Hard Gel Nail Salons in London

30 hard gel specialists indexed across London

Hard gel is a dense, rigid gel cured under a lamp, strong enough to sculpt real length over a form or tip. It is the closest gel equivalent to acrylic in strength, without the monomer odour — and unlike soft gel it will not dissolve in acetone.

Hard gel nails — cost and comparisonGel-X vs hard gel

London Pricing

Typical hard gel

£60–£110

Appointment

90 min – 2 hours

With extras

£85–£150 with extreme length or art

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Hard Gel specialists in London

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French Tips at Nails Atelier in London

Nails Atelier

5
French Tips
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French Tips at Gabrielle Elle Nails Within Viauty Fulham in London

Gabrielle Elle Nails Wit…

5
French Tips
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Nail Art at Alynails Salon & Academy in London

Alynails Salon & Academy

5
Nail Art
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Nail Salon at Isola Hair and Beauty in London

Iso Hair and Beauty

5
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Nail Art at Nails Dalston Nail Craft Factory in London

Nails Dalston Nail Craft…

5
Nail Art
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Almond Shape at Purity Beauty Wellbeing – Fulham Nails & BIAB in London

Purity Beauty Wellbeing…

5
Almond Shape
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Oval at Ako Nail House in London

Ako Nail House

5
Oval
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French Tips at The Manicure Hub in London

The Manicure Hub

5
French Tips
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Nail Art at Cherry Bomb Nails in London

Cherry Bomb Nails

5
Nail Art
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French Tips at Le Feu Nails in London

Le Feu Nails

5
French Tips
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Nail Salon at Dream Nails Hackney Wick in London

Dream Nails Hackney Wick

4.9
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Nail Salon at Paint Nails London - Oxford Street in London

Paint Nails Oxford Street

4.9
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Nail Salon at Iris Avenue Nail and Beauty Bar in London

Iris Avenue Nail and Bea…

4.9
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Nail Salon at Lucy Nails in London

Lucy Nails

4.9
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Ombré at Skip the Filter Beauty and Nail Salon Fulham in London

Skip the Filter Beauty a…

4.9
Ombré
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Almond Shape at Nails Mayfair in London

Nails Mayfair

4.8
Almond Shape
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Nail Salon at You&me Beauty in London

You&me Beauty

4.7
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Nail Salon at Dream Nails Blackwall Reach in London

Dream Nails B ckwall Rea…

4.6
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Nail Salon at Nails by Dom in London

Nails by Dom

4.6
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French Tips at The Nail Artistry - Covent Garden in London

The Nail Artistry - Cove…

4.6
French Tips
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Nail Art at Dream Nails Royal Wharf in London

Dream Nails Royal Wharf

4.6
Nail Art
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Nail Art at Lulu Nails & Beauty in London

Lulu Nails & Beauty

4.5
Nail Art
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Nail Salon at The Artisan Nail Spa in London

The Artisan Nail Spa

4.5
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Nail Art at Tila Nails in London

Ti Nails

4.4
Nail Art
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Nail Salon at The Nail Garden Clerkenwell in London

The Nail Garden Clerkenw…

4.3
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Nail Salon at The Nail Garden SoHo in London

The Nail Garden SoHo

4.3
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French Tips at Vietnam Nails and Beauty - Well Street Homerton in London

Vietnam Nails and Beauty…

4.2
French Tips
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Almond Shape at The Nail Box in London

The Nail Box

4.1
Almond Shape
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French Tips at Galaxy Nails London in London

Ga xy Nails

3.8
French Tips
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Oval at Nails Mayfair Home Service in London

Nails Mayfair Home Servi…

Oval

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What to ask before booking hard gel in London

How do you remove it?

Filed off — hard gel does not soak. Anyone who offers to soak it off either has soft gel or is about to spend 40 minutes achieving nothing.

How much of my natural nail will you file during removal?

The whole damage risk with hard gel sits in this step. A patient technician takes the product down to a thin layer and stops.

Do you infill, or replace the set each time?

Infills every three to four weeks are the normal rhythm and are gentler than a full removal.

Hard Gel in London: FAQ

How much does hard gel cost in London?

Typically the range above — it sits at the premium end of enhancements, above acrylic and Gel-X, reflecting appointment length and the sculpting skill involved.

How long does hard gel last?

Four to six weeks between infills, and a set can be maintained for months. It is the most durable of the gel systems.

Hard gel or acrylic?

Comparable in strength. Hard gel has no monomer odour and a more natural finish; acrylic is cheaper and easier to repair. Both are filed rather than soaked in practice.

Does hard gel damage your nails?

Only through removal. Because it cannot be soaked off, every removal is abrasive — which makes the technician, not the product, the deciding factor.