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5 Best Nail Salons in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Booking a manicure in Sydney can mean a ten-minute mall touch-up or a two-hour appointment booked weeks out for a wedding party. The nail salons on this page have racked up close to 1,800 Google reviews between them, and ratings run from 4.3 up to a perfect 5.0, so the real gap between them is less about skill and more about how specialised, and how booked out, each one is.

Short answer: Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty tops this list with a 4.8-star average across 546 reviews and the highest confidence score of the group. Nails Boulevard Town Hall actually has more total reviews, 698, but a lower 4.3 average, while Your Nail Studio posts a perfect 5.0 across 146 reviews for Korean-style gel work. Customers report a basic manicure running from around $80 at the CBD salons, more for extensions or nail art.
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Sydney's nail salons, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty 4.8 546 Nail art & long-lasting gel extensions View ›
2 Nails Boulevard Town Hall 4.3 698 High-traffic CBD nail art, walk-in friendly View ›
3 Master Colour Nails - Westfield’s Sydney 4.8 219 Detail-focused mani-pedi in a mall setting View ›
4 Your Nail Studio 5.0 146 Korean-style gel nails, gentle on damaged nails View ›
5 Vivid Nail Salon 4.7 185 Wedding party bookings & Calgel specialists View ›
5 Best Nail Salons in Sydney (2026)

Our picks, one by one

Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty

4.8546 Google reviews

Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty is a nail art studio in the Sydney CBD on Druitt Street, offering gel, acrylic, and 3D nail designs alongside eyebrow and eyelash services. Its site lists specialties from French and cat-eye nails to chrome finishes, using what it describes as premium Japanese gels and biab for durability. Regulars name specific technicians, Crystal, Jackie, Champagne, and Anne among them, and describe returning to the same person appointment after appointment.

What people praise

  • Wide range of nail art styles, from French tips to chrome and 3D designs
  • Extensions reported to last a full four weeks without lifting
  • Techs praised for being gentle with thin or brittle natural nails

Worth knowing

  • Evening slots book out quickly, worth reserving ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume546 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest confidence score of any salon on this list, a 4.8 average backed by 546 reviews, and it's why we rank it first even though a competitor further down posts more total reviews.

Level 1/70-72 Druitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

Nails Boulevard Town Hall logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Nails Boulevard Town Hall

4.3698 Google reviews

Nails Boulevard Town Hall sits inside the Myer building on the corner of Pitt and Market streets, a busy mall-level salon doing custom nail art including 3D flowers and design matching from client-supplied reference photos. It's open seven days including a late Thursday, and reviewers describe long-standing relationships with the salon, some going back six years or more.

What people praise

  • Skilled at recreating specific reference designs, including detailed 3D elements
  • Open seven days with late hours on Thursdays
  • Long-term loyal customers report consistently strong acrylics

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer described a rushed, lower-quality basic manicure during a busy period
  • Service reportedly varies more by technician than at some competitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume698 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It actually has more total reviews than any other salon here, 698, but a 4.3 average keeps it at #2, proof that raw review count and a top ranking aren't the same thing.

corner of Pitt and, Shop 26 level M, Myer Market St, Sydney NSW 2000

Master Colour Nails - Westfield’s Sydney logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Master Colour Nails - Westfield’s Sydney

4.8219 Google reviews

Master Colour Nails is a nail salon on level 2 of Westfield Sydney on Pitt Street, offering manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions in what reviewers repeatedly call a clean, relaxing space. The salon appears to be relatively new, with reviews mentioning a grand-opening discount, and technicians are described testing a sample nail before committing to a full set to confirm the client is happy with the shape and finish.

What people praise

  • Technicians described testing designs before committing to the full set
  • French tips specifically praised as unusually neat and precise
  • Clean, sanitized tools and space noted by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • No phone number listed on its Google profile, booking may require an in-person or online step
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume219 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 average across 219 reviews puts it on par with our top pick on rating. It ranks third mainly because it's a newer salon still building the review volume and confidence score to match.

