The Best Places for Nail Art in Paris

Whether you're traveling to the City of Love for Vogue World, the Olympics, or just a weekend away—here's where to book a nail appointment and get some of that French girl chic on your fingertips, according to our friends at Vogue France.

Griffe Paris

For the fans of clean and minimalist nail art (yes, it exists!) 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

Gloss’Up

This charming beauty bar (which has two locations, one in the Marais and one in the 9th arrondissement) specializes 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 glamourous salons do top-teir manicures as well as blowouts (a one-stop shop). Menasa Institute 17 rue Bridaine 75017; 14 rue Bremontier 75017; 28 rue Manin 75019; 234 rue Crimée 75019.

Makina Beauty Paris

Inspired by Japanese nail techniques and styles, this salon is the place to go for unique and trendy manicures in a relaxing environment. They also specialize in 3D techniques. Makina Beauté Paris , 118 rue de Tolbiac 75013 Paris

Kure Bazaar at Bon Marché Rive Gauche

With more than 2,500 different nail polish sades, this Insta-worthy salon located inside the Bon Marché Rive Gauche only uses eco-friendly and clean nail polishes. Kuure Bazaar at Bon Marché Rive Gauche, 24 Rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris

Le diX

This concept store just off the Champs Elysées co-mingles fashion and a nail-salon. You'll be pulling your nail art references from fashion pieces (and maybe shopping at the same time). Le diX, 10 Rue des scissors, 75006 Paris

Gossip City

Just a stone's throw from the Trocadéro, this plant-filled beauty lounge specializes in luxurious manicures. Gossip City , 87 rue de Longchamps 75116 Paris

Nail Club

Inspired by a New York loft space—with a soundtrack to match—the Nail Club was founded by four women obsessed with memes and manicures. Nail Club , 134 rue Saint Maur