauty therapists creates a pampering experience for you to come out feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Working with quality products such as Jessica Polish, Lycon and Sienna X they deliver quality services at great prices.

Macintyre's Hair & Beauty is a well-established salon located in Edinburgh’s New Town, offering an extensive range of hair and beauty services.

The staff are very professional and experienced, providing treatments from head to toe and giving advice on how best to look after your hair between salon visits. They pride themselves on having an enviable reputation due to their knowledge and experience in the hair and beauty industry.

Blossurria Beauty is a chic beauty salon in the heart of Edinburgh. This professional and stylish venue is perfect for those who are in search of an urban retreat where they can indulge in a variety of beauty services.

Nearest public transport:

For those who prefer public transport, the salon is conveniently located near the Cruise Liner Terminal station, which is just a 14-minute walk away.

The team:

The salon boasts a small, dedicated team of staff members who are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients. Their warm and friendly approach ensures that every client feels comfortable and well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, chic, urban.
• Specialises in: Eyebrow & eyelash tinting, manicure, massage.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, CND.

Aneta Beauty Box in Newington, Edinburgh delivers all your waxing and nail treatments in one cosy salon.

Aneta has a passion for waxing and nails with 13 years' experience in the industry and offers you all the essentials from a Hollywood wax to Shellac mani's and eyebrow tints.

For lovers of voluminous lashes, defined brows, luxurious facials and long lasting manicures Combined. is the must-visit beauty salon in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. For a treatment to make your lashes appear naturally fuller, choose a classic lash lift and tint, or if you're after statement brows, opt for the ever-trendy brow lamination treatment.

Nearest public transport:
There is a bus stop located directly in front of the venue on Brandon Terrace.

The team:
Caral is a brow and lash expert with extensive experience under her belt. She aims to frame the face and bring out the natural beauty in all of her clients.

Natalie is a beautifying skin specialist offering treatments that cleanse pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, hydrates and moisturises the skin. Facials are designed to boost the immediate appearance and overall health and longevity of the skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy, welcoming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Eyebrow and eyelash treatments, Nails and Facials.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.
• Dog friendly and has a salon dog

Beauty By Kelsang is a distinguished beauty treatment room based within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. You'll find a variety of beauty treatments tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Book in now and start living for that mirror moment.

Nearest public transport:

Beauty by Kelsang is located within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. It is easily accessible and on several bus routes to and from the city centre. You'll find a bus stop just outside the salon and on-street parking is readily available along Newington Road.

The team:

The salon is spearheaded by Kelsang, a dedicated owner who is committed to ensuring the satisfaction of all clients. Kelsang strives to provide a personalised experience to each patron, ensuring that they feel well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, inviting and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails, brows, waxing and massages, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and client-centered care.
• Brands and products used: CND, The Gel Bottle, LVL Nouveau Lashes, HD Brows and Lycon.

B H Nail Tech is a nail salon operating within Dune Hair and Beauty studio. They are one of the only salons in Edinburgh specialising in Silk and Fibreglass Extensions and Overlays, but also offer an extensive range of classic nail services like French Manicures. If you’re in need of a touch-up, Beatrice has special prices available for Soak-offs, Nail Repair and Shellac Reapplication, as well as the new Builder In A Bottle (BIAB) gel treatments.

Beatrice’s knowledge and experience are evidenced by her attention to detail and thorough work. She makes sure her clients’ nails look great from every angle. If you’re in the Edinburgh area, B H Nail Tech is on London Road near Regent Garden. The many buses servicing the area make the salon easy to reach. If you’re looking for an expert whose professionalism is unmatched, book an appointment at B H Nail Tech.

Bring your visions to reality and transform your fingertips into miniature masterpieces with Glamorous Desire, Edinburgh. This chic and lively neverending candy shop of polishes will tend to your talons with à la mode manicures and precision pedicures. These talented technicians specialise in nail art that dazzles and delights; from glamourous glitter patterns and delicate floral motifs to bold, vibrant expressions and psychedelic patterns with a whimsical edge. Whatever you desire this dream team will primp, preen, polish and pamper to to create a look that's as unique as you are. So, step into a cosy world of colour and creativity with Glamorous Desire, where dreams are painted and confidence is unleashed.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 20-minute walk away, take a moment for yourself at Glamorous Desire today. You can also find paid parking close by,

The team:

The glamour gurus will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Beauty by Layla, Edinburgh. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Beauty by Layla.

Nearest public transport:

There are heaps of local bus and train routes dotted around the area.

The team:

This guru of glamour will enhance your natural beauty.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Beauty and waxing.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle and Glitterbell.

There's always a time and a place for pampering, and you've found it with NextSet Nails, within Christina Mclean, Edinburgh. If you're looking for a lick of paint, then this salon has you covered (primped, preened, polished and pampered). So go ahead and spoil your nails with all the latest manicure perks, as this never-ending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces.

