Gel, SNS, acrylics, nail art. The salons Brimbank locals trust with their hands.
Brimbank has a strong nail salon scene. The area's large Vietnamese-Australian community brought serious nail artistry here decades ago, and the tradition continues. A quick $40 SNS set? Easy. Intricate hand-painted nail art? Plenty of options across Sunshine, St Albans, and Deer Park.
We checked Google reviews, Fresha ratings, Facebook recommendations, and Instagram portfolios to find seven salons worth booking. The list covers boutique studios, shopping centre walk-ins, home-based specialists, and full-service hair-and-nail combos.
Address: Shop 8, 136 The Avenue, Sunshine West
Phone: 0406 404 386
Website: cqnailspa.com.au
Rating: 4.4 stars (88 reviews)
Specialties: Shellac, gel, acrylics, SNS dipping powder, pedicures, nail art
CQ Nail Spa has a cafe-meets-salon thing going on. They serve matcha lattes and chai while you wait. Sounds like a gimmick, but reviewers actually love it. "Beautiful and clean salon" and "friendly staff who take time to understand what you want" come up often.
SNS dipping powder starts from $40. Competitive mid-range pricing for a salon that feels more premium than its price tag suggests. Located in The Avenue Shopping Centre in Sunshine West. Good all-rounder for walk-ins and regulars.
Address: Unit 1, 59 Quinn St, Deer Park
Booking: Via Fresha
Rating: 5.0 stars (25 reviews on Fresha)
Specialties: Builder gel/BIAB overlays, acrylics, intricate nail art
Kimmy runs a home-based studio with a perfect 5.0 rating. That is 25 out of 25 reviewers giving five stars. "Kimmy's shaping skills are honestly perfection" is one review. Another: "Went above and beyond to bring my vision to life and absolutely nailed every detail."
Appointment only. Refills from $45, full sets from $55. Design tiers priced separately depending on complexity. The studio is clean, kid-friendly, with parking and public transport nearby. Worth booking if you care about precision shaping and creative designs.
Address: 227 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine
Phone: 0432 024 925
Booking: Fresha or Instagram @blossomnails888
Specialties: Nail art, gel extensions, French tips, head spa therapy
Blossom is the most Instagram-worthy salon on this list. Their feed (@blossomnails888) is full of clean girl nails, chrome finishes, and intricate hand-painted designs. "The experience is very luxe and the quality of the nails is extremely high" sums up the reviews.
Located on Hampshire Road, Sunshine's main strip. They also offer head spa therapy from $49.95, which you do not see at many nail salons. Pricier end for the area, but the quality matches.
Address: Unit 5, 340-342 Main Rd West, St Albans
Phone: (03) 9366 4303
Booking: Fresha or phone
Rating: 4.9 stars (15 reviews on Fresha)
Specialties: Fish pedicure, gel, acrylics, SNS, hybrid nails, hair services
The fish pedicure is the headline here. It is the only salon in Brimbank offering this service. Small fish nibble dead skin from your feet while you sit back and relax. It is not for everyone, but regulars swear by the results.
Beyond the novelty, L.V Luscious is a full-service hair and nail salon. Get your nails and a cut in one visit. Services from $25 to $70. On the Main Road West strip in St Albans. Good for the client who wants everything done in one sitting.
Address: Shop 38, Sunshine Marketplace, 80 Harvester Rd, Sunshine
Phone: (03) 7009 6464
Website: primenails.au
Specialties: Manicures, pedicures, SNS, gel, waxing, tinting
Prime Nails is inside Sunshine Marketplace shopping centre. High foot traffic, walk-in friendly, and budget to mid-range pricing. Part of a multi-location chain with over 1,400 Fresha reviews across their branches.
Reviewers praise Steffany and Hoa for exceptional service. Some mention inconsistency during peak hours, which is common for high-volume shopping centre salons. Best for a quick, affordable maintenance appointment while you are already at the shops.
Address: 2 Barwon Ave, Sunshine North
Phone: (03) 9352 6415
Booking: Facebook @QRegalNailsSalon
Rating: 100% recommend (Facebook, 14 reviews)
Specialties: Acrylics, gel, shellac, nail art, waxing
A neighbourhood salon with a loyal local following. They stay open until 9pm on Fridays, which is rare for nail salons in the area. Work standard office hours? Friday evening at Q Regal solves that.
Budget to mid-range pricing. Consistent recommendations on Facebook. Walk-in and appointment. No flash, no gimmicks. Reliable nails from technicians who know their regulars by name.
Address: 93 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West
Phone: (03) 9311 1449
Booking: Fresha, phone, or walk-in
Rating: 94% recommend (Word of Mouth, 13 reviews)
Specialties: Acrylics, gel, nail art, hair services, waxing
Jenny Lam is a community institution in the Glengala Village shopping strip. Open seven days a week. Combined hair, nails, and waxing under one roof. Owner Jenny Lam is a known local figure featured by the Glengala Village business community.
One of the more affordable options in the area. Phone bookings preferred. Good for the local who wants reliable, no-fuss service and knows their technician personally. The kind of salon where you walk in and they already know what you want.
| Rank | Name | Location | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CQ Nail Spa | Sunshine West | 4.4 (88) | All-rounder, relaxing vibe |
| 2 | Kimmy Nails Studio | Deer Park | 5.0 (25) | Nail art, precision shaping |
| 3 | Blossom Nails & Beauty | Hampshire Rd, Sunshine | N/A | Trendy nail art, head spa |
| 4 | L.V Luscious Nails & Hair | Main Rd West, St Albans | 4.9 (15) | Fish pedicure, one-stop shop |
| 5 | Prime Nails Salon | Sunshine Marketplace | 4.0 | Quick, affordable, walk-in |
| 6 | Q Regal Nails | Sunshine North | 100% (FB) | Late-night Friday, local favourite |
| 7 | Jenny Lam Hair & Nails | Glengala Rd, Sunshine West | 94% (WoM) | Affordable, 7 days, community staple |
Local tip: Many technicians in the area trained in techniques passed down through Vietnamese-Australian families. That kind of handed-down skill shows in the work. Prices here run well below inner-city Melbourne for comparable or better quality.
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4.4 stars, 88 reviews. Shellac, gel, acrylics, SNS, nail art. Cafe-style atmosphere with coffee service. Mid-range pricing.
Shop 8, 136 The Avenue, Sunshine West VIC 3020
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Perfect 5.0 stars, 25 reviews. Home-based studio specialising in builder gel, acrylics, and intricate nail art. Appointment only.
Unit 1, 59 Quinn St, Deer Park VIC 3023
Open in Google MapsBoutique nail art studio on Hampshire Road. Gel extensions, French tips, head spa therapy. Instagram: @blossomnails888.
227 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
Open in Google Maps4.9 stars on Fresha. Fish pedicure specialist. Combined hair and nail salon. Services from $25-$70.
Unit 5, 340-342 Main Rd West, St Albans VIC 3021
Open in Google MapsShopping centre walk-in salon. Part of the Prime Nails chain. Budget to mid-range. Convenient for quick appointments.
Shop 38, Sunshine Marketplace, 80 Harvester Rd
Open in Google MapsNeighbourhood salon with 100% Facebook recommend rate. Late-night Friday hours until 9pm. Acrylics, gel, shellac.
2 Barwon Ave, Sunshine North VIC 3020
Open in Google MapsCommunity institution in Glengala Village. Open 7 days. Hair, nails, and waxing. Affordable pricing. 94% recommend.
93 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020
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