gel manicures in East of England

Models Hair & Beauty is a salon located in central Colchester, within Nu Trends on St Botolphs Street, providing an extensive range of unisex cuts, complex colouring, technical hair treatments and specialised beauty services. With over 38 years of experience, the professional salon is open and bright, with glamorous decor for a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Their qualified stylists and therapists are trained to the highest of standards, with a focus on client needs and are able to cater for all hair types, skin types and services. They will take the time to guide you through your treatments, offering advice whilst listening to your needs to work with you for your perfect look.

Nearest public transport:

They are open 6 days a week, and with such a central location they are easily accessible via numerous bus routes and a 2-minute walk from Colchester Town Station. As it is located on a pedestrianised street, there is no parking available immediately outside of the salon.

The team:

Their stylists provide a plethora of styling and colouring services, from a bouncy blow dry to refreshing cuts and fashionable balayage, classic colours and sun-kissed highlights. For something a bit more intensive, they specialise in the popular Brazilian Blow Dry and all of their products are directly from Brazil, so you can be assured of amazing results with sleek and glossy hair.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

Welcome to Y L Beauty..

We are a family run beauty business..

Yasmin and Laura are sister in laws in business together :)

We first spent the majority of our career working in the City and West End of London.

We have an established Essex based beauty business for over 4 years. Previously located in Loughton, tho now based in Buckhurst Hill.

We have a wealth of knowledge and all the latest and best techniques for hot waxing, nails, lash lifting, threading etc.

Have a look at our menu and hopefully see you soon.

Fully qualified & insured.

Welcome to Sensations Beauty, run by Daksha Parmar. At ‘Sensations’, they bring the salon experience directly to the comfort of their home! They're a qualified beautician and have 25 years of experience in providing exceptional beauty therapy services. They're dedicated to providing expert beauty services tailored to your unique needs. They take time to ensure you are completely satisfied. Come and enjoy a relaxing and private environment where your beauty is their priority. They offer a range of services including, Dermalogica facial, pedicure, manicure (gel and normal), waxing, threading, lashes, brows and body massage. They propose flexible hours to fit your busy schedule. So, get ready to glow from within. Visit Sensations where beauty meets wellness.

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:

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.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Beauty at Number 21, Watford, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of tried and tested 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 Beauty at Number 21.

Nearest public transport:

Bushey station is a 2 minute walk away.

The team:

Kate will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge feeling happy, relaxed and with a new confidence.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, 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.

Welcome to Bear Beauty, Essex. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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.

The Edit… Hair & Beauty Synergy is located in Rayleigh, Essex. They offer a wide range of services in hair and beauty, with a very talented and experienced team.

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.

💅✨ Claws by Chlo Jaine ✨💅

Claws by Chlo Jaine is all about creating gorgeous nails that make you feel confident, glamorous and completely YOU. 💗

Specialising in acrylics, BIAB, extensions, detailed nail art, French sets, toes and bespoke designs, every appointment is tailored to your individual style — whether you’re a clean & classy girl, love a little sparkle, or want bold, extra AF claws that get noticed. 💅✨

I pride myself on taking my time with every client, paying attention to the little details and creating beautiful, long-lasting sets you’ll be obsessed with.

But Claws by Chlo Jaine is more than just getting your nails done. I want every appointment to feel like your little bit of YOU time — somewhere you can relax, have a chat, switch off from everything else and leave feeling that little bit more confident than when you arrived.

💕 New clients are always welcome
✨ Fully qualified & insured
💅 Bespoke sets & nail art
🩷 Friendly, relaxed & judgment-free appointments
✨ Late appointments available

Whether it’s your holiday nails, birthday set, everyday claws or simply because you deserve a treat — I’ve got you.

Claws by Chlo Jaine — because your nails should be as unique as you are. 💗💅✨

Jiya’s Beauty Studio is a cosy home-based salon in Watford, offering a range of facials, massages, waxing, lash lift, brows and nail services . Free parking available.

Jiya does her best to give every client a high standard treatment.

With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Jiya provides you the best experience possible, ensuring that you arrive as a client but leave as a friend. Look great and feel amazing from head to toe with a simple visit to Jiya’s Beauty Studio.

Welcome to Meraki Beauty, Essex. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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.

BeYOUtiful is a beauty salon in Cheshunt. They offer all the ingredients for a perfect day of pampering at highly competitive prices. If you're in need of some refreshment and stress-relief, the Gold Collagen Facial or deluxe manicure and pedicure might pique your interest. Have a special event on your calendar? Let the experienced and knowledgeable therapists at BeYOUtiful take care of all your waxing, eyelash extensions and hair care before the big day. All-inclusive makeup packages are also available for those ladies who want a complete me-time session.
There is ample parking in front of the salon, making BeYOUtiful a convenient option for everyone in Cheshunt or the surrounding areas. For anyone travelling by bus, there are multiple stops just a few minutes' walking from the salon. If you're the kind of girl who knows how to take care of herself, look no further than BeYOUtiful.

