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Nail Salons in Auckland

Discover standout nail salons across Auckland, from Central Auckland and the North Shore to West Auckland and beyond. Browse independent nail studios, beauty salons and specialist nail technicians offering manicures, pedicures, gel nails, BIAB, acrylic extensions and nail art.

Updated November 2026

Nail services in Auckland

Auckland nail salons offer everything from simple natural nail care to detailed nail enhancements and nail art. Depending on the salon, you may find classic manicures and pedicures, gel manicures, BIAB and builder gel, acrylic or gel extensions, French manicures, nail art and nail removal services.

If you’re looking for a regular manicure or pedicure, a specialist nail studio can be a convenient choice for ongoing appointments. For BIAB, extensions or detailed nail art, look for a technician with experience in the particular technique and finish you’re after.

Nail salons across Auckland

Auckland is home to nail salons and independent nail technicians across a wide range of neighbourhoods. Browse listings in Central Auckland, the North Shore, West Auckland, South Auckland and surrounding areas to find an option that’s convenient for where you live or work.

Location can make a difference when you’re booking regular appointments, so consider travel time, parking or public transport as well as the services offered. Each Self-Care Society listing provides location and contact details, with a direct link to the provider’s website or booking page where available.

Choosing a nail salon

When comparing nail salons, consider the treatment you want, the salon’s location, appointment availability and the experience of the technician. For gel, BIAB and extensions, it’s worth checking that the salon offers the specific technique you’re looking for. For regular manicures and pedicures, attention to detail, hygiene and the longevity of the finish are all important factors.

Whether you’re booking a quick manicure, a fresh set of BIAB or a full pedicure, explore Auckland’s nail salons and find a provider that suits your style, location and routine.

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17
Avg. Google rating (17)
4.8
Popular services
Nails, Brows & Lashes, Hair Removal
Areas covered
Central Auckland, West Auckland, North Shore, Auckland

Featured Nail Salons in Auckland

From polished natural nails and classic manicures to BIAB, gel, extensions and nail art, discover Auckland nail salons curated by Self-Care Society.

Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary — no photo available
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Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary

433 New North Road, Auckland
5.0(134)

Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary is a 5-star rated beauty salon located in Kingsland. It provides a serene, professional clinical environment for both men and women, blending traditional beauty care with advanced aesthetic technology. The clinic is highly regarded for its certified technicians, strict hygiene protocols (such as a rigorous "no double-dip" waxing policy), and highly customisable treatments.

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Hair Removal
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The Beauty Bar

1/1 Faraday Street, Auckland
5.0(99)

The Beauty Bar in Parnell is a boutique salon specializing in advanced skincare, permanent makeup, and high-quality beauty maintenance treatments. The salon operates strictly by appointment only to ensure each client receives dedicated, personalized attention.

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Nail Garden Ranfurly Road

51C Ranfurly Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023, Auckland
4.9(256)

Nail Garden Ranfurly Road is a popular Auckland nail salon known for a relaxing ambiance. It offers manicures, pedicures, builder gel, and nail art with ample free parking nearby.

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Browse All Nail Salons in Auckland

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Browse and compare Auckland's trusted nail salons below — from classic manicures and pedicures to gel, BIAB, acrylics and detailed nail art.

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Laser Treatments

The Beauty Bar

Auckland

The Beauty Bar in Parnell is a boutique salon specializing in advanced skincare, permanent makeup, and high-quality beauty maintenance treatments. The salon operates strictly by appointment only to ensure each client receives dedicated, personalized attention.

5.0(99)
Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary — no photo available
Beauty
Nails
Brows & Lashes
Hair Removal
Makeup
Facials
Skin & Aesthetics

Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary

Auckland

Crimson Beauty - Advanced Skin & Beauty Sanctuary is a 5-star rated beauty salon located in Kingsland. It provides a serene, professional clinical environment for both men and women, blending traditional beauty care with advanced aesthetic technology. The clinic is highly regarded for its certified technicians, strict hygiene protocols (such as a rigorous "no double-dip" waxing policy), and highly customisable treatments.

5.0(134)
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Nails Nest

Auckland

Nails Nest is a cozy, boutique nail studio located in Hillsborough, Auckland, dedicated to natural nail health, meticulous hygiene, and customized nail design. It operates out of a calm, home-like sanctuary environment tailored for an upscale and relaxing customer experience.