Nearest public transport:

NextSet Nails is conveniently located around multiple bus stops, including Salisbury Place, Causewayside and Sciennes House Place, which you can get to with just a 3-minute walk. Additionally, Edinburgh Waverley station is a 25-minute walk away.

The team:

This glamour guru will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Nails.

Situated within the iconic Custom House building in Leith you'll find Glo Holistic Beauty.

Glo Holistic Beauty Therapy offers a wide range of treatments including reflexology, Indian head , bamboo, remedial and luxurious massages with hot stones to de-stress, increase vitality and bring your body back to balance.

We have treatments that nourish and revitalize your skin using Dermalogica professional products and non surgical facials using the latest Caci Synergy Machine.

We offer manicures and pedicures to make you feel totally pampered, as well as the day to day essentials such as waxing, lash lifts, brow lamination and many other treatments that are listed on my website.

As a highly qualified beauty therapist, with a long and loyal client list, I want nothing more than to provide my clients with a professional service using premium products.

You can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will leave relaxed and rejuvenated.

"Glo will make you glow"

Nearest public transport:
There are several bus stops nearby with buses going to Edinburgh city centre.

The team:
The staff at Glo Holistic Beauty are fully qualified with an Higher National Certificate and a Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy and have over 10 years experience within the beauty and holistic therapy industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, professional.
• Specialises in: Skin treatments, nails, waxing, brows and lashes.
• Brands and products used: Dermalogica, Caci, Jessica.
• The extra touches: The salon uses cruelty-free products in its treatments.

Polish Me Pretty is the place to go in Edinburgh for Organic & Vegan nail care as they present a selection of classic and gel manis, dipping powder, acrylic and gel extensions.

At Polish Me Pretty they really care about the health and wellbeing of you and your nails, that's why you'll only ever find brands that are toxic-free, cruelty-free, vegan and organic.

There's an impressive range of treatments to suit all preferences, so whether you fancy an express file and polish or a full-on mani, pedi pampering then you'll find exactly what you want.

To reach the salon there's a bus stop close by and on-street parking, so head over there today for a premium nail care experience.

Get standout manicures and lashes at Kaur's Nail & Beauty salon in Newington, Edinburgh.

This fresh salon has all you need to achieve the nails of your dreams, with Shellac and classic polishes alongside gel and acrylic extensions. You'll also easily be able to enhance your eyes with bespoke combinations of lash lifting, tinting and brow shaping so you can get rid of your mascara.

To top off the comprehensive menu, you'll also find a range of waxing, threading and facial options.

The expert team has more than 5 years of experience and uses premium brands to ensure lasting results. They are focused on providing a personalised experience to ensure you enjoy a relaxing pampering experience.

You'll find Kaur's Nail & Beauty on Mayfield Road, not far from the University of Edinburgh and with a few parking spots outside. Treat yourself and book in today.

Nicole's Nails & Beauty is a bright, airy, family-friendly salon in bustling Bruntsfield. They offer manicures, pedicures, Brisa Gel, shellac, waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting and more. Owner and therapist, Nicole, has been a nail technician for 15 years and graduated from a renown beauty school in South Africa. To Nicole, it is important that each of her clients leaves the salon feeling special.
Everyone working in the salon is professional, talented and friendly and only premium brands like CND and Lycon are used. The staff effortlessly adapt their services to meet the needs of each of their clients.
Located just off Bruntsfield Place near bus stops and ample street parking, this salon couldn't be more convenient. If you've been putting off your me-time and pampering, make some time for yourself and book your next beauty appointment at Nicole's Nails & Beauty.

Vici is a fun and friendly hair and beauty salon located in the Leith area in Edinburgh. Gel nails, hair colouring and waxing are only a few of the treatments offered by this team of professionals.

Nearest public transport:
Dudley Crescent bus stop is only a few minutes away.

The team:
The friendly and experienced team offers a wide variety of high-quality services that will have you covered from head to toe.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, friendly, fun and relaxed.
• Specialises in: Hair, nails, makeup, beauty and aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: Bio Sculpture Gel and The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: The salon offers tea, coffee, water and juices and on Fridays a glass of Prosecco.

Located just a short stroll away from the beautiful Edinburgh Castle, Coco's Beauty Lounge is a modern salon specialising in all things nails, brows and lashes.

Book in for a set of sparkling new nails or fluttery lashes with the expert staff at this Instagram-worthy salon today.

Nearest public transport:
There are bus and tram stops close to the salon and Haymarket train station is just a 12-minute walk away.

The team:
Ailegh has 2 years of experience and Jazz has 6 years of experience working in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Beautiful boutique salon in the city centre.
• Specialises in: Nails, eyebrows and eyelashes.
• Brands and products used: Glitterbells, Young Nails, Tatti Lashes.