5 Of Australia And New Zealand’s Best Nail Salons
Extend your finesse to the fingertips and nail it with these top mani/pedi locations.
No matter the season, nail care can really take the edge off your day—a moment to tend to yourself and an extension of self-expression if you choose it to be. We’ve seen a rise in reverence to the obscure and experimental—think glazed-donut extensions, cherry tips and punk-gothic grammy award winning manis. Not to mention clean manicures with a skincare-first approach. Suffice to say what may pique your polish interests and nail needs is particularly personal.
So, whether you’re after a low maintenance coat of polish, have your heart set on an indulgent hand treatment or a more-is-more nail art design, these top nail salons won’t disappoint. And no, you won’t leave thinking about all the ways your manicurist could have filed your nails better…
Jocelyn Petroni
Woollhara, New South Wales
It’s easy to miss the street entrance to this cult skin salon. Tucked away on the first floor of a building in Woollahra, it’s where Miranda Kerr, Megan Gale and beauty editors (including Gritty Pretty’s own) go to get seriously good skin and naked or clean manicures. Celebrity facialist Jocelyn Petroni is renowned for her holistic approach to beauty, and incorporates reiki and meditation into her treatments. Each nail treatment is personalised to cater to your specific needs and concerns with a one-on-one consultation.With manicures renowned for their longevity and lustre you’ll have a restful time in your own private treatment room. Joss, as she’s known to her devoted clients-slash-friends, is also the official Australian nail expert for Chanel. If it’s good enough for them …
Inco Studio
Auckland, New Zealand
Located inside the old Ponsonby fire station, Inco Studio’s peach-pink walls are warm and vibrant. Both a hair salon and nail bar you’ll find each workstation is sectioned off (so you can chat privately with your hairstylist or sit quietly, undisturbed) and the nail bar sits tidily in the centre back. Whether you opt for clean and classic, flamingo coloured polish or goth-punk Inco will have your nail beds covered as they use Builder in a Bottle to rehab weak nails. We also loved the Japanese cuticle tidying technique that left our tips looking like we’d never lifted a finger in our lives. The pedicure services are also particularly luxe and should you need intricate nail art to spice up your nail beds, they’ve got you covered. Oh, and they also use Kester Black! Loyalty is a fickle thing…
The Parlour Room
Clovelly, New South Wales
If you’re all about natural skincare, nails, brows, tans and waxing, The Parlour Room is definitely one to add to your list. Based in Eastern Sydney, the spacious sanctuary feels miles away from the bustling streets of Clovelly. With plenty of fresh flowers and marble abound, the salon is luxurious from the front door all the way to the treatment rooms—which includes a group treatment room that is beyond perfect for a girls’ trip or bridal party. Known for its next-level manicures, fleeky brows and luxurious waxing experiences (yes, waxing can be luxurious), the tanning is also second to none. Their polish and service offering is extensive—classic polish, shellac, bio sculpture, evo and soak off to name a few—and if you’re in need of a little nail TLC we’d recommend the nail recovery treatment to restore your natural nail barrier.
Bliss Beauty And Body
Newcastle, New South Wales
Bathed in natural light and soft pastel interiors, Bliss Beauty & Body is a welcome retreat where you can escape the daily grind to relax, unwind and treat yourself to an above-and-beyond experience. Backed by over a decade in the industry, the attentive, professional Bliss team are dedicated to delivering high-quality yet no-nonsense treatments, with their menu ranging from facials, LED light therapy and massage, to beauty offerings including tanning, nails and lashes. Try their signature deluxe manicure with paraffin to nourish your nails and cuticles and follow this with your favourite OPI Gel Polish such. We can’t resist a perfectly painted ‘Put It In Neutral’ mani. Consider this one of Newcastle’s must-visit beauty spots.
MediPedi Nail Spa
Norwood, South Australia
We expect our feet to shuffle us from A to B, kick ass in that cycle class and still look spectacular in sandals. They deserve to be pampered, and not just with a pedi every other week—which is where this salon comes in. This company combines medical knowledge with nail know-how and offers clients services like their signature medical pedicure. This treatment includes a session with a podiatrist, who can treat any concerns like corns, calluses and ingrown nails (not glam but so necessary—and you might be able to get a health fund rebate), before a nail technician does the rest using polish from Dazzle Dry, Faby or OPI. Hello, happy feet.
