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Nail salons in Paddington, QLD

3 of the 30 nail salons here are in Paddington, QLD 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 Paddington, QLD, 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
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.

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 Paddington, QLD

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

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

Paddington381 mMid-range5.0(52)

Beauty salon

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 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

Chic & Chất Nail Lounge

Milton1.1 kmPremium5.0(73)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $25
  • 1.1 km from Paddington — about a 14 minute walk
  • 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

Katz Nails

PaddingtonMid-range5.0(42)

Nail salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Paddington
  • 5 reviews mention nails
“From acrylics to brittle and thin natural nails, my nails were such a disaster before I met Katz.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

De Ma'at nail Studio

West End2.2 kmUpper mid-range5.0(62)

Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $7
  • 2.2 km from Paddington — about a 5 minute drive
  • 17 reviews mention nails
“Very carefully done BIAB, thin and neat !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews
  • Nails $7

Gloss Nail Lounge

Milton1.0 kmMid-range4.7(104)

Nail salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.0 km from Paddington — about a 13 minute walk
  • 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

Beauty Code Studio | Nails & Brows West End

West End2.2 kmMid-range5.0(33)

Beauty salon · Premium · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.2 km from Paddington — about a 5 minute drive
  • 16 reviews mention nails
“Best nails I have ever had!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 16 reviews

Jia Nail Salon 小短腿美甲沙龍

Fortitude Valley3.1 kmMid-range5.0(158)

Nail salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.1 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • 15 reviews mention nails
“The nails were very aesthetically pleasing and pretty 10/10.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews

Sugarcoat Nails & Training

Spring Hill2.6 kmMid-range4.9(74)

Nail salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.6 km from Paddington — about a 6 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“She is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable with BIAB nails, and my nails always look beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Eagle Nails

Toowong2.9 kmMid-range4.8(140)

Nail salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Paddington — about a 7 minute drive
  • 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

Miss Mekong Nails and Beauty

Fortitude Valley3.3 kmMid-range4.8(169)

Nail salon · Friendly · In & out

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away 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

Flare Nail & Beauty

Spring Hill2.3 kmPremium5.0(35)

Nail salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.3 km from Paddington — about a 5 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention nails
“Was very pleased with my mani and pedi.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Palette Nail Studio

Newstead4.4 kmUpper mid-range5.0(64)

Nail salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $30
  • 4.4 km away in Newstead
  • 20 reviews mention nails
“First time seeing Eri and I am so happy with my nails!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 20 reviews
  • Nails $30

Vicare Nails & Lashes

Woolloongabba4.6 kmMid-range5.0(92)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.6 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 12 reviews mention nails
“The new studio is absolutely beautiful, and my nails always turn out amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Diana Princess Plaza Nail Salon

Woolloongabba4.0 kmMid-range5.0(20)

Nail salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.0 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

Nails and Beauty Paradise

West End2.4 kmUpper mid-range4.8(348)

Nail salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $5
  • 2.4 km from Paddington — about a 6 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention nails
“I have loved my nails both times I have came here.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Nails $5

Crystal Nails

West End2.4 kmMid-range4.4(128)

Beauty salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.4 km from Paddington — about a 5 minute drive
  • 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

FASHION NAIL BAR TOOWONG

Toowong2.9 kmMid-range4.5(546)

Nail salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Paddington — about a 7 minute drive
  • 19 reviews mention nails
“Loved the massage in my pedicure and the complimentary bottle of water was an added bonus 🥰”
From the reviews · mentioned by 19 reviews

Ellie Nails & Beauty

Woolloongabba4.5 kmUpper mid-range4.9(62)

Nail salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $30
  • 4.5 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

GreatNails

Fortitude Valley3.2 kmMid-range4.6(134)

Nail salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.2 km away 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

Azure Nails & Beauty

Toowong3.4 kmMid-range4.9(16)

Nail salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in Toowong
  • 7 reviews mention nails
“Trang is amazing, I love my pedi😍😍😍”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

At Haamy's

Mitchelton5.6 kmMid-range5.0(172)

Nail salon · Premium · Beginner friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.6 km away in Mitchelton
  • 15 reviews mention nails
“I haven't been someone who gets their nails done much but when my friend told me about her, I had to try it for myself and now I'm fully addicted!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews

Central Nail Lounge

West End2.1 kmMid-range4.5(274)

Nail salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.1 km from Paddington — about a 5 minute drive
  • 6 reviews mention nails
“Honestly, I’ve never had better nails!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Volya Nail Bar

Woolloongabba4.9 kmPremium5.0(17)

Nail salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $75
  • 4.9 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 10 reviews mention nails
“My nails look so beautiful, delicate and neat.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Nails $75

V & V Nails

Indooroopilly5.4 kmMid-range5.0(15)

Nail salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.4 km away in Indooroopilly
  • 11 reviews mention nails
“Best nails I’ve ever had, been seeing Julie for over a year now, clean salon and perfect nails every time”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Melly's Beauty Parlour

Newstead4.2 kmPremium4.7(121)

Beauty salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $29
  • 4.2 km away in Newstead
  • 7 reviews mention nails
“Nails and brows all ready for my wedding this weekend!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Nails $29

Gold Class Nails New Farm

New Farm3.9 kmMid-range4.8(159)

Nail salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.9 km away in New Farm

Anna's Nails & Beauty

Woolloongabba4.4 kmMid-range4.6(107)

Nail salon

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

Seoul Glow

Bowen Hills3.2 kmPremium5.0(230)

Beauty salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Nails — $60
  • 3.2 km away in Bowen Hills
  • 3 reviews mention nails
“After having my nails done for over 20 years, this is genuinely some of the best work I’ve experienced in a very long time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Nails $60

Lux Nail Bar & Co. Newstead

Newstead4.6 kmMid-range4.8(393)

Nail salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.6 km away in Newstead
  • 3 reviews mention nails
“To get our nails and toes done and it was great!!!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Natural Nails

Paddington395 mMid-range4.4(5)

Nail salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Paddington
  • Reviews are split on nails