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Best Manicures in Cape Town, Cape Town

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BOA Beauty Bar Kloof Street

BOA Beauty Bar Kloof Street

4.6

496 reviews

7 Kloof Street, Cape Town Gardens, 8000, Western Cape

Acrylic Nail Fix

35min

From ZAR 50

Add Nail Strengthening Base Coat

15min

ZAR 45

Footlogix® Pedicure - Gel Paint

1h 25min

ZAR 460

Gel Ombré Toes

1h 20min

ZAR 270

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BOA Beauty Bar CBD

BOA Beauty Bar CBD

4.7

1,173 reviews

16 Bree Street, Shop 3, Cape Town Cape Town City Centre, 8000, Western Cape

PolyGel Fill + Gel Paint

1h 30min

ZAR 280

Full Set Acrylic with Nail Polish (Tips)

1h 40min

ZAR 260

Acrylic Nail Fix

35min

From ZAR 50

PolyGel Fill + Polish

1h 25min

ZAR 240

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BOA Beauty Bar Sea Point

BOA Beauty Bar Sea Point

4.6

1,301 reviews

154 Main Road, The Equinox Building, Cape Town Sea Point, 8005, Western Cape

PolyGel Fill + Gel Paint

1h 30min

ZAR 280

Nail Rescue Manicure

45min

ZAR 140

Full Set Acrylic with Nail Polish (Tips)

1h 40min

ZAR 260

Acrylic Nail Fix

35min

From ZAR 50

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Rose Blvd Beauty Bar

Rose Blvd Beauty Bar

4.8

744 reviews

369 Main Road, Shop 4, Cape Town Sea Point, 8060, Western Cape

File & Go Mani (No Polish or Gel Paint)

35min

ZAR 95

Brow Wax + Tint

30min

ZAR 250

Still Bottle Water

5min

ZAR 20

Back, Neck & Shoulder (30 mins)

30min

ZAR 300

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Sublime Skin and Body

Sublime Skin and Body

5.0

767 reviews

53 North Walk, Cape Town Pinelands, 7405, Western Cape

Mini Me Fingers Polish (NB Under 12's only)

30min

ZAR 110

Express Polish Fingers or Toes

45min - 1h 5min

ZAR 165

Classic Polish Manicure

45min - 1h 5min

ZAR 240

Luxury Polish Manicure

1h - 1h 30min

ZAR 315

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Meraki Aesthetics

Meraki Aesthetics

5.0

857 reviews

Unit 11 Battery Park Canal District, Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 8001, Western Cape

Meraki Manicure

1h - 1h 30min

ZAR 310

Express Manicure

45min - 1h

ZAR 240

Soft Gel Tip Nail Extensions

1h 15min - 1h 20min

ZAR 495

Polygel Applications

1h 30min - 1h 50min

ZAR 600

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Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails

