Choose from 29 venues offering hard gel extensions & overlays near Ilford, London

Located in Wanstead, London, Hair Candy is a hair and beauty salon, offering a vast array of treatments from head to toe under one roof. The staff are friendly and highly skilled, they will provide you with good advice and a fantastic experience, whether you want a quick eyebrow threading or your hair styled to perfection.

The salon is spacious and modern, with a cool and welcoming atmosphere. They have a treatment room available for massage and facial treatments, and also a massage chair for a relaxing pedicure experience. All treatments at Hair Candy are carried out using only high-end products, such as OPI, Redken and L’Oréal, to list a few.

Luxury Nails is a relaxing and modern space located in Leytonstone, London. If it's trendy and impeccable nails you're after, don't hesitate to visit this polite and warm team, they're looking forward to welcoming you.

Nearest public transport: 

The venue is easily accessible by bus, and the tube station Leytonstone is only a 4-minute-walk away.

The team:

The Luxury Nails team is open and competent, and has a 15-year-long experience in the industry. They will be more than happy to assist you.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, modern, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Full Sets, Manicures & Pedicures.
• Brands and products used: Spa DND, OPI, Blazing Star.
• The extra touches: Wheelchair accessible.

Just a few minutes from Buckhurst Hill tube station, CPhoenix Nail Bar is a cosy and luxurious nail bar offering everything nails.

The friendly technicians can assist you with options of manicures and pedicures, acrylic extensions, overlays, SNS dipping powder, and nail art extras. This salon pride themselves on giving excellent service whilst using top quality products using brands such as O.P.I.

Located right in the shopping passage at the back of the high street, your nails will never be dull with CPhoenix Nail Bar high-end finish.

Blossom and Bloom salon in Woodford Green, London, is the hair and nail salon you've been waiting for.

Catering to men and women, they offer you a great assortment of services from haircuts and blow-dries to Shellac nails and manicures.

The experienced colourist has over 20 years in the business, specialising in all techniques from highlights to roots and uses renowned products from L'Oreal and Joico to give your hair that extra special treatment.

Located just a short walk from Woodford station, Blossom and Bloom salon is just a train ride away.

KOKOS Tanning & Nails, situated in Woodford Green in London, is the ideal location for the ultimate pampering session. Opt for a classic French manicure with Shellac polish or add some extra glam to your nails with a full set of acrylic extensions.

Nearest public transport:
Woodford tube station is just a stone's throw away from the salon. There are also several bus stops close by.

The team:
The team have over 20 years of combined experience and are fully qualified with NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming, chatty, clean, vibrant, chic, spacious.
• Specialises in: Nail treatments and tanning services.
• Brands and products used: OPI, DND, CND, Australian Gold, JWOWW.
• The extra touches: There are free refreshments available for clients and the venue is pet-friendly.

NOTE: LADIES ONLY SALON!

Be Unique (formely known as Ghaz’s Skincare & Hair) offers the latest advanced and highly professional hair and beauty services with free skincare advice, performed by qualified team. We provide treatments for more than 30 skin conditions with guaranteed results.

Welcome to Nails Studio, based in Leytonstone, Greater London. They are nail experts who provide flawless treatments such as manicures, pedicures, nail extensions and nail maintenance that leave your hands and feet looking better than ever.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on the High Street, only a 5-minute walk from Leytonstone tube station, with local bus stops nearby.

The team:

The team over 10 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue: 

• Atmosphere: Warm and welcoming.               
• Specialises in: Nails.

Located in the Woodford area of London, T&G Nails Spa Beauty offers a selection of nail and beauty treatments. A newly opened salon ready to offer you a welcoming and professional experience.

Nearest public transport:
The salon can be accessed using South Woodford overground which is within a moderate distance.

The team:
The team has over 5 years of experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Beautiful salon, glossy, luxury, professional.
• Specialises in: All nails offered.
• Brands and products used: OPI, DND, and SNS.
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary WiFi and refreshments.

Located on Woodford's High Street, London, Essex Nails specialises in all things nails. Their treatments include both gel and polish manicures and pedicures as well as an array of nail extension options.

The team's dedication to providing high-quality treatments is underlined by the fact that they only use market-leading brands such as OPI, Gelish and Shellac. The use of these products, which were designed by experts for experts, combined with their years of training and nail know-how means you are guaranteed to leave the salon delighted with a new show-stopping set.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with The Nail Spa Essex, London. If you're looking for a lick of paint then this 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 brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces.

Nearest public transport:

Buckhurst Hill station is a 12-minute walk away.

