Nail Salon in Shoreditch — Selfish London
Selfish Shoreditch sits on French Place, a quiet side street seconds from Great Eastern Street and a short walk from Shoreditch High Street and Old Street stations. It is a nail salon built for people who take their nails seriously: e-file cuticle work, Ukrainian-trained technicians, over 600 colours on the shelf and a fully vegan product line. Whether you come in for a gel top-up before dinner on Rivington Street or a three-hour set of sculpted extensions, the standard is the same.
Nail services at our Shoreditch salon
Ukrainian and Russian manicures in Shoreditch
Our signature dry manicure, worked entirely with an e-file. Cuticles are cleaned back rather than clipped, which gives that flush, seamless finish at the base of the nail and keeps gel polish sitting flat for longer. Most clients get three to four weeks out of one appointment.
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BIAB in Shoreditch
Builder in a Bottle is our most-booked treatment. A flexible builder gel is applied over the natural nail to add strength without extensions — ideal if your nails split, peel or never quite grow past the fingertip. New sets from £56, infills up to five weeks' growth.
Gel manicures and gel nails in Shoreditch
Rubber base gel, e-file cuticle prep and a colour wall of more than 600 shades. If you have been looking for gel nails in Shoreditch that survive a full month of typing, gym sessions and washing up, this is the one.
Pedicures in Shoreditch
Dry pedicures for a quick, precise finish, or a full pedicure with soak, scrub and callus removal. Heated booties and a treatment mask can be added to any pedicure.
Nail extensions in Shoreditch
Gel-X for a fast, lightweight set, sculpted extensions for a custom shape built on a form, and acrygel when you want maximum strength and length — including full claws.
Bespoke nail art in Shoreditch
From a single accent nail to full Korean-style and 3D sets. Our artists work across six nail art categories, so a simple French tip and a hand-painted set both have a clear price before you sit down.
Why clients book Selfish Shoreditch
- Over 600 colours in the salon, including Manucurist Paris hybrid polish for anyone moving away from hard gel
- Vegan products throughout — no animal-derived ingredients, no compromise on wear time
- Ukrainian and Russian manicure technique as standard, not an upsell
- Senior nail artists with their own following: Angela, Ayana, Anastasia, Hathi, Helly, Irina, Ira, Ivanna, Oksana, Sasha, Tata and Rodica
- Off-peak and last-minute discounts most days
- Open seven days, with late appointments until 8pm Monday to Friday
Getting to our Shoreditch nail salon
5 French Place is tucked behind Great Eastern Street, between Shoreditch High Street station and Old Street. The salon is easy to reach on foot from Hoxton, Bethnal Green, Haggerston and Liverpool Street, and we see a lot of clients on their lunch break from the offices around Bishopsgate.
If you are closer to Brick Lane or Petticoat Lane, our second salon on Toynbee Street may be quicker.
Opening hours and contact
Selfish Shoreditch 5 French Place, London, E1 6JB Telephone: 020 7033 3876 Email: shoreditch@bselfish.co.uk
Monday to Friday: 11:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
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Shoreditch nail salon FAQs
Do you take walk-ins at the Shoreditch salon?
We keep some availability for walk-ins, but French Place gets busy from late afternoon onwards. Booking online is the only way to guarantee a specific artist and treatment length.
What is the difference between BIAB and a gel manicure?
A gel manicure is colour on your natural nail. BIAB adds a layer of flexible builder gel underneath, which protects weak or peeling nails and lets them grow. If your nails break before they reach any length, start with BIAB.
How long does a Ukrainian manicure take in Shoreditch?
Allow around 90 minutes for a Ukrainian manicure with gel colour. Add-ons such as nail art or a mask extend the appointment, so book the extra time when you reserve.
Are your products vegan?
Yes. Every product used at the Shoreditch salon is vegan, including our base gels, builder gels and top coats.
Can I book a group or party at the Shoreditch salon?
Yes — birthdays, hen parties, baby showers and workplace events are all possible for groups of four or more.