Choose from 37 venues offering hard gel extensions & overlays near Whipps Cross, London

There's nowhere better than If Claws Could Kill for the ultimate service in prescriptive manicures, Gel polish, Builder Gel and Après Gel X nail extensions in Woodford Green.

Based inside Giovanni's Hairdressing, this private specialist space is ideal if you're after a custom experience created for you and your nails.

This salon is entirely LGBTQIA+ friendly.

As a 5- time Treatwell Top Rated business and a Kiki London brand ambassador since 2019, Sophie is one of the few nail technicians in the UK fully qualified to provide Après Gel X extensions having been trained by their master trainer. She can be found on the Beauty Backed Directory as well as the Après salon locator. Sophie is also fully trained in safe e-file useage and will explain each stage of her work to you as she progresses through treatment.

Prescriptive manicures can be explained as manicures that are specifically designed for each client's skin type, nail type, and overall lifestyle. Sophie will take you through a consultation to determine what is best for you and your nails.

Using only vegan and cruelty-free brands including Kiki London, Glossify, Halo Gel and Après Gel X, technician and owner Sophie will give you an expert treatment.

From gel polish, Builder Gel and polishless manicures to Après extensions and customised nail art, speak to Sophie to create your ideal booking.

The salon is based on Woodford Green High Street and has paid street parking (St Albans' Road & Derby Road) and bus stops nearby. Further down St Albans Road is free to park, behind the paid bays. South Woodford tube station is a 15 minute walk away.

Beauty Aliss is a well-presented beauty room inside the Beauty Hut Salon on Plaistow Road in West Ham, a short walk from Plaistow station. They offer waxing treatments for women and men as well as nails, brows and lashes services and more. Open long hours seven days a week, they’re ready to fit a friendly, professional service around your schedule. Products include Elemis, Lycon and OPI.

Gina Beauty Nails is a salon in Forest Gate, London offering a range of treatments, including haircuts, waxing, facials, manicures, and more.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is a 10-minute walk from Upton Park Station. The 58 bus stop is right outside and the 104 bus stop is a 7-minute walk away.

The team:
Qualified beauty therapists provide tailor-made beauty services to suit your individual needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern, professional, pink, and glamorous.
• Brands and products used: OPI.
• The extra touches: They offer a range of options to get your nails looking preened and polished. Whether you want a pop of colour with a gel polish and a glossy finish, or you want acrylic extensions with unique nail art designs, they have got you covered. They use the highest quality nail products to ensure lasting results you’ll want to show off.

Step into Nail Art Stratford and give your hands a break. Let this skilled and accomplished team take you away from the dramas of everyday life whilst you relax and unwind with one of their fabulous treatments. Whether you're looking for some TLC with your skincare or looking for a high-quality wax that leaves you smooth & silky for weeks to come Nail Art Stratford will be the place for you.

Nearest public transport:

Found in the centre of London, only a stone's throw away from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this salon is incredibly easy to access. You'll find that Stratford station is only a 7-minute walk away.

The team:

This busy and diligent team have over 15 years of experience and an extreme passion for nails.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Trendy, professional & welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nails & nail art.
• Brands and products used: OPI & DND

Welcome to Anna's Nails Leytonstone. Elevate your look with stunning nail art! Whether you are after bold designs, classic elegance or a simple polish, they will bring your nail dreams to life. Book your appointment today for personalised and flawless nails that shine.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

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: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Based in London, Stratford Nails is a modern but cosy nail salon that offers a select but well-varied range of nail and nail extension services.

The venue is located in the Stratford area, a 10-minute walk away from both Pudding Mill Lane and Stratford stations.

For nails that will break your insta-feed, book an appointment at Kristina Nails Fairy in Leyton, London.

Living up to her name, Kristina offers high-quality nail bar staples, such as acrylic, sculpture or hard gel extensions, Shellac manicures, and overlays on natural nails. You can also bling out your fingers with a variety of nail art options, including glitter, free-hand drawings, and Swarovski crystals.

Located inside Styles Hair & Beauty salon, this talented nail technician has over 15 years of experience, and uses top brands such as Naio Nails and Urban Grafitti Shellac. The venue is modern and spacious, with a black and white colour scheme.

With Leyton underground station only a minute away, and bus stops nearby, there is no reason you shouldn't treat yourself (and your nails!) here.

Welcome to Divine Hair & Beauty by Vanya, London, where every detail has been meticulously curated to evoke an aura of luxury and sophistication. Plush chairs beckon guests to sink into their sumptuous embrace, while oversized mirrors adorned with shining frames reflect the dazzling array of hair and makeup products lining the walls. These talented artists will work their magic, weaving intricate hairstyles and crafting flawless makeup looks that rival those seen on the red carpet. With deft hands and an eye for perfection, they transform your ordinary self into a veritable superstar, enhancing your natural beauty and accentuating your best features. Live for your mirror moment and feel like the radiant, confident icon you were born to be, at Divine Hair & Beauty by Vanya.

