Nails
Manicure prices in the US
Manicure runs $25–$45 at most US salons, median $35. That’s from 198 prices on 56 published menus across 3 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$5
Typical
$25–$45
Median
$35
High
$81
Manicure cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $35 | $5–$65 | 3 |
| Arlington, VA | $29 | $15–$42 | 2 |
| New York, NY | $39 | $20–$71 | 2 |
Book manicure direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold manicure pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Douce Mains Nails Lounge
Book appointmentCypress, TX
Emerald Beauty Studio
Book appointmentChicago, IL
EuropeanNails LLC
Book appointmentScottsdale, AZ
Gloss Nail Lounge
Book appointmentGilbert, AZ
Gotham Nails
Book appointmentHoboken, NJ
KH Nails
Book appointmentPasadena, MD
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Manicure — FAQ
How much does manicure cost?
Across 56 US salon menus we've collected, manicure runs $25–$45 at most places, with a median of $35. The full spread is $5 to $81 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is manicure cheapest?
Across the 3 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Arlington, VA has the lowest median at $29 and New York, NY the highest at $39. These are small samples — 2 and 2 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other nails services
Prices sourced from 56US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-11-11).Method on the price index. Providers on My Nail Artistsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".