15 of the 29 nail salons here are in Cairns City itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $11 and $49, 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 Cairns 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 Cairns City
Cairns City326 mMid-range5.0(321)
Nail salon · Premium · Beginner friendly
“I don't get my nails done often, it's more like a once in a blue moon thing for me when there is a special occasion.”
“I found J.La Nails on Google Maps and luckily she was able to fit me in during my time in Cairns.”
“The lady who owns and does your nails only knows old techniques.”
“I was over shopping Centre nail salons, enter Goldust… my nails have never looked so good, felt so good and lasted so long.”
“Today I returned to Simply Nails on Sheridan Street for the second time and had the lovely Xao Lee as my nail technician.”
“Tarryn is not only super talented, creative, and the only person I trust with my nails & brows, but she’s also a lovely human!”
“She has done an absolutely incredible job of my nails!”
“From the amazing retention I got with my extensions, Asha’s care for my nails allowed me to grow my natural nails to the point I no longer need extensions.”
“Thank you Alison for my lovely nails and Suzanne for my stunning brows .”
“My nails turned out absolutely flawless!”
Cairns City343 mMid-range4.5(129)
Nail salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly
“I recently had my nails done by Mimi, who has been my nail technician since March, and I honestly couldn’t be happier.”
Bungalow2.9 kmPremium4.9(42)
Beauty salon · Relaxed · Friendly
“She nails my brows and lashes every time and is a master of her craft.”
“I have been going here for almost 2 years to get my nails done and always have a great experience”
Cairns City1.8 kmMid-range4.8(62)
Hair salon · Consultation-led