Nailed It: London’s Coolest Nail Bars
Getting your nails done is one of life’s little luxuries, so we’ve rounded London’s top nail bars that offer impeccable service and interiors that look like a masterclass in Pinterest pinning. Whether you’re after a quick-fix on your lunch break, glam gels or a grown-up approach to nail art, here are our favourites. Goodbye unloved cuticles, hello nourished nails.
Nail'd It
One thing this nail bar has nailed is the Instagrammable interiors. Look at the image above – It’s like stepping into the pages of Pinterest. Nail’d It is a pink lover’s paradise. Perfect for a girls’ weekend treat and for the ‘gram, obviously.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.naildit.com
Nails & Brows
Where: Nails & Brows, 31 Berkeley Street Mayfair, W1J 8EJ
Website: nailsandbrows.me
DryBy
This is the salon to go to if you’re after the beauty editor seal of approval. Instagram star Alexandra Steinherr has collaborated with them, as has Vogue Beauty and Lifestyle Editor Lauren-Murdoch Smith. Grown-up nail art is their thing, from subtle Bowie lightning bolts to celestial designs.
Where: DryBy, 74 Mortimer Street, W1W 7RZ
Website: www.dryby.co.uk
Cowshed
As part of the Soho House Group you can imagine these are some of London’s top nail bars. With locations all over London, from Selfridges to Shoreditch, Notting Hill to the Ned, there’s bound to be one near you for a talon top-up. Each are uniquely designed but you can expect them all to be as Instagrammable as the next. There’s a wealth of other treatments on offer if you’re in need of an all over beauty sesh.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.cowshed.com
Still LONDON
The clue is in the name of this East London nail bar as despite it being on one of East London’s busiest roads, it’s a haven of all things calm and still. It’s also first on the list if you’re after service with an conscience as the brand only use non-toxic, cruelty-free and vegan products. Plus, if you’re looking for a treatment that goes deeper than your nail beds, the brand also sell crystals and do tarot readings.
Where: Still LONDON, 450 Kingsland Road, Dalston. E8 4AE
Website: www.still-london.com
London Grace
Make a day or evening of your nail appointment, or even a hen do, at London Grace where you can book out a whole treatment table for you and your gang to enjoy cocktails and catch-ups. All services are available for one and are just as good, especially if you’re after some R&R.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.londongrace.co.uk
Townhouse
Townhouse founder Juanita Huber-Millet launched Townhouse with one goal: to elevate the nail salon experience. We can say will all confidence and more that she succeeded. Townhouse has shaped and perfected every aspect of the nail salon experience from start to finish, so we can trust that their treatments will be flawless every time. With a clean, sterilized environment as well as clean and ethical nail polishes to choose from, we can easily leave horror story salon visits in the past and experience the modern age of nail care.
Where: Various Locations
Website: Townhouse.co.uk
