How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%1+0.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCOREJOY NAILS
Galveston, TX · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #99Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 121 hair salons · 4.8★ from 1,346 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other hair salons (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
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Customers hired JOY NAILS for 8 kinds of job.
JOY NAILS for foot massages
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I’ve been receiving extraordinary service from Joy Nails for 10 years!! They are the very best in every category, plus they give back to our community in so many ways. I highly recommend Joy Nails.
Excellent and very creative. Always relaxing
Had a great time today! Thanks Jasmine and Anne
Ben and Tina are amazing. I am local and visit this location every two weeks. Highly recommend. Friendly, kind and very clean nail salon.
They are very friendly and kind. They are attentive and do an amazing job. I finally found my salon. My Daughters love coming here with me as well.Can was great
Got a mani and pedi by Kim she’s awesome no rush. She took her time with me and I feel amazing.
This is our go to place for pedicures. We love how clean it is and the staff is so friendly. We were just treated to pedicures from Tom, Jasmine, and Helen and all did a great job. Very relaxing!
Great 👍
Fast and friendly staff. Had an amazing time
Kim was very friendly and nice, pedicure was great. Thank you
Fast and friendly! Nice relaxing atmosphere.
The staff was very friendly I got a Pedicure and Destiny my daughter got her nails done. I got the classic pedicure and it was better than the most expensive ones I get back home she was very good. We are here on vacation and I am so glad we stopped in. Shop was clean and a peaceful atmosphere! I do recommend them!!!
Jasmine at Joy Nails in Galveston is the best. The customer service is superb. Jasmine is so welcoming and talented. She knows exactly what looks good and makes sure you are happy with her services.
Jazmine did a fabulous job on my pedicure. Definitely recommend!!
Joy nails is wonderful! Always able to be seen quickly, they have several nail colors and always do a wonderful job
They were amazing to me and my two daughters. They made us feel comfortable, engaged my girls in such great conversations, and had an extremely clean facility! We will definitely be back when we make our way to the island again!
The wife and I came in for a pedicure. Excellent service, even for a very busy day, they were able to fit us in immediately. After the parifin pedicure and massage, my feet feel better than they have in years. Highly recommend.
Ken was awesome
It’s always a “joy” to get manicures and pedicures at Joy Nails. The staff is friendly and efficient in a neat and clean environment. I always feel rejuvenated after my treatments. It’s a great experience!
It’s the best the service is amazing it’s clean and they take really good care of their customers!!❤️ we will be back for sure!!
Can is so personable. I just let him know kinda what I want and he does the rest always asking how I’m doing and if everything is okay. Takes his time and very sensitive to my needs, giving me water.
Cindy & Helen were great! The staff is friendly and the pedicures were lovely.
I got a very nice pedicure at joy nails, Tom did a great job!
In town on vacation and just popped in to see about a pedicure with my friend. Despite being short handed, they welcomed me in and service was impeccable! I would highly recommend 🥰
Feels amazing, recommend fully
My first time coming to Joy Nails and the environment is so relaxing! I absolutely loved it! ❤️❤️ Hellen and Cam were so sweet, patient, and funny! Definitely will be my vacation nail spot! See y’all soon!
Ben was absolutely great ? Listened to what I asked for and Tom did pedi and was the absolute best
Our favorite place to go! Can always does a great job and the entire staff is wvery needful!
This has been our go to salon on the island, pedicures and manicures.
I've been getting my nails done here for years, and I love it! They are kind and attentive and do a great job. Today I got a pedicure done by Tina, and she was awesome.
Love my nails! Jasmine always does a great job!
Helen is amazing! She gives excellent massage! She gives a flawless pedicure and manicure!
Eem going here for a while for nails and pedicures! They are yhe BEST! Pedicure was very good. I have been coming here for a while and the pedicures are great! 06/11/2025
I've been here many times since moving to the island. I have always had a great experience.
Excellent service! They were so kind and accommodating! I wanted to change my nail color halfway through my service and they didn’t even blink and even brought me multiple options! The best place to go on the island- no contest!
The CBD Pedicure is amazing. It is so relaxing. We drive all the way from Cypress because the attention to customers here is so amazing. They truly care about their customers.
Very friendly and the service was amazing!
Jasmine is the best !!
This was the first time I got my eye brows tinted and they are perfect! Caroline did my eyebrows. I love them!! Three of us got pedicures and they were amazing! This is a five start place with exceptional service.
Great Experienced 👍 very friendly as and fast service. Tom did mine wow!! Best foot massage and he was funny.
Price
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicure | 626 | $43–$66 |
| Manicure | 261 | $43–$71 |
| Foot massages | 131 | $45–$76 |
| Acrylic nails | 130 | $48–$83 |
| Sculpted nails | 60 | — |
| Nail art | 56 | $45–$76 |
| Nail polish changes | 48 | — |
| Gel manicures | 43 | $40–$58 |
