buff. | east market street

★★★★★4.8(262 reviews)

Ranked #9 in Best Nail Salons in Edinburgh

Arch 6, 11 E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS

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Services at buff. | east market street

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What customers say

10 most helpful reviews

★★★★★

Buff on East Market Street is the only place i will ever get my nails done. From the relaxing, friendly atmosphere to the detail and precision of design to my nails. it all makes a perfect experience every-time. I have been going here for over a year now and get my. nails done monthly, my nails have never been healthier too! I recommend Hollie, as she makes it calm and listens to my needs and is comfortable to change things i don't like. Overall, highly recommend buff! also a big plus is it being dog friendly, thus in a hurry i can bring my dog if needed.
February 2024
★★★★★

Best manicure I've gotten!! We travelled to Scotland from Canada for our wedding last month and I visited Buff to get my wedding day manicure. Three weeks later and the nails still look amazing! The salon was clean, modern, and Heather was lovely. Will definitely return next time we're in Edinburgh. Thank you so much!
June 2025
★★★★★

Genuinely the best manicure I've gotten in my whole life! Tessa is so talented and meticulous, she made sure that my nails were truly flawless!! cannot recommend coming here more
January 2026
★★★★★

Myself and two of my bridal party had our nails done at Buff ahead of my wedding. The whole experience was fantastic from booking to painting! It was fascinating watching my nail art be done, and the artist was super talented. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
November 2024
★★★★★

I just got a fit tip colour service for my birthday, and had a fantastic experience! Both the person that prepped my nails and also the nail tech that did the rest of my manicure (I'm so sorry I forgot to get your name!) were so friendly and did an amazing job. Thanks again!
May 2025
★★★★★

My absolute fave place to go, it's a salon like no other and a real self-care treat. Every nail artist is pure lovely and super talented. My main gal is Vanda though and her artistry is just incredible. My nails never fail to impress friends and strangers every time. I walk around with happiness on my hands and when I catch a glimpse of the art on my nails the joy is reignited. Cannot recommend Buff enough!
October 2020
★★★★★

I've been going to Buff now for two years this month! I will never go anywhere else, Vanda is brilliant, whether I go in with ideas or ask for her input she is so creative and talented and I always leave with stunning nails. She indulges my love of colour and always has good advice for keeping my nails in great condition. Her chat is great too, I look forward to our 4 weekly catch ups, it's like visiting a pal!
November 2020
★★★★★

I've been going to buff. for the past eighteen months and I even though I'm moving soon, I cannot possibly imagine going anywhere else. Jen is my gal, and every time I leave (after a good natter and a cracking soundtrack) I feel thoroughly pampered and zen. Jen is an artist in the truest sense of the word - I've never seen someone so talented at nails and so creative. I'd never go to anyone or anywhere else. She looks after you from the moment you enter the salon, taking interest in your own ideas and putting her signature care and attention onto the finished product. Plus, the compliments I always get on my nails are lovely and I can't take credit!
October 2020
★★★★★

Absolutely obsessed with buff. I've never had a bad experience here, and Hollie has kept my nails looking constantly amazing for the past year and a half! The shellac is always long-lasting, plus chat is always friendly and welcoming. 🩷
March 2024
★★★★★

I've been visiting Buff for around a year now since moving to Edinburgh, and it definitely is the best nail choice I've made. After seeing Jen's designs, I just had to book an appointment. Jen is a very talented artist and paints nails like she's painting a picture - the process really is so intriguing to watch, and relaxing too. Imagine Bob Ross as a nail artist, and that is Jen! It also helps that the nail bar has a chill atmosphere and the girls in there are so down to earth and have great chat. I always look forward to my next design and the compliments I receive on them are so bittersweet, as I only wish I could say I'd done them myself!
November 2020

About buff. | east market street

Buff is a nail salon located on East Market Street in Edinburgh, holding a strong customer rating from over many customer reviews, which reflects a strong and consistent level of customer satisfaction across a broad range of visits. Customers regularly highlight the precision and care applied to nail art, with detailed work and a meticulous approach mentioned across many reviews. The atmosphere is frequently described as relaxed and welcoming, and the team is noted for being friendly and attentive. The salon is a popular choice for special occasions, with several customers choosing it for wedding-day manicures and bridal party appointments. Reviewers often mention returning regularly over months or years, and the longevity of results — particularly gel and colour work — comes up as a recurring point of praise. Services include manicures, pedicures, nail art, and fit tip colour treatments, with appointments available to book in advance. The salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 9am, Monday to Thursday until 7pm, Friday until 6pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4pm. The salon is closed on Sundays. Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for group appointments or bridal occasions.