Nail Salons in Portland, OR — 65 Listings

Portland has a tightly knit network of 65 nail salons in our directory, mixing long-running family-owned shops with newer studios opened in the last few years. Whether you're booking a wedding-party gel set, looking for a low-key polish change on a lunch break, or shopping around for a regular spot, Portland offers options across price points and styles.

Portland salons typically schedule 30 minutes for a polish change and a quick manicure, 60 minutes for gel or dip nails, and 90 minutes or more for full sets with extensions. Build in extra time on weekends — it's common for one or two appointments to run long, and the next chair isn't always ready right on the dot.

Pricing in Portland tracks closely with the broader West region: classic manicures around $22–$34, gel manicures $38–$58, classic pedicures $35–$52, spa pedicures $50–$85, and acrylic full sets $50–$85. Independent shops in residential neighborhoods tend to come in at the lower end of these ranges, while salons inside shopping plazas and along main commercial corridors lean higher.

Reading reviews helps, but visiting the salon for a polish change or quick manicure is the cleanest way to evaluate a Portland shop's hygiene, pace, and chair comfort before committing to a longer service. Watch how the technician sets up — fresh nail file, clean buffer, sterilized metal tools, and proper hand hygiene are the basics you should see every time.

Friday afternoons through Sunday evenings are the busiest blocks for Portland salons across the board, so plan to book those slots at least a day in advance. The single busiest day of any given month is typically the Saturday before a major holiday or family event — Mother's Day weekend, the Saturdays before Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the lead-up to prom and wedding season fill chairs faster than any other dates on the calendar.

Once you've used a Portland salon a few times and found one that works, ask the front desk about standing appointments. Many shops will hold the same time slot every two to three weeks for regular clients, which removes the booking-availability problem entirely and tends to come with a small loyalty perk like complimentary gel removal or a discounted polish change between full appointments.

Browse the full list of Portland salons below, or use the ZIP-code links if you're searching by neighborhood. Each salon page on Nail Salon List includes the location's address, phone, posted hours, a typical service menu, and a Google Maps link so you can plan the trip in one click.

Typical pricing — Portland & the West market

Service	Typical price
Classic manicure	$22–$34
Gel manicure	$38–$58
Dip powder	$45–$70
Acrylic full set	$50–$85
Acrylic fill	$30–$55
Classic pedicure	$35–$52
Spa / deluxe pedicure	$50–$85
Polish change	$12–$22
Nail art (per nail)	$3–$12

Nearby cities in Oregon

Beaverton 29 salons Tigard 15 salons Bend 14 salons Hillsboro 13 salons Lake Oswego 11 salons Salem 7 salons

Services in Portland

Pricing, appointment length, and local salons for each service in Portland.

Gel Manicure in Portland 45–60 minutes · 2–3 weeks with proper care Acrylic Nails in Portland 90 minutes – 2 hours · 2–3 weeks before fill is needed Dip Powder in Portland 45–60 minutes · 3–4 weeks Pedicure in Portland 45–75 minutes · 4–6 weeks for nail care; polish 2 weeks classic / 3 weeks gel Nail Art in Portland +15–60 minutes on top of base service · Same as the base service (gel, dip, acrylic)