Whether you’re travelling to the City of Love for Vogue World: Paris, the Olympics, or just a chic weekend away, here’s where to book a nail appointment in the city, according to our friends at Vogue France.
Griffe Paris
A good one for fans of clean and minimalist nail art, this beautifully lit salon overlooks a gorgeous, plant-filled terrace near Place de la Madeleine. Griffe Paris was founded in the spirit of women helping women – all of the practitioners are hearing-impaired or deaf. 100 rue d’Assas, 75006 Paris
Ginger 9
Head to the 16th arrondissement and discover Ginger 9’s cosy, minimalist space. Offering everything from simple and clean manicures to colourful summer nail designs, the team uses Manucurist, the well-known French nail care brand, to create their manicure looks. No wonder it’s a hotspot for influencers and celebrities. Ginger 9, 18 Rue Duret, 75116 Paris
Gloss’Up
This charming beauty bar (which has two locations, one in the Marais and one in the 9th arrondissement), specialises in bold and bright nail art inspired by pop culture and the seasons. Gloss’Up, Paris Marais 58, rue Charlot 75003; Printemps Beauté 61, rue Caumartin 75009 Paris
Menasa Institute
With four different locations across Paris, Institut Menasa’s glamorous salons do top-tier manicures as well as blowouts (it’s a one-stop shop). Menasa Institute 17 rue Bridaine 75017; 14 rue Bremontier 75017; 28 rue Manin 75019; 234 rue Crimée 75019.
Makina Beauty Paris
Inspired by Japanese nail techniques and styles, this salon is the place to go for unique and trendy manicures applied in a relaxing environment. They also specialise in 3D techniques. Makina Beauté Paris, 118 rue de Tolbiac 75013 Paris
Kure Bazaar at Bon Marché Rive Gauche
With more than 2,500 different nail polish shades to browse, this Insta-worthy salon located inside the Bon Marché Rive Gauche only uses eco-friendly and clean products. Kuure Bazaar at Bon Marché Rive Gauche, 24 Rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris
Gossip City
Just a stone’s throw from the Trocadéro, this plant-filled beauty lounge specialises in luxurious manicures. Gossip City, 87 rue de Longchamps 75116 Paris
Nail Club
Inspired by a New York loft space – with a soundtrack to match – the Nail Club was founded by four women obsessed with memes and manicures. Nail Club, 134 rue Saint Maur
