Choose from 13 venues offering gel manicures near Union Square, London

Give yourself a treat at La Vie Nails & Beauty, a contemporary nail and beauty bar located in Central London, just a few minutes from Old Street. Gel nails, creative nail art and brows are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

Old Street station is under a 10-minute walk away.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails and beauty.

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.

Nailology Angel in Clerkenwell, London, offers an array of nail treatments to suit your needs.

Using top brands such as OPI, IBX and CND, the talented technicians take pride in their art and use their skill and experience to provide high-quality and long-lasting results.

Nailology Angel is moments from Angel tube station and is easily accessible by bus.

Treat your tips today at Nailology Angel.

Lan Spa Nails in St. Luke's offers you everything from acrylic extensions to Shellac manicures, SNS dipping powder, Hollywood waxing and more.

Conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from Old Street station, this modern, spacious and pristine salon fulfils all your expectations.

Whether you love to be creative with your digits or are just after a lick of colour, their menu caters to everyone. They use specialised brands like OPI, Shellac and Gelish to file and polish your nails into a style that complements you.

Block out some time on your calendar and book in with Lan Spa Nails today.

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.

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.

Step into the enchanting oasis of Moon Beauty, London where visions come to life and beauty blooms. Nestled in the heart of the city (and serenity), this salon specialises in giving you the finest fingertips. With magical manis and a passion for pedis, you're sure to diva up your digits and polish up nicely. Go ahead and spoil yourself with a quiet moment of relaxing me-time at Moon Beauty, where dreams are painted and confidence is unleashed.

Nearest public transport:

Old Street station is just a short 6-minute walk away.

The team:

The glamour gurus, Helen and Lily, 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: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

Minimal Waves is the brainchild of renowned hair stylist Miranda Alund. Her desire to create the ultimate hair salon with the perfect team has been twenty years in the making.

The result is a beautifully crafted space that’s intimate, inclusive, and ecologically mindful. Virtually everything we use -foils to plastics, even your chopped hair- is reprocessed, and all our Kevin Murphy products are sulphate, paraben, and cruelty-free, contained within packing that’s either recyclable or biodegradable.

Our mission is to listen to you and ensure you leave Minimal Waves feeling thoroughly pampered with a fabulous treatment that won’t cost you or the planet a fortune

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.

Nailology is a brand new concept for all your nail care needs. Located on the bustling City Road in Angel, they offer you an oasis of calm while the experts preen and pamper your hands and feet.

From the beautifully designed salon to the comfort of their pedicure chairs and choice of over 500 high-quality nail colours, the team pay attention to every aspect of your visit.

They offer an impressive variety of treatments, from express manicures to deluxe nail extensions, bringing you everything you'd expect of a high-end salon and all conveniently located in the heart of your local neighbourhood.

The nifty nail technicians are committed to the highest standards of customer care and use leading products from Shellac, Gelish, OPI, Essie and SNS so that you leave with the diva digits you desire.

Open every day and less than a ten-minute walk from Angel Underground Station, the only difficult decision you'll have is which colour to choose.

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.