4.9(157)
Polished hub — no photo available
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Polished hub

Auckland

Polished by MJP and co is a luxury nail salon specializing in builder gel manicures, healthy nail growth, and custom nail art. Bookings can be made online via the Polished by MJP Fresha Page or by reviewing design inspiration directly on the Polished Hub Instagram.

4.9(98)
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Suite19

Auckland

Suite19 is a boutique luxury beauty salon that specializes in premium nail care and professional eyelash extension treatments. The salon provides a sophisticated and relaxing environment focused on precise, high-quality cosmetic care and curated nail artistry.

4.9(114)
Nail Garden Ranfurly Road — no photo available
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Nail Garden Ranfurly Road

Auckland

Nail Garden Ranfurly Road is a popular Auckland nail salon known for a relaxing ambiance. It offers manicures, pedicures, builder gel, and nail art with ample free parking nearby.

4.9(256)
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Kingdom Nails

Auckland

Kingdom Nails is a luxurious nail salon located in Royal Oak. The salon provides a relaxing, serene ambiance and focuses heavily on high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and detail-oriented customer service.

4.9(104)
Nail Garden Takapuna — no photo available
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Nail Garden Takapuna

Auckland

Nail Garden Takapuna is a professional, specialist nail salon that focuses on delivering high-quality manicures and pedicures in a calming, garden-inspired environment. Positioned on the North Shore, the salon combines a relaxing atmosphere with experienced technicians who specialise in creative, bespoke nail art and contemporary nail enhancement systems.

4.9(159)
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Facials
Brows & Lashes
Hair Removal
Tanning

Verdo Nails & Beauty

Auckland

Verdo Nails & Beauty (also known as Verdo Cosmetics) is an award-winning boutique beauty salon located in Parnell. The salon has built a premium reputation, including being voted "Best Nails" by Hobson Magazine and "Top Spray Tans" by Verve Magazine.

4.9(220)
INCO Studio — no photo available
Beauty
Nails
Hair Salons
Brows & Lashes
Makeup
Hair

INCO Studio

Auckland

INCO Studio is a sustainable boutique beauty and hair salon specializing in bespoke hair, nail, and makeup services. Operating under a mantra of creativity and innovation, the studio prioritizes community, inclusion, and a seamless client experience from consultation to home care.

4.8(97)
ProfessioNail Newmarket — no photo available
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ProfessioNail Newmarket

Auckland

ProfessioNAIL Newmarket is a professional nail care salon located inside Westfield Newmarket in Auckland. Known for its convenient shopping mall setting, the salon provides high-quality manicures, pedicures, and standard beauty services with a focus on hygiene, efficiency, and personalized customer care.

4.8(2340)
The Nail Story — no photo available
Beauty
Nails
Brows & Lashes

The Nail Story

Auckland

The Nail Story is a top-rated, boutique beauty salon located in the Victoria Park Market. The salon blends elevated nail care, precision hygiene, and modern aesthetics to offer a luxurious, relaxing pampering experience.

4.8(124)
Nail Garden - Greenwoods Corner — no photo available
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Nail Garden - Greenwoods Corner

Auckland

Nail Garden - Greenwoods Corner is a top-rated, boutique nail salon located in Epsom. The salon focuses on providing high-quality nail treatments within a calming, natural, and plant-filled environment designed for ultimate relaxation.

4.8(284)
Joie Nails & Beauty — no photo available
Beauty
Nails
Brows & Lashes
Hair Removal

Joie Nails & Beauty

Auckland

Joie Nails & Beauty is a boutique nail salon specializing in high-quality, detail-oriented beauty treatments, including exquisite nail care, eyelash enhancements, and precision waxing. Payment options like Afterpay are available, and free parking can be found nearby.

4.8(206)
KIWI Nails & Spa Hobsonville Point — no photo available
Beauty
Nails
Hair Removal

KIWI Nails & Spa Hobsonville Point

Auckland

KIWI Nails & Spa is a highly-rated local beauty salon that specialises in professional nail care, eyelash extensions, and full-body waxing. Known for its clean, welcoming atmosphere and competitive pricing, the salon promises to deliver prestigious, top-tier beauty treatments tailored to each client's preferences.

