Karsten SturmayDo you need some pampering and are looking for the best place to get a manicure? Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered with this list we’ve put together!
After extensive research, we’ve compiled this collection of salons based on the quality of services they offer and their competitive rates.
Are you ready to get pampered? If so, then, let’s take a look at the best salons for manicures in Edmonton.
How Much Does a Manicure Cost in Edmonton?
When you’re choosing where to get your manicure, we’re pretty sure that price is one of your deciding factors. So let’s go ahead and discuss that first.
The cost of a classic manicure average at around $30-$35 in Edmonton. Although there are standard services included in a manicure, the customized add-ons can vary such as a hot towel or massage, just to name a few.
To simplify things for you, we’ve put together a table of manicure services offered by the salons on our list to help you out.
| Salon | Service | Price |
| Urban Nails 82st | Classic manicure | $20.00 |
| Spa Manicure | $30.00 | |
| Shellac Manicure | $40.00 | |
| Children’s Manicures (under 12) | $15.00 | |
| Khrome Nail Bar | The Classic Manicure | $35.00 |
| The Classic Manicure w/ Regular Polish | $40.00 | |
| The Classic Manicure w/ Gel Polish | $55.00 | |
| The Luxury Manicure | $45.00 | |
| The Luxury Manicure w/ Regular Polish | $50.00 | |
| The Luxury Manicure w/ Gel Polish | $65.00 | |
| Kumi Nail Loft | Express Mani w/ Nail Strengthener | $30.00 |
| Express Mani w/ Regular Polish | $35.00 | |
| Spa Mani w/ Gel Polish | $50.00 | |
| Spa Mani w/ Nail Strengthener | $40.00 | |
| Spa Mani w/ Regular Polish | $50.00 | |
| Spa Mani w/ Gel Polish | $63.00 | |
| V5 Nails | Classic Manicure w/ Regular Polish | $25.00 |
| Classic Manicure w/ Shellac Polish | $35.00 | |
| Herbal Spa Manicure w/ Regular Polish | $35.00 | |
| Herbal Spa Manicure w/ Shellac Polish | $50.00 | |
| Frilly Lilly | The Marvellous Manicure | $48.00 |
| The Marvellous Manicure w/ French Polish | $53.00 | |
| The Marvellous Manicure w/ Paraffin | $58.00 | |
| The Gel Polish Manicure | $58.00 | |
| The Gel Polish Manicure w/ French Polish | $63.00 | |
| The Gel Polish Manicure w/ Paraffin | $68.00 |
The Best Manicure in Edmonton
Now that you know what to expect when getting your nails pampered, we can now take a look at our picks for the top manicure salons in Edmonton.
1. Khrome Nail Bar
| SERVICES | Manicure (Classic & Luxury), Pedicure (Classic & Luxury), Mani-Pedi for Little Ones, Eyelash Extensions, Powder Ombre Brows, Waxing, Microblading |
| WEBSITE | https://khromenailbar.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 10150-104 Street NW, T5J-1A7 Edmonton Alberta |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: (780) 479-0736 E-mail: [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday: Closed Tuesday to Wednesday: 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday to Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm |
Located in the heart of downtown, Khrome Nail Bar is a full-service luxury nail salon and cocktail lounge that serves alcoholic drinks as you get pampered. Its unique business model is a hit in Edmonton and earns it a spot on our list.
Khrome Nail Bar provides a variety of services for its clients, which include manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, waxing, and microblading. You can enjoy a full day of self-care here all while sipping on your favourite cocktail or their signature Khrome Gin!
Now, if you want to celebrate a special event by indulging in Khrome Nail Bar’s services along with a few of your friends, you can book this salon for birthdays, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and more! Certain party packages offered even include a DJ and catering services.
While Khrome Nail Bar offers a classic manicure, their luxury manicure is the better choice, providing a spa treatment for your hands. This includes softening and pushing back your cuticles, pampering your hands with a hot towel, and you can opt to apply a gel or regular polish afterward.
To make things even better, Khrome Nail Bar also offers custom hand-painted designs on your nails to help you stand out in the crowd. They can apply diamonds, stickers, and even Swarovski crystals on your fingernails!