Nudimenxions Massage Beauty Nails

4.9

446 reviews

10 Austwick Road, Shop 1A, Cape Town Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape

Express Mini Manicure

1h

ZAR 220

Classical Manicure

45min

ZAR 240

Active Manicure & Pedicure

1h

ZAR 450

Soak Off - Gel/Gel Polish/Acrylic Removal

30min

ZAR 120

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The Best Laser & Skin

The Best Laser & Skin

4.9

487 reviews

25 Derry Street, Cape Town Vredehoek, 8001, Western Cape

Teen Manicure

30min

ZAR 150

French Paint

15min

ZAR 30

Nail Paint

30min

ZAR 95

Gelish Manicure

1h 15min

ZAR 420

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XCO MAN

XCO MAN

5.0

219 reviews

76 De Bron Avenue, Cape Town Kenever, 7550, Western Cape

Men only

Full Manicure

45min

ZAR 310

Mini Mani

25min

ZAR 250

Heel Treatment

15min

ZAR 120

Heel Treatment

15min

ZAR 120

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Origin Wellness Spa

Origin Wellness Spa

5.0

146 reviews

31 Brickfield Road, 5th Floor, Cape Town Woodstock, 7925, Western Cape

File, Buff & Shine

25min

ZAR 150

Paint Only

15min

ZAR 100

File & Paint Only

20min

ZAR 150

Mini Manicure

30min

ZAR 220

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Salon Skye Beauty

Salon Skye Beauty

4.8

199 reviews

Erica square Shopping Centre Belhar, Cape Town Belhar Ext 7, 7493, Western Cape

Acrylic soak off

45min

ZAR 120

Spa manicure

1h

ZAR 240

Colour changing gel

1h

ZAR 250

Soak off gel

30min

ZAR 100

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At Stylar Pty

At Stylar Pty

5.0

123 reviews

2 Fir Street, Unit GU02 Collingwood, Black River Park, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

Full cover tips fill & Gelish

1h 15min

ZAR 340

Kiddies file buff and paint Hands

20min

ZAR 60

Kiddies Manicure

40min

ZAR 120

Morgan Taylor Mani & Polish

1h

ZAR 335

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Mimi Beauty Studio

Mimi Beauty Studio

4.9

80 reviews

315 Albert Road, Cape Town Woodstock, 8001, Western Cape

Soak Off

30min - 1h

ZAR 50

DELUXE MANICURE

1h

ZAR 270

FILE & PAINT

1h

ZAR 170

Anti-ingrown treatment

5min

ZAR 50

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Pamper me pink

Pamper me pink

4.9

14 reviews

386 Voortrekker Road, Cape Town goodwood, 7460, Western Cape

Gel polish and serenity manicure

1h 30min

ZAR 260

Gel removal (Pamper me pink gel)

45min

ZAR 70

Removal and new application rubber base

1h

ZAR 320

Lash removal no new set

20min

ZAR 100

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Lotus Beauty Lounge

Lotus Beauty Lounge

5.0

62 reviews

20 Brickfield Road, Cape Town Salt River, 7925, Western Cape

Re-app Soak off

10min

ZAR 40

Soft gel soak off

30min

ZAR 100

soak off + cuticle work

30min

ZAR 150

French Extra

10min

ZAR 40

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Zanzi Nails

Zanzi Nails

4.9

84 reviews

1 Pinewood Avenue, Cape Town Glenwood, 7460, Western Cape

Cut Nails

15min

ZAR 80

Mini Mani / Pedi

30min

ZAR 120

Cut Toe Nails

15min

ZAR 80

cats eye

15min

ZAR 120

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Meraki Beauty

Meraki Beauty

4.8

96 reviews

Century Way, Cape Town Century City, 7441, Western Cape

Mani: File & Buff / Paint

15min

ZAR 100

Express Manicure

30min

ZAR 240

Deluxe Manicure

1h

ZAR 300

French Paint

10min

ZAR 50

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Olga Nails 24 Seven

Olga Nails 24 Seven

4.9

65 reviews

235 Blaauwberg Road, Unit 2, Cape Town Table View, 7441, Western Cape

Before and After hours fee

1h

ZAR 100

Manicure

1h

ZAR 150

Acrylic French Multi Color

2h

ZAR 500

Gel French

1h 15min

ZAR 350

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GLOW NAIL BAR

GLOW NAIL BAR

5.0

62 reviews

58 Wiener Street Vasco Estate, Cape Town Vasco Estate, 7460, Western Cape

Fix nail

5min

ZAR 20

Rubber Base Manicure

1h 10min

ZAR 200

Rubber base gel removal manicure

20min - 1h

ZAR 50

French Art (French tips without the extensions)

40min

ZAR 80

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ILEA Laser Hair Beauty Makeup

ILEA Laser Hair Beauty Makeup

4.8

68 reviews

110 Kromboom Road, Cape Town Crawford, 7770, Western Cape

Express Manicure

30min

ZAR 150

Kids Paint

45min

ZAR 80

Buff & Polish

45min

ZAR 100

Durban Shining Buffers

5min

ZAR 90

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Beautifique

Beautifique

5.0

10 reviews

67 DF Malan st, Cape Town Parow North, 7500, Western Cape

Women only

Hand conditioning Manicure

30min

ZAR 150

45 min Back & Neck

45min

ZAR 295

Chin wax

5min

ZAR 60

Deep Cleanse Facial

1h 15min

ZAR 395

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Beauty by Hanna

Beauty by Hanna

5.0

51 reviews

30 Esperance Street, Cape Town Oostersee, 7500, Western Cape

Deals

Cut, File & Paint

30min

ZAR 165

Express Manicure

30min

ZAR 210

Traditional Manicure

45min

ZAR 330

Teen Facial

1h

ZAR 295

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Body Shop Studio Boutique Spa💪🏼

