Who We Are

Painted is a distinctive manicure and pedicure salon, built and crafted by Nicole Doube-May. Situated in the buzzing streets of inner Sydney (Darlinghurst), Painted adopts a modern approach to nails, merging traditional practices with contemporary luxury in a modern nail salon.

With an emphasis on nail health and hygiene, we believe education and adoption of innovative nail practices (including “soak free” pedicures) are key to a great nail service. At Painted our skilled nail technicians use high quality, toxic-free products (The Gel Bottle and fast-drying natural nail polish Dazzle Dry, with all services - to provide the best nail salon experience in Sydney for all our wonderful clients.

Find out more about Painted’s waterless pedicures.

"Best manicure I’ve had! Kat is amazing!" - Monisha.

"Love the salon, my nails & the friendly staff" - Abby.

"Absolutely loved my experience at Painted for a mani/pedi. The attention to detail from Liz was exceptional and the salon was beautifully appointed, clean and welcoming. Already looking forward to my next visit!" - Kate.

"Best manicure I’ve had! Kat is amazing!" - Monisha. "Love the salon, my nails & the friendly staff" - Abby. "Absolutely loved my experience at Painted for a mani/pedi. The attention to detail from Liz was exceptional and the salon was beautifully appointed, clean and welcoming. Already looking forward to my next visit!" - Kate.

"The best experience - a beautiful space! They brought my nails back to life!" - Taylah.

"The staff are so friendly and talented - loved my nail art! The room is also really nice and spacious, and cosy on a cold day. Will definitely be back!!" - Greta.

"The best experience - a beautiful space! They brought my nails back to life!" - Taylah. "The staff are so friendly and talented - loved my nail art! The room is also really nice and spacious, and cosy on a cold day. Will definitely be back!!" - Greta.

"Great experience!! The salon is stunning, nail techs and owner are lovely. I’m really happy with the experience and will be a returning customer" - Christine.

"A beautiful, calm, warm space. Perfect service, great colour range and kind staff! 5 stars and the only place for a pedi or mani!" - Hannah.

"Great experience!! The salon is stunning, nail techs and owner are lovely. I’m really happy with the experience and will be a returning customer" - Christine. "A beautiful, calm, warm space. Perfect service, great colour range and kind staff! 5 stars and the only place for a pedi or mani!" - Hannah.

Loved my experience here! Super cute new salon and great colour selection. I needed to be out at a certain time and the technician worked hard to achieve a perfect look within the time! - Chloe.

This was my first visit to Painted. Loved the experience. Best nail salon experience, and would highly recommend. I will be back. Thank you Painted! - Ann.

Loved my experience here! Super cute new salon and great colour selection. I needed to be out at a certain time and the technician worked hard to achieve a perfect look within the time! - Chloe. This was my first visit to Painted. Loved the experience. Best nail salon experience, and would highly recommend. I will be back. Thank you Painted! - Ann.