We like Khrome Nail Bar even further because even though they provide high-end luxury services, they still cater to pamper children under 10 years old. Their special mani-pedi packages for kids can apply gel polish to your little one’s nails.
Khrome Nail Bar takes its business model a step further, offering an academy with programs in gel and acrylic applications for those seeking a profession in the beauty industry. When students complete their two-day classes here, they’ll be authorized to purchase professional products from any Candian distributor!
Pros
- Offers Swarovski crystals
- Khrome Nail Academy provides certifications for future nail technicians
- Has on-site cocktail bar
Cons
- Inconsistent operating hours
- Closed on Mondays
2. Urban Nails 82st
| SERVICES | Manicure (Regular, Spa, Shellac), Pedicure, Acrylic & Gel, Paraffin Wax, Waxing, Tinting |
| WEBSITE | http://urbannails82st.com |
| ADDRESS | 12954 82 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 2T2 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: (780) 758-0887 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday: 10:00am- 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am- 6:00pm Sunday : 11:00am- 5:00pm |
Urban Nails 82 ST has a simple mission: to pamper women in Edmonton by getting their nails done in style, luxury, and comfort. With over 2,000 colours and over a thousand acrylic powders, they’re certainly off to a good start.
Whether you want to enjoy your manicure in peace and solitude, with a group of friends, or as a special girl’s day out with your daughter, Urban Nails 82 ST can cater to your preference. Children below 12 years old get a special discounted rate here and will enjoy getting pampered!
Urban Nails 82 ST’s services include the classic mani-pedi treatment, but they also offer special shellac manicures that are more resistant to chips and scratches, keeping your nails looking beautiful for longer. If you’ve gotten shellac treatment before and would like to have it removed, Urban Nails 82 ST can do that for you as well.
While you’re getting your signature mani, you might as well browse the multitude of acrylic nail options Urban Nails 82 ST has on offer. Ranging from a full white tip set, clear tips & shellac, or ombre powder, you’ll surely find a tone or tint that you like.
Urban Nails 82 ST also has gel powder designs, including full sets of liquid UV for both your fingers and toes. Their pre-made designs feature vibrant designs that can instantly turn your nails into a work of art.
Pros
- Affordable pricing for all services
- Offers over 2,000 colours to choose from
Cons
- No hand-painted customized designs
- Very basic classic manicure
3. Kumi Nail Loft
| SERVICES | Manicure, Pedicure, Designer Nails |
| WEBSITE | https://www.kuminailbeautybar.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 10544 102 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3P3 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: (780) 757-3103 Email: [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday: Closed Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 4:30pm Sunday: Closed |
Kumi Nail Loft has been nominated twice in the Top Choice Awards as one of the best nail salons in Edmonton. Their intricate designs and luxury services have put them at the forefront of their niche industry.
They offer classic manicures (“Express Mani”) and a more luxurious treatment (“Spa Mani”) that is typical of other nail salons. However, they offer includes a massage and the option to put nail strengthener instead of polish.
While you’re getting your mani, you’ll want to consider looking at all the customized nails they have on offer which include hand-painted designs, gems, jewels, and encapsulated designs! They also offer Aprés Gel-X which is a revolutionary soft gel nail extension system that’s easy to apply and remove, which is an alternative option that not many salons offer.
We also like Kumi Nail Loft because each nail technician has their own special promotions that you can avail of in their area of expertise. They offer special tutorials for anybody that wants to learn how to care for and apply polish or gels to their nails.
Take note that any first-time customers to Kumi Nail Loft will only be allowed to get one solid colour without a design. This is because they can’t vouch for your nail’s current foundation, and can’t guarantee that their products will adhere to your nails without their specialized treatment.
However, for its regular customers, Kumi Nail Loft offers a 5 day-guarantee for their nail services and they’ll make any repairs free of charge during this period, which includes breakages for artificial nails.
If you’re booking an appointment at Kumi Nail Loft, you’ll need to take note of their strict policies, such as a 15-minute grace period, and a non-refundable deposit on your next appointment if you do not call to cancel within 48 hours. So make sure to be on time to receive the best in nail pampering!
