How much is a manicure in Phuket? 2026 nail prices in Bang Tao, explained

In Bang Tao, Phuket, a basic manicure costs about ฿800–900 and a gel manicure about ฿1,200–1,600, according to public price lists of premium salons in Bang Tao (October 2026). At ERA Barbershop & Beauty Space, Manicure no polish is ฿800 (1 hour), Manicure with polish ฿1,100 (1 hour 45 minutes) and Manicure with gel strengthening PRIME ฿1,500 (about 2 hours), while pedicures with gel polish cost ฿1,400–1,600. Manicure and pedicure come with a 10-day guarantee.

Manicure prices in Phuket: what to expect in 2026

Prices on the island vary with the area and the salon format. For premium salons in Bang Tao, public price lists (October 2026) give a clear benchmark:

• Basic manicure without coating: around ฿800–900.
• Gel manicure: around ฿1,200–1,600.
• Extras on top: design, removal of old coating, repairs and extra length.

When you compare prices, compare appointment length too. Precise cuticle work and a thin, even coating take time, and a much cheaper gel manicure booked into a short slot usually means less of both.

ERA nail price list in Bang Tao

Prices from ERA’s online booking, synced in October 2026:

Service	Price	Time
Manicure no polish	฿800	1 h
Manicure with polish	฿1,100	1 h 45 min
Manicure with gel strengthening PRIME	฿1,500	2 h
French manicure*	฿300	2 h
Manicure for men	฿900	1 h
Hygienic spa pedicure for women (no coating)	฿1,200	40 min
Pedicure for men	฿1,300	1 h
Pedicure (toes) + gel polish coating	฿1,400	1 h 20 min
Full pedicure with gel polish coating	฿1,600	2 h
Four hands without covering	฿2,400	45 min
Four hands with covering	฿3,400	1 h 45 min
Nail extension	฿2,500	2 h 30 min
Correction of extension	฿2,000	2 h 30 min
Design	฿50–300	15 min
Nail repair	฿100	20 min
Removal without subsequent coating	฿250	20 min

*French manicure is listed at ฿300 in the online booking; ask the curator how it combines with the manicure you choose.

Barbershop and hair services are on the full prices page.

What changes the price of a manicure

• Coating. No coating, regular polish or gel strengthening — at ERA that is ฿800, ฿1,100 or ฿1,500. Gel strengthening adds a layer of gel that makes thin or brittle nails stronger and the coating more durable.
• Technique and time. Precise cuticle work and coating close to the cuticle — the core of a Russian manicure — take longer than a quick file-and-paint. At ERA, a manicure with gel strengthening is a two-hour appointment.
• Length. Nail extensions cost ฿2,500 and take about 2.5 hours; a correction of grown-out extensions is ฿2,000. Corrections are usually needed every three to four weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow.
• Design. ฿50–300 at ERA, depending on complexity — from a single accent nail to detailed art.
• Removal and repairs. Removal without a new coating is a separate line (฿250), and a nail repair is ฿100. If you are having a new coating, ask whether removal is included in your service.
• Two masters at once. Four hands — manicure and pedicure at the same time — costs ฿3,400 with covering and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, instead of three to four hours back to back.
• Master level. Across ERA’s menu the price can depend on the master level (ONE, PRO or PRIME). Most nail prices are fixed, and gel strengthening is listed as a PRIME service.

How long does a gel manicure last in the tropics?

A quality gel coating can last until the next removal. One ERA guest’s manicure lasted 15 weeks — a good story, not a promise. We still recommend refreshing gel every 2–3 weeks: the regrowth stays neat, small lifts do not turn into chips, and the natural nail stays healthy.

What shortens the life of a manicure in Phuket:

• sea salt, chlorine and sun dry out the cuticles and the skin around the nail;
• sunscreen and insect repellent can dull the top coat over time;
• sand works like fine sandpaper on the free edge;
• using nails as tools — opening cans, peeling off labels.

Can you swim with gel nails? Yes. Gel is fully cured under the lamp before you leave the salon. After the sea, rinse your hands with fresh water, dry them and apply cuticle oil daily. If a corner lifts, do not pick at it — book a repair.

The 10-day guarantee. ERA gives a 10-day guarantee on manicure and pedicure. If a problem with the work appears within 10 days, write to the salon via Telegram or Instagram Direct, or call, and attach a photo.

How to choose a nail salon in Phuket: a quick checklist

• Prices in text, with times. You should know the price and the length of the appointment before you book.
• Sterilisation. Metal instruments should be fully sterilised between guests. At ERA, instruments go through full sterilisation before every guest.
• Close-up photos of recent work. Look at the cuticle line and the side walls, not only the colour.
• A guarantee. It shows that the salon is confident in its technique and in how well the coating holds.
• Communication. Can you explain the shape, length and shade you want? At ERA, a Russian-speaking curator works on the floor and translates your request for the master.
• Hours that fit a holiday. ERA is open every day from 10:00 to 21:00.

How to book at ERA

1. Online: use the booking button on the website and choose the service and a time. For manicure and pedicure in one visit, choose four hands.
2. Telegram bot or Instagram Direct (@era.phuket): send your design reference in advance.
3. Phone: +66 96 961 0777.

ERA is at 78/5 Moo 4, Choeng Thale, in Bang Tao — a few minutes by car from Laguna Phuket, Boat Avenue and Bang Tao Beach. Service details are on the manicure and pedicure pages.