Best Manicures in Downtown, Victoria
Choose from 6 venues offering Manicures in Downtown, Victoria See map
Top reviews of Manicures in Downtown
4.9
Average of 1,679 reviews of 5 venues.
Great quality and nice staff; who want you to have a relaxing experience. Reasonably priced too! I received a much needed manicure (no polish at my request) and a pedicure with gel polish. I’ll be back when I am in Victoria for business again.
Nikki R.
10 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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We had a wonderful mom and daughter manicure date! Thank you, Kim and Julie!!
Natasha C.
15 Mar 2023
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Yumi did my gel manicure, and she was very personable and did very nice work.
Diana N.
22 Jun 2022
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Amazing experience
Camila C.
31 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Lovely shop, lovely staff and excellent pedicure. What more could I ask?
Beverley T.
25 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Awesome nail salon. Very thorough manicure, pedicure and polish application. My second time here. Both experiences were great. Highly recommend.
Jay A.
28 May 2022
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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On time and an excellent manicure and pedicure I felt very relaxed and love the way my nails look! Thank you
Brendan & Madi R.
10 Mar 2022
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Yan did a wonderful job of my gel manicure this afternoon. My nails look so pretty. Thank you!
Kim P.
28 Nov 2021
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Kim was fantastic as always! Great conversation, beautiful manicure.
Catherine E.
10 Jul 2021
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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The staff is always kind and professional and offer great service for reasonable prices. Love coming here!
Christine D.
3 Jun 2023
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Had a great time, the ladies were lovely and the service was great.
Morgan L.
1 Jun 2023
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Absolutely lovely experience! The salon seemed quieter than a lot, not due to lack of people but because there aren’t exhaust fans for acrylic running all the time. This is the first time I’ve tried biogel nails and they feel stronger than the acrylics I’ve previously had. Kim was a sweetheart and the whole space felt happy and welcoming. I’ll certainly be going back!
Raven L.
31 May 2023
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Jason V.
3 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Veronica S.
1 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Mary E.
1 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Donna W.
30 May 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Ludmila R.
31 May 2023
Gel Nails
5.0
19 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Moe S.
2 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Nice facial with Amber. i love it
JB
julissa B.
1 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Friendly efficient service for gel pedicures and manicures. Excellent selection of colours and products. Always looks great! Highly recommend!
CJ
Cynthia J.
12 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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I had a gel manicure today and it was another amazing service! I high recommend Oak Bay Nail Spa!
JD
Joanna D.
6 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Amazing manicures and pedicures in comfy massage chairs. Thank you for such a great service.
IR
iva r.
6 May 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Bonnie C.
1 Jun 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Amazing pedicure and beautiful manicure:)
SH
Susanne H.
30 Apr 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Jennifer P.
31 May 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Elaine was just awesome! Asked me questions about how I exactly wanted my nails to liook like and stressed repeatedly that she wanted to make me a happy with my new nails. I loved my experience at Oak Bay nail Spa. Will definitely be making this spot my go-to for my manicures and pedicures. Thank you Elaine!
KC
Kathleen C.
26 Apr 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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Elaine always does an amazing job on my nails 💅
DH
Diana H.
4 Jun 2023
Oak Bay Nail Spa
4.9
153 reviews
2033 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, British Columbia
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I love the way these women run their business..
JG
jane g.
29 May 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Friendly, professional and comfortable surrounding.
BM
Barb M.
27 May 2023
Gentle Touch
5.0
872 reviews
1321 Cook Street, Victoria Fernwood, V8V 4A3, British Columbia
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Lovely, kind, skilled technicians in a welcoming atmosphere. Had a wonderful pedicure and son loved his manicure. Thank you!
AF
Angela F.
30 Apr 2023
Blush Nail Spa
4.9
1,154 reviews
3571 Blanshard Street, #103, Victoria, V8Z 0B9, British Columbia
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Manicure FAQs
It depends on the type of polish used: traditional nail polish lasts about a week, acrylic nails should last between 6-8 weeks and will need a fill every 2-3 weeks to cover regrowth. Shellac and gel nails last for 2-3 weeks.
It depends on the type of manicure you get. You should allow around 30 minutes for a basic manicure that uses standard nail polish; shellac and gel nail manicures take up to 45 minutes; and acrylic nail manicures take around 90 minutes.
Manicurists tend to begin a manicure by soaking your hands in warm water to soften the skin and nails. They then file, buff, and clean the cuticle, massage your hands with a moisturising cream, and apply a base coat of polish, before finishing with a layer of colour, top coat, and cuticle oil. Standard nail polish is left to dry naturally; shellac and gel polishes are cured under a UV lamp; acrylic nails cure in the natural air.
It greatly depends on the type of manicure you go for. Some nail technicians suggest having a manicure once a week, however Shellac, dip powder, acrylic, and gel manicures can last a lot longer. You can leave 2-3 weeks before getting your gel or Shellac manicures filled or redone; wait 3-6 weeks between dip powder manicures; and leave 6-8 weeks before having your acrylic nail manicure redone. If in doubt, ask your technician.
The cost of manicures varies depending on the type you go for; however in Downtown, you are likely to pay around $40 for a manicure.
If you like soft hands and beautiful nails, you’ll love getting a manicure. Regular manicures can be very relaxing; they help prevent fungal nail infections and leave your nails looking polished and pristine.
Yes, absolutely. In fact, it’s common, particularly for those using regular nail polish or gel. If you’d like to give it a try, there are various different kits and pieces of equipment available to buy, but we always recommend having a manicure done by a professional to ensure you get the results you want.
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You can emphasise your eye for detail by having well-groomed, professionally manicured nails. An expert manicure can make your cuticles neater, your skin softer and your nails more buffed than the typical at-home setup allows.
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