Key Takeaway
Acrylic nails price in Pakistan usually falls between PKR 1,500 and PKR 6,000+ per set. BigBasket.pk doesn't offer nail extensions—here's the honest price breakdown and hand-care tips.
The acrylic nails price in Pakistan usually runs from around PKR 1,500 at a local beauty parlour to PKR 6,000 or more at a premium salon for a full set, with fills every two to three weeks adding to the running cost. BigBasket.pk is an online skincare and beauty products store with Cash on Delivery across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan — we don't perform nail extensions or sell acrylic nail kits, so we won't pretend otherwise.
What we can do is give you an honest breakdown of what drives acrylic pricing across the major cities, how to avoid a botched or unhygienic job, and which skincare products genuinely help the skin around your nails survive the process — from cuticle hydration to barrier repair.
How Much Do Acrylic Nails Cost in Pakistan?
A full set of acrylic nails at a local beauty parlour in Pakistan usually costs somewhere between PKR 1,500 and PKR 2,500, done by a single technician with basic tips and a plain colour or French finish. Move up to a mid-range salon and the same full set runs PKR 2,500 to PKR 4,000, with better filing, shaping options (almond, coffin, stiletto) and a wider colour range. Premium and branded salons in Karachi's DHA and Clifton, Lahore's Gulberg and DHA, or Islamabad's F-6 and F-7 typically charge PKR 4,000 to PKR 6,000 or more, and that climbs past PKR 8,000 once you add ombre, chrome, 3D art, or hand-painted designs.
Fills — filling the regrowth gap every two to three weeks instead of removing and redoing the whole set — usually cost PKR 800 to PKR 1,500, noticeably less than a fresh application. A clean soak-off removal, if you're not getting a new set right after, is often billed separately at around PKR 500 to PKR 1,000. Prices in smaller cities and home-based setups can undercut all of these ranges, but that savings usually comes from cheaper monomer, less experienced hands, or reused tools.
What Actually Drives the Price Up or Down
Several factors push the price up or down beyond just the salon's postcode. The type of acrylic monomer matters most: EMA (ethyl methacrylate) systems are safer for the natural nail, smell less harsh, and cost the salon more to stock, so salons using EMA typically charge more than ones using cheap MMA (methyl methacrylate) — the same industrial-grade acrylic once banned in several countries for nail use.
Technician experience is the second biggest driver. A senior nail artist who can shape stiletto or coffin tips cleanly, blend acrylic without visible lines, and finish a smooth apex will charge more than a trainee — and it's worth paying for, since a rushed application is what leads to lifting, cracking, and damage to the nail bed underneath. Length and shape add cost too: long stiletto or coffin extensions use more product and take longer to file than short round or square tips.
Finally, extras are billed on top of the base set: French tips, ombre fades, chrome powder, 3D charms, hand-painted nail art, and rhinestones can each add anywhere from PKR 200 to PKR 2,000 depending on complexity. Always ask for a full breakdown before you sit down, since a quoted price rarely includes add-ons.
Does BigBasket.pk Stock Acrylic Nails?
To be upfront: no — BigBasket.pk does not sell acrylic nail kits, acrylic powder, monomer, nail tips, or any nail extension service. We're an online skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance store serving Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan with Cash on Delivery, and acrylic nails are a hands-on salon service, not something that ships in a box. If a website or Facebook page claims to deliver "acrylic nails" as a product with COD, treat that as a red flag — you're likely looking at a cheap loose-powder kit meant for at-home DIY application, not a professional salon-grade system, and quality can vary wildly.
What we do stock is genuine, authentic skincare that supports the skin on and around your hands and nails — which matters more than most people realise once acetone, filing, and buffing enter the picture. You can browse our full skin care range for hydrating serums, gentle cleansers and barrier-repairing moisturisers that hold up well alongside regular acrylic fills.
| Product | What It Is | Price (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion – 87ml | Rich hand & cuticle lotion | PKR 2,950 | Dry hands after acrylics |
| The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – 30ml | Deep hydration serum | PKR 3,890 | Dehydrated cuticles overnight |
| The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – 30ml | Barrier-repair serum | PKR 3,195 | Irritated skin near nails |
| Ponds Super Light Gel – 50G | Lightweight daily gel | PKR 1,250 | Hands & knuckles in humidity |
| CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser – 87ml | Gentle foaming cleanser | PKR 2,895 | Washing hands post-salon |
Prices correct as of July 2026. Cash on Delivery available across Pakistan.
How to Spot a Risky or Unsafe Acrylic Job
A strong, sharp chemical smell that lingers in the room is usually MMA, not EMA — walk out if it makes your eyes water from across the salon. Ask directly which brand or system the technician uses; a professional will know the name off the top of their head, while a vague "it's imported" answer is worth being suspicious of. Tools should come out of a sealed pouch or a UV steriliser in front of you — reused, unsterilised nail files and cuticle pushers are a real infection risk, especially if your cuticle gets nicked during shaping.
Rock-bottom prices, particularly from unlicensed home-based setups advertised on Instagram or Facebook, are the most common source of botched sets: over-filed natural nails, acrylic applied straight onto the nail plate without a base coat, or a fill piled on top of an old, unremoved set. If your nails feel unusually hot during application, or the acrylic separates and lifts within days, the ratio of monomer to polymer powder was likely wrong. And when it's time to take them off, always ask for a proper acetone soak-off — prying or peeling acrylic away by hand strips layers off your natural nail and can take months to grow back evenly.
