Choose from 8 venues offering gel manicures near Essex Road, London

My Nails and Beauty is a full-scale nail salon nearby Highbury East, Islington. Their experienced team of six talented nail artists offer manicures, pedicures, acrylics and more.

This is your go-to salon for flawless nail treatments provided by friendly, professional and experienced therapists who are passionate about their craft. My Nails and Beauty is known for their attention to detail and impeccable customer service which is why they boast a long list of repeat clients. If you have any special requests or preferences, the staff at this salon adapt all their treatments to the personal needs and taste of each client.

Located nearby Highbury & Islington station in London, the salon can be reached by tube or bus. After the perfect manicure or pedicure, your nails should look stunning, but you should also feel relaxed and refreshed which is exactly how you'll feel after a visit to My Nails and Beauty salon.

Located a short walk from Angel station, Tip Top Nails is the ultimate destination for nail care and beauty. Based in the heart of Islington, this brightly lit salon focus on ensuring the satisfaction of every client, tailoring each service to highlight your unique and individual style.

Every aspect of their interior has been designed with you in mind, from their serene decor to their luxuriously indulgent pedicure chairs. They also showcase over 300 different colours to choose from, giving you the freedom to customise your look to suit you. They use high-quality brands such as CND Shellac, OPI and Essie to create radiant results, delivering an efficient, professional service that leaves you looking and feeling beautiful.

Go ahead and treat yourself to My Aesthetics, London, your one-stop shop for beauty that goes above and beyond. With a treasure trove of services from, fierce facials, luxurious laser hair removal and skin-smart treatments, you'll be spoilt for choice. So book now and pamper yourself.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is just a 2-minute walk away.

The team:

This glamour guru is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, vibrant and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Beauty and aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: OPI, The Gel Bottle, SNS, Candela, and PCA Skin.
• The extra touches: English and Vietnamese are spoken fluently in the venue.

Welcome to Enhance, based in Islington, London. Beauty specialists provide treatments such as facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages and other aesthetic services, leaving you looking more beautiful than ever.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based on Essex road, only a 10-minute walk from Angel tube station, with local bus, stops nearby.

The Team: They have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and warm. Specialises in: Facials, manicures, waxing, pedicure, threading and laser hair removal. Brands and products used: Murad and MDK.

Welcome to Oh Fleurs ! offers a selection of services. Whether you're looking to repair a broken nail or get creative with a completely new set, you'll find it all here.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well connected, with Angel station close by.

The team:
The team are friendly and inviting.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxed, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nail extensions, manicures and pedicures.
• Brands and products used: DND, Blazing Star, OPI.
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary WiFi during their visit.

Head to Duck & Dry in Islington, London for a select range of hair and nail treatments, including hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

This new London salon is one of the biggest spaces for pre-drinks, pampering, and pictures, with the brand’s signature pastel hues, marble and greenery in the background. It also includes an Instagramble duck pond and ball pit as well.

Other features include a group makeup table, prosecco bar and the largest Duck & File nail bar yet, with a menu full of nail art.

Picture everything you expect from a salon - then think again and make it more about you. Chic, fun and fast manicures, pedicures, and blow dries – Duck & Dry Islington is a world where the traditional rules of hair and beauty do not apply.

The venue is located close to Essex Road train station, as well as a number of other bus stops.

In the heart of leafy Canonbury in Islington, Canonbury Beauty is a tranquil spot for a manicure, pedicure, wax or lash treatment.

Spread across two floors in an elegant listed period property, this salon is committed to providing a place of relaxation, indulgence, health and a sense of well-being.

The team have decades of experience between them and you can be sure that your visit will be completely about you and what makes you feel comfortable.

Shellac manicures, Hollywood waxing and brow tinting are a few of the things offer, all delivered with a truly personal touch.

You can find Canonbury Beauty just an 8-minute walk from Highbury & Islington Station, with paid street parking nearby too. Book in today and discover your new go-to salon.

Athena Salon Hair & Nails is a one-stop location in Islington, London, for all of your hair and nail needs. Whether you need a hair refresh with some warming highlights or want to give your nails some extra glam with a shellac manicure, book in for an appointment today and let the friendly staff here take care of you.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well-connected by bus and Essex Road train station is just a 2-minute walk away. Highbury & Islington tube station is just a 13-minute walk away.

The team:
Maria, the resident hairstylist, and Anastasia, the resident nail technician, are both fully qualified and highly professional.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, friendly, chic, modern.
• Specialises in: Hair colour, haircuts and nails.
• Brands and products used: OPI, CND, Sebastian and Nioxin.
• The extra touches: There is a private women-only area in the salon for bespoke treatments.