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Alto Nail Studio
Prahran4.9 kmUpper mid-range4.8(431)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Nail salon · Modern · Social
Why it's right for you
- Nail art — $6
- 4.9 km away in Prahran
- Nail art
- $6
- BIAB
- $80
- Acrylic extensions
- $85
Nail salons in Melbourne
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.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Melbourne, at a glance
We list 5 nail salons across Melbourne, prices start between $6 and $75, and 2 take walk-ins. The area is strongest on biab, simple manicure.
- Prices from
- $6–$75
- Take walk-ins
- 2 of 5
- Typical wait
- 5 days
- Open past 7pm
- 5 of 5
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.
5 places in and around Melbourne
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
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Harbourlight Spa
Docklands1.6 kmUpper mid-range4.5(623)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Day spa · Modern · Social
Why it's right for you
- Spa manicure & pedicure — $75
- 1.6 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
- Spa manicure & pedicure
- $75
03
The Nail Room
Armadale6.9 kmUpper mid-range4.9(88)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Nail salon · Quiet · Private
Why it's right for you
- Natural nail manicure — $75
- 6.9 km away in Armadale
- Natural nail manicure
- $75
- BIAB
- $90
- Pedicure
- $95
04
Glow Bar Elwood
Elwood7.6 kmMid-range4.4(203)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Beauty salon · Friendly · Casual
Why it's right for you
- Nails — $55
- 7.6 km away in Elwood
- Nails
- $55
05
Polished Lane
St Kilda6.2 kmMid-range4.3(297)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Nail salon · Casual · Friendly
Why it's right for you
- Manicure — $40
- 6.2 km away in St Kilda
- Manicure
- $40
- Acrylics
- $60
- Pedicure
- $65
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.