Dublin Nail Salons Compared: BIAB, Gel Nails, Acrylics, Extensions, Pedicures & Nail Art
Dublin has a large choice of nail salons, but not every salon lists the same treatments. A client looking for BIAB may need a different appointment from someone looking for acrylic extensions, gel polish, a Russian manicure, a pedicure or professional removal.
The current Nails Ireland Dublin directory contains 85 business listings: 81 Nail Salon listings and four Beauty Salon listings. This guide compares the treatments that are specifically named in those listings rather than ranking salons from best to worst.
Information reviewed: September 2026. Services, prices, opening hours and availability can change. A treatment is included below only where it is currently identified in the salon information. A general description such as “nail services” should not be interpreted as confirmation that the salon offers BIAB, acrylics, extensions or another specific system.
Dublin nail salons with detailed service information
| Salon | Nail services currently listed |
|---|---|
| Body Treatments | BIAB and builder gel, gel nails, gel polish, Shellac, acrylic nails, nail art, manicures, pedicures and nail removal |
| Polished Nail and Beauty | BIAB and builder gel, gel nails, gel polish, acrylic nails, nail art, manicures, pedicures, nail repairs, removal and file and polish |
| Hillary | BIAB and builder gel, gel nails, gel polish, acrylic nails, nail extensions, nail art, manicures, pedicures, repairs and file and polish |
| D2 Nails & SPA Dublin | Manicures, pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, gel nails and extensions |
| RDS Nails & Beauty | Manicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, nail art, infills and removal |
| Creo Beauty Ballsbridge | Manicures, pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, nail art and other nail treatments |
| Elite Nail Bar | Classic and spa manicures, classic and spa pedicures, Shellac, BIAB, acrylic extensions, gel extensions, nail art, refills and removal |
| Genevieve Nail & Beauty | Gel polish, BIAB, hard gel, Polygel, acrylic extensions and pedicures |
| Hollywood Nails | Spa and express pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, acrylic extensions, nail art, French manicures, repairs and infills |
| Karol Nails Studio | BIAB, gel-polish manicures, classic-polish pedicures and nail design |
| M&l Nails Beauty and SPA | Acrylic nails, BIAB, gel polish, nail extensions and hand-painted nail art |
| Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – South Richmond Street | Manicures, pedicures, BIAB, gel enhancements, acrylic enhancements, nail art and nail repair and removal |
| Knails Dublin – Capel Street | BIAB overlays and refills, gel extensions, acrylic extensions, classic manicures, Shellac manicures and luxury pedicures |
| Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w | Manicures, pedicures, BIAB, gel polish and nail care |
| Camila Lima Nails & Beauty | Manicures, spa pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel extensions, nail art, nail repair, infills and refills |
| Ceci Nails | Classic manicures, spa pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, gel nails, extensions and nail art |
| Happy Nails Beauty & SPA | Classic and express manicures, classic, spa and express pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, extensions, nail art, French manicures, file and polish, infills, removal and foot treatments |
| Nails&brows | Classic manicures, Shellac manicures, pedicures, BIAB, gel nails and acrylic nails |
| Nt Nails and Beauty | Spa and express pedicures, BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, nail extensions, nail art, French manicures, file and polish and nail repair |
| Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty | Pedicures, gel polish and Shellac, nail art, French manicures, infills and refills |
| Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon | Russian manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, BIAB, Shellac and nail art |
| Posh Nails By Alex | Shellac nails and acrylic nails |
| Beauty Room | Shellac nails, manicures and pedicures |
| Eve Beauty | CND Shellac manicures, CND Shellac pedicures, manicures and pedicures |
| Zen Beauty – At home beauty and massage services | BIAB and builder gel, acrylic nails, manicures and pedicures |
| Deluxe Hair, Nail & Beauty | Manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails and gel nails |
| The Flick Hair & Beauty | Nail extensions, nail art and manicures |
| Beauty Ninety 6 | Gel polish, acrylic nails, nail art, manicures and pedicures |
| Rouge Beauty Salon | Manicures, pedicures and Shellac |
| Heaven Face and Body Rathmines | Manicures, pedicures and Shellac |
| Victoria Nail & Beauty | Manicures, pedicures and nail extensions |
| Luxe Nails and Beauty | Manicures, pedicures and general nail treatments |
| Nail Zone Limited | Manicures and pedicures |
Where can I get BIAB nails in Dublin?
