Anderson nail salons, compared: real prices, hours, and how to book this week

You need a gel fill or a fresh pedicure before the weekend and you’re deciding whether to book or just walk in. That was me last Wednesday afternoon, calling around Anderson to see who had same‑week availability and whose menu actually matched the total at checkout. Here is what I found comparing five Anderson spots that clearly post what they do, when they’re open, and what it costs.

What I learned while shopping for a same‑week slot

Menus in Anderson fall into two patterns. Some salons bundle gel into a named service price. Others treat gel as an add‑on to a basic manicure or pedicure. If you’re chasing a specific total, check whether “gel” is inside the service name or listed as a separate charge. At Model Nails, for example, the site lists a Classic Manicure $25+ and notes gel polish is an additional $15 on all manis and pedis. Their pedicure menu ranges from an Express Pedicure $35+ to a Royal Deluxe Spa Pedicure $110+ that includes callus work and gel polish. Hours there read Monday–Wednesday 10 am–7 pm, Thursday–Saturday 9:30 am–7 pm, and Sunday 11:30 am–5:30 pm, with a posted last‑customer cut‑off at 6:30 pm. Location: 3016 N Main St Ste C, Anderson, SC 29621.

Other places bundle more. The Nails and Lashes posts four pedicure tiers with both regular and gel pricing side by side. A Classic Pedicure is $35 with regular polish or $50 with gel, stepping up to a Premium Pedicure $60 regular or $75 with gel. They also list Builder Gel $60+ and dipping powder at $45+ without tips or $50+ with tips. Hours are Monday–Saturday 9:30 am–7:30 pm, Sunday closed. Address: 2907 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621.

For straightforward, clearly labeled dip prices, Angel Nails & Spa posts Dipping Powder $47+ without tips and Builder Gel Set $57. Their Classic Pedicure is $35, with multiple upgrades including Hot Oil Pedicure $47 and an Organic Super Spa $70. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 am–7 pm, Saturday 9 am–6 pm, Sunday closed. Address: 3736 Highway 81 North Suite C, Anderson, SC 29621.

If you need Sunday options or want clearer add‑on math, Lounge Nails publishes a granular menu that leaves little room for surprise. A Gel Manicure is $35, Classic Pedicure $35, Dip $45, and Hard Gel Full $60, with common add‑ons like “shape” from $5 and length from $5+. They are open Monday–Saturday 9 am–7 pm and Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Address: 1490–1492 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson, SC 29625.

Finally, for salon‑studio gel work, Boulevard Beauty on Clemson Blvd publishes a nail menu centered on gel and hard gel, not pedicures. Short basic gel is $35 for a solid color or $40 with design. Short hard gel is $45 solid or $50 with design, with longer lengths listed at slightly higher tiers. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm and Saturday 9 am–4 pm. Address: 4126 2E Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621.

Five clearly posted menus, side by side

Reading lines across this comparison is the fastest way to spot how each place structures its pricing and scheduling. “Classic Pedicure” below means the first non‑upgrade pedi listed on that salon’s own page. “Gel or hard‑gel service” is the entry point the salon lists for gel overlay or hard‑gel work on hands. Hours are the standard weekly pattern posted on each site.

Chain convenience or local studio detail

If you want simple and quick, the menus at Angel Nails & Spa and Lounge Nails are set up for predictable totals. Both list a $35 Classic Pedicure and a $45 dip option, and both keep their weekday hours to 7 pm, so after‑work appointments are realistic. Lounge Nails is also open on Sundays 11 am–5 pm, something fewer Anderson spots offer.

When you want gel specifics spelled out line by line, Model Nails is unusually transparent about add‑ons. They state in two places that gel polish adds $15 to any manicure or pedicure, and they enumerate toe acrylic add‑ons down to a single big toe at $10. That level of detail is useful if you tend to tweak your service mid‑visit.

If all you need is gel overlay work and you don’t want a pedi menu to sift through, Boulevard Beauty centers its nail list on basic gel and hard gel. Short basic gel is $35 solid color or $40 with design; short hard gel is $45 solid or $50 with design, with posted increments for medium or long lengths. Hours skew earlier there, 9 am–6 pm on weekdays and until 4 pm on Saturdays.

Looking for the price difference between regular and gel pedis at a glance. The Nails and Lashes publishes each pedicure tier with two numbers. The gap is consistent: $15 more for gel within the Classic, Spa, Advance, and Premium tiers. They also list Builder Gel $60+ and dipping powder options both with and without tips.

Specialty services and kid‑friendly options

Hard gel and builder gel are not universal in Anderson, so it matters who names them. Boulevard Beauty lists hard gel by length starting at $45 for short sets. The Nails and Lashes posts Builder Gel $60+. Angel Nails & Spa lists a Builder Gel Set $57. If you specifically want Gel X or tips under gel, Lounge Nails lists Gel X Full Set $70 and a separate Hard Gel Full $60.

For dip powder with a clear baseline, Angel Nails & Spa is at $47+ without tips and Lounge Nails sits at a flat $45. Model Nails posts $45+ for basic dip, $55+ with tip extensions, and $70+ for ombré dip. The Nails and Lashes lists dip at $45+ without tips or $50+ with tips.