Level 2, Shop T1A/188 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

Your Nail Studio logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Your Nail Studio

5.0146 Google reviews

Your Nail Studio is a small nail studio on Sussex Street near Central Station, run in a Korean gel style and marketed mainly through Instagram rather than a standalone website. Reviewers consistently name technicians Hailey and Jihye, describing a slower, more careful approach, cleaning gel from under the nail bed and checking in throughout the appointment, than they've experienced elsewhere.

What people praise

  • Technicians named and praised repeatedly for careful, detail-focused technique
  • Reviewers describe results holding up well, one set reported lasting over four weeks
  • One reviewer credits the studio with repairing nails damaged by a previous gel set elsewhere

Worth knowing

  • Smaller studio than the CBD chains, appointments may be limited during peak times
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume146 · 64th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only perfect 5.0 average on this list, 146 reviews with a single four-star outlier, though its smaller size means a slightly lower confidence score than our top two picks.

1 floor/368 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000

Vivid Nail Salon logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Vivid Nail Salon

4.7185 Google reviews

Vivid Nail Salon has operated in the Sydney CBD on Pitt Street since 1998, and its site describes running one of the city's longest-established nail schools alongside the salon itself. Its signature is Calgel, an organic gel treatment the salon positions as its top menu item, along with Swarovski-stone gradient nail art. Multiple reviewers describe booking the salon specifically for wedding-day nails, sometimes for an entire bridal party at once.

What people praise

  • Long track record, operating since 1998 with an attached nail academy
  • Specifically well-reviewed for bridal party bookings handling multiple clients at once
  • Calgel results reported to last well past a week of regular wear

Worth knowing

  • Its most recent reviews on file are noticeably older than the other salons on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume185 · 69th
Confidencemoderate
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks last here less because of quality, reviewers are consistently positive, and more because its review activity has slowed. The newest review referenced is about a year old, against weeks or months for the salons above it.

Martin Place, level 4/90 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we score these

Rating is the live Google average for each salon. Review volume shows how many clients actually left feedback, and confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a high rating built on a small sample scores lower than one built on hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing, which is why two salons with similar ratings can still land in a different order. No salon paid to move up this list.

How much does a manicure cost in Sydney? (2026)

Sydney nail salon pricing depends heavily on technique and add-ons. One customer at Nails Boulevard reported paying $80 for a basic manicure and pedicure combo; extensions, 3D nail art, or premium gels like Calgel and biab typically cost more on top of a base treatment. Ask each salon for its current price list before booking, none of the five publish one online.

Nail salons across Sydney

All five salons on this list sit within or near the Sydney CBD, Druitt Street, Town Hall, Pitt Street, and Sussex Street are all a short walk apart. If you’re searching ‘nail salon near me’ in the city centre, there’s a good chance you’ll pass at least two of these on the way to the third.

What to ask before you book

  • How long does this set typically last before it needs a refill or soak-off?
  • What brand of gel or acrylic do you use, and is there an odor-free option?
  • Is there an extra charge for nail art, French tips, or 3D designs?
  • Do you sanitize tools between every client, and how?
  • Can I book a specific technician if I liked their previous work?
  • How far in advance do I need to book for a weekend or wedding-party slot?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these nail salons?

We compared every Sydney nail salon with a meaningful Google review history, then ranked by a blend of rating, review volume, and how recently reviews are still coming in.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts are refreshed periodically; this page reflects data verified in July 2026.

Why does Nails Boulevard rank below a salon with fewer reviews?

Nails Boulevard has the most total reviews of the five, but a lower 4.3 average pulls its confidence score below Secret Butterfly’s, which combines a higher rating with a large, consistent review base.

Are any of these salons good for a wedding party?

Vivid Nail Salon has the most reviews specifically describing bridal party bookings, including multiple bridesmaids at once, though its most recent reviews are older than the other salons on this list.

The bottom line

For a reliable set with the deepest track record, Secret Butterfly Nails & Beauty is the safe default. If you want the newest reviews and a specific Korean gel style, book Your Nail Studio and ask for Hailey.

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