4.8(326)
Equipoise Skin Clinic & Spa — no photo available
Wellness
Massage
Facials
Nails
Cosmetic Injectables
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin & Aesthetics
Day Spas

Equipoise Skin Clinic & Spa

Auckland

Equipoise Skin Clinic & Spa is a boutique wellness sanctuary located on Jervois Road. The clinic focuses on achieving a perfect balance between cosmeceutical and natural skincare to deliver non-invasive, visible improvements to skin and appearance. The professional team of certified therapists focuses on total mind, body, and spirit rejuvenation within a tranquil, premium setting.

4.8(54)
East Day Spa — no photo available
Skin & Aesthetics
Day Spas
Massage
Facials
Nails
Brows & Lashes
Hair Removal
Sauna

East Day Spa

Auckland

East Day Spa is one of New Zealand's premier luxury wellness brands, known for blending ancient Eastern holistic healing traditions with contemporary Western beauty therapies. Established in 2002, the spa features candle-lit, dimly lit interiors, and mystical aromas designed to create a complete sensory escape from urban hustle.

4.4(482)

Why it matters

Why Choose Professional Nail Care?

  • Professional manicures and pedicures tailored to your lifestyle.
  • Expert nail care that supports healthy, beautiful nails.
  • Quality products, hygiene standards and long-lasting results.
  • Fit sessions around Auckland's working day, with early, late and weekend availability across the CBD and inner suburbs.

Guide

How to Choose the Right Nail Salon

A few things to consider before booking. Given how spread out Auckland is, it pays to shortlist by area first, then compare on experience and reviews.

  1. 1Experienced technicians skilled in the finishes and techniques you want.
  2. 2Positive client reviews and a strong reputation for quality and longevity.
  3. 3Strict hygiene practices, sterilised tools and a clean, tidy salon.
  4. 4Transparent pricing for manicures, pedicures and gel or acrylic services.
  5. 5A convenient location with suitable parking or public transport access.
  6. 6A relaxed atmosphere where you feel looked after from start to finish.
  7. 7In Auckland, also weigh travel time and parking — the provider you'll actually keep visiting is usually the convenient one.
  8. 8Traffic makes proximity matter more here than almost anywhere else. Booking somewhere on your side of the bridge, or a short walk from a train station, is what turns a good intention into a kept appointment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Many do, particularly in the inner suburbs and on the North Shore, though Saturday mornings book out earliest. Each listing shows its opening hours so you can see who's available before you get in touch.

Takapuna, Milford, Devonport and Albany all have established nail salons, and several North Shore studios offer weekend availability so you can avoid crossing the bridge. Filter the listings above by area to see who's currently open and taking bookings.

It depends on the treatment and how quickly your nails grow. Classic manicures and pedicures typically last around a week and suit fortnightly upkeep. Gel polish generally holds for 2–3 weeks. BIAB and acrylic extensions are usually refilled every 2–4 weeks, then removed and replaced every 6–8 weeks to keep the natural nail healthy. Lifestyle matters too — hands in hot water, cleaning products or the gym will shorten wear on any finish.

Look for qualified nail technicians with strong hygiene standards — sterilised tools, single-use files where appropriate and a clean, well-ventilated workspace. Ask about the products they use (reputable gel, BIAB and acrylic systems make a real difference to how the finish wears), check consistent client reviews rather than one-off five-star hits, and browse recent portfolio photos to see how their work looks on natural nails similar to yours. A salon that publishes clear pricing and takes the time to talk through options at your first appointment is almost always a good sign.

Prices in Auckland vary between salons and treatments, but as a general guide a classic manicure sits around $35–55, a classic pedicure $50–75, gel polish $50–75, BIAB $75–110 and a full set of acrylic extensions $85–130. Nail art, extended lengths and premium finishes are usually charged as add-ons on top of the base service. Most salons publish current pricing on their own website — the listings above link straight through.

Most Auckland nail salons offer classic manicures and pedicures, gel polish, BIAB overlays for strengthening natural nails, acrylic extensions in a range of lengths and shapes, plus bespoke nail art from simple accents through to intricate hand-painted designs. Many also offer nail repairs for cracks or lifted nails, safe removal of gel, BIAB and acrylics, and add-ons like paraffin treatments, cuticle work and callus care for pedicures.

Explore Auckland nail salons and find your next self-care ritual.