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Nail salons in Darwin City

8 of the 10 nail salons here are in Darwin City itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $150, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Nail salons in Darwin City, 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
$30–$150
Open past 7pm
2 of 10

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 Darwin, NT 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.

10 places in and around Darwin City

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Waterfront Nail Studio

Darwin City952 mMid-range5.0(16)

Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Darwin City
  • 10 reviews mention nails
“I had BIAB nails done and my nail tech had incredible attention to detail and they turned out absolutely beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Caroline's Nail & Beauty Salon

Darwin City268 mMid-range4.1(37)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Darwin City
  • 6 reviews mention nails
“Highly recommended - I had a massage, facial, pedicure and brows done, each service was very good.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Parap Nails

Parap3.4 kmMid-range4.7(169)

Nail salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in Parap
  • 7 reviews mention nails
“Great service to just get a normal pedicure and manicure, my first in 15 years.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Nails Designed By James And Lashes

Darwin CityPremium4.7(255)

Nail salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $30
  • In Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on nails
  • Nails $30

Orchid Nails and Spa

Darwin CityUpper mid-range4.7(128)

Nail salon · Friendly · Spa-like

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $5
  • In Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on nails
  • Nails $5

Beautiful Nails

Darwin City202 mMid-range4.4(139)

Nail salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on nails

The Mall Nails & Beauty

Darwin City334 mMid-range4.4(110)

Nail salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on nails

Crystal Hair Clinic

Darwin City334 mPremium4.6(230)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Nails — $150
  • In Darwin City
  • Nails $150

Dragon Nails and Waxing

Darwin CityMid-range4.1(99)

Nail salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Darwin City
  • Reviews flag nails — 11 mention it as a problem

Scalpt & Co

Parap3.4 kmMid-range4.6(10)

Beauty salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Parap
  • 2 reviews mention nails
“I see Ella for my blunt bob and she nails it every single time – such precision and attention to detail.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews