Cost guide · October 2026

How much do nail salons cost?

Most customers pay around $73 per job. The most common job, pedicure, usually runs $45–$71. 0% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.

Best nail salons for french manicures

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  1. FANCY NAILS & SPA logoFANCY NAILS & SPA (Denver) — 14 customers reviewed a french manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
  2. La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver logoLa Vogue Nail & Spa Denver (Denver) — 7 customers reviewed a french manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
  3. Sublime Beauty logoSublime Beauty (Burbank) — 3 customers reviewed a french manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
  4. JL Beauty Studio & nails logoJL Beauty Studio & nails (Burbank) — 4 customers reviewed a french manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $80–100.
  5. NAILTIFUL logoNAILTIFUL (Burbank) — 4 customers reviewed a french manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “French manicures” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about french manicures

★ Joleen · 3 months agoWash Park Nails logoWash Park Nails

I would like to share an experience I had here I booked gel-x manicure and deluxe pedicure amount to $175. Let's just say I will not be returning I didn't get my deluxe pedicure but still got charged and I was not happy with my nails NEXT....

Paid $160–180Hand & foot massagesPedicureFrench manicures
★★★★★ A. · Edited 3 months agoFANCY NAILS & SPA logoFANCY NAILS & SPA

Ryan you knocked it out the park with my French manicure! 💅 It’s fire 🔥 and I love ❤️ it! As usual you were very fast and efficient! The French pedicure is bomb too! It was a pinch 🤏🏾 pricier than I expected. But I don’t normally get the French manicure. However, I didn’t complain because I was happy with the…

Paid $120–140PedicureSculpted nailsDip powder
★★★★★ Ellie · 4 months agoLa Vogue Nail & Spa Denver logoLa Vogue Nail & Spa Denver

Best nail spa in the area! It's slightly more expensive than your average studio (about $5–10 more), but the quality is well worth it. The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is efficient, and they consistently create elegant, high-quality nails. They offer a wide selection of OPI colors and do an amazing job…

Paid $60–80ManicureFrench manicures
★★★★★ Alexa · 7 months agoJL Beauty Studio & nails logoJL Beauty Studio & nails

I’ve been going to Julia for 6 years. She saved my nails, they are strong, long, and healthy! I had horrible ingrowns and constant pain and she fixed them. I don’t suffer anymore! Her new space is beautiful, she takes care of you and wants you to a great experience.

Nail designsPedicureNail repair
★★★★★ Andrés · a year agoNAILTIFUL logoNAILTIFUL

I called Nailtiful for my wife to reschedule an appointment but hung up before the call went through (my wife changed her mind as it started ringing). BUT, Aidan (the absolute BEST nail tech) returned the phone call anyways!!! Now THAT is how a business stays in business.<br><br>My wife has gone here - and only here…

Paid $60–80Acrylic nailsNail repairManicure
★★★★★ Arshena · 4 months agoFANCY NAILS & SPA logoFANCY NAILS & SPA

I’ve been coming here for about a year, great customer service and quality work. Ryan never disappoints and his work is consistent and quick and I always leave satisfied with my service.

Paid $80–100Acrylic nailsPedicureNail repair

Price list: what each job costs

Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Pedicure$45$56$710%
Manicure$43$56$730%
Nail art$65$74$880%
Gel manicures$56$79$970%
Acrylic nails$50$64$790%
Nail extensions$60$73$890%
Foot massages$45$54$860%
Nail painting$58$76$940%

Best nail salons by what matters to you

Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.

Questions people ask

How much does a nail salon cost?

Customers reported a typical bill of $73 (middle half $58–$94 last month). The cheapest common job is foot massages at about $54; the priciest is gel manicures at about $79.

Is my quote fair?

Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.

How do I pick a good nail salon?

Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 4%), whether the owner answers complaints (36% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.

Where do these numbers come from?

3,288 Google reviews of 20 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.

From 3,288 Google reviews of 20 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.