Pros
- Includes massage and option for nail strengthener for manicures
- Offers Aprés Gel-X application
Cons
- Limited operating hours
- New clients can only get solid colours
- Strict booking policies
4. V5 Nails
| SERVICES | Manicure (Classic & Herbal Spa), Pedicure (Classic & Herbal Spa), Nail Enhancement (UV, Dip Powder, Acrylic), Little’s Full Polish Service (5-12 Years Old), Little’s Polish (Under 5 Years Old), Waxing, Tinting |
| WEBSITE | https://www.v5nails.com/ |
| ADDRESS | Southside Edmonton 3424 – 99 Street N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5X5 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: (780) 988-8551 Email: [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: Closed |
V5 Nails earns a spot on our list because of their Herbal Spa Manicure which includes plenty of extras such as exfoliation, reinvigorating gel scrubs, mineral mask, and a massage from your arm to your fingers. To make things even better, you can choose your scent for the included aromatherapy namely lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, peppermint, rose, tea tree, or eucalyptus.
In case you don’t have time for all the extra treatment but just want aromatherapy added to your Classic Manicure here, you can do so with a small fee of $10. No matter which service you choose, you have options for added shellac polish or customized nail designs starting at $5.
Now, if you’re not sure about having the shellac polish added, maybe V5’s 5-Day Nail Perfect Guarantee will convince you. Free repairs of any damage to your nails are offered during this period which covers chipping, a missing nail, and lifting, among others.
While we’re not huge fans of their salon seats and interior design, we feel like their customized nail designs and other extra services more than make up for it. We especially like that they offer polishes to children under 5 years old, which can be a great girl’s day for mom and daughter!
Pros
- Herbal Spa Manicure includes a lot of pampering services
- Can add aromatherapy to Classic Manicure
Cons
- More than 2 nails missing is considered a new set
- Nail design prices only provided upon consultation with nail technician
5. Frilly Lilly
| SERVICES | The Marvellous Manicure, The Gel Polish Manicure, Pampering Pedicure, The Gel Polish Pedicure, Waxing, Bikini Menu, Tinting, Facials, Lash & Brow |
| WEBSITE | https://frillylilly.ca/ |
| ADDRESS | 5230 Windermere Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0L9 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: (780) 757-0071 Email: [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Tuesday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday to Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Debra Van Dyke opened the first Frilly Lilly boutique in 2005 with a team of three people offering waxing, manicures, pedicures, and signature cruelty-free products. Today, they have expanded all over the country with 19 boutiques, providing Canadians all over with their premium services.
With a mission and vision that puts empowering women for success at their forefront, their services aim to both pamper and instill confidence in their clients to take on the world. And this is all done in a chic boutique with all the accessories and decor still handpicked by Debra Van Dyke herself.
The Marvellous Manicure here at Frilly Lilly is definitely an experience, which includes an aroma soak, nail shaping, cuticle cleaning, exfoliation, and massage. You can choose between the complimentary standard polish, add French polish, or accentuate your experience even more with paraffin.
Their Gel Polish Manicure, on the other hand, includes the same treatment except for the choice of gel polish as a finishing touch. You can choose between shellac, OPI gel polish, and IBD gel polish, among others.
Apart from their services, we like Frilly Lilly because their boutiques and office are powered with sustainable energy such as wind, low-impact hydro, and solar power. They also actively plant trees every year in collaboration with TreeEra, and support numerous social causes within each community their boutiques are located in.
Pros
- Uses cruelty-free products and eco-friendly materials
- Boutiques are powered with renewable energy
Cons
- Doesn’t offer customized nail designs
- Expensive compared to other salons
FAQs about the Best Manicures in Edmonton
And now we’ve come to the end of our list for the best salons for manicures in Edmonton. We hope you were able to find a place to give yourself some much-needed self-love.
Have you been to a boutique salon that’s not on our list that you think should be on here? If so, drop us a line, and we’ll make sure to check it out.
Now if you feel like a mani-pedi isn’t enough pampering, and you need a little bit more self-love, then you’ll definitely want to check out our list of the best spas in Edmonton to indulge even more!
