98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 11 reviews mention nails
- 588 m from St Kilda — about a 7 minute walk
“Staff were great and I am very happy with the outcome of my nails!”
Nail salons in St Kilda
We list 10 nail salons across St Kilda, most start between $25 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Nail salons in St Kilda, 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
- $25–$90
- Open past 7pm
- 6 of 10
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.
10 places in and around St Kilda
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical nail salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from St Kilda
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $100
- 16 reviews mention nails
- 444 m from St Kilda — about a 6 minute walk
“I had my first manicure with Michiru today and I couldn’t be happier with the results!”
- Nails $100
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 9 reviews mention nails
- 616 m from St Kilda — about a 8 minute walk
“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.”
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 12 reviews mention nails
- 729 m from St Kilda — about a 9 minute walk
“If you're looking for beautiful nails, your hands couldn't be in better hands.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $20
- 7 reviews mention nails
- 532 m from St Kilda — about a 7 minute walk
“Beautiful nails💙Just as I imagined!”
- Nails $20
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Nails — $90
- 383 m from St Kilda — about a 5 minute walk
- 3 reviews mention nails
“Cherry has slayed every single set of nails I've gotten.”
- Nails $90
84 per cent match — Strong match
- 598 m from St Kilda — about a 7 minute walk
- Reviews are split on nails
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Nails — $25
- 711 m from St Kilda — about a 9 minute walk
- Reviews are split on nails
- Nails $25
72 per cent match — Good match
- 439 m from St Kilda — about a 5 minute walk
- Reviews flag nails — 10 mention it as a problem
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 456 m from St Kilda — about a 6 minute walk
- Reviews flag nails — 3 mention it as a problem
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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