Manicure, pedicure & nail extensions

Manicure, pedicure and nail extensions in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

In the Philippines a gel manicure costs about ₱200 to ₱1,400, and soft gel nail extensions start at about ₱300, depending on the design and the salon. For current prices in your city, describe the service in a BlaBlaPrice request: the AI checks local price lists and shows what it finds.

What the price depends on

The biggest difference is the type of service: a plain gel polish, a set of extensions, or a design on every nail. Repairs are usually priced per nail and new sets per set, so check which unit a quote uses. Several salons say on their price lists that prices can change without notice, so confirm the figure before you pay a deposit.

Rules and qualifications to check

The Philippines has no single beauty salon license. Pure services such as nails, hair and massage are regulated on a different line from retail sales of products. For the technician, look for the national qualification TESDA Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II, which covers cleaning nails, applying polish and final touches. Ask to see the certificate, and ask for the salon's business permit, which is issued by the city or municipality.

Season and climate

The climate is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer, so nail work has no winter slowdown. Demand follows holidays, weddings and weekends instead. In the wet season, trips across Metro Manila take longer, so book a slot with time for traffic, and ask whether the technician can come to you if rain is expected on the day.

How it is bought here

Prices are quoted in pesos per service, and extras are priced separately: one price list charges ₱5 per rhinestone. Compare like with like, because a plain set and a set with designs are listed at very different prices. Customers in Manila, Makati, Quezon City, Cebu City and Davao City can ask for the same service in the same request.

What to write in the request

Say which service you want (manicure, pedicure or extensions), the length and design, whether it is a first visit or a correction, your district, the date and your budget per visit. If you want a home visit, say so. Sellers reply with their price, what is included and the terms.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. Describe it in your own words in the chat and add a photo of the nails you like. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive the request and answer with their own offer, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. You can start on the home page or read how it works.