Dallas · Pricing · Updated July 2026
How much do nails cost in Dallas?
Typical Dallas ranges — a wide metroplex spread, with Park Cities at coastal prices and the Richardson–Plano corridor among the best value in Texas. We refine these against published menus as our salon reviews complete.
The 2026 price table
Typical ranges across the metroplex. Park Cities, Preston Hollow and Uptown trend toward the top of each range; Richardson, Plano, Garland and the suburban belt toward the bottom.
| Service | Typical Dallas price | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Classic manicure | $18–34 | Polish brand, massage length |
| Gel manicure | $32–52 | Brand of gel, French/chrome add-ons |
| Russian (dry) manicure + gel | $60–105 | Tech's training, appointment length |
| Gel-X extensions (full set) | $60–115 | Length, shape, art |
| Acrylic full set | $45–95 | Length, sculpted vs. tips; fills $32–52 |
| Builder gel / BIAB overlay | $45–78 | Overlay vs. short extension |
| Classic pedicure | $28–48 | Massage time, callus work |
| Spa / deluxe pedicure | $45–80 | Scrubs, masks, extended massage |
| Nail art | $5–22 per nail | Hand-painting time, 3D details |
| Gel removal (with service) | $5–15 | Often waived with a new set |
Dallas’ price logic
- The metroplex spread is the story. Highland Park and Richardson are twenty minutes apart and a different price universe — for work that is often equally skilled.
- Polish is the local default. Dallas leans classic-glamour: immaculate gel, French, and a done-up finish, which keeps everyday standards high across the whole metro.
- North Dallas is the value engine. The Richardson–Plano corridor’s density of career techs keeps prices honest for the entire metroplex.
Cost-per-week: the honest way to compare
A $40 gel manicure that lasts 12 days costs about $23 a week. An $85 Russian manicure worn 4 weeks costs about $21 a week — with cleaner grow-out the whole time. Long-wear services usually win the math; our Russian manicure guide explains why they last.
Tipping in Dallas
18–20% is standard, cash preferred by most techs. For multi-hour sculpted or art sets, tip on the full value of the time.
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