5 Of Australia And New Zealand’s Best Nail Salons
Extend your finesse to the fingertips and nail it with these top mani/pedi locations.
No matter the season, nail care can really take the edge off your day—a moment to tend to yourself and an extension of self-expression if you choose it to be. We’ve seen a rise in reverence to the obscure and experimental—think glazed-donut extensions, cherry tips and punk-gothic grammy award winning manis. Not to mention clean manicures with a skincare-first approach. Suffice to say what may pique your polish interests and nail needs is particularly personal.
So, whether you’re after a low maintenance coat of polish, have your heart set on an indulgent hand treatment or a more-is-more nail art design, these top nail salons won’t disappoint. And no, you won’t leave thinking about all the ways your manicurist could have filed your nails better…
Jocelyn Petroni
Woollhara, New South Wales
It’s easy to miss the street entrance to this cult skin salon. Tucked away on the first floor of a building in Woollahra, it’s where Miranda Kerr, Megan Gale and beauty editors (including Gritty Pretty’s own) go to get seriously good skin and naked or clean manicures. Celebrity facialist Jocelyn Petroni is renowned for her holistic approach to beauty, and incorporates reiki and meditation into her treatments. Each nail treatment is personalised to cater to your specific needs and concerns with a one-on-one consultation.With manicures renowned for their longevity and lustre you’ll have a restful time in your own private treatment room. Joss, as she’s known to her devoted clients-slash-friends, is also the official Australian nail expert for Chanel. If it’s good enough for them …
Inco Studio
Auckland, New Zealand
Located inside the old Ponsonby fire station, Inco Studio’s peach-pink walls are warm and vibrant. Both a hair salon and nail bar you’ll find each workstation is sectioned off (so you can chat privately with your hairstylist or sit quietly, undisturbed) and the nail bar sits tidily in the centre back. Whether you opt for clean and classic, flamingo coloured polish or goth-punk Inco will have your nail beds covered as they use Builder in a Bottle to rehab weak nails. We also loved the Japanese cuticle tidying technique that left our tips looking like we’d never lifted a finger in our lives. The pedicure services are also particularly luxe and should you need intricate nail art to spice up your nail beds, they’ve got you covered. Oh, and they also use Kester Black! Loyalty is a fickle thing…
The Parlour Room
Clovelly, New South Wales
If you’re all about natural skincare, nails, brows, tans and waxing, The Parlour Room is definitely one to add to your list. Based in Eastern Sydney, the spacious sanctuary feels miles away from the bustling streets of Clovelly. With plenty of fresh flowers and marble abound, the salon is luxurious from the front door all the way to the treatment rooms—which includes a group treatment room that is beyond perfect for a girls’ trip or bridal party. Known for its next-level manicures, fleeky brows and luxurious waxing experiences (yes, waxing can be luxurious), the tanning is also second to none. Their polish and service offering is extensive—classic polish, shellac, bio sculpture, evo and soak off to name a few—and if you’re in need of a little nail TLC we’d recommend the nail recovery treatment to restore your natural nail barrier.
Bliss Beauty And Body
Newcastle, New South Wales
Bathed in natural light and soft pastel interiors, Bliss Beauty & Body is a welcome retreat where you can escape the daily grind to relax, unwind and treat yourself to an above-and-beyond experience. Backed by over a decade in the industry, the attentive, professional Bliss team are dedicated to delivering high-quality yet no-nonsense treatments, with their menu ranging from facials, LED light therapy and massage, to beauty offerings including tanning, nails and lashes. Try their signature deluxe manicure with paraffin to nourish your nails and cuticles and follow this with your favourite OPI Gel Polish such. We can’t resist a perfectly painted ‘Put It In Neutral’ mani. Consider this one of Newcastle’s must-visit beauty spots.
MediPedi Nail Spa
Norwood, South Australia
We expect our feet to shuffle us from A to B, kick ass in that cycle class and still look spectacular in sandals. They deserve to be pampered, and not just with a pedi every other week—which is where this salon comes in. This company combines medical knowledge with nail know-how and offers clients services like their signature medical pedicure. This treatment includes a session with a podiatrist, who can treat any concerns like corns, calluses and ingrown nails (not glam but so necessary—and you might be able to get a health fund rebate), before a nail technician does the rest using polish from Dazzle Dry, Faby or OPI. Hello, happy feet.
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