Nails that don't break the budget

EVERYTHING IS GOING UP. YOUR NAIL BILL ISN'T.

If you've filled up your car lately, done a grocery run or paid an electricity bill recently, you already know, Australia's fuel and cost of living is hitting hard. Fuel prices are up, groceries are up, rent is up. Everything feels like it costs more than it did a year ago and most of us are quietly cutting back wherever we can.

But here's the thing, cutting back doesn't mean cutting out the things that make you feel good. Looking after yourself, including having nice nails, shouldn't be a luxury only some women can afford.

The Real Cost of a Salon Visit in 2026

Let's do the actual maths. A standard set of nails at a salon in Australia costs between $50 and $160. But that's not the full picture. Add in:

•       Fuel to drive there and back,which at current prices is no small thing

•       Parking fees if you're in a shopping centre or CBD

•       Time off work or time away from your kids

A single salon visit can easily cost you $100–$180 once you factor everything in. Done every three weeks, that's potentially $2,800 a year  just on nails.

The Smarter Choice: Salon Quality at Home

This is exactly why Mani Edit Co. exists. We started this brand because one of us a mum of two  couldn't justify spending $120 at a salon every few weeks anymore. Not with fuel prices, not with school fees, not with everything else going up.

So we set out to find the best possible press on nails  soft gel formula, salon-quality finish, a kit that includes absolutely everything you need and make them available for $29.

No driving. No waiting. No booking three weeks in advance. Just beautiful nails in about 10 minutes, from your couch.

What You Actually Get for $29

Most press-on nails give you the nails. We give you everything. For $29, every Mani Edit Co. kit includes everything you need in one compact kit, no extra trips to the chemist, no hunting for the right glue, no surprises.

Every Mani Edit Co. kit includes:

•       30 soft gel nails in 15 sizes \so they fit every nail, every hand

•       Professional-grade nail glue that lasts up to 2 weeks

•       Adhesive tabs for a gentler and shorter wear

•       Nail file, cuticle stick and prep pad  

•       Designs that actually look like you just left a salon

The whole kit fits in your handbag. So whether you're touching up at home or on the go, you're sorted. Because they're reusable and gentle on your natural nails, one kit can go even further.

Looking Good Isn't a Luxury  It's a Right

In a cost of living crisis, the beauty industry can feel out of reach. Treatments keep going up in price while wages and budgets stay flat. But feeling put-together and confident shouldn't only be available to women who can afford to spend $150 every three weeks.

That's what we built Mani Edit Co. for. So that every woman\busy mum, corporate professional, student, anyone can have beautiful nails without it hurting their budget.

Looking good shouldn't cost a fortune. Whether it's skipping the salon, finding dupes for expensive products, or rethinking what's actually worth spending on Australian women are getting smarter about beauty. And honestly, that's something worth celebrating.