Directory of Beauty Salons, Nail Bars & Treatment Studios

A full set of acrylic nails costs between £35 and £55, while a gel manicure ranges from £25 to £40. Builder in a Bottle (BIAB) overlays sit between £35 and £50 and hold for three to four weeks. Hand-painted nail art, chrome and French tips add £2 to £8 per nail. Infills cost less than a fresh full set, typically £25 to £40 depending on the salon and the gel system used.

Gel polish (CND Shellac, OPI GelColor, Gelish) is a coloured coat cured under a UV lamp that lasts two to three weeks on the natural nail. BIAB (The GelBottle's Builder in a Bottle) is a soak-off gel overlay that strengthens the natural nail without adding length. Acrylics combine liquid monomer and powder to build length and are filed or soaked off. Acrylics add the most length, BIAB protects the natural nail, and gel polish applies fastest.

A professional facial costs between £40 and £75 depending on the protocol. Salons using Dermalogica, Environ or Elemis ranges include cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, mask and massage. Advanced treatments—HydraFacial or a CACI non-surgical facial—cost £75 to £120 per session and target hydration, pigmentation or facial toning. A course of six sessions usually carries a discount over single bookings.

Most nail bars accept walk-ins for manicures and pedicures, whereas beauty salons offering facials, lash extensions or tinting require a booked appointment and, for lashes and tints, a patch test 24 to 48 hours in advance. The directory records each salon's booking policy, opening hours and evening or Sunday availability, so you can filter establishments that take same-day appointments in your town.

A qualified therapist holds an NVQ or VTCT Level 2 or 3 in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology. Salons providing waxing, electrolysis, microblading or skin piercing must register their premises with the local council under a special treatments licence. Membership of BABTAC, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, signals insured, standards-compliant practice. The directory flags salons that declare their therapists' qualifications.

Nail salons provide manicures, pedicures, gel polish, acrylics, BIAB and nail art. Beauty salons extend the menu with facials, waxing, threading, brow and lash treatments—LVL lash lifts, brow lamination and lash extensions—spray tanning and massage. Many establishments combine both, offering nails alongside skincare and hair-removal under one roof. The index lists the specific treatment menu each salon declares.