HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a manicure & pedicure in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A manicure & pedicure in Ireland costs €40–€100 per treatment, typically around €65. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a manicure & pedicure in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers manicure & pedicure work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — specialty Treatments — some salons provide specialty options like gel or acrylic nails for manicures.
- How does salon's reputation change the price?The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of services offered change the price?A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the service change the price?Intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Hydration Treatments — hydrating treatments such as paraffin wax dips or moisturizing masks are often included in pedicure services — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a manicure & pedicure job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers manicure & pedicure work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — specialty Treatments — some salons provide specialty options like gel or acrylic nails for manicures.
A good answer: The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Hydration Treatments — hydrating treatments such as paraffin wax dips or moisturizing masks are often included in pedicure services — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a manicure & pedicure job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — nail Art Options — many salons offer nail art as an add-on to standard manicures and pedicures.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the manicure & pedicure starts, and an itemised invoice after — basic Nail Care — A manicure typically includes nail shaping, cuticle care, and a polish application.
Getting the quote right
- Salon's reputation — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it.
- Type of services offered — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs.
- Complexity of the service — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
- Products used — consumables add up quietly across a long job.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: salon's reputation — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it
- They will not talk about it: type of services offered — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the service — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time
- A price for the manicure & pedicure before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the manicure & pedicure has begun
What a manicure & pedicure costs: €40–€100 per treatment
The figures are for the job, per treatment, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Classic manicure and Gel manicure each carry their own band. Manicure & Pedicure price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Manicure & pedicures near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSalon's reputation — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it — that is what the manicure & pedicure is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of services offered — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the service — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherProducts used — consumables add up quietly across a long job — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the manicure & pedicure is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition of your nails — what is already there often has to be removed first.
- Basic Nail Care
- A manicure typically includes nail shaping, cuticle care, and a polish application.
- Nail Art Options
- Many salons offer nail art as an add-on to standard manicures and pedicures.
- Hydration Treatments
- Hydrating treatments such as paraffin wax dips or moisturizing masks are often included in pedicure services.
- Specialty Treatments
- Some salons provide specialty options like gel or acrylic nails for manicures.
- Classic Manicure
- A classic manicure involves nail shaping, cuticle care, and polish application for a polished look.
- Gel Manicure
- This service uses gel polish for a longer-lasting finish that is cured under UV light for durability.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a manicure & pedicure: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on location, the salon's reputation, and the type of services offered. Additional features like nail art or specialty treatments will also increase the overall price.
A standard manicure usually takes about 30-45 minutes, while a pedicure can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. Time may vary depending on the complexity of the services requested.
While general beauty professionals can perform basic manicures and pedicures, qualified specialists may be required for advanced techniques or nail enhancements. It's important to choose a reputable salon with trained staff.
Many salons offer same-day appointments, but availability can vary. It's advisable to call ahead to check for openings, especially on weekends or during busy seasons.
Yes, many salons offer package deals for combined services. Booking both treatments at once can often lead to a reduced overall cost compared to booking them separately.
Services such as medical foot care, treatment for fungal infections, or severe nail damage are usually out of scope. It's best to consult a podiatrist for such issues.
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