How Much Do Nails Cost in Da Nang?
Short answer: a lot less than back home. Da Nang is one of the best-value places in the world for nails — a full gel manicure is around US$8, and a classic manicure or pedicure is about $3. Here's a clear, honest 2026 price guide so you know exactly what to expect (prices in Vietnamese Dong, with USD for reference — roughly 25,000₫ ≈ $1).
At a glance
💅 Classic manicure — 70,000₫ (~$3)
✨ Gel manicure — 200,000₫ (~$8)
🦶 Pedicure — from 70,000₫ (~$3) · Spa pedicure ~$14
🎨 Nail art / special design — from 320,000₫ (~$13)
💎 Nail extensions — from 400,000₫ (~$16)
Full price list
These are our current, posted prices at LENA — no hidden fees. Most tourist-friendly salons in Da Nang are in a similar range.
| Classic manicure | 70,000₫ · ~$3 |
| Manicure + basic color | 130,000₫ · ~$5 |
| Manicure + gel color | 200,000₫ · ~$8 |
| Change gel color only | 150,000₫ · ~$6 |
| Remove gel | 30,000₫ · ~$1 |
| Classic pedicure | 70,000₫ · ~$3 |
| Pedicure + gel color | 200,000₫ · ~$8 |
| Exfoliation (callus) pedicure | 250,000₫ · ~$10 |
| VIP spa pedicure (scrub · mud masque · massage) | 350,000₫ · ~$14 |
| Special design (French · ombre · cat eye · chrome) | from 320,000₫ · ~$13 |
| Hand-painted art (per nail) | from 20,000₫ |
| Rhinestones (per piece) | from 5,000₫ |
| Tip extensions + gel | 400,000₫ · ~$16 |
| Builder gel or acrylic + gel | 500,000₫ · ~$20 |
| Gel mani + exfoliation pedi + gel color | 580,000₫ · ~$23 |
| Waxing — lip | 70,000₫ · ~$3 |
| Waxing — underarm | 150,000₫ · ~$6 |
| Waxing — full leg | 500,000₫ · ~$20 |
See the complete, current menu on our services & prices page, or the detail pages for gel manicure, nail art and pedicure.
How that compares to home
To put it in perspective, a gel manicure that costs around $8 in Da Nang is often $40–70 in Korea, Australia, the US or Western Europe. That's why a lot of visitors treat a nail appointment as part of the holiday — you can get a full gel set, design, and a spa pedicure for less than a single service back home.
What changes the price?
- Gel vs regular color — gel lasts 2–3 weeks and costs a little more (see our gel vs regular guide).
- Design complexity — a plain color is cheapest; French, ombre, chrome or hand-painted art add to the base price. Art is charged per nail, so a couple of accent nails costs far less than a full set.
- Extensions — adding length (tips, builder gel or acrylic) is the biggest step up in price.
- Add-ons — removal of old gel, extra colors or rhinestones are small extras on top.
Cash or card?
Cash in Vietnamese Dong is simplest and matches the posted price exactly. Many salons — including LENA — also accept card and bank transfer, though card payments carry a 4% surcharge. It's worth carrying some cash for the exact amount. Tipping isn't expected in Vietnam, but it's always appreciated.
Cheap doesn't mean low quality
Low prices in Da Nang are about the local cost of living — not corners cut. The thing that actually matters is hygiene: a good salon uses a heat sterilizer and UV cabinet and opens a sealed, single-use kit in front of you. That's the one thing worth checking before you sit down (here's how we do it, with a short video).
Quick facts — LENA Nails & Beauty
⭐ 4.9 out of 5 from 1,500+ Google reviews
🕗 Open 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM, every day · 4 branches in Da Nang
💬 WhatsApp: +84 799 144 968 · English-friendly · send a photo of the look
🧼 Heat sterilizer + UV cabinet + sealed single-use kits
The short version
Expect ~$3 for a classic set, ~$8 for gel, ~$13+ for design, ~$16+ for extensions — all openly posted. Prioritise a hygienic, English-friendly salon and you'll get a great set for a fraction of home prices. Saved a design you love? Screenshot it and send it to us ahead of time so we can quote it exactly.