BIAB and builder-gel treatments are widely represented in the current Dublin directory. At least 21 Dublin listings specifically name BIAB, builder gel or a BIAB overlay rather than using only a general “nail services” description.
- Zen Beauty – At home beauty and massage services
- Body Treatments
- Polished Nail and Beauty
- Hillary
- D2 Nails & SPA Dublin
- RDS Nails & Beauty
- Creo Beauty Ballsbridge
- Elite Nail Bar
- Genevieve Nail & Beauty
- Hollywood Nails
- Karol Nails Studio
- M&l Nails Beauty and SPA
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – South Richmond Street
- Knails Dublin – Capel Street
- Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w
- Camila Lima Nails & Beauty
- Ceci Nails
- Happy Nails Beauty & SPA
- Nails&brows
- Nt Nails and Beauty
- Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon
The descriptions are not identical. For example, Knails Dublin – Capel Street specifically identifies BIAB overlays and refills, while several other businesses describe the service as BIAB, BIAB and builder gel, or a builder-gel treatment.
If you are comparing prices, see how much BIAB nails cost in Ireland in 2026, including fresh sets, refills, removal and nail-art extras.
Where can I get BIAB in Dublin city centre?
Clients specifically searching around Dublin 1 and Dublin 2 have several listings with clearly identified BIAB services.
BIAB in Dublin 1
Knails Dublin – Capel Street, at 31 Capel Street, lists BIAB overlays and refills alongside gel extensions, acrylic extensions, manicures, Shellac manicures and luxury pedicures.
BIAB in Dublin 2
- D2 Nails & SPA Dublin – Hogan Place; BIAB and builder gel, gel polish and Shellac, gel nails and extensions, manicures and pedicures.
- Elite Nail Bar – Earlsfort Terrace; BIAB, Shellac, acrylic and gel extensions, manicures, pedicures, nail art and removal.
- Genevieve Nail & Beauty – Temple Bar; BIAB, hard gel, Polygel, gel polish and acrylic extensions.
- Hollywood Nails – Aungier Street; BIAB and builder gel, Shellac, acrylic extensions, nail art, French manicures and repairs.
- Karol Nails Studio – South William Street; BIAB, gel-polish manicures, pedicures and nail design.
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – South Richmond Street; BIAB, manicures, pedicures, acrylic and gel enhancements, nail art and removal.
- Nails&brows – South William Street; BIAB, Shellac manicures, gel nails, acrylic nails and pedicures.
Where can I get acrylic nails in Dublin?
Several Dublin listings specifically identify acrylic nails, acrylic extensions or acrylic enhancements rather than using a general extensions description.
- Posh Nails By Alex – acrylic nails and Shellac.
- Zen Beauty – acrylic nails plus BIAB and builder gel.
- Body Treatments – acrylic nails plus BIAB, gel nails, Shellac and nail art.
- Polished Nail and Beauty – acrylic nails alongside BIAB, gel nails and nail art.
- Hillary – acrylic nails and nail extensions alongside gel and BIAB services.
- Beauty Ninety 6 – acrylic nails, gel polish and nail art.
- Deluxe Hair, Nail & Beauty – acrylic and gel nails.
- Elite Nail Bar – acrylic extensions and gel extensions.
- Genevieve Nail & Beauty – acrylic extensions as well as hard gel and Polygel.
- Hollywood Nails – acrylic extensions.
- M&l Nails Beauty and SPA – acrylic nails and nail extensions.
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – acrylic enhancements.
- Knails Dublin – Capel Street – acrylic extensions.
- Nails&brows – acrylic nails.
- Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon – acrylic nails.
When booking acrylics, check whether you need a full set, an infill, a repair or removal of existing product. Those are different appointments and may have different prices and durations.
Where can I get gel nail extensions in Dublin?
For clients who specifically want added length using a gel-based system, several listings describe gel extensions or gel enhancements directly.
- Elite Nail Bar – gel extensions.
- Knails Dublin – Capel Street – gel extensions.
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – gel enhancements.
- Camila Lima Nails & Beauty – gel extensions.
- D2 Nails & SPA Dublin – gel nails and extensions.
- Ceci Nails – gel nails and nail extensions.
If you only want colour on your existing natural nails, extensions may be unnecessary. The guide to gel polish, builder gel and extensions for short natural nails explains the practical differences.
Which Dublin salons offer Shellac or gel polish?
