95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.2 km from Chelsea — about a 15 minute walk
- 16 reviews mention nails
“I’ve been going here for over 6 years now and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my nails.”
Nail salons in Chelsea
6 of the 17 nail salons here are in Chelsea itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $10 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Chelsea, 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
- $10–$50
- Open past 7pm
- 13 of 17
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 Melbourne 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.
17 places in and around Chelsea
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Chelsea
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.9 km from Chelsea — about a 7 minute drive
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Super friendly, beautiful salon with massage & foot spas and love my new nails.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Chelsea
- 7 reviews mention nails
“I never get my nails done and decided to go here to have them done for a special occasion.”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.9 km from Chelsea — about a 7 minute drive
- 7 reviews mention nails
“I just got my nails done at Green spa nails and had the most amazing experience.”
90 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.9 km from Chelsea — about a 7 minute drive
- 14 reviews mention nails
“Kim is a lovely person and I was rapt at how my nails looked.”
87 per cent match — Strong match
- In Chelsea
- Reviews are split on nails
86 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $10
- 5.9 km away in Mordialloc
- 18 reviews mention nails
“I’ve been coming to Enchante for years and I can’t fault them, such kind service and my nails always look amazing.”
- Nails $10
85 per cent match — Strong match
- In Chelsea
- Reviews are split on nails
78 per cent match — Strong match
- In Chelsea
- Reviews flag nails — 4 mention it as a problem
75 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.8 km away in Mordialloc
- Reviews are split on nails
75 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $50
- 5.6 km away in Mordialloc
- Reviews are split on nails
- Nails $50
74 per cent match — Strong match
- 6.0 km away in Keysborough
- Reviews are split on nails
71 per cent match — Good match
- 3.0 km away in Patterson Lakes
- Reviews flag nails — 21 mention it as a problem
68 per cent match — Good match
- In Chelsea
64 per cent match — Good match
- In Chelsea
- 3 reviews mention nails
“She does the best Mani-Pedi around with Paraffin (a first for me).”
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 5.7 km away in Mordialloc
- 5 reviews mention nails
“Love the BIAB nails by Vee - my nails have never maintained their strength with other types of polish/gel.”
48 per cent match — Worth considering
- 2.9 km from Chelsea — about a 7 minute drive