Nail salon prices in Phnom Penh — what you'll actually pay

Classic manicures and pedicures

A classic manicure — shaping, cuticle care, and regular polish — typically runs $5–12 in Phnom Penh. Pedicures sit at the same range or a little above, since they take longer and usually include a soak and foot scrub. A mani-pedi together is often priced slightly below the two done separately.

The spread inside that range follows the same logic as everything else in the city: neighbourhood, how polished the salon itself is, and whether the price includes extras like a hand massage. A $6 manicure in a simple shop and a $12 one in a plush salon can both be exactly what they claim.

Gel, and why it costs more

Gel polish is cured under a lamp and lasts two to three weeks without chipping, where regular polish gives you days. That durability costs more in materials and technician time, so expect around $10–25 for a gel manicure depending on the salon and the colours.

Budget for removal too. An old gel set has to be soaked or filed off before new colour goes on, which takes real time — many salons charge a few dollars for it, and some fold it in free if you are getting a new set. The menu line usually says which; if it does not, ask when you book.

Extensions and nail art

• Acrylic or gel extensions, full set — typically $15–35 depending on length and finish.
• Simple art (a line, a few accents, one feature nail) — often around $1–3 per nail on top of the base service.
• Detailed hand-painted designs across a set — expect around $5–15 extra, more for intricate work.
• French tips — usually a small add-on, around $2–5.
• Charms, chrome, and 3D pieces — typically priced per nail; ask before the tech starts.

These are rough current ranges, not quotes — art especially is priced by the salon's own menu and the design you bring. A screenshot of the design you want is the fastest way to get an accurate price before you book.

How long each service takes

Duration matters as much as price when you are booking a slot. A classic manicure runs about 30–45 minutes, a pedicure 45–60, a gel manicure around an hour, and a full set of extensions 90 minutes or more — before art, which adds time per nail.

Partner profiles on KOKSIN list a real duration next to each service, and your booking reserves the chair for that long. That is why booking the right service matters: pick "classic mani" when you want gel extensions and the salon is left squeezing a two-hour job into a 40-minute slot.

What changes the price

Three things move a nail bill more than anything else: the complexity of the design, removal of whatever is currently on your nails, and length — longer extensions take more product and more time to shape. None of these are surprises if the menu is honest about them.

Some salons list "from" prices on art and extensions because the final figure depends on your design — that is a floor, and the tech confirms the real number before starting. Whatever the service, the exact amount for the booking is always shown before you confirm, and if the salon asks for a deposit, most hold it rather than charge it.