98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $10
- 1.6 km from Cairns — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $10
Nail salons in Cairns
We list 8 nail salons across Cairns, prices start between $5 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.
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Nail salons in Cairns, 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.
- Prices from
- $5–$80
- Open past 7pm
- 4 of 8
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.
- Detailed art is charged per nail or per set — confirm before the file comes out.
- For a group, book well ahead and check how many technicians work at once.
8 places in and around Cairns
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
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $35
- 829 m from Cairns — about a 10 minute walk
- Nails $35
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $15
- 17 reviews mention nails
- 4.0 km away in Cairns City
“The manicure and pedicure were done with great care and attention to detail, and everything was very clean.”
- Nails $15
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $49
- 4.2 km away in Cairns City
- Nails $49
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $80
- 3.1 km away in Westcourt
- Nails $80
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $5
- 5 reviews mention nails
- 9.1 km away in Mount Sheridan
“I also get my nails done there & the occasional pedicure.”
- Nails $5
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $70
- 809 m from Cairns — about a 10 minute walk
- Reviews are split on nails
- Nails $70
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $5
- 3.9 km away in Earlville
- Reviews are split on nails
- Nails $5
Common questions
- How much do nails cost in Melbourne?
- A classic manicure is typically $40 to $50, gel $55 to $70, BIAB $80 to $105, and a full set of acrylics $80 to $115. Nail art is usually extra, either per nail or as a set price.
- How long does a set last?
- Gel polish usually holds two to three weeks. BIAB and acrylics need infills every three to four weeks as the nail grows out.