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 manicure
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My sisters and I walked into the salon at 6:30, feeling terrible for arriving so late. But our hotel check-in took a very long time and we didn't get to check-in until hours later. We planned to get our nails done before leaving on a cruise the next morning. These ladies (and the owner) were so welcoming even though…
Excellent service and friendly staff! Highly recommend!
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.
I love it here i come all the time never disappoints
Can is the best!
Come to this place every time we are on the island!! They get you in quick and do exceptional work!! Can’t say enough good things about these folks!!
Wonderful services as always 💯❗️Chrome finish over bubble bath French by Caroline 💕
Tina the nail lady was very attentive if I could put 10 stars I would
Linn and ms Tina, amazing manners wonderful service they had seen me struggling with my phone while I was soaking my nails and they brought me a phone holder. Also asking if I’m okay while soaking no pain. Very caring beautiful attitudes. Highly recommend this place..
Tammy is amazing! I love this place for when I’m on vacation here. I definitely recommend it!
Tom gave me a pedicure today and did a beautiful job! I've been going to Ben for my manicures and am always pleased with his work. He's the ultimate expert!
Had a great time today! Thanks Jasmine and Anne
Love them!! They do a great job!!
I always love frequenting Joy’s nails, they do a great job with reasonable prices!
From out of town. Called to schedule an appointment at the very last minute. Uber driver drove slow as watching paint dry. Finally got here and LE was amazing. Everyone was professional and customer focused. Not a lot side conversations from employees. Great place.
Amazing. Never had pedicure done or manicure. Relaxing. Calm. And everyone is very sweet. Thank you for taking care of me!.
Do yourself a favor and go to Nail and Spa of Texas instead!! I would have given a "4" after our pedicures, they were okay, and the ladies were friendly. The reason for the "1" rating is, when my pedicure was finished, the man and woman started arguing about who would take me next. The lady walked up to me and told…
We were treated very poorly. Workers were arguing and the service was awful.
I walked in asked for a mani pedi, French tip gel on my natural nails. Tammy took care to shape and fix my nails before the polish. Everyone was nice when I entered, they greeted me and it was only a short wait on a busy night. I’ll come back again!
Joy Nails is great!! Today, I had the best pedicure with hot stone massage and parrafin!! Very relaxing experience, I am coming back!!!
I usually don’t indulge, but when I do. I make sure my wife is with me. Excellent service for the price. Great job
My absolute favorite place to get my nails done! Beautiful environment, the kindest owners and Jasmine is my nail guru. Love coming here every 2 weeks.
I love to bring my fiancé here for whatever she needs. As a man I enjoy getting my nails done here as well. Great atmosphere friendly staff and super clean.
As always Jasmine is caring and excellent!! Thank you!
They where amazing service very very sweet fast paced and love to communicate with their customers I highly recommend to go to this wonderful nail shop
Such a relaxing place and everyone was so nice! Ken is awesome! He was so kind and gave the most relaxing foot massage!
Tom did a great job! This was my first time here and I’ll definitely be back. Every time I come I get amazing service! Only place in town I’ll go.
Joy nails is a wonderful salon. Very friendly people and the salon is very clean. I always use Jasmine and she is extremely attentive to what I need.
Ben and Tina are amazing. I am local and visit this location every two weeks. Highly recommend. Friendly, kind and very clean nail salon.
I love to go get spoiled there and just relax! My husband now comes with me for pedicures also. Great clean place and such a nice staff.
Great experience. Gentle efficient. Definitely doing it again
Everyone was so friendly and nice! They did a great job on our manicures and pedicures. We highly recommend them!!
First time and the service was amazing. The best part is they are believers. I will be back.
Wonderful place to get your nails done! My husband and I each got a pedicure and manicure. It was so quick and reasonably priced. It’s super relaxing, clean, and the staff are very professional. If I’m ever in town again, I will be coming back!
Ben and Tina are the best!!!! They are my go to people!! The best nail salon on the island;!! Their always super sweet and professional!!! Go check em out!!
