Health + Wellness

10 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Nails Salons In 2023

By Danielle Read
8th Aug 2023

Biting your nails over which nail salon to try out on the Gold Coast? Whether you consider yourself a buff with the file, a pro at polish, or are seriously challenged when it comes to popping a coat on *that* other hand, we can all agree that getting your nails done by a pro is one of life’s most enjoyable pleasures. So, revel in it. 

Here’s your round up the best Gold Coast nail salons to polish your look. 

Nail Therapy

Mermaid Beach

Love the idea of rocking a fresh set but say a little prayer for your natural nails everytime you book in? No more, with Nail Therapy’s careful process that allows your actual nails to grow long and strong. 

Dubbed the angels of the Gold Coast nail world, your healthy nails are coated in the cutest artworks, nailed with precision. The creative genius of these artists really is second to none. So it’s no surprise their clientele are die-hard fans who confess they’ve found their love-long Gold Coast nail salon match made in heaven at Nail Therapy. DM for prices.

Coco Beauty Lounge

Surfers Paradise

Like your nail art with a side of mystery? Then, this might just be the best nail salon on the Gold Coast for you. Hidden inside Surfers Paradise’s own Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, Coco Beauty Lounge leaves a lot to the imagination. Like prices, services and even the space itself. 

Though, based on their rave reviews, it could just be worth the somewhat cryptic trip. This beauty lounge is applauded for their friendly staff, offers a complimentary drink of choice – including cocktails – and with a core focus on experience, it’s dubbed the best Gold Coast nail salon for mystery lovers. 

Tips Nail Art Studio

Parkwood

Irresistible nail art available on the northern end of the Gold Coast? Yes, please. Tips Nail Art Studio offers an array of personalised nail services from cartoon characters and ombre looks, to tiny flowers and dainty lines hand painted to perfection. 

This Gold Coast nail salon delivers gel manicures and pedicures, as well as extensions ready for you to put your hand up for. With full set extensions starting at $120, adorn your twinklers with mesmerising artworks at the best Gold Coast nail salon for northerners. 

Adore Dolls Parlour

Miami

a shot of a pair of nails from a gold coast nail salon

Seasoned pros on the Gold Coast nail art scene, Adore Dolls Parlour have been buffing and filing, painting and polishing nails for 12+ years. Using 100% cruelty-free, vegan products, you can even Afterpay your mani-pedi or perfectly painted pointers. 

Choose to have your set completed by a junior artist from $70, through to pro artists with 10+ years experience from $90. With immaculate precision, at this Gold Coast nail salon you can choose any style, shape or even texture for seriously creative designs right at your fingertips. 

Nailfix

Bundall

Want award-winning nails? Then head straight to one of the best nail salon on the Gold Coast as voted by you. Nailfix offers luxe manicures for $40, classic pedicures for a neat $55 – or opt for a full set of acrylics for $60. With a range of shapes, styles and every colour of the rainbow, this luxury Gold Coast nail salon ticks all the boxes. 

Erva

Burleigh Heads

a closeup shot of nails

Think: a self-care oasis in the heart of Burleigh Heads. Erva is the kind of nail spa the Gold Coast can’t get enough of. Meaning ‘herb’ in Portugese, Erva uses non-toxic, vegan and cruelty-free polishes, so you can indulge in self-care without the footprint. 

Adorned with wicker furnishings, ornate decor and soft linen, Erva offers diverse styles, patterns and nail mastery for every occasion. With a boujie menu of hour-long services, opt for manicures from $80 through $100 or opt to add polish and nail art. This popular Gold Coast nail salon even offers mani-pedis for the little ones. 

Eye Envy Co

Mermaid Beach

Lashes on fleek and sweet nails in one. Name a more iconic duo (we’ll wait). Eye Envy Co are absolute pros at lash extensions, brow laminations and facials.

But if you drop by at the right time, you’ll also notice a next-level nail tech onsite too. Unlike acrylic nails, this Mermaid Beach beauty salon uses BIAB, a protective gel that coats your natural nail which allows them to strengthen and grow, beneath your new killer claws. Genius. 

H&H Nail Spa

Southport

Bedazzled. Bejewelled. Bit curved at the edge or full point. The folks at H&H Nail Spa expertly style nails, no matter your flavour of pizazz. Situated on Southport’s own Nerang Street, sky’s the limit with your dazzling finger finishers at H & H

As one of the least expensive Gold Coast nail salons, a full set of acrylic nails are a sweet $50, with ombre a top of $75. So there’s less need for as many pretty pennies on this spa menu. Drop into the most adventurous nail salon on the Gold Coast, for a set that seriously wows

Nailed It Nail Bar

Mermaid Beach

If you can’t put your finger on the style of nails you’d like, you don’t have to. Head to Nailed It Nail Bar on the Gold Coast Highway and nail down your next look. Have your talons sharpened, shined and spirit-finger ready with one of the talented nail techs at Nailed It Nail Bar

Whether it’s a fierce set of pointy stiletto nails, a sweet French Manicure or marble marvels. Starting at $65, anything’s possible at one of the best nail salons on the Gold Coast for a range in styles. 

Eve Nail Lounge

Broadbeach

If you’re in the mood to find a car park, then make the most of your outing all in one place and a shopping centre is the perfect place to do it. Eve is the nail lounge that makes it easy to leave home for a loaf of bread and come home with some seriously stylin’ nails. 

Situated inside Pacific Fair, Eve offers salon services for every look, shape and can even add showstopping spangles. Manicures start at $35, acrylics from $60 and gel nails from a neat $70. Just don’t forget to ask about next-level nail art like this

While you're at it, why not fully kick up the pampering and soak your way through the Gold Coast's best day spas.

Image Credit: Nail Therapy, Adore Dolls Parlour & Erva

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