94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.3 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- 19 reviews mention nails
“My nails are beautiful and so many people compliment them.”
Nail salons in Balgowlah
2 of the 30 nail salons here are in Balgowlah itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $59, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Balgowlah, at a glance
The main decision is what you want on your nails: a simple polish or gel, structured gel (BIAB) for strength, or acrylic extensions for length. They wear differently, cost differently, and come off differently.
- Most start between
- $25–$59
- Open past 7pm
- 20 of 30
What to look for
- BIAB suits people who want strength without extensions and are happy to come back for infills.
- Acrylics give length but need more upkeep and careful removal.
Read the full guide to nail salons in Sydney for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
How much does a manicure cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $35 and $75.
30 places in and around Balgowlah
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Balgowlah
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- 6 reviews mention nails
“They did the most thorough manicure and pedicure that I have had in a long time and were really neat and quick.”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.3 km away in Allambie Heights
- 9 reviews mention nails
“Michelle and the girls have been doing my nails since they opened.”
90 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5.2 km away in North Willoughby
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Schemas was a real perfectionist and really took her time with my nails and I felt very relaxed.”
87 per cent match — Strong match
- In Balgowlah
- Reviews are split on nails
87 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
- 16 reviews mention nails
“Pedicure has always been okay (I just have regular polish, not shellac), but don’t let the guy do it, as he does a terrible job.”
86 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
- 13 reviews mention nails
“It's my fav place to do my nails.”
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $35
- 4.8 km away in Killarney Heights
- 3 reviews mention nails
“Bronwyn leaves my nails looking and feeling amazing.”
- Nails $35
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $25
- 1.4 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $25
84 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
- 11 reviews mention nails
“They are really gentle when remove the gel/biab, don’t feel any pain or uncomfortable on my nature nail.”
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $75
- 2.0 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
- Nails $75
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $59
- In Balgowlah
- Nails $59
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $50
- 1.5 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $50
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 2.0 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $25
- 2.5 km from Balgowlah — about a 6 minute drive
- Nails $25
80 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
- 5 reviews mention nails
“great service and calming atmosphere, wonderful ladies-perfect for christmas nails”
80 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.7 km away in Forestville
- Reviews are split on nails
79 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
- Reviews are split on nails
79 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $15
- 1.5 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $15
76 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $50
- 5.3 km away in Cremorne
- Nails $50
74 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
- Reviews are split on nails
74 per cent match — Strong match
- 2.1 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 11 mention it as a problem
73 per cent match — Good match
- 2.1 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 8 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- Nails — $30
- 5.9 km away in Forestville
- Nails $30
64 per cent match — Good match
- 2.4 km from Balgowlah — about a 6 minute drive
- 6 reviews mention nails
“Very welcoming salon, feel pampered every time I go there and my skin looks radiant and the nails look beautiful 🤩”
61 per cent match — Good match
- 3.5 km away in Manly
- Reviews are split on nails
60 per cent match — Good match
- 1.8 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- 5 reviews mention nails
“I go to Bare Beauty House to get my nails done and, whilst expensive, the result is worth it.”
- Brows $31
- Makeup $130
- Massage $132
- Facial $135
58 per cent match — Good match
- 4.7 km away in Killarney Heights
- 3 reviews mention nails
“My nails and brows have never looked better and my skin loves the Dermalux LED light.”
50 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 2 mention it as a problem
- Brows $100
- Lashes $120
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