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 gel manicures
Clear ✕- Sublime Beauty (Burbank) — 38 customers reviewed a gel manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $80–100.
- FANCY NAILS & SPA (Denver) — 57 customers reviewed a gel manicures job here and gave it 4.89★ on average; 95% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
- Lumina Nail Spa (Denver) — 15 customers reviewed a gel manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
- La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver (Denver) — 16 customers reviewed a gel manicures job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
- Wash Park Nails (Denver) — 28 customers reviewed a gel manicures job here and gave it 4.93★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $40–60.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Gel 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 gel manicures
I came here for the first time because my girl in Koreatown was not available. I found this place on Google. Bogdanna did my nails and she was amazing. I will now be a frequent customer
AMAZING experience here at Fancy Nails, they truly took care of me and my friend for the perfect day off. We both did Tap Gel which I did last time I came, and it lasted 3 weeks. Super sweet and lovely small business to support. Highly recommend this nail salon!
Amazing nail experience! Ryan literally worked with such great precision and technique. Absolutely loved my nails and will be back again!!
Absolutely love this nail salon! The salon itself is beautiful, clean, and has such a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you feel comfortable and well taken care of. Maria is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly talented and always does such a beautiful job on my nails. She pays…
Finally found my new go-to nail salon! My nails literally held up for nearly an entire month straight. From my birthday all the way through my Europe trip, and they’re still in amazing shape now that I’m back. I put them through everything: chlorine pools, saunas, steam rooms, hiking, train and plane travel, hauling…
I have been coming for a few weeks and find Mimi to be consistent, responsible, and reliable. They clearly have a training program and culture of team work. The nails always look awesome. Never any cuticle bleeding or messy finishes. I know any tech will do an amazing job.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedicure | $45 | $56 | $71 | 0% |
| Manicure | $43 | $56 | $73 | 0% |
| Nail art | $65 | $74 | $88 | 0% |
| Gel manicures | $56 | $79 | $97 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $50 | $64 | $79 | 0% |
| Nail extensions | $60 | $73 | $89 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $45 | $54 | $86 | 0% |
| Nail painting | $58 | $76 | $94 | 0% |
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.