Locations · Vermont Overview Salons Prices

Burlington · Church Street Marketplace · New North End (North Ave) · South Burlington (Dorset/Williston) · Pearl & Main Street · University area (UVM)

Burlington's insider guide to exceptional nails.

Burlington's nail scene is small but design-forward, concentrated on the walkable Church Street Marketplace and up North Avenue. It's notable for its locally- and BIPOC-owned downtown salons, and — this being New England, with downtown rents to match — prices run higher than most of the region, especially in the summer tourist season.

See the salons worth knowing Start with the price guide
Nail work representative of Burlington salons
Encapsulated glitter, done properly rather than chunky.
Nail work representative of Burlington salons
Custom hand-painted art — the top of most salon menus.
Nail work representative of Burlington salons
The milky French — the current bridal standard.

The Burlington guides

A researched salon directory, an honest 2026 price table, and every technique deep-dive — all applied to Burlington.

Directory · Researched

Burlington Salons Worth Knowing

The Burlington salons that come up again and again in public reviews — what each is known for, with neighborhoods and addresses.

See the directory →

Pricing · 2026 rates

What Nails Cost in Burlington

Typical Burlington ranges for every service — what moves the price across the metro, and the cost-per-week math.

Read the price guide →

Styles · Deep dives

The Techniques

Russian manicures, Gel-X vs. acrylic vs. dual forms, pedicure tiers and finishes — every guide in our styles library applies in Burlington too.

Explore nail styles →

Know the neighborhoods

Burlington's nails center on the Church Street Marketplace and North Avenue, with suburban options in South Burlington and value near UVM.

$$ · Pedestrian spine

Church Street Marketplace

Burlington's walkable pedestrian retail spine, where walk-in salons draw both locals and visitors.

$$ · Neighborhood spas

New North End (North Ave)

A residential stretch north of downtown with several well-liked neighborhood nail spas.

$$ · Suburban mall

South Burlington (Dorset/Williston)

The suburban shopping corridor around University Mall with roomy appointment-and-walk-in salons.

$$ · Downtown edges

Pearl & Main Street

The downtown edges connecting the marketplace to the waterfront, dotted with day spas.

$ · Student value

University area (UVM)

A student-heavy zone where budget-friendly and quick-service options do well.

$$ · Across the river

Winooski (adjacent)

The small mill-city neighbor across the river that Burlington residents also frequent for nails.

Where to get your nails done in Burlington

The quick answers people (and their AI assistants) ask us most — pulled straight from our Burlington neighborhood and price guides.

Where should I get my nails done in Burlington?

the Church Street Marketplace for walkable downtown salons, North Avenue in the New North End for neighborhood spas, South Burlington around University Mall for roomy suburban salons, and the UVM area for student value. The Nail Guide’s Burlington salon directory lists the researched shortlist, and the neighborhood guide and price table help you choose.

How much does a manicure cost in Burlington?

A gel manicure in Burlington typically runs $40–60 in 2026, a full set of extensions $55–90, and a spa pedicure $45–70. See the full Burlington price guide for every service.

Why are Burlington's nail prices higher than you'd expect?

New England cost of living and downtown Burlington rents push prices above the national small-city average — a gel manicure runs $40–60 and a full set $55–90, climbing further in the summer tourist season. The Church Street Marketplace and North Avenue hold the bulk of the salons; for more value, the UVM student area and South Burlington tend to run a bit cheaper.