Booking with a child in tow. Angel Nails & Spa has a children’s menu that includes a $20 manicure and $30 pedicure for guests under 10, with gel add‑on $10. Lounge Nails posts “Princess & Prince” services for ages 4–8 with a $20 manicure and $28 pedicure, plus gel add‑on $10.

On the pedicure side, upgrade descriptions can help you decide if the extra dollars buy time, product, or both. Model Nails details 10‑ to 25‑minute massage times inside its higher tiers. Their Royal Deluxe Spa Pedicure $110+ includes callus remover, hot stones, collagen sock, oil, and gel polish. If you want the least complicated cleanup and a lower total, the baseline Express Pedicure $35+ sticks to trim, scrub, massage, and regular polish.

Booking tactics, hours, and the add‑ons that nudge totals up

If you only have one free window this week, filter first by Sunday hours and late weekdays. In Anderson, the two that post Sunday appointments are Lounge Nails 11 am–5 pm and Model Nails 11:30 am–5:30 pm. If you need a later weekday, Angel Nails & Spa and Lounge Nails run to 7 pm on weekdays, and The Nails and Lashes runs to 7:30 pm Monday through Saturday.

For online booking, Lounge Nails, The Nails and Lashes, Model Nails, Angel Nails & Spa, and Boulevard Beauty all publish a booking link. If you prefer to clarify add‑ons by phone before you arrive, the menus above make that easy because they name the specific charges most people ask about. Examples: at Model Nails, gel is a posted +$15 to any mani or pedi; at Lounge Nails, line items like “shape” start at $5, and “more than two colors” is listed at $5–$10.

Extras that move the number more than you expect tend to be length, design, and polish type. If you want a strict cap, pick a menu with an all‑in gel pedicure tier such as The Nails and Lashes$50 Classic Gel Pedicure rather than a base pedi plus a separate gel add‑on, which can vary salon to salon. If hard gel durability is the goal, look to Boulevard Beauty where the entry short hard‑gel set is $45 with a clearly defined design upcharge path.

Addresses matter for timing. North Main and Clemson Blvd give you multiple options within a short drive if you need to pivot. Model Nails and The Nails and Lashes sit on N Main; Boulevard Beauty is on Clemson Blvd. Lounge Nails is on Pearman Dairy Rd with posted Sunday hours, which saved me a midweek slot when I needed it. Angel Nails & Spa is on Highway 81 North, which can be convenient if you live or work closer to the hospital side of town.

If you’re still torn, line up what you actually want this visit with the posted menu. Need dip and a same‑day pedi regardless of polish type. Lounge Nails has both at $45 dip and $35 Classic Pedicure, plus Sunday hours. Want a gel pedicure where the gel upcharge is already baked in. The Nails and Lashes shows that number tier by tier. Want a hard‑gel overlay with design and a studio feel. Boulevard Beauty is built around gel categories and shows short‑length pricing up front.

Key takeaways for choosing fast

• Decide if you want gel included in the service price or as an add‑on. Examples: The Nails and Lashes lists a $50 Classic Gel Pedicure, while Model Nails adds $15 gel polish to any mani or pedi.
• For Sunday appointments, your posted options here are Lounge Nails 11 am–5 pm and Model Nails 11:30 am–5:30 pm.
• Dip powder baselines run $45 at Lounge Nails and $47+ at Angel Nails & Spa without tips. If you need tips, expect $50+ at The Nails and Lashes or $55+ at Model Nails.
• Builder or hard‑gel work is explicitly posted at Boulevard Beauty (short hard gel $45), The Nails and Lashes ($60+ Builder Gel), and Angel Nails & Spa ($57 Builder Gel Set).
• Booking links are posted for all five salons here. If you’re price‑sensitive, scan the add‑on lines for shape, length, and multiple colors before you confirm.

Reader Q&A

Where can I see both regular and gel pedicure prices side by side?

The Nails and Lashes publishes each pedicure tier with two numbers. A Classic Pedicure is $35 with regular polish or $50 with gel, and the same $15 gap holds for the Spa, Advance, and Premium tiers.

Who is open on Sundays in Anderson for nails?

Lounge Nails posts Sunday hours of 11 am–5 pm, and Model Nails lists Sunday hours of 11:30 am–5:30 pm. The other three salons in this guide are closed on Sundays.

Which salon lists builder or hard‑gel pricing online?

Boulevard Beauty centers its nail menu on gel and hard gel, starting at $45 for a short hard‑gel set. The Nails and Lashes lists Builder Gel $60+, and Angel Nails & Spa posts a Builder Gel Set $57.

I only want a basic pedi and a quick gel manicure. Where are the simplest totals?

Lounge Nails posts $35 for a Classic Pedicure and $35 for a Gel Manicure. Angel Nails & Spa also lists a $35 Classic Pedicure and a $35 Gel Manicure, so you can predict your total before design or length add‑ons.

To narrow it fast, decide on your polish type first, then filter by the hours you actually have free. If you need Sundays, start with Lounge Nails or Model Nails. If you want builder or hard gel, start with Boulevard Beauty, The Nails and Lashes, or Angel Nails & Spa.

Published: September 9, 2026