98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 12 reviews mention nails
- 2.3 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
“Im sooo very happy everytime i get my nails done.”
Nail salons in Mackay
We list 26 nail salons across Mackay, most start between $80 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Mackay, 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
- $80–$80
- Open past 7pm
- 13 of 26
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.
26 places in and around Mackay
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Mackay
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 17 reviews mention nails
- 3.5 km away in West Mackay
“most relaxing pedicure i’ve ever had!”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 10 reviews mention nails
- 7.3 km away in Rural View
“Lovely staff, were very gentle while doing my nails as I don’t have strong nails, will definitely be coming back !”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.6 km from Mackay — about a 6 minute drive
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5.1 km away in Mackay Harbour
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 12 reviews mention nails
- 2.2 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
“Old man can’t paint nails my colour not even in every finger”
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $80
- 1.6 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $80
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $75
- 1.8 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Nails $75
83 per cent match — Strong match
- 2.1 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
83 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.7 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.2 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.2 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $80
- 2.2 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
- Nails $80
79 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.1 km from Mackay — about a 14 minute walk
- 2 reviews mention nails
“My nails came out so pretty thanks to Emily”
77 per cent match — Strong match
- 3.5 km away in Beaconsfield
73 per cent match — Good match
- 1.1 km from Mackay — about a 14 minute walk
- Reviews flag nails — 6 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- 7.1 km away in Rural View
- Reviews flag nails — 8 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- 1.2 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 9 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- 2.1 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 12 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- 2.2 km from Mackay — about a 5 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 18 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- 1.2 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 13 mention it as a problem
64 per cent match — Good match
- 1.9 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
64 per cent match — Good match
- 3.0 km away in Mackay
61 per cent match — Good match
- 1.4 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention nails
“gemma is so kind & easy to talk to, the manicures & acrylics are so reasonably priced!”
60 per cent match — Good match
- 7.1 km away in Rural View
- 2 reviews mention nails
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.8 km from Mackay — about a 4 minute drive
- 2 reviews mention nails
“My daughter and I went for a deluxe spa pedicure and feeling so totally amazing and wonderful to have Renee and Linda to nourish us at the same time.”
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.
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