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.
