Choose from 8 venues offering gel manicures near Cowgate Street, Edinburgh

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.

Head over to The Sept Studio in Edinburgh, for your next manicure, lash extensions or eyebrow shape.

This relaxed beauty salon has a welcoming vibe that makes it the perfect place to enjoy a treatment or two from the experienced team.

CND and DND manis, Japanese-style nail art and gel extensions are just a few of the things on offer to make your talons shine. Classic lash extensions, facial threading and lash lifts will finish off your new look.

The Sept Studio is wheelchair accessible, with limited paid street parking and bus stops nearby. Book in today for a real beauty treat.

Tucked away on Haddington Place, Ivy Natural Health & Beauty is an exclusive beauty clinic offering a range of services including CACI facials, waxing and nails treatments. This luxurious salon opened its doors with one idea in mind: to be unique.

Combining therapeutic services with fantastic natural products, they make sure their clients leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Located in the City Centre of Edinburgh, in a quaint listed building and gifted with free on-street parking, this salon provides a truly unforgettable experience.

All About You Health & Beauty is a hair and beauty salon situated on South Clerk Street, Edinburgh. Specialising in afro hair they offer an array of treatments to choose from.

Bright and airy the salon is decorated with contrasting colours and bright modern furnishings giving the salon a professional feel. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always on hand to provide you with treatment advice.

Moments away from the Meadows, on Marchmont Cresent is Allure Beauty Lounge.

A professional beauty salon which offers a range of beauty treatments in the setting of a small and cosy yet chic decorated venue. Serene, neutral toned interior with fresh flowers and rustic furniture pieces, your treatment will be done in a calm environment, ensuring you reach maximum levels of comfort and rejuvenation.

Specialising in skin treatments such a Dermalogica facials and the famous CACI non-surgical facelift, your skin’s needs will be met with each visit.

There is off-street parking outside the salon, as well as numerous cosy coffee shops in the area. So why not give yourself a pampering afternoon treat, you deserve it.

Uniview Art is a distinguished nail and beauty salon located in the heart of Newington. This nail and beauty salon is well-known in the community for its high-quality services and welcoming atmosphere.

Nearest public transport

For those planning to visit by public transport, Edinburgh Waverley station is conveniently located just a 22-minute walk away.

The team

The salon is managed by a small team of dedicated staff members, who are committed to delivering top-notch services and ensuring clients are well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Inviting, stylish, relaxing.
• Specialises in: Nails.
• The extra touches: This is an English and Mandarin-speaking salon.

Etre Belle is a salon located in Newington, specialising in a wide range of hairdressing and beauty treatments offered by a friendly and welcoming team.

Trained by Charlie Miller, the team are very experienced in the hair and beauty industry. Whether you need your nails done or just a simple haircut and blow dry, their team are ready to work to their best abilities to exceed your expectations. They make sure that you feel fabulous after you walk out the salon and get excited about your next visit.

Beauty Pod is a beauty room at Medusa Broughton, situated in sight of the York Place tram stop in the vibrant east end of Edinburgh city centre. They offer quality lash, brow and facial services paired with luxury products in a relaxed environment.

Skilled and friendly staff make you sure you feel at ease with professional and considerate treatments. Just a short walk from Princes Street, this is a convenient and welcoming beauty stop where you can take some time for yourself.