Nearest public transport:

Maryland station is only a 9-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the arts of hair and beauty.
• Personalisation of hairdressing- we can advice you what is your best hair colour and haircut depending on your lifestyle, face shape, skin tone, est.
• Quality and inclusivity is our made mission as we are trained to do all hair and skin type of the world. We value our clients and treat everyone with respect and personal experience.
• Our team is very empathetic, extrovert personalities, so you will enjoy a lovely conversations if you feel like talking. Although, we also respect people that just like to dive into a relaxing atmosphere, while reading a book or listening to music.

Bring your visions to reality and throw some shade(s), with Elegant Nail & Spa, London. This chic and lively neverending candy shop of polishes will tend to your talons with à la mode manicures and precision pedicures. These talon-ted 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 Elegant Nail & Spa, where dreams are painted and confidence is unleashed.

Nearest public transport:

Leytonstone station is only a jaunty 6-minute walk away, so take a moment for yourself at Elegant Nail & Spa today.

The team:

These glamour gurus will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless and best of all, they don’t keep the tips to themselves.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, all combining to create a unique and instagrammable experience.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

At Ivy Rose London they are passionate about bringing beauty and hospitality together. If you’re looking for a beauty salon that goes the extra mile and offers a high end experience for high street prices, then Ivy Rose London is the place for you. They offer all nail and beauty treatments alongside their own special Ivy Rose touches.

The team:
Let yourself be taken care of by Chelsea and her highly trained team. The salon is situated in the beautiful high street of Wanstead.

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: Signature Ivy Rose treatments.

Happy Nail Salon, located in Upper Walthamstow in London, is a warm and welcoming nail salon where the staff aim to give clients an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Choose between treatments such as ombre or glitter nail extensions, and even opt for some added funky nail designs.

Nearest public transport:
Wood Street tube station is just a 3-minute walk away from the venue.

The team:
The team are fully qualified and highly skilled, with 6 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy, friendly, always helpful and smiling - that's why they are called Happy Nails.
• Specialises in: Nail extensions, designs and nail art. Customers can send them an image of a design and they can replicate it.
• Brands and products used: Blazing Star, OPI, DC, Shellac.
• The extra touches: Free non-alcoholic drinks are available for customers.

Treat your nails at The Nails Station E11, a contemporary nail bar at Kiosk 1 Station Approach. Gel nails, creative nail art, and trendy manicures are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be reached using tube services from Snaresbrook.

The team:

Anh is an experienced and friendly professional who is known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional.
• Specialises in: Nails.
• Brands and products used: Chance, OPI, The Gel Bottle.

Situated in London's Walthamstow and well-connected by public transport, Naz Hairdresser offers not only haircuts and colours from their highly experienced stylist, but a range of other treatments including waxing, massages, makeup and henna.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is just a 5-minute walk from Walthamstow Queen's Road and Walthamstow Central stations.

The team:
Naz is an experienced hair and beauty professional who always ensures to do her job to the highest of standards.

What we liked about the venue

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, quiet and clean.
• Specialises in: Hair colouring, cuts and treatments, and waxing.
• The extra touches: Enjoy a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage with your treatment.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Yelenah Beauty, London. If you're looking for a lick of paint then this home-based talon salon has you covered (primped, preened, polished and pampered). So go ahead and spoil your nails with all the latest manicure and pedicure perks, as this neverending candy shop of colour polishes gives you choice, charm and charisma, all in one; transforming your nails into miniature masterpieces,

Nearest public transport:

Yelenah Beauty is conveniently placed, with Walthamstow Central station being a 6-minute walk away.

The team:

Yéléna, the resident glamour guru, will curate a palette of colours and styles to give you that instagrammable pop. 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.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at The Beauty Station, London, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of tried and test treatments, that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. 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 The Beauty Station.

Nearest public transport:

Stratford station is only a 4-minute stroll away. Paid parking is also available close by.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• The extra touches: Guests are welcomed with a menu of complimentary refreshments, these delightful drinks enhance the salon's cosy atmosphere, making every visit a special occasion.

Located at Hair by Esra in Walthamstow, Magnolia Nails Art is a nail bar specialising in manicures, pedicures and nail extensions. Enjoy a delicious cup of tea or coffee in a bright and vibrant setting, while an expert nail technician polishes your nails to perfection.

At Magnolia Nails Art and Lashes they are passionate about their craft and have spent years honing their artistic skills. High-quality brands - including Indigo, Shellac and SPN - are used to ensure healthy nails and a professional finish. With every colour of the rainbow to choose from you are sure to find your ideal polish, whether it’s for everyday life or a special occasion.

Please be advised that Magnolia Nails Art caters for Female clients only.

Down the road from Snaresbrook station in Wanstead, Polished By Jo is a dynamic salon offering high quality hair and beauty services. Friendly and accommodating, their expert team of stylists and beauticians work with your care and comfort as their top priority.

Bright and modern, their vibrant interior is lavishly decorated. From their eye-catching decor to their indulgently plush chairs, every detail has been chosen to invoke the style and sophistication that Polished By Jo are all about. They offer a range of luxury services, including massages, waxing, haircuts and highlights, tailored to suit your individuality. Using industry leading brands such as Wella, L'Oreal, Gelish and OPI, they guarantee glamorous results to enhance your natural beauty.