Choose from 4 venues offering manicures near Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Shimmer Health & Beauty is a salon located on the Portobello High Street, on the costal outskirts of Edinburgh City Centre. Their extensive and varied menu includes a wide range of beauty treatments including nails, waxing, facials and massage.

Shimmer is also the only salon in Scotland to have the newest, most up-to-date Floatation tank the "i-sopod". Float in warmth & silence, de-stress and relax!

Shimmer Health & Beauty use market-leading products to deliver the highest-quality service possible, including Jessica and GELeration polish as well as Dermalogica facial products. There is a large team of dedicated staff available, ensuring you'll never have to wait long for the treatment you desire.

There is roadside parking available directly outside the salon for customers to utilise.

Elegance Beauty Salon at Newcraighall, Edinburgh has classy credentials, with an impressive range of manis, pedis, waxing, eyelash extensions, brow sculpting and plenty more.

Part of the successful chain, Elegance Beauty Salon found in Fort Kinnaird, is the latest to open in the bustling shopping centre, perfect for resting tired feet or a self-esteeming session.

They cover a huge spectrum of the beauty world, including waxing treatments for men and even manicures and makeup for your little ones.

Ideally located with access to free parking and only a 12-minute walk from Newcraighall station, there's no reason to not drop in today for a tempting treat.

At The Beauty Lounge by Lynzi, within Live Aveda Hair in Portobello, Edinburgh, you can choose from a select range of treatments, including waxing, eyebrows, lash lifts and gel nails. With plenty to tempt you, schedule an appointment today and let the expert team truly spoil you.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is situated in the bustling beach town of Portobello on the high street with a great bus route with free street parking nearby.

The team:

With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry expect a professional, friendly service. Lyndsay's treatments are carried out to a high standard with quality products. She is qualified in many treatments and enjoys the variety, specialising particularly in intimate waxing which is carried out efficiently and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and bright.
• Specialises in: Intimate Waxing, eyebrow/lashes and nail treatments.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle, Harley Wax and Lash & Brow Bomb.

Situated in Edinburgh's tranquil Portobello area, Soho Make Up, Hair & Beauty Bar is a sleek, city style nail bar and beauty salon, specialising in head to toe makeovers.

Established in early 2018, this spacious salon boasts four nail bars, four makeup stations and two private rooms dedicated to tanning and hair removal. Bright and airy, Soho is staffed by a friendly team of experienced nail, waxing, makeup and threading technicians, each specialising in their own field. Among the impressive menu of treatments on offer you'll find LVL's eye-opening lash lift, the 7 step HD brow treatment, express waxing packages and both gel polish and overlays for natural nails alongside acrylics with optional nail art.

Open Tuesday through Saturday with late nights on Thursdays, Soho's is wheelchair accessible, has plenty of on-street parking close by and is situated along the 42/44 bus route. Free consultations and refreshments are available with every service, including a glass of Prosecco for over 18s.