9 of the 21 nail salons here are in Ballarat Central itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $16.50 and $64, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
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.
Read the full guide to nail salons in Ballarat 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.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Ballarat Central
“Great service and very friendly i love coming in and getting my nails done thanks for the lovely gift you guys gave us this morning we still cant believe how lucky we are”
“Great service, sns nails.”
“It’s hard to fit their opening hours around my uni schedule but the staff are always friendly and non judgmental (I often bite or pick at my nails).”
“I would 100% come here again, I highly recommend this to someone who wants good service and amazing nails”
“Great can highly recommend Nails by Nonie”
“I showed a picture of my nail inspo and the man (Sorry didn’t catch his name) that was doing my nails did the absolute best job.”
“Emily does such a great job of my nails”
“Get my nails done here and I love it thank you so much Stacey 😘 💅🏻”
“She absolutely nails it every single visit.”
“He really listens to what you’re after and nails it every time.”