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Nail salons in Fortitude Valley

4 of the 30 nail salons here are in Fortitude Valley itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $7 and $30, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Nail salons in Fortitude Valley, 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
$7–$30
Open past 7pm
21 of 30

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 Brisbane, QLD 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.

30 places in and around Fortitude Valley

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

Miss Mekong Nails and Beauty

Fortitude ValleyMid-range4.8(170)

Nail salon · Friendly · In & out

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Fortitude Valley
  • 19 reviews mention nails
“We all had a French pedicure, and the results were beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 19 reviews

Lux Nail Bar & Co Teneriffe

Teneriffe1.1 kmMid-range4.9(86)

Beauty salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.1 km from Fortitude Valley — about a 14 minute walk
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“I’m so happy with my nails they’re exactly what I was hoping for.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

GreatNails

Fortitude Valley222 mMid-range4.5(133)

Nail salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Fortitude Valley
  • 10 reviews mention nails
“The name Great nails is fitting to their work, I didn’t catch the man’s name who did my nails but he did an amazing job.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Scratchers Nail Boutique Teneriffe

Teneriffe1.3 kmPremium4.6(58)

Nail salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Fortitude Valley — about a 4 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“Best pedicure I’ve ever had.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Hanoi 1912 Nails (100% vegan & non-toxic)

Paddington3.1 kmMid-range5.0(52)

Beauty salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.1 km away in Paddington
  • 13 reviews mention nails
“I went with my partner to get a regular pedicure, and we were looked after by a guy and a girl.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews

Melly's Beauty Parlour

Newstead879 mPremium4.7(121)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $29
  • 879 m from Fortitude Valley — about a 11 minute walk
  • 7 reviews mention nails
“Nails and brows all ready for my wedding this weekend!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Nails $29

De Ma'at nail Studio

West End3.4 kmUpper mid-range5.0(62)

Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $7
  • 3.4 km away in West End
  • 17 reviews mention nails
“Very carefully done BIAB, thin and neat !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews
  • Nails $7

Chic & Chất Nail Lounge

Milton3.4 kmPremium5.0(69)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $25
  • 3.4 km away in Milton
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“I got my nails done for formal and I was insanely happy with the service provided.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews
  • Nails $25

Beauty Code Studio | Nails & Brows West End

West End3.4 kmMid-range5.0(32)

Beauty salon · Premium · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in West End
  • 16 reviews mention nails
“Best nails I have ever had!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Queen Nails Studio Brisbane

Wilston3.7 kmMid-range5.0(235)

Nail salon · Premium · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.7 km away in Wilston
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“Lovely biab set, friendly service - definitely recommended”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Diana Princess Plaza Nail Salon

Woolloongabba3.4 kmMid-range5.0(20)

Nail salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“I loved how the lady really listened to what I wanted for my nails.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Ellie Nails & Beauty

Woolloongabba3.4 kmUpper mid-range4.9(61)

Nail salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $30
  • 3.4 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“The salon is clean, calm and relaxing and you walk away with great nails every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews
  • Nails $30

Feliz Dama Nails Kelvin Grove

Kelvin Grove2.2 kmBudget-friendly4.5(164)

Nail salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $26
  • 2.2 km from Fortitude Valley — about a 5 minute drive
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“I booked an appointment two days in advance specifically for a BIAB manicure and clearly communicated that this was the service I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews
  • Nails $26

Desirable Nails and Beauty

Fortitude Valley395 mMid-range4.1(159)

Nail salon · In & out

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Fortitude Valley
  • 19 reviews mention nails
“who knows, i have been going here since 2019) when you knock your nails on something; however the level of pain when knocking lightly on my duvet, or pressing the keypad wrong.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 19 reviews

Art of Nails Hamilton (Next to Woolworths Metro and Domino's)

Hamilton3.7 kmMid-range4.8(206)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.7 km away in Hamilton
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“The nails I got here would usually cost so much at other places but they’re amazing here.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Be Well Nails

New Farm1.2 kmMid-range4.4(91)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.2 km from Fortitude Valley — about a 14 minute walk
  • 8 reviews mention nails
“I've been all around the world getting my nails done and these guys are really amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Chic Nails N Beauty

Hamilton3.5 kmMid-range4.7(109)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.5 km away in Hamilton
  • 18 reviews mention nails
“Great service, fast and efficient but high quality nails.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 18 reviews

KC Nails

Hamilton3.7 kmMid-range4.8(137)

Nail salon · Friendly · Spa-like

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.7 km away in Hamilton
  • 10 reviews mention nails
“Great leg and foot massage with the pedicure also!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

The Thai Foot Spa

Fortitude Valley472 mPremium4.6(118)

Massage clinic · Quiet · Spa-like

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $170
  • In Fortitude Valley
  • 4 reviews mention nails
“So relaxing not your everyday pedi this place is a pamper!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Nails $170

Gloss Nail Lounge

Milton3.5 kmMid-range4.7(104)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.5 km away in Milton
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“The staff are very detail oriented & friendly & I leave loving my nails every time”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Anna's Nails & Beauty

Woolloongabba3.3 kmMid-range4.6(107)

Nail salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 9 reviews mention nails
“Attention to detail was immaculate, nails turned out perfectly!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Sugar Nails and Beauty

Stones Corner4.7 kmMid-range4.8(202)

Nail salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.7 km away in Stones Corner
  • 10 reviews mention nails
“I went to the nails salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Crystal Nails

West End3.4 kmMid-range4.4(128)

Beauty salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in West End
  • 13 reviews mention nails
“I’ve been getting my nails done here for a few months now and I’m super happy with this place.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews

Eagle Nails

Toowong5.4 kmMid-range4.8(140)

Nail salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.4 km away in Toowong
  • 17 reviews mention nails
“i’ve gone back to get my nails done about five times now and i’ve never been disappointed :) will highly recommend”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Ivy and Bird

Woolloongabba4.0 kmMid-range5.0(20)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Spa-like

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.0 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“I have been having my nails and brows done at Ivy and Bird for 5 years, and every single experience is beyond compare.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Dessa Brazilian Nails

Woolloongabba3.3 kmMid-range5.0(4)

Nail salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away in Woolloongabba

Stay Classy Nails CLAYFIELD

Clayfield3.7 kmPremium4.3(92)

Nail salon · Premium · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $5
  • 3.7 km away in Clayfield
  • 15 reviews mention nails
“I had the pleasure of visiting the salon today on Good Friday, I felt so lucky to be able to get my nails fixed up today!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews
  • Nails $5

Central Nail Lounge

West End3.2 kmMid-range4.5(272)

Nail salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.2 km away in West End
  • 6 reviews mention nails
“Honestly, I’ve never had better nails!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Dream Nail Ascot

Ascot3.9 kmMid-range4.3(99)

Nail salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.9 km away in Ascot
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“Compliments on finger nails has never been so high.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

The Girls Room

Gordon Park5.0 kmMid-range5.0(13)

Nail salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.0 km away in Gordon Park
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“definitely recommend going to her 💕 was super gentle whilst doing my nails”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews