98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 19 reviews mention nails
- 1.8 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
“went for a pedicure and they destroyed and cut to deeply left with cuts on my toes.”
Nail salons in Preston
We list 20 nail salons across Preston, most start between $5 and $10, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in Preston, 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
- $5–$10
- Open past 7pm
- 12 of 20
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.
20 places in and around Preston
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Preston
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 10 reviews mention nails
- 2.2 km from Preston — about a 5 minute drive
“So lovely and very informative about nail health and explained things to me that no one has ever told me before about keeping nails healthy.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 11 reviews mention nails
- 1.2 km from Preston — about a 15 minute walk
“Went in for a pedicure and I was in and out the door in 20 minutes.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 15 reviews mention nails
- 702 m from Preston — about a 9 minute walk
“They genuinely care about their treatments, making sure you’re happy and that your nails are well looked after.”
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Haircut — $75
- 596 m from Preston — about a 7 minute walk
- Haircut $75
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 702 m from Preston — about a 9 minute walk
- 3 reviews mention nails
“She checks in with me after a few weeks to see how my nails are holding up and is never pushy about coming in for a new set.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5 reviews mention nails
- 1.2 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
“MT Nails is the ONLY place I will get my nails done.”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $5
- 5 reviews mention nails
- 1.4 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
“I'm very impressed with my manicure and pedicure, so relaxing having a back massage while having my pedicure.”
- Nails $5
82 per cent match — Strong match
- 519 m from Preston — about a 6 minute walk
- Reviews are split on nails
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $10
- 1.9 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews are split on nails
- Nails $10
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $5
- 1.1 km from Preston — about a 14 minute walk
- Nails $5
72 per cent match — Good match
- 1.8 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 10 mention it as a problem
72 per cent match — Good match
- Nails — $10
- 1.8 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 13 mention it as a problem
- Nails $10
72 per cent match — Good match
- 1.8 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
- Reviews flag nails — 18 mention it as a problem
Kay's & Chris's Hair & Beauty Therapy
Preston1.2 kmMid-range5.0(39)
Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
62 per cent match — Good match
- 1.2 km from Preston — about a 15 minute walk
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 534 m from Preston — about a 7 minute walk
49 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.1 km from Preston — about a 14 minute walk
- 2 reviews mention nails
“Pina is an absolute master when it comes to nails.”
49 per cent match — Worth considering
- 861 m from Preston — about a 11 minute walk
- 2 reviews mention nails
“She always nails my colour and gives me the best bouncy blow wave every single time.”
Molemap Preston at Inside Out Dermatology
Preston1.8 kmMid-range5.0(10)
Skin clinic · Friendly · In & out
48 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.8 km from Preston — about a 4 minute drive
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 728 m from Preston — about a 9 minute walk
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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