The team:

These 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: Nails.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Accomplish your nail goals at Dream Nails in Wanstead, the perfect place for outstanding manicures, pedicures, extensions and art.

The stylish salon is known for its welcoming and fun atmosphere, its slick decor a sight for sore eyes and its collection of more than 400 gel polish colours leaving you spoilt for choice.

The nifty nail technicians come with a wealth of experience, so whether you want a classy French manicure, pink and white acrylic extensions, or gel nail infills, they've got the talent to transform your talons.

With a brand list including SNS, Bio Sculpture Gel, and CC Gel, your chosen nail treatment will be delivered with the utmost care and quality.

A two-minute walk from Wanstead Station, there's nothing stopping you from setting aside some time for a relaxing reverie at Dream Nails.

Nail Extension is a welcoming nail salon in Barking, London, offering a wide range of Shellac and classic manis-pedis, dipping powder nails, extensions, overlays, nail art, and more.

You can find this nail bar a short stroll away from Barking station, with bus stops nearby.

Let Karolina Hair & Beauty Salon take care of you from head to toe.

A modern and friendly salon fully stocked with your favourite products like L'oreal, Olaplex, and Shellac, it's a dead cert for a complete pampering.

Performed by the highly trained stylists, their treatments are guaranteed to give you the best possible results whether you choose an express mani or pop by for some sun-kissed highlights.

The varied menu also includes an assortment of professional conditioning wonders for your hair, defining lash lifts and tints, express waxing and gel polish nails, to name a few.

Located just a few minutes away from Forest Gate station, Karolina Beauty's warm welcome includes a free cuppa and consultation to help get the best of what you're after.

Get enviable digits at Dream Nails Loughton, the salon that specialises in all things manicures and pedicures as well as beauty treatments like waxing and facials.

Having been established back in 2006, this brand really knows what it's doing. The team have decades of experience between them and their ethos is all about providing no-nonsense, high-quality nail treatments with strong attention to detail.

Classic looks as well as the latest trends are all available here, always using products from leading brands including SNS, OPI and Bio Sculpture.

The slick salon can be found a 5-minute walk from Loughton Station. The nail stations are wheelchair accessible, though the beauty treatment room is not.

Book in for your dream nails today.

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.

There's nowhere better than If Claws Could Kill for the ultimate service in manicures, Gel

Polish, Builder Gel and Après Gel X nail extensions in Woodford Green.

Based inside Giovanni's Hairdressing b, this private specialist space is ideal if you're after a new set of killer claws.

This salon is entirely LGBTQIA+ friendly.

As well as being a Kiki London brand ambassador - Sophie is one of the only nail technicians in the UK 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.

Après Gel X is the smartest gel extension system on the market; a wonderful alternative to acrylic nails. This soft gel system causes no damage to the natural nails as it soaks off like gel polish despite looking just like Acrylic. The difference is; much lighter, thinner, but just as strong. With no glue and no ABS plastic, the entire system is made of gel and is completely non-toxic without any strong odour.

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

From gel polish and manicures to Après extensions and customised nail art, choose your favourite for a brand new look.

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.

Nails By Agota is a chic and professional nail salon situated at 96 George Lane. This venue is well-known for its dedication to delivering flawless and stunning nail treatments, ensuring every client leaves with a smile and beautifully manicured nails.

Nearest public transport

The salon is conveniently located just a short one-minute walk away from South Woodford station, making it easily accessible for everyone.

The team

The salon is operated by Agota, a highly skilled and passionate nail technician. Agota is dedicated to taking care of her clients, offering each one a personalised and enjoyable experience. Her expertise combined with her friendly personality ensures that every customer feels at ease and leaves with perfect nails.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Professional and chic.
• Specialises in: Manicures, nail art and nail salon extras.
• Brands and products used: Victoria Vynn.

Based in Greater London, Nails Trip is a welcoming salon that offers a great selection of nails, waxing and brow treatments.

When you arrive at the location, please dial 101 on the intercom and wait by the lifts to be taken to the first floor. C'mon in!! xx

Classy Nail Spa is a nail bar located in Ilford, London. A team of professionals welcomes you with a smile to take care of your hands and feet during a pleasant nail session. Nail polish, extensions, manicures or pedicures, Classy Nail Spa offers a wide range of services.

Nearest public transport:

An 8-minute walk from the underground station, Hainault (Central line).

The team:

The team of real experts, Ahn, Heland and Andy, will be more than pleased to welcome you to the salon.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Nail extensions.
• Brands and products used: OPI, DND and Blazing Star.

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:
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 providing 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.