Manicure prices in Vilnius shock residents, reaching up to 70 euros

A resident of Vilnius, Aurelija, expressed astonishment at the escalating prices for basic beauty services, particularly manicures. She noted that in the Old Town area where she works, a simple manicure with long-lasting polish can range from 30 to 60 euros, depending on the technician's experience. More elaborate services, such as a quick manicure with nail strengthening, can cost between 40 and 70 euros.

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I saw that it costs 50-60 euros and I was shocked. I simply cannot believe such prices; I begrudge paying even those 40 euros for a polish that peels off in 2 weeks.

For a comprehensive hand spa treatment, clients might face bills nearing 90 euros. Even a basic manicure without any polish is priced at 30 euros, while a popular Japanese manicure costs around 40 euros. A review of prices on the "Treatwell" app indicates that manicures in Vilnius typically fall between 30-40 euros, but some central salons charge as much as 45-50 euros. Additional services like old gel polish removal, nail art, or French manicures incur extra charges.

Aurelija voiced her disbelief at paying such amounts, especially for a service that might only last two weeks. She humorously remarked on the apparent success of some nail technicians, who she observes buying homes and driving new cars, suggesting a need for personal career reevaluation. Another Vilnius resident, Miglė, has largely stopped getting professional manicures due to the cost, opting to do them herself when she has the time, finding it "not rocket science."

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Manicures are very nice and I like them a lot, but sorry, it costs too much time and money. I used to get manicures regularly, but I've stopped. When I'm not lazy, I do it myself somehow; it's not rocket science.

Jolanta Mačiulienė, president of the Hairdressers and Beauty Specialists Association, acknowledged the "price frenzy" as unsurprising. She noted similar price hikes in hairdressing services, where costs can vary dramatically between establishments. Mačiulienė suggested that high prices might stem from technicians' self-perceived high skill levels or qualifications. However, she admitted that understanding the exact reasons behind these significant price increases can be challenging, even for industry insiders.

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Such prices are most likely determined by the technicians' beliefs that they are the best, their qualifications are perhaps exceptionally high. Why such prices, I cannot answer, it is sometimes difficult for me to comprehend these price frenzies myself.