Gone are the days of at-home manicures while stuck in lockdown. 

With nails salons back open, Glaswegians have been clamouring to get their claws into some new designs from the trendiest salons in the city. 

But where to start?

We have compiled a list of the coolest Glasgow salons you should be following on Instagram right now for inspiration:

 

NAF! Salon

@nafsalon

NAF! Salon is a favourite of beauty lovers from all over Glasgow and the west. Boasting more than 120k followers on Instagram, the city-centre based studio is also a favourite of popular influencer Jamie Genevieve

Their feed is littered with colourful designs and has something for everyone, whether you want a bold nail or a more minimalist look. 

 

Wildfire Nails

@wildfirenails

 

Since opening, Wildfire Nails has become a favourite of South Siders. 

The Cathcart Road salon has gorgeous intricate designs filling their Insta feed. 

Artists have also been treating followers to dreamer designs alongside the bold psychedelic waves. 

 

Swak Nails

@swaknails

Swak Nails is the brainchild of nail artist Jen Seales. 

The impressive Instagram feed presents wow-inducing designs such as tortoise shell nails. 

There are also some whimsical and fun designs masterminded by Jen that has fans clamouring to get an appointment. 

 

Bellini Nails

@bellininails

Sleek and classy designs reign supreme on the Bellini Nails Instagram feed.

They have something for everyone, from more minimalist designs to even nails inspired by Marvel superheroes. 

The award-winning Finnieston salon recently reached the finals of the Scratch Stars awards, which celebrate the best nail technicians and salons across the UK.

 

LW Nails & Beauty Lab

@lw.nailsbeautylab

This city-centre based salon has gained a legion of fans since opening. 

The salon can even count former Love Island contestant Rebecca Gormley as a loyal fan. 

A fancy French tip seems to be LW's speciality with an array of designs based on the salon classic. 

 

Adore Nails & Beauty Salon

@adoreglasgow

Adore Nails is currently temporarily based at the Outlashed Beauty Salon in Glasgow city centre. 

Towering acrylic extensions fill Adore's Instagram feed, with colourful designs covering the claws. 

 

Nailco Nail Bar

@nailconailbar

Nailco has been a salon mainstay for Glaswegians for years now. 

The salon, which opened in 2017, has been so popular that it has even made the trip north and opened a second location in Aberdeen. 

Nailco used their talents to celebrate Scotland recently taking part in the Euro 2020 championships with some tartan and Saltire-inspired nails. 

 

Disco Nails 

@disconailsglasgow

Disco Nails is for the quirkier people among us, with colourful and attention-grabbing designs.

The West End salon has been delighting followers with the bold and stunning designs. 

Favourites include checkered designs and smiley motifs.

 

Bold Nails

@boldnailsglasgow

The dreamy designs from Bold Nails include these horoscope-inspired nails. 

The salon also has a taste for keeping designs sleek and refined, yet still having a personality.