Nail salons on the Central Coast
A manicure is one of the little indulgences I treat myself to, and I always feel more polished when my nails are done. Here are the nail salons locals recommend around the Coast.
The count shows how often locals have recommended each business. My own pick is labelled separately.
Nail salons in Umina Beach
Mint Beauty Spa
Renee sees one client at a time, which I love. She uses natural, breathable polish rather than shellac, and offers simple-colour and organic spa manicures. She also did my daughter’s very first manicure for my wedding and was wonderful with her.
Nail salons in Erina
StudioForty4
Faith and Erin run this Erina nail studio, and the business describes its appointments as considered and unhurried. One local recommended them after saying her nails had become healthy again while going there. If you have a particular service in mind, check the current menu when booking.
Nail salons in Gorokan
Cherry’s Nails and Beauty
Cherry’s Nails and Beauty offers nail treatments alongside brows, lashes and foot therapies. A local recommended the Gorokan salon in a discussion about nail technicians who prioritise nail health. If that matters to you too, ask Cherry about her removal and natural-nail care process before booking.
Nail salons in Kanwal
Angel’s Kiss
Angel’s Kiss is a home nail salon in Kanwal, offering advanced nail art, acrylics, BIAB, Gel-X and custom press-ons. A local named the salon in response to a request for a technician focused on natural nail health. If you’re trying to protect your natural nails, ask about prep and removal before choosing a service.
Nail salons in Woongarrah
Bare Haven Nail Studio
Bare Haven Nail Studio is a Woongarrah nail business offering colourful sets, nail art and infills. A local recommended Liana, saying she was amazing. If you have a particular design or service in mind, check it with the studio before booking.
Also mentioned by locals
Locals didn’t say where these two are based, so check their pages before booking.
Nails by Manda
Two locals recommended Nails by Manda, and both highlighted her focus on natural nail health. One said Manda helped her grow out her nails after acrylics; the other said her nails had never been stronger and that she trusted the products Manda uses. If you’re ready to move away from acrylics, you could ask Manda how she’d approach the change.
Badandboujeebeauty · Megan Beatty
Megan Beatty at Badandboujeebeauty was recommended by a local who said her nails had never been better. The recommendation didn’t mention a particular service or location. If you have a treatment in mind, check Megan’s current services and where she’s based before booking.
My online pick
Personail
Personail is a Marrickville, Sydney nail-wrap business, with wraps and nail-art stickers available to shop online. I met the owner at Norrieville Vintage Fair almost 10 years ago and have been buying from her ever since. When I’m short on time for a salon visit, I do my nails at home. Some of the wraps are cured under UV, so they last longer.
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Hi, I’m Roxane
I live on the Coast with my family and started Best on the Central Coast because I wanted all the good ideas in one place. I hope it helps you find your next local favourite too.