Here at Fabulous Beauty in Watford, you'll find an array of facials, massages, nails, waxing, and tinting services. What a way to start your day.

Nearest public transport:

Located a short walk from South Oxhey Playing Fields, this venue can be found using local bus and rail services from Carpenders Park.

The team:

A welcoming team with knowledge and experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, comfortable.
• Specialises in: Facials, waxing, massages.
• Brands and products used: Shellac, OPI, Nouveaux Lashes.

Urban Edge Nails, Cheshunt, is the spot for killer nails, right in the heart of the city’s coolest district. Specialising in gel, this salon is where creativity meets perfection. Whether you’re going for sharp stilettos, trendy coffin shapes, or a classic almond set, the nail tech here is an absolute pro at crafting looks that slay! No request is too extra, from chrome finishes and hand-painted designs to gem embellishments and custom art. Urban Edge Nails knows that nails are more than just an accessory; they’re a statement and polishing up nicely isn’t just a beauty treatment - it’s a must-have part of your aesthetic and vibe. Diva up your digits at Urban Edge Nails!

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. Ample free parking is available close by.

The team:

The resident 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: Trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, all combining to create a unique and instagrammable experience.
• Brands and products used: OPI, Mylee and Gellux.
• The extra touches: Greek, Russian, Ukrainian and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Hair and Nails by Leanna is a distinguished hair salon nestled in the heart of Ipswich. Renowned for its exceptional services and elegant ambiance, the venue offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a serene space where clients can pamper themselves and enhance their beauty.

The team:

The salon boasts a small, dedicated team of professionals who are committed to ensuring that every client has an exceptional experience. These skilled staff members are adept at making their clients feel comfortable and cared for, taking the time to understand their beauty needs and preferences before delivering a service that surpasses their expectations.

What we like about the venue:

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

Mind Body & Spirit Hotel Spa Room is a luxury wellness retreat located within the Spirit Health Club at The Holiday Inn, Brentwood, specialising in a full suite of beauty and relaxation treatments. This tranquil spa environment offers everything from professional massages and facials to nails, waxing, and makeup, providing a comprehensive escape for total body rejuvenation.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is easily accessible by car and public transport, situated just off the M25 (Junction 28). For those arriving by train, Brentwood Rail Station (Elizabeth line) is a short taxi ride away, and local bus routes including the 498 and 351 stop nearby on Brook Street, providing regular links to Romford and central Brentwood.

The team:

The spa is home to a talented and professional team of therapists dedicated to delivering a high-standard, pampering experience. They focus on tailoring each service—whether a quick manicure or a deep tissue massage—to meet your individual wellness and beauty goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, upscale, and professional.
• Specialises in: A wide range of services including Massages, Facials, Lashes, and Nail Care.

Our Highly trained therapists are committed to ensuring each guest is treated as an individual and to ensure that you receive an experience you will treasure. Each treatment is designed to bring balance and harmony to the body leaving you feeling revitalised and refreshed. Our product lines consist of a range of luxury brands to cater for a wide range of skin concerns and needs.

Environ is a product range that uses a combination of powerful vitamins and peptides that work together to create healthier youthful skin with a premium step-up system. Environ result driven treatments are technologically advanced using the DF machine to penetrate products 4400 times deeper into the skin.

Caudalie is a natural luxurious anti-oxidant brand that delivers effective skincare treatments. Caudalie uses grapevine polyphenols from the vineyards of the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux.

Jessica is recognised as the best in the world, Jessica nail treatments promote the well-being of the natural nail. Each nail type is analysed and a specifically formulated treatment is applied for the perfect, polished result. ZenSpa uses active enzymes that regenerate new skin cells for healthier pampered feet. The Geleration gel formula delivers a long lasting finish while protecting the natural nail.

Perron Rigot is an industry leader in hair removal products. The natural wax provides long lasting results and 100% comfort with reduced pain, redness and heat during treatments.

Walk-in clients accepted. Please note that as we do accept walk-in clients, if when you arrive we are already serving a customer there may be a slight wait up to 10/15-minutes. We will endeavour to provide timely service, but appreciate your patience in the event of a slight delay.