Shellac and gel-polish services are widely available, but the wording varies between listings. Some businesses specifically name Shellac, some list gel polish, and some offer both.
Examples include Beauty Room, Eve Beauty, Body Treatments, D2 Nails & SPA Dublin, RDS Nails & Beauty, Elite Nail Bar, Genevieve Nail & Beauty, Hollywood Nails, Knails Dublin – Capel Street, Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w, Ceci Nails, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Nails&brows, Nt Nails and Beauty, Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty and Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon.
Eve Beauty is particularly specific in its current listing, naming both CND Shellac manicures and CND Shellac pedicures.
Can you get gel polish over BIAB?
Yes, these are different parts of a nail service. Builder gel or BIAB provides structure, while gel polish can provide colour and finish. Several Dublin salons list both builder treatments and gel colour services.
For a detailed explanation, see gel polish over BIAB, colour changes and refills.
Where can I get a pedicure in Dublin?
Pedicures are among the most widely listed nail treatments in Dublin. Businesses that explicitly include pedicure services include Luxe Nails and Beauty, Beauty Room, Eve Beauty, The Private Room Nails, Olena Nails, Body Treatments, Polished Nail and Beauty, D2 Nails & SPA Dublin, Elite Nail Bar, Hollywood Nails, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Knails Dublin – Capel Street, Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w, Camila Lima Nails & Beauty, Ceci Nails, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Nails&brows, Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty and Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon.
Where can I get a spa or luxury pedicure in Dublin?
Several profiles go beyond the general word “pedicure” and identify the type of treatment:
- Elite Nail Bar – classic and spa pedicures.
- Hollywood Nails – spa and express pedicures.
- Knails Dublin – Capel Street – luxury pedicures.
- Camila Lima Nails & Beauty – spa pedicures.
- Ceci Nails – spa pedicures.
- Happy Nails Beauty & SPA – classic, spa and express pedicures.
- Nt Nails and Beauty – spa and express pedicures.
Where can I get nail art in Dublin?
Nail art is explicitly listed by numerous Dublin businesses, including Body Treatments, Polished Nail and Beauty, Hillary, Lavish Nail Sallynoggin, RDS Nails & Beauty, Creo Beauty Ballsbridge, Elite Nail Bar, Hollywood Nails, M&l Nails Beauty and SPA, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Camila Lima Nails & Beauty, Ceci Nails, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Nt Nails and Beauty, Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty and Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon.
M&l Nails Beauty and SPA specifically identifies hand-painted nail art, while Karol Nails Studio lists nail design.
Where can I get a French manicure in Dublin?
Four current Dublin profiles specifically identify French manicures:
Other salons may offer a French finish as an add-on even when it is not specifically identified in their directory profile, so confirm it when booking.
Where can I get a Russian manicure in Dublin?
Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon currently specifically lists Russian manicures. Its wider nail menu also includes pedicures, acrylic nails, BIAB, Shellac and nail art.
The current directory should not be used to assume that another salon offers a Russian manicure merely because it lists general manicures.
Where can I get Polygel nails in Dublin?
Genevieve Nail & Beauty currently specifically lists Polygel, along with BIAB, hard gel, gel polish, acrylic extensions and pedicures.
This is useful when a client is searching for a particular enhancement system rather than simply asking for “gel nails”.
Which Dublin salons list nail repairs?
Repairs are explicitly identified in several current listings:
- Polished Nail and Beauty
- Hillary
- Hollywood Nails
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA
- Camila Lima Nails & Beauty
- Nt Nails and Beauty
If a BIAB or gel nail has cracked, lifted or broken, see what to do when one BIAB or gel nail breaks between appointments.
Where can I get nail removal in Dublin?
Professional removal or soak-off is explicitly named in the current information for businesses including Body Treatments, Polished Nail and Beauty, RDS Nails & Beauty, Elite Nail Bar, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA and Happy Nails Beauty & SPA.
Tell the salon what product is currently on your nails and whether it was applied at the same salon. Removal can require a separate booking and can change the time required for a new set.
Where can I get BIAB refills or nail infills in Dublin?
Knails Dublin – Capel Street specifically lists BIAB overlays and refills. RDS Nails & Beauty lists nail infills and removal, while Hollywood Nails, Camila Lima Nails & Beauty, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA and Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty identify infills or refills among their current services.
Where can I get foot and callus treatments in Dublin?
