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How Much Does Gel Nails Cost in Sydney?

Gel nails in Sydney typically costs $75 (median). Most Sydney venues charge between $55 and $90, with prices from $30 up to $140. Based on 998 itemised prices across 285 Sydney businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$75
Most pay$55–$90
Prices compared998from 285 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Sydney price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$30The lowest listed price in Sydney.
Typical$55 – $90What most venues charge. The median is $75.
Premiumup to $140Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$70 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why gel nails prices vary in Sydney

Listed prices in Sydney run from $30 to $140, but half of them sit between $55 and $90. The gap comes mostly from gel polish versus builder gel, removal of an old set, nail art. The lowest and highest prices are usually a different service under the same name, so the middle range is the better guide to what you will pay.

Sydney compared with the rest of Australia

The median gel nails price in Sydney is $75, against $70 across Australia. That makes Sydney about 7% dearer than the national figure.

Gel Nails prices by Sydney suburb

Suburbs with at least 3 listed prices.

SuburbMedianFromPrices
Sydney $80$3073 from 17 businesses
Penrith $75$3040 from 5 businesses
Pyrmont $70$3034 from 4 businesses
Caringbah $60$3534 from 6 businesses
Miranda $85$3028 from 5 businesses
Potts Point $70$3028 from 5 businesses
Burwood $78$3023 from 8 businesses
Surry Hills $72$3522 from 3 businesses
Bondi $86$4018 from 3 businesses
Bondi Junction $85$3017 from 5 businesses
Rosebery $63$3014 from 5 businesses
Double Bay $80$3014 from 3 businesses

Sydney businesses and what they charge

Listed prices close to the Sydney median. Tap a business for its full menu, hours and how its prices compare.

BusinessServicePrice
Clover Nails Lashes, Warwick Farm Builder Gel extension - Dual Forms$75
ALÉA | It Girl Beauty Bar, Miranda Builder Gel Overlay + Manicure$75
Mk & Co Nail, Maroubra Gel-X extensions (currently on promotion offering 10% off)- Enjoy Extra $5 Off When Paying Cash$75
2B Beauty, Carlton Builder Gel / BIAB Overlay$75
Farnooshnail, Kings Langley Russian Manicure + Builder Gel Overlay on Natural Nails(CASH)$75
Drawing Nail & Eyelash, Burwood Off+Gel manicure$75
Scarlett Nails Studio, Dee Why Gel X$75
Norwest Beauty Therapy, Bella Vista Shellac Feet$75
Pearl Nails And Beauty Carlingford, Carlingford Builder Gel with tips$75
The Juju Set, Pyrmont Standard Manicure + One Shellac Colour$75

About gel nails

Also called: shellac, gel polish, builder gel, BIAB.

What's usually included: Gel polish or builder gel cured under a lamp for a chip-resistant finish.

What changes the price:

  • Gel polish versus builder gel
  • Removal of an old set
  • Nail art

How long it takes: usually 45–75 minutes.

Other cities

Newcastle ($70) · Gold Coast ($75) · Melbourne ($65) · Brisbane ($75) · Canberra ($70) · Perth ($70) · Hobart ($69) · Adelaide ($60) · Wollongong ($65) · Sunshine Coast ($75) · Darwin ($66)

Frequently asked questions

How much does gel nails cost in Sydney?

Gel nails in Sydney costs $75 at the median, based on 998 real prices listed by Sydney businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for gel nails in Sydney?

Most Sydney venues charge between $55 and $90. Budget options start around $30 and premium services run up to $140.

Is Sydney cheaper than the national average for gel nails?

Sydney's median of $75 compares with $70 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is gel nails called?

Salons also list it as shellac, gel polish, builder gel, BIAB. Gel polish or builder gel cured under a lamp for a chip-resistant finish.

What affects the price of gel nails?

The main factors are gel polish versus builder gel; removal of an old set; nail art. In Sydney most venues charge $55–$90.

How long does gel nails take?

Usually 45–75 minutes, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does shellac cost in Sydney?

Shellac is listed under gel nails. In Sydney the median price is $75, and most venues charge $55–$90.

How much does gel polish cost in Sydney?

Gel polish is listed under gel nails. In Sydney the median price is $75, and most venues charge $55–$90.

Which Australian city is cheapest for gel nails?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Adelaide has the lowest median at $60 and Sunshine Coast the highest at $75.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Sydney businesses on Zenflo — no estimates. See how we calculate prices, browse listed businesses, or see all price guides. Updated 2026-09-30. Data licensed CC BY 4.0: quote these figures freely with credit and a link to this page.

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