Caring for Your Hands and Cuticles Around Acrylics
Whatever salon you choose, the filing, buffing, and acetone soak involved in acrylic application and removal is hard on the skin around your nails — made worse by Lahore and Islamabad's dry winters or the AC-versus-humidity swings common in Karachi. Cuticles and the surrounding skin often end up tight, flaky, or cracked within days of a fresh set.
- CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion – 87ml (PKR 2,950) — a ceramide and hyaluronic acid lotion light enough for daily hand use, ideal for rebuilding the skin barrier after repeated acetone exposure.
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – 30ml (PKR 3,890) — a few drops massaged into dehydrated cuticles at night pulls in moisture that acrylic removal strips out.
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – 30ml (PKR 3,195) — helps calm redness and irritation on the skin around the nail bed if filing gets too close to the cuticle.
- Ponds Super Light Gel – 50G (PKR 1,250) — a lightweight daytime option for hands and knuckles that won't feel greasy under gloves or while typing.
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser – 87ml (PKR 2,895) — gentle enough to wash hands with post-salon, without stripping the natural oils acrylic work has already depleted.
None of these replace a manicurist's job, but consistent hand care is what keeps acrylics looking neat between fills instead of surrounded by dry, peeling skin.
Acrylics vs Gel Extensions vs Press-Ons: Rough Price Comparison
Acrylic isn't the only nail extension option, and knowing where it sits price-wise helps you budget. A full acrylic set in Pakistan (PKR 1,500–6,000+) sits in the middle of the market — cheaper than most gel extension sets, which typically run PKR 2,500–7,000 because they need UV/LED curing and pricier gel product, but pricier than basic press-on nails, which can be bought as an at-home kit for a few hundred rupees up to around PKR 1,500 and applied yourself with glue or adhesive tabs.
Durability differs just as much as price. Acrylic is the toughest of the three and holds up best for people who work with their hands, typically lasting three to four weeks between fills. Gel extensions look more natural and glossy but are more brittle and usually need redoing every two to three weeks. Press-ons are fully temporary — great for a wedding, Eid, or a single event — but rarely survive more than a week or two of daily wear before lifting at the edges.
If you're weighing the cost, factor in the whole cycle: an acrylic set plus two or three fills over two months will usually cost more in total than people expect from the initial quote, so ask your salon for their fill price up front, not just the price of the first full set.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming BigBasket.pk sells nail extensions or acrylic kits — it's a skincare and beauty retailer, not a nail salon.
- Choosing a salon purely on the lowest price without checking hygiene, licensing, or which monomer brand they use.
- Skipping cuticle and hand moisturizing before and after a fill, which leads to cracked, dehydrated skin around the extension.
- Not budgeting for fills every 2-3 weeks, which often costs more over a couple of months than the first set alone.
- Removing acrylics at home by prying or peeling instead of soaking off, which damages the natural nail plate.
- Ignoring signs of infection like redness, swelling, or pus after a fill instead of getting it checked promptly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do acrylic nails cost in Pakistan?+
A full acrylic set typically costs PKR 1,500–2,500 at a local parlour, PKR 2,500–4,000 at a mid-range salon, and PKR 4,000–6,000+ at a premium salon, before nail art add-ons. Fills every 2-3 weeks usually cost PKR 800–1,500 separately.
Does BigBasket.pk sell acrylic nails or nail extension kits?+
No. BigBasket.pk is a skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance store with nationwide Cash on Delivery, and we don't stock acrylic powder, monomer, or nail extension services — those are salon-only. We do stock hand and cuticle skincare like The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 that helps with the dryness acrylic application causes.
Is it cheaper to get acrylic nails in Lahore or Karachi?+
Pricing is similar in both cities' upscale areas — DHA and Clifton in Karachi or DHA and Gulberg in Lahore typically charge PKR 4,000–6,000+ for a premium set — while smaller neighbourhood parlours in either city can be found for PKR 1,500–2,500. Islamabad's F-sector salons tend to sit closer to the premium end too.
How often do acrylic nails need to be filled or redone?+
Fills for the regrowth gap are needed roughly every 2-3 weeks, and most people replace the entire set every 6-8 weeks to avoid excess product buildup and nail damage. Skipping fills for too long makes the acrylic more likely to lift, crack, or trap moisture underneath.
Are cheap acrylic nails in Pakistan safe?+
Not always — very low prices are often a sign the salon is using MMA-based monomer instead of safer EMA, or reusing unsterilised tools, both of which raise the risk of nail damage or infection. A strong chemical smell, no visible sterilisation, and vague answers about the product brand are the main warning signs to check for before booking.
What can I use to take care of my hands after getting acrylic nails?+
Filing and acetone soak-offs dry out the skin around the nails, so a barrier-repairing lotion like CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion – 87ml (PKR 2,950) or a hydrating serum like The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – 30ml (PKR 3,890) massaged into cuticles at night helps a lot. Washing hands with a gentle cleanser such as CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser – 87ml also avoids stripping oils further.
The Short Version
TL;DR: Acrylic nails price in Pakistan generally runs PKR 1,500–6,000+ per full set (more with fills and nail art) at salons — BigBasket.pk doesn't sell acrylic kits or nail services, but our skin care range includes hand-friendly picks like CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion to keep cuticles from drying out between fills.
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Our beauty and skincare experts at BigBasket.pk write evidence-based guides tailored for Pakistan — covering the products, ingredients, and routines that work best for South Asian skin types, Pakistan's climate, and every budget.
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