Choose from 10 venues offering nail art near Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

Located just a short stroll away from the beautiful Edinburgh Castle, Coco's Beauty Lounge is a modern salon specialising in all things nails, brows and lashes.

Book in for a set of sparkling new nails or fluttery lashes with the expert staff at this Instagram-worthy salon today.

Nearest public transport:
There are bus and tram stops close to the salon and Haymarket train station is just a 12-minute walk away.

The team:
Ailegh has 2 years of experience and Jazz has 6 years of experience working in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Beautiful boutique salon in the city centre.
• Specialises in: Nails, eyebrows and eyelashes.
• Brands and products used: Glitterbells, Young Nails, Tatti Lashes.

There's always a time and a place for pampering, and you've found it with NextSet Nails, within Christina Mclean, Edinburgh. If you're looking for a lick of paint then this 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 never-ending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces.

Nearest public transport:

NextSet Nails is conveniently located around multiple bus stops, including Salisbury Place, Causewayside and Sciennes House Place, which you can get to with just a 3-minute walk. Additionally, Edinburgh Waverley station is a 25-minute walk away.

The team:

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

Discover your best beauty self with Umi Beauty, Edinburgh. Dive into this goldmine of glamour with the finest in falsies and manis & pedis aplenty, these sassy stylists are truly in a lash league of their own. So whether you're on the lookout for some diva digits or you need a quick fuss-free de-fuzz session, then look no further than Umi Beauty, for service and style that goes above and beyond

Nearest public transport

You'll find that Edinburgh Waverley train station is just a 20-minute stroll away, with plenty of local bus and tram routes that'll keep you well connected to the local area.

The team

Together with skill and a keen eye for detail this dream team know how to bring their A-game, leaving you with statement manicure status.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, classic and friendly.
• Specialises in: Enhancing your natural beauty.
• The extra touches: English, Mandarin and Cantonese are all spoken in the salon, plus organic and vegan brands are used, for that extra peace of mind.

Refresh your look at Beauty Headquarters Edinburgh, the city centre salon ready and waiting to primp and polish your nails, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Having opened its doors in autumn 2018, the sparkling new salon is a cosy haven for all kinds of beauty treatments, with its light and fresh-faced decor creating a relaxing setting for a little bit of pampering.

Home to a powerhouse of qualified professionals with more than 10 years of experience behind them, together with a product list including Gel Bottle and Dermalogica, this salon offers a recipe for success.

The rich collection of services includes nail extensions, deluxe massages, eye enhancements, waxing and facials, so you'll be spoilt for choice and sure to find the results you desire.

Ideally based 5 minutes from Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh, with parking nearby, there's nothing stopping from you sitting back for a moment of indulgence at Beauty Headquarters.

In the heart of Edinburgh, you’ll find the fabulous Beauty Hive.

Here you can choose from a select range of treatments, including gel nails, waxing and eyebrows.

Your highly-experienced therapist uses only the best products, like The Gel Bottle and Harley Wax, to achieve professional results.

This modern venue based within NoiRouge is conveniently located with tram, train and bus stops nearby.

Book in and let the wonderful Ailsa take great care of you today.

Beauty By Kelsang is a distinguished beauty treatment room based within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. You'll find a variety of beauty treatments tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Book in now and start living for that mirror moment.

Nearest public transport:

Beauty by Kelsang is located within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. It is easily accessible and on several bus routes to and from the city centre. You'll find a bus stop just outside the salon and on-street parking is readily available along Newington Road.

The team:

The salon is spearheaded by Kelsang, a dedicated owner who is committed to ensuring the satisfaction of all clients. Kelsang strives to provide a personalised experience to each patron, ensuring that they feel well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, inviting and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails, brows, waxing and massages, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: CND, The Gel Bottle, LVL Nouveau Lashes and HD Brows.

In a newly refurbished salon, the team at Brass Hair & Beauty are cutting locks, massaging knots and manicuring nails in Edinburgh's New Town.

Decorated in a cool sage colour with gold trimmings and marble floors, this salon is spacious and inviting, with separate rooms for beauty and hair treatments.

Take just a quick peek at their menu and you'll find everything from cuts and blow-dries to L'Oreal balayages, Shellac manicures, Swedish massages and Brazilian waxes.

You'll find them located in the city centre, only a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. Let the talented team at Brass Hair & Beauty provide you with a personalised experience you'll want to repeat.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Beauty by Layla, Edinburgh. 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 by Layla.

Nearest public transport:

There are heaps of local bus and train routes dotted around the area.

The team:

This guru of glamour will enhance your natural beauty.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Beauty and waxing.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle and Glitterbell.

A stone's throw from Stockbridge Market, Brass Beauty in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is a beautiful and luxurious salon offering high-spec facials as well as gel nails and waxing.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is situated a 13-minute walk from Waverley train station and is also close to bus and tram stops.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant, calm, beautiful.
• Specialises in: Gel nails, facials, waxing.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: Free refreshments available on request.

Bring your nails to life at Nikandra Luxury Nails, situated within Beauty Pola in Edinburgh. Splash out on a new set of acrylic extensions or enter complete relaxation with a spa pedicure using premium, cruelty-free products.

Nearest public transport:
There is paid car parking available close to the venue and there are numerous bus stops nearby. Edinburgh City Centre is only 10-20 minutes away by driving.

The team:
Alicja is highly professional and has 4 years of experience working in the nail industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cheerful, family-feeling, friendly, welcoming, comfortable.
• Specialises in: Manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
• Brands and products used: Beetles, Vishine, Indigo, Candy Coat.
• The extra touches: All of the brands used in this venue are cruelty-free.