98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $5
- In Melbourne
- 23 reviews mention nails
“I’m so happy with my nails, they turned out exactly how I wanted them!”
- Nails $5
Nail salons in Central Melbourne
13 of the 30 nail salons here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $10 and $79, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Central Melbourne, 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–$79
- Open past 7pm
- 22 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 Melbourne, VIC 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 Central Melbourne
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Melbourne
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 12 reviews mention nails
“Always leave the salon so happy with my nails ❤️”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 16 reviews mention nails
“I had a lovely manicure with Yanet.”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 21 reviews mention nails
“Hi, I went to Wonderbu Nails and had my nails done by Ellie, and I was very impressed 🥹💖”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $874
- In Melbourne
- 15 reviews mention nails
“Chelsea and the team are the best in the business - I love going to Trophy Wife to get my nails done.”
- Nails $874
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 10 reviews mention nails
“Chau did an amazing job on my nails!”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 17 reviews mention nails
“I’m very fussy when it comes to my gel nails and they did a brilliant job at Posh nails .”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 9 reviews mention nails
“This is the most amazing manicure/biab I’ve ever had.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 12 reviews mention nails
“So happy with my visit, Aaron it’s so cute and professional, did my nails yesterday, but I needed to comeback to do my lashes because I felt so welcome”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Melbourne
- 10 reviews mention nails
“Really loved my nails and the colour ❤️”
Hers Luxe Melbourne(Hair|Nail|Eyelash)
MelbourneUpper mid-range4.8(116)
Beauty salon · Friendly · Premium
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $79
- In Melbourne
- 5 reviews mention nails
“My nails are so cared for and pretty.”
- Nails $79
Tipsy Turvy Nails by Heena
Port Melbourne2.5 kmMid-range5.0(333)
Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.5 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
- 14 reviews mention nails
“Heena did such a good job with my nails.”
Jubilee Lashes & Beauty - Lashes, Nails, Japanese Head Spa, Lip blush and Brows
Melbourne2.3 kmMid-range4.9(235)
Beauty salon · Quiet · Relaxed
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Lashes — $8
- In Melbourne
- 8 reviews mention nails
“I love my natural eyelash extension and my nails.”
- Lashes $8
- Hair treatments $65
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 8 reviews mention nails
“This is my favorite place in melbourne for nails!”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $90
- 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 8 reviews mention nails
“Lovely, calm and clean place to get my first ever pedicure.”
- Nails $90
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair extensions — $10
- In Melbourne
- 21 reviews mention nails
“I love my nails thanks 😍”
- Hair extensions $10
- Facial $59
- Hair colour $69
- Lashes $119
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.1 km away in North Melbourne
- 9 reviews mention nails
“Best Sns nails every time, ivy did such a good job.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
- 12 reviews mention nails
“I’m absolutely obsessed with my Hailey Bieber-inspired glazed donut nails!”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $15
- 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
- 16 reviews mention nails
“Absolutely love my nails!”
- Nails $15
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $37
- 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 16 reviews mention nails
“I had the best pedicure experience here.”
- Nails $37
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $10
- 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
- 12 reviews mention nails
“I absolutely love my nails!”
- Nails $10
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Massage — $70
- 3.0 km away in Richmond
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Beautiful nails but they almost all broke off or snapped the next day”
- Massage $70
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
- 9 reviews mention nails
“I had to stop having my nails done due to work, but have continued following them.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 8 reviews mention nails
“Amazing nails, always impressed by their skills”
Golden Nail Care Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne3.6 kmMid-range4.8(297)
Nail salon · In & out · Friendly
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.6 km away in Port Melbourne
- 14 reviews mention nails
“Loved my nails as always.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.9 km away in Carlton North
- 15 reviews mention nails
“Anna & Katie are so lovely, every clean and nails are always beautiful!”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.4 km away in Richmond
- 11 reviews mention nails
“literally left the salon and burst into tears because my nails look so bad.”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.5 km away in South Yarra
- 19 reviews mention nails
“One of the best Mani Pedi in Melbourne.”
Amora Nails Waxing Eyelash Skin Treatment - Melbourne CBD
Melbourne470 mPremium4.4(639)
Nail salon · In & out · Friendly
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $10
- In Melbourne
- 7 reviews mention nails
“Beautiful nails always, this place it's the best so far, loving service.”
- Nails $10
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- 9 reviews mention nails
“Lawrence did my nails today, first time at salon and it was and amazing relaxing experience from start to finish.”
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