98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 19 reviews mention nails
“One of the best Mani Pedi in Melbourne.”
Nail salons in South Yarra
6 of the 30 nail salons here are in South Yarra itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $8 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in South Yarra, 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
- $8–$90
- Open past 7pm
- 21 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 South Yarra
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from South Yarra
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Always happy with my shellac pedicure 🫶🏽❤️”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 895 m from South Yarra — about a 11 minute walk
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Joyce is so talented, my nails are perfect”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 10 reviews mention nails
“I’m a guy so never gotten my nails done here… But there’s a really cute and chill dog with toy that is sometimes outside when I walk past.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 9 reviews mention nails
“Best pedicure - BEST MASSAGE.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.7 km from South Yarra — about a 4 minute drive
- 12 reviews mention nails
“I get my nails done here regularly and I’m always impressed with the attention to detail and the level of perfection they deliver.”
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 905 m from South Yarra — about a 11 minute walk
- 17 reviews mention nails
“Mia was efficient and patient with me for a gentleman’s pedi / mani.”
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 12 reviews mention nails
“Ni did such a lovely job on my nails.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.8 km from South Yarra — about a 4 minute drive
- 11 reviews mention nails
“literally left the salon and burst into tears because my nails look so bad.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.0 km from South Yarra — about a 5 minute drive
- 9 reviews mention nails
“This is the most amazing manicure/biab I’ve ever had.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.2 km from South Yarra — about a 15 minute walk
- 10 reviews mention nails
“Amazing service at Millennium Nails!”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.5 km from South Yarra — about a 6 minute drive
- 12 reviews mention nails
“If you're looking for beautiful nails, your hands couldn't be in better hands.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- In South Yarra
- 9 reviews mention nails
“Had my nails done the other day, love them so much!”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Massage — $70
- 2.5 km from South Yarra — about a 6 minute drive
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Beautiful nails but they almost all broke off or snapped the next day”
- Massage $70
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.8 km from South Yarra — about a 6 minute drive
- 15 reviews mention nails
“Absolutely the best manicure I’ve ever had!”
Jubilee Lashes & Beauty - Lashes, Nails, Japanese Head Spa, Lip blush and Brows
Melbourne1.8 kmMid-range4.9(235)
Beauty salon · Quiet · Relaxed
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Lashes — $8
- 1.8 km from South Yarra — about a 4 minute drive
- 8 reviews mention nails
“I love my natural eyelash extension and my nails.”
- Lashes $8
- Hair treatments $65
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $5
- 3.8 km away in Melbourne
- 23 reviews mention nails
“I’m so happy with my nails, they turned out exactly how I wanted them!”
- Nails $5
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.1 km away in Melbourne
- 12 reviews mention nails
“Always leave the salon so happy with my nails ❤️”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $10
- 4.0 km away in Malvern
- 12 reviews mention nails
“My nails were beautifully finished and the attention to detail was excellent.”
- Nails $10
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.6 km from South Yarra — about a 6 minute drive
- 17 reviews mention nails
“Biab infill completed by Salina”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.2 km away in Melbourne
- 16 reviews mention nails
“I had a lovely manicure with Yanet.”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.6 km away in Elwood
- 13 reviews mention nails
“Very professional and lovely lady did a great job on my nails.”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.0 km away in Melbourne
- 21 reviews mention nails
“Hi, I went to Wonderbu Nails and had my nails done by Ellie, and I was very impressed 🥹💖”
Tipsy Turvy Nails by Heena
Port Melbourne4.5 kmMid-range5.0(333)
Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.5 km away in Port Melbourne
- 14 reviews mention nails
“Heena did such a good job with my nails.”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.8 km away in Carlton
- 17 reviews mention nails
“I’m very fussy when it comes to my gel nails and they did a brilliant job at Posh nails .”
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $874
- 4.0 km away 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
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.3 km from South Yarra — about a 4 minute drive
- 19 reviews mention nails
“I was very happy with my French gel nails done by Katie great job love them 😍”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.1 km away in Melbourne
- 10 reviews mention nails
“Chau did an amazing job on my nails!”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.3 km away in St Kilda
- 4 reviews mention nails
“Mum got a manicure (said it was the best she’d ever had, and she’s had millions!), looks great, attention to detail and was treated well.”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $90
- 4.0 km away in South Melbourne
- 8 reviews mention nails
“Lovely, calm and clean place to get my first ever pedicure.”
- Nails $90
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