Body Shop Studio Boutique Spa💪🏼

4.7

47 reviews

260 Lower Main Road, Cape Town Observatory, 8001, Western Cape

Men only

Express Pedicure (NO SOAKING)

35min

ZAR 149

Signature Pedicure

40min

ZAR 249

Deluxe Pedicure ( INCLUDE WAXING)

45min

ZAR 349

Birthday/Self-care Package

2h 30min

ZAR 2,799

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Polished by Rene

Polished by Rene

5.0

21 reviews

59 Monte Vista Boulevard, House, Cape Town Monte Vista, 7460, Western Cape

Women only

Gel Manicure

1h

ZAR 250

Manicure

30min

ZAR 150

Lash lift

40min

ZAR 200

Fancy facial

35min

ZAR 100

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Nu-U Beauty Salon

Nu-U Beauty Salon

5.0

8 reviews

Letchworth Drive, Cape Town Edgemead, 7441, Western Cape

Paraffin Wax Mani Add On

15min

ZAR 69

Classic Manicure

50min

ZAR 259

Gel Removal and Nail Care

45min

ZAR 119

Classic Manicure With Add On Gel Colour Application

1h 10min

ZAR 379

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Demar Nail and Beauty studio

Demar Nail and Beauty studio

5.0

7 reviews

CTI, 69 Vasco Boulevard, Cape Town Vasco Estate, 7460, Western Cape

Manicure

40min

ZAR 150

Relaxing Deep cleanse facial

45min

ZAR 350

Full Body Wax

1h

ZAR 1,150

Microblading

2h 30min

ZAR 1,000

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Fazlen The Nail Artist

Fazlen The Nail Artist

5.0

4 reviews

73 6th Street, Cape Town Valhalla, 7480, Western Cape

poly gel overlay on natural nail

1h

ZAR 350

add on gel

45min

ZAR 120

gel fill with poly gel - 3 weeks fil

1h 15min

ZAR 300

acrylic ombre with sculpture or tips

1h 30min

ZAR 410

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Me L.a.b

Me L.a.b

5.0

9 reviews

6 End Street, Cape Town Belgravia, 7530, Western Cape

Manicure

1h

ZAR 270

Speak to the Hand

30min

ZAR 200

Manicure with Gel

1h - 1h 15min

ZAR 350

Express manicure

30min

ZAR 170

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Queen of Nails

Queen of Nails

54 Steven Street, Cape Town Bothasig, 7441, Western Cape

Nail Repair

20min

ZAR 30

Lash and Brow Combo

1h

ZAR 250

Eyebrow Wax & Tint

30min

ZAR 180

FH Art

15min

ZAR 20

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The Khoena Beauty Bar

The Khoena Beauty Bar

8 Station Road, Montague Gardens,, Montague Gardens, Cape Town Cape Town, 7441, South Africa

tips

1h

ZAR 180

Manicure (Classic )

30min

ZAR 95

Consultation ( Free)

10min

Free

Hair Botox

2h

ZAR 250

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Kuhle Nails and Beauty Bellville Branch