Happy Nails Beauty & SPA has one of the more detailed foot-care menus in the current Dublin directory. In addition to classic, spa and express pedicures, its profile specifically lists callus and foot treatments and paraffin treatments.
Which Dublin salons combine nails with brows or lashes?
Clients looking to combine services have several options. Examples include Genevieve Nail & Beauty, Nails&brows, Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon, Belluce Beauty Pro – Nails Brows & Lashes, Hood Beauty Studio and Lux Nail SPA and Lash.
The exact nail menu differs between these businesses, so a broader beauty range should not be taken as evidence that every nail system is available.
Which Dublin salons combine nails with hair services?
Some Dublin businesses combine nail care with hair appointments. Current examples include The Salon Howth, Diana’s Beauty Salon, New York Style Hair Salon, OM HairDesign, Dylan Bradshaw, H&T Hair & Nails Salon, Minh Nails, Hair and Beauty Salon, Hood Beauty Studio and Deluxe Salon.
Nail salons in Dublin 1
For clients who want to stay around Dublin 1 and the north side of the immediate city centre, several current listings have particularly clear locations.
- Nail Zone Limited – O’Connell Street; manicures and pedicures.
- Camellia Nails & SPA – Ormond Quay Lower; general nail salon services.
- Knails Dublin – Capel Street – BIAB overlays and refills, acrylic and gel extensions, Shellac manicures and luxury pedicures.
- Gloss Nail Lounge – Henry Street; current profile lists general nail services.
- Deluxe Salon – Store Street; nails alongside hair, tanning, lashes and waxing.
Nail salons in Dublin 2
Dublin 2 has a particularly dense group of listings with detailed treatment information.
- Eve Beauty – South William Street; CND Shellac manicures and pedicures.
- Nails&brows – South William Street; BIAB, Shellac, gel nails and acrylic nails.
- Karol Nails Studio – South William Street; BIAB and gel-polish manicures.
- Genevieve Nail & Beauty – Temple Bar; BIAB, hard gel, Polygel and acrylic extensions.
- Hollywood Nails – Aungier Street; BIAB, Shellac, acrylic extensions, French manicures and repairs.
- Elite Nail Bar – Earlsfort Terrace; BIAB, acrylic and gel extensions, Shellac and nail art.
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – South Richmond Street; BIAB, acrylic and gel enhancements, pedicures and nail art.
- Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty – Clarendon Street; gel polish, Shellac, French manicures and nail art.
- Victoria Nail & Beauty – South Anne Street; manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
- D2 Nails & SPA Dublin – Hogan Place; BIAB, Shellac, gel nails and extensions.
Which nail salons in Dublin are open on Sunday?
Several current profiles publish Sunday opening hours. At the time this information was reviewed, examples included:
- Camellia Nails & SPA – Sunday 10:00–20:00.
- Luxe Nails and Beauty – Sunday 10:00–18:00.
- Happy Nails Beauty & SPA – Sunday 10:00–18:00.
- Mint Nails & Beauty SPA – Sunday 11:00–18:00.
- Nails&brows – Sunday 11:00–17:30.
- Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w – Sunday 11:00–17:00.
- Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty – Sunday 11:00–19:00.
Opening hours can change for holidays, staff availability or seasonal schedules, so confirm Sunday availability before travelling.
What if a Dublin salon only says “nail services”?
A number of current profiles use broad descriptions such as “nail services”, “nail treatments” or “nail care”. Examples include Monika Nails, Paty Nails Studio, Beautilux Nail Spa Crumlin Dublin, Camellia Nails & SPA, Moorú Nail SPA & Beauty, Sapphire Nail & Beauty Salon, Dublin Beauty Lounge, Gloss Nail Lounge, Gloss Nails Dublin, Nails Luck Dublin and Tip Toe Nails.
That does not mean these businesses do not offer BIAB, gel nails, acrylics or other treatments. It means the current directory data does not confirm the individual system. Clients searching for one specific technique should therefore ask the business directly.
What about the Beauty Salon listings in Dublin?
The Dublin directory currently also contains four businesses categorised as Beauty Salon.
Beauty One explicitly includes nails within a wider range of beauty, aesthetic, hair, waxing, brow, lash and facial services.
Deluxe Salon also explicitly lists nails alongside hair, tanning, lashes and waxing.
The current profiles for Alesia Beauty Salon and The Beauty Salon.ie do not currently name a nail treatment, so they should not be presented as confirmed BIAB, manicure or extension providers without additional information.
