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Nail salons in Geelong

We list 30 nail salons across Geelong, most start between $25 and $45, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Nail salons in Geelong, 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
$25–$45
Open past 7pm
20 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.
  • 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.

How much does a manicure cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $35 and $75.

30 places in and around Geelong

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

Marvellous Nails

Waurn Ponds5.1 kmMid-range4.7(103)

Beauty salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 16 reviews mention nails
  • 5.1 km away in Waurn Ponds
“Bit pricey but had really nice pedicure service and friendly staff.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Natural Nails and Beauty

Geelong2.0 kmMid-range4.6(211)

Nail salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 17 reviews mention nails
  • 2.0 km from Geelong — about a 5 minute drive
“I feel like crying because I wasted so much time when I could have get these same nails done somewhere in an hr”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Koco joy nail & Beauty

Newcomb4.1 kmUpper mid-range4.6(252)

Nail salon · Friendly · In & out

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $8
  • 15 reviews mention nails
  • 4.1 km away in Newcomb
“My daughter did SNS , and the nail tech was extremely precise and careful with my daughter’s nails.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews
  • Nails $8

Plush Nails Geelong

Belmont1.3 kmPremium5.0(9)

Nail salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $45
  • 7 reviews mention nails
  • 1.3 km from Geelong — about a 4 minute drive
“Kylie is so sweet and amazing with the nails.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Nails $45

Bellpost Nails & Beauty

Norlane7.9 kmMid-range5.0(2)

Nail salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 7.9 km away in Norlane

Central Beauty Geelong

Geelong2.0 kmMid-range4.2(201)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 16 reviews mention nails
  • 2.0 km from Geelong — about a 5 minute drive
“Thank you for all great service and beautiful nails”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Hey Hunni

Newtown403 mMid-range5.0(15)

Nail salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 7 reviews mention nails
  • 403 m from Geelong — about a 5 minute walk
“I went to see Kyralee to get BIAB and am absolutely delighted with the results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

L&K Nails

Waurn Ponds5.0 kmMid-range3.5(162)

Nail salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5 reviews mention nails
  • 5.0 km away in Waurn Ponds
“Great service and beautiful nails.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Mimii Nails & Beauty

Geelong2.0 kmMid-range4.4(73)

Nail salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.0 km from Geelong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on nails

Belle's Skin & Beauty

Hamlyn Heights3.5 kmUpper mid-range5.0(9)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Nails — $40
  • 3.5 km away in Hamlyn Heights
  • Nails $40

LUME Nails

Bell Park5.5 kmUpper mid-range4.3(201)

Nail salon · Relaxed · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Nails — $35
  • 5.5 km away in Bell Park
  • Reviews are split on nails
  • Nails $35

Natural Nails & Beauty Waurn Ponds

Grovedale5.0 kmMid-range4.2(146)

Nail salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.0 km away in Grovedale
  • Reviews are split on nails

Friday Co Salon

Belmont1.8 kmPremium4.8(157)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Nails — $25
  • 1.8 km from Geelong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Nails $25

Cassie's Radiant Nails & Beauty

St Albans Park5.4 kmMid-range5.0(4)

Tanning studio

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.4 km away in St Albans Park

Barrabool Hills Beauty

Highton3.6 kmMid-range3.6(50)

Beauty salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Highton
  • Reviews are split on nails

PURE BEAUTY SPA CORIO

Corio9.4 kmMid-range3.7(37)

Beauty salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 9 reviews mention nails
  • 9.4 km away in Corio
“I’m very happy with my nails, I will be returning as a regular customer.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Colour & Co.

Geelong1.6 kmMid-range4.2(55)

Nail salon · Relaxed

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.6 km from Geelong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews flag nails — 13 mention it as a problem

Fionne’s Nails & Foot Spa

Corio9.6 kmMid-range4.2(118)

Nail salon · Relaxed

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 9.6 km away in Corio
  • Reviews flag nails — 15 mention it as a problem

Klassic Nails

Corio9.4 kmMid-range3.8(83)

Nail salon

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 9.4 km away in Corio
  • Reviews flag nails — 8 mention it as a problem

Geelong City Nails & Beauty

Geelong2.0 kmMid-range2.5(55)

Beauty salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.0 km from Geelong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews flag nails — 18 mention it as a problem

Pure Beauty Spa

Belmont1.1 kmMid-range3.7(44)

Beauty salon

66 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.1 km from Geelong — about a 14 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on nails

Kinder Nailz

Newtown328 mMid-range5.0(2)

Nail salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • 328 m from Geelong — about a 4 minute walk

DazzledNailsbyDana

Breakwater3.6 kmMid-range5.0(1)

Nail salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.6 km away in Breakwater

Polished Up

Newtown282 mMid-range

Nail salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • 282 m from Geelong — about a 4 minute walk

Bliss Body and Skin Care

Newcomb3.9 kmMid-range4.7(26)

Beauty salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.9 km away in Newcomb
  • 3 reviews mention nails
“A lovely atmosphere as soon as you enter, I love my nails and will be coming back to Cienna every time I need them done”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

I know a chick

North Shore7.1 kmMid-range5.0(47)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 7.1 km away in North Shore
  • 2 reviews mention nails
“I’ve had both my nails and lashes done by the team, and each experience has been absolutely amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Physique Bodi ~ The Contour Studio

Newtown271 mMid-range5.0(9)

Day spa

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 271 m from Geelong — about a 3 minute walk

Blush skin face and body

Highton2.5 kmPremium4.4(40)

Beauty salon

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.5 km from Geelong — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention nails
“Just had my wax and manicure here, and I was extremely satisfied with the experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $26
  • Massage $26
  • Facial $190

Ella Baché Serenity Skin and Body Care

Geelong1.9 kmPremium4.5(30)

Skin clinic · Quiet · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.9 km from Geelong — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention nails
“Amazing experience getting a pedicure today!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

note to self massage therapy

Highton2.7 kmPremium5.0(31)

Massage clinic · Calm · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Geelong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Massage $148.50

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.