Kuhle Nails and Beauty Bellville Branch

213 Voortrekker Road, Cape Town Kempenville, 7530, Western Cape

Acrylic Refill

1h

ZAR 100

Gel Soak

20min

ZAR 30

Lip or Chin Wax

30min

ZAR 50

Acrylic/Gel Tip Soak

30min

ZAR 50

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Warrior Queen SA

Warrior Queen SA

77 Wood Drive, Randall's Place, Cape Town Table View, 7441, Western Cape

Plain Acrylic Tips

1h

ZAR 300

Express Mani with glaze

1h

ZAR 150

Rubber base treatment

1h

ZAR 150

Add-on Reinforce Gel

15min

ZAR 50

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Pamper Me Beauty Bar

Pamper Me Beauty Bar

4 Ruskin Square, Cape Town Edgemead, 7441, Western Cape

Soak off only

30min

ZAR 110

Hands and Feet+ soakoff

1h 45min

ZAR 450

Sculpture gel Natural

1h

ZAR 300

Mini Mani

30min

ZAR 200

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Hashtag Colour Nails

Hashtag Colour Nails

Excentric on Kloof Street, 39 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape

BIAB Nail Treatment

30min

ZAR 350

Rubber base fill and a gel colour

1h

ZAR 520

Full Mani with Morgan Taylor

1h

ZAR 375

Full Gel Mani

1h

ZAR 505

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Beauty Bar on 4th

Beauty Bar on 4th

44 4th Avenue, Cape Town Rondebosch East, 7780, Western Cape

Women only

Deluxe Manicure

40min

ZAR 200

Mini Manicure

30min

ZAR 150

Deep cleanisng facial

1h

ZAR 280

Full body massage

1h

ZAR 400

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Nails By Boon

Nails By Boon

53 Wale Street, Cape Town Cape Town City Centre, 8000, Western Cape

Artist Choice

2h 30min

ZAR 850

Nail Service with Boon

2h 30min

From ZAR 900

Premium nails

2h 45min

From ZAR 1,000

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Nails By Larishe

Nails By Larishe

26 21st Avenue, Cape Town Norwood, 7490, Western Cape

Rubber Base Soak off

30min

ZAR 50

Eyebrow Tint

30min

ZAR 50

Foot Bath and Massage

1h

ZAR 200

Extension Soak Off

1h

ZAR 80

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Skinz Clinic

Skinz Clinic

125 Blaauwberg Road, Cape Town Table View, 7441, Western Cape

Express Mani

1h

ZAR 140

Express Mani no Nail Polish

30min

ZAR 120

Soak of and Nail polish

1h 30min

ZAR 180

Nano Needling Facial

1h

ZAR 420

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Tranquility Spa Rockwell

Tranquility Spa Rockwell

32 Prestwich street Green point Cape Town, Rockwell, Cape Town Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape

Delux Manicure consisting of Elim wrap,scrub,buff shine and a relaxing hand massage 15 min

1h 15min

ZAR 420

Gel soak off with a scrub, massage,buff & shape

1h

ZAR 220

Gel Soak Off before reaplication

55min

ZAR 120

Classic Manicure Scrub,groom,massage no polish

50min

ZAR 210

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Beauty In Grace

Beauty In Grace

Venus Close, Cape Town Salberau, 7490, Western Cape

Men & Woman's manicure

30min

ZAR 50

Nail repair(p/n)

10min

ZAR 25

Acrylic removal

40min

ZAR 70

Gel toes+tip

1h 15min

ZAR 140

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Top reviews of Manicures in Cape Town

4.7

Average of 4,082 reviews of 27 venues.

Manicure FAQs

Nail technicians tend to start a manicure with a warm water hand soak, which 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 depends on the type of manicure you choose, but the average price of a manicure in Cape Town is ZAR 165.

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.

Many nail technicians recommend once-weekly manicures to ensure your nails always look good and that your nail polish remains chip-free. However, you can get away with having manicures less often – ask your technician for their specific advice as the frequency can vary according to the nail polish used.

Yes. Some types of manicures do carry risks. Cuticles could be infected if they are cut, and you could suffer with dry, weak, or brittle nails if your polish isn’t correctly removed. Ask your nail technician to talk you through the risks before you book your appointment.

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.

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.

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So whether it's a quick express manicure or an appointment for wedding-ready nails, nail experts nearby can have you neat, clean and tidy in around 45 minutes. Find a mobile manicurist if it's more convenient to do it at home, or pop into your local Cape Town salon for a self-care retreat. Instant appointments are available for between ZAR 50 and ZAR 400 nearby.

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