BrowBuzz offers a truly unique beauty experience tailored to enhance your natural beauty. At BrowBuzz, beauty is more than a treatment – it’s a moment of self-care. Our experienced therapists are passionate about delivering high-quality services, including threading, waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more.

Whether you’re popping in for a quick tidy-up or indulging in a full pamper session, BrowBuzz provides high-quality care with friendly service every time.

Book today and treat yourself to the unique BrowBuzz experience.

Nearest public transport
Just a 4-minute walk from Panfield Lane bus station.

The team
Hetal provides a wide range of treatments that help her clients to look and feel their best.

What we liked about the venue

• Atmosphere: Homely, professional, and peaceful. A relaxing space where clients can unwind.
• Specialises in: All things beauty. Think: hair removal, nails et brows

Step into a cozy sanctuary of style and give your hands and feet the ultimate pampering experience at The Cabin Beauty. Nestled at 17 Ashdown, Letchworth (The Worlds First Garden City) Hertfordshire, this boutique nail studio is a premier neighborhood hideaway for flawless nail care and beauty treatments. Focusing entirely on precision shaping, immaculate cuticle work, and long-lasting finishes, the salon pairs a creative eye with professional-grade polishes to ensure you leave your appointment feeling beautifully polished and completely refreshed.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the local Jasmine Court and Regent Court bus stops, making it simple and effortless to drop in for a quick beauty refresh.

The team:

The dedicated nail artist at The Cabin Beauty is a highly skilled technician who treats nail care and nail art as a meticulous craft. Combining extensive industry experience with a gentle, patient approach, they custom-tailor every manicure and pedicure to suit your natural nail health, skin type, and style preferences. Known for their warm, friendly manner and exceptional attention to detail, they ensure you feel thoroughly pampered and relaxed from start to finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A charming, private, and beautifully clean cabin setting designed to provide an intimate and relaxing escape from the daily rush.
• Specialises in: High-performance gel manicures, classic and luxury mani and pedi routines, and creative nail styling.

Welcome to my private beauty studio, where you’ll find a friendly, relaxing environment and professional treatments tailored to your individual needs.

With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry and more than 5 years of running my own business, I offer a range of treatments including nails, bespoke nail art, waxing, brow treatments, lash lifts, and massage therapy. Having worked in both spa and salon settings, I combine technical expertise with a personal touch to ensure every client feels comfortable, valued, and confident.

Whether you’re visiting for your regular beauty maintenance, a creative nail design, or some well-deserved self-care, my goal is to provide high-quality treatments and an experience you’ll look forward to returning to.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to heaps of public transport options. Free parking can be found.

The team:

Hi, I’m Annabelle, the owner and therapist behind the business.

With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry and more than 5 years of being self-employed, I’m passionate about helping my clients look and feel their best. Nails and nail art are my true passion, but I also offer waxing, brow treatments, lash lifts, and massage therapies.

Having worked in both spa and salon environments, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every appointment. As a sole therapist, you’ll always receive a personal, consistent service from someone who genuinely cares about your experience and results.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A welcoming, friendly, and relaxing beauty studio where clients can enjoy a personalised one-to-one experience. Designed to help you unwind, the space offers a calm environment where you can feel comfortable, pampered, and looked after.
• Specialises in: Specialises In Bespoke nail treatments and creative nail art, alongside professional waxing, brow treatments, lash lifts, and massage therapies. With over 10 years of industry experience, every treatment is tailored to help clients look and feel their best.

Head on over to Polished N Defined, based at Studio Rooms in Loughton, Essex. They offer professional hair and nail services in a friendly and welcoming environment. Their services include haircuts, colouring, styling, manicures, and nail treatments. They also specialise in hair extensions, including tapes, nanos, and K-tips, to add length and volume with a natural finish. Cleanliness and hygiene are a top priority, with all tools and workstations carefully cleaned and sanitised between every client to ensure a safe, comfortable experience.

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 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, 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.

NF Sports Massage – Home Treatment Room

NF Sports Massage offers a peaceful home treatment room designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. Our charming wooden massage shed provides a serene, intimate space where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Tucked away at the end of a, private garden, surrounded by nature, the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft hum of the outdoors enhance the soothing atmosphere as you unwind.

Inside, the room exudes a warm, welcoming ambiance with natural wood finishes, soft lighting, and calming decor that invites relaxation. The massage area is thoughtfully designed with a comfortable treatment table, cozy linens, and all the essentials for a truly restorative experience. Whether you're coming for a deep tissue sports massage or simply need a moment of tranquility, this private retreat offers the perfect setting for healing and relaxation.

Come experience the personalized, calming atmosphere of our home-based massage space, where nature and wellness come together for the ultimate therapeutic escape.