Nail salon · Auckland CBD · 4.8 ★ on Google
Looking for the best nail salon in Auckland?
“Best” depends on what you need, so here’s what we’d check before booking anywhere — and how Joie Nails & Beauty, on Scene Lane in Auckland CBD, measures up. We’re rated 4.8 ★ from 200+ Google reviews.
What makes a good nail salon?
Six things are worth checking, wherever you book in Auckland.
- Clean tools, every clientAsk how tools are cleaned between clients. At JOIE you get your own set every visit — washed, soaked in disinfectant, rinsed, dried under UV and kept in a UV cabinet until your appointment.
- Products that are kind to your nailsEvery gel, builder gel and dipping powder we use is made without HEMA or TPO.
- Who does your nailsEvery technician at JOIE is senior, and one technician looks after you from start to finish.
- A care promiseIf your gel, Gel X, Builder Gel or SNS chips, peels off or lifts within 7 days of your appointment, we repair it free. That’s our 7-day care promise.
- Prices up frontEvery price is on our price list in NZD including GST, and Fresha shows your total before you confirm.
- Recent reviewsRead what clients say, not just the star rating. A few of ours are below, and all of them are on Google.
JOIE at a glance
- 4.8 ★ from 200+ Google reviews and 4.9 ★ from 70+ Fresha reviews.
- Auckland CBD. 2/18 Scene Lane, a 3-minute walk from Britomart station.
- Open 7 days. Monday – Saturday 9:30am–7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm.
- Walk-ins welcome. Fresha shows live availability, including same-day.
- Mani & pedi together. Request it when you book and two technicians will work on you at once.
Popular at JOIE
- Gel X extensions — from $80
- Builder Gel (BIAB) — from $70
- SNS dipping powder — from $65
- Gel / Shellac manicure — $55
- Pedicures — from $35
- French nails and nail art
- Lashes, brows and waxing
Kind words
Loved on Scene Lane.
“This is hands down the best place in Auckland to get a manicure.”
“Got my first gel-x tips and they are perfection! I am rough on my hands and it’s been three weeks and no chips or breaks.”
“This place is by far the best pedicure I’ve gotten in New Zealand.”
“…Beautiful decor, immaculately clean, very friendly, sweet staff and most importantly, my nails are 100% perfect!”
“I feel it’s a shame I’m only visiting from Sydney because this is my favourite nail salon.”
“I asked for a soft floral design… Salon was clean, vibe was chill, and I walked out happy.”
Our 7-day care promise
If your gel, Gel X, Builder Gel or SNS chips, peels off or lifts within 7 days of your appointment, send us a clear photo before booking. We'll take a look and repair it free of charge.
Message us on Instagram @joiebeauty222, email info@joie.co.nz or call 09 948 2696. The 7 days count from your original appointment and don't restart after a repair. Damage from knocks, picking or peeling it off yourself, biting or normal wear is repaired at our usual price (Nail Repair from $8 a nail).Find us
In the middle of Auckland CBD.
We’re on Scene Lane, just behind Britomart Car Park, Quay Street — a 3-minute walk from Britomart station, 4 minutes from Commercial Bay and about 5 minutes from the Queens Wharf cruise terminal. Directions & parking · Visiting Auckland
What is the best nail salon in Auckland?
There’s no single best nail salon for everyone — it depends on the service you want, your budget and where you are in the city. A reliable way to choose is to read recent Google reviews, then check the salon’s hygiene, the products it uses and whether it repairs work that chips or lifts. Joie Nails & Beauty in Auckland CBD is rated 4.8/5 from 200+ Google reviews and 4.9/5 from 70+ Fresha reviews (checked 30 October 2026).
What should I look for in a good nail salon?
Clean tools for every client, products that are gentle on nails and skin, experienced technicians, clear prices and a free repair if something chips, peels off or lifts. At Joie you get your own disinfected tool set every visit, HEMA and TPO-free products, senior technicians, prices listed up front and a 7-day care promise on gel and SNS sets.
Who will do my nails?
Every technician at JOIE is senior. Whoever you book, your appointment is looked after by one senior technician from start to finish.
Are your products HEMA-free?
Yes. All of our gels, builder gels and dipping powders are made without HEMA or TPO. No product is allergy-free, so if you have ever reacted to nail products, call us on 09 948 2696 before you book.
What is the 7-day care promise?
If your gel, Gel X, Builder Gel or SNS chips, peels off or lifts within 7 days of your appointment, send us a clear photo before booking. We'll take a look and repair it free of charge. Message us on Instagram @joiebeauty222, email info@joie.co.nz or call 09 948 2696. The 7 days count from your original appointment and don't restart after a repair. Damage from knocks, picking or peeling it off yourself, biting or normal wear is repaired at our usual price (Nail Repair from $8 a nail).
How much do gel nails cost in New Zealand?
At Joie, a gel manicure is $55, a gel pedicure $65, Gel X extensions from $80, Builder Gel from $70 and SNS from $65 — all in NZD including GST (prices last updated 5 November 2026). See the full price list.
Do I need an appointment?
No — walk-ins are welcome whenever a technician is free. Booking ahead on Fresha is the surest way to get your preferred time; it shows live availability, including same-day.
A little JOIE, whenever you need it