How Much Does a Gel Manicure Cost in Toronto? (2026 Salon Prices)
Short answer: a gel manicure in Toronto costs about $45 before tip at the 19 salons we checked in October 2026, from $35 in the cheaper areas to $85 downtown and in the higher-end studios. Every three weeks with a 15% tip and removal, that is $1,135 a year. The same year of fresh nails with VitaNails press-ons, bought three sets at a time for $35, is $210.
Prices below are taken from each salon's published menu or booking page in October 2026, in CAD before tax and tip. Salons change prices; the link in each row goes to the live menu. We are a Toronto press-on nail brand, so read the comparison with that in mind; the salon numbers are theirs, not ours.
Nail salon prices in Toronto at a glance
| Service | Typical price in Toronto | Range we found |
|---|---|---|
| Gel or shellac manicure | $45 | $35 to $85 (19 salons) |
| Regular manicure | $30 | $22 to $60 (15 salons) |
| Acrylic full set | $65 | $55 to $85 (12 salons) |
| Gel-X or builder gel full set | $85 | $50 to $115 (13 salons) |
| Fill or refill | $60 | $45 to $85 (12 salons) |
| Gel removal | $15 | $8 to $35 (9 salons) |
Gel manicure prices by Toronto neighbourhood
Toronto has the widest spread of any city we checked. Scarborough and North York strip-mall salons list shellac manicures at $35 to $40; Queen West, Bloor West Village and Avenue Road sit at $50 to $65 for the same service with a Russian or dry manicure attached; Yorkville and hotel spas start at $85. Acrylic sets follow the same map, $55 in Eglinton West and Fairview, $75 to $85 downtown and in Yorkville. Prices exclude 13% HST.
| Salon | Area | Gel manicure | Acrylic full set | Fill | Gel removal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeLuxe Nails Studio | Bay St corridor | $80 | $80 | ||
| Vanity Nail & Beauty Bar | Bloor West Village | $60 | $65 | $60 | |
| Supreme Nail Spa | Bloordale | $45 | $15 | ||
| Jade Thread and Wax Bar | Danforth | $50 | $10 | ||
| Elle Nail Bar Toronto | Downtown (Bay-Dundas) | $75 | $65 | ||
| Tonal Beauty Salon | East York | $45 | $65 | $60 | |
| Kuo Qi Nails | Etobicoke (The Kingsway) | $48 | |||
| Omni King Edward Hotel Spa | Financial District | $85 | $25 | ||
| Nstudio.to | Fort York / Liberty Village | $70 | $85 | $35 | |
| Tram Nail Studio | Little Portugal | $40 | $65 | $55 | |
| LTS Nails | Midtown (Eglinton West) | $55 | $45 | ||
| Emily House Nail on Avenue | North York (Avenue Rd) | $60 | |||
| Bayside Salon and Spa | North York (Don Mills) | $40 | $70 | ||
| Gatsby Studio Fairview | North York (Fairview) | $35 | $55 | $50 | |
| Jaysee Nails | Queen West | $50 | |||
| Pearl Nail Bar on Queen | Queen West | $65 | $65 | ||
| Yellow Mellow Clawz | Queen West | $50 | |||
| Soulmate Nails | Scarborough | $35 | $60 | $25 | |
| Beauticure Nails | Scarborough (Eglinton Square) | $35 | $45 | ||
| Goddess Salon | Scarborough (Lawrence Ave E) | $39 | $60 | $60 | $8 |
| Real Nails Spa | The Annex / Koreatown | $35 | $50 | $10 | |
| Super Nails | Upper Beaches | $45 | $15 | ||
| Polish and Posh | Yorkville | $15 | |||
| Tokyo Nails and Spa | Yorkville | $85 | $75 |
What a year of salon nails costs in Toronto
Most gel wearers go every three to four weeks. Multiply the $45 typical price by the visits, add tip, and add removal when you switch colours rather than fill. The last row is what the same cadence costs with press-ons.
| Routine | Service only | With 15% tip and removal |
|---|---|---|
| Gel manicure every 3 weeks (17 visits) | $765 | $1,135 |
| Gel manicure every 4 weeks (13 visits) | $585 | $868 |
| VitaNails, a new set every 3 weeks on glue (6 bundles of 3) | $210 | $210 (shipping free, nothing to tip) |
The $35 alternative: three sets, 1 to 2 business days to Toronto
Pick Any 3 press-on nail sets for $35 works out to $11.67 a set instead of $16.99, and the bundle clears the $30 free-shipping line on its own. Each set is 32 nails in 16 sizes, two of each, so wide thumbs and narrow pinkies both fit, with reusable adhesive tabs and nail glue in the box plus a prep pad, file and cuticle stick. Worn on glue a set lasts two to three weeks, roughly one salon cycle; on tabs 10 to 14 days and the set comes off clean for another wear. Application is about 15 minutes at your kitchen table, no appointment, no tip, no removal fee.
Three sets is also how most people actually use them: one everyday neutral, one French, one colour for the weekend, swapped without a second booking. Toronto is our home and where every order ships from, so orders placed before 12 PM Eastern leave the same day.
Where press-ons do not replace the salon
If you want a pedicure, a nail repair, cuticle work done by someone else, or 3D art, book the salon. Press-ons replace the colour and length part of the visit, which is most of the bill. Many Toronto wearers do a salon manicure for the natural nail every couple of months and press-ons in between, which cuts the yearly number by two thirds without giving up the chair entirely. Our sizing guide and tabs vs glue cover the two things that decide whether they last.
Questions people in Toronto ask
How much does a gel manicure cost in Toronto?
A gel or shellac manicure in Toronto typically costs about $45 at the salons we checked in October 2026, with a range of $35 to $85 depending on the neighbourhood. Add 15 to 20 percent tip and $15 for removal.
How much do acrylic nails cost in Toronto?
An acrylic full set in Toronto runs $55 to $85, typically around $65, with fills at $60 every two to three weeks.
How much should I tip at a nail salon in Toronto?
15 to 20 percent is standard in Toronto. On a $45 gel manicure that is $7 to $9 per visit, or about $115 to $153 a year on a three-week routine.
Are press-on nails cheaper than a salon in Toronto?
Yes, by a wide margin. A year of gel manicures every three weeks in Toronto costs about $1,135 with tip and removal. A year of VitaNails press-ons, one set every three weeks bought as Pick Any 3 for $35, is $210, about 81 percent less. Each set is 32 nails in 16 sizes with both adhesive tabs and nail glue in the box.
How fast do VitaNails ship to Toronto?
Toronto is our home and where every order ships from, so orders placed before 12 PM Eastern leave the same day. Delivery to Toronto is 1 to 2 business days by Canada Post. Shipping is free in Canada over $30, so the $35 bundle always ships free.
Other cities: Vancouver · Calgary · Edmonton · Ottawa · Montreal · Nail salon prices across Canada
Sources
Salon prices: the menu linked in each row of the table above, checked October 2026. Context: Fresha, manicures in Toronto; Fresha, acrylic nails in Toronto; Fresha, nail salons in Scarborough.