How long does a nail appointment take in Dublin?
The treatment matters more than the city. A straightforward gel-polish appointment is normally much shorter than removal followed by extensions and detailed art. BIAB overlays, infills, nail repairs and complex designs can all add time.
See the Nails Ireland guide to typical appointment times for gel polish, BIAB, extensions, removal and nail art.
How should I compare nail salons in Dublin?
With dozens of businesses to choose from, start with the treatment rather than the salon name. Decide whether you need:
- gel polish or Shellac on natural nails;
- BIAB or another builder-gel overlay;
- a BIAB refill or rebalance;
- acrylic or gel extensions;
- Polygel or hard gel;
- a manicure or pedicure;
- a French finish;
- nail art;
- a repair;
- removal of existing product;
- foot or callus care.
Then check location, appointment duration, removal requirements, maintenance and current availability. Dublin clients can narrow the search further by postcode or neighbourhood when a city-centre, north-side, south-side or local appointment is more practical.
Frequently asked questions about nail salons in Dublin
How many nail salons are listed in Dublin?
The current Nails Ireland Dublin directory contains 85 business listings: 81 Nail Salon listings and four Beauty Salon listings.
Where can I get BIAB in Dublin?
At least 21 current Dublin listings specifically identify BIAB, builder gel or BIAB overlays. Options include D2 Nails & SPA Dublin, Elite Nail Bar, Genevieve Nail & Beauty, Hollywood Nails, Knails Dublin – Capel Street, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Nails&brows, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA and several others listed above.
Where can I get BIAB in Dublin city centre?
Dublin 1 and Dublin 2 options that explicitly list BIAB include Knails Dublin – Capel Street, D2 Nails & SPA Dublin, Elite Nail Bar, Genevieve Nail & Beauty, Hollywood Nails, Karol Nails Studio, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA and Nails&brows.
Where can I get acrylic nails in Dublin?
Acrylic-specific services are listed by businesses including Posh Nails By Alex, Body Treatments, Polished Nail and Beauty, Hillary, Beauty Ninety 6, Elite Nail Bar, Genevieve Nail & Beauty, Hollywood Nails, M&l Nails Beauty and SPA, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Knails Dublin – Capel Street, Nails&brows and Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon.
Where can I get gel extensions in Dublin?
Gel extensions or gel enhancements are specifically listed by Elite Nail Bar, Knails Dublin – Capel Street, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Camila Lima Nails & Beauty and other businesses whose profiles identify gel extensions rather than only gel colour.
Where can I get Polygel in Dublin?
Genevieve Nail & Beauty currently specifically lists Polygel alongside BIAB, hard gel, gel polish and acrylic extensions.
Where can I get a Russian manicure in Dublin?
Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon currently specifically lists Russian manicures.
Where can I get a French manicure in Dublin?
Hollywood Nails, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Nt Nails and Beauty and Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty currently specifically list French manicures.
Which Dublin salons offer nail art?
Nail art is explicitly listed by numerous Dublin businesses including Elite Nail Bar, Hollywood Nails, M&l Nails Beauty and SPA, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Camila Lima Nails & Beauty, Ceci Nails, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Nt Nails and Beauty, Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty and Galaxy Nails & Beauty Salon.
Which salons offer removal?
Removal or soak-off is specifically identified by businesses including Body Treatments, Polished Nail and Beauty, RDS Nails & Beauty, Elite Nail Bar, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA and Happy Nails Beauty & SPA.
Are there Dublin nail salons open on Sunday?
Yes. Current profiles show Sunday opening hours for several businesses, including Camellia Nails & SPA, Luxe Nails and Beauty, Happy Nails Beauty & SPA, Mint Nails & Beauty SPA, Nails&brows, Pamper Time Nails SPA D6w and Nossa Beauty at Planet Beauty. Check directly before travelling because opening hours can change.
Does every Dublin nail salon offer BIAB?
No. Many businesses list BIAB specifically, while other profiles only identify general nail services. A salon should not be assumed to offer BIAB unless the current service information confirms it or the salon confirms it directly.
Are BIAB, gel polish and gel extensions the same thing?
No. Gel polish is mainly a colour and finish service. BIAB or another builder gel adds structure to the natural nail. Gel extensions are used when additional length is part of the appointment. A salon may offer one, two or all three.
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