Really liked coming here! I believe it was jasmine who did my pedicure, and she did a lovely job! Made sure I was comfortable throughout the experience, and even added some cute flowers to my toes. I will definitely be coming back!
Had a great experience here at Joy Nail 2! They are finally open and here to stay.
Carol and her staff were amazing! Such a positive atmosphere, with reasonable prices and most importantly great service ! They did not rush through my service, they asked questions, conversed and made sure I like what they were doing. I would highly recommend. Thank you all for such a great experience!
Great service Wonderful staff, Caroline is so sweet, best service ever I will be going here for now on. I always ask for Tom and he does a great job
Excellent service! I highly recommend Joy Nails!
Great experience, well staffed and friendly!
I really loved this place. My first time visiting and the staff is very friendly and professional. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area
They’re wonderful people Always love my nails
I have been coming here for some time. The employees are all very skilled and friendly. My favorite is Tina! I never go anywhere else!!!
They stayed open past closing time so my husband and I could get pedicures. Great customer service!
Can is awesome. Always!
Born and raised in Galveston and by far my favorite nail place! Love this place and people! They are always helping walk-ins and doing great work! I got my nails done by Kim and Lin, and i absolutely loved them.
Fast and friendly staff. Had an amazing time
Helen is my go-to gal. Always so kind and knows my personal preferences. I have tried other places on the island and always return here and to Helen. Looking forward to the return of Joy Nails II soon.
Kim did a great job on my nails and pedicure.
This was my second visit. Fast, courteous and professional. I will be back! Kudos!
We walked in and all 5 of us wanted pedicures and 3 of us wanted manicures as well. Caroline and the entire staff were kind, quick and professional. They got us all in and out and did a beautiful job on all!
Tammi was amazing. She took the time to make my nails beautiful again after a different salon messed them up. Will definitely be back soon!
This has been our go to salon on the island, pedicures and manicures.
Helen is amazing! She gives excellent massage! She gives a flawless pedicure and manicure!
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!
Wonderful experience, very attentive and super friendly team! Excellent service and relaxing time! Great for couples also!
Always great! Mr. Can is does an amazing job! Tina also does awesome!
Helen is the best. She is a hidden gem!
Joy nails is the place to go on the Island!! Everyone is so nice! I’ve been going to Jasmine for years!!! She gives the best leg/foot massages!!!
Joy Nails is the best salon! The kindest owners and techs that do amazing work!! I’ve never had a bad experience here!
Loved the team at joy nails. They did my manicure and pedicure at the same time. Fast and efficient! Favorite nail place in Galveston
Jasmine is the best! She always does my mom’s nails and now she did mine. She was fast and did such a clean job. I love Joy nails and I will always recommend it
I absolutely love this place. Every time I come to Galveston, I stop by to get pampered. I like the massage chair, the classical music, the massages with hot stones, tangerine, salt, and oil, as well as the callous removal and hot towels. I love how my nails and toes look. I love the friendliness of the staff and…
Expertise and excellent customer service!!
This is my second time on Joy nails. I did 3 weeks ago with Tina and today with Tamy. Both are amazing, caring with my hands.
Always love coming to Joy!!! The owners are so sweet and the entire staff are all so kind and great !!!
A friendly staff, a cleaned store, good services.
Great service!!! Friendly faces!!! Perfect JOB!!!
Went here before a wedding and they did a phenomenal job! Very accommodating and kind.
I'm extremely happy here with this place. My eyebrows, my eyelashes, my nails, look wonderful.Thank you!
Always friendly, helpful, and attentive.
They are great! Do an amazing job, Ben did my nails.
Joy Nails was the first salon I tried after moving to Galveston and I have never looked back! I look forward to my nail appointments with Tina every month - she is the BEST. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind and I have never been disappointed by a set. Tina executes my vision and wishes every time and my…
I love how they do my nails and the environment is super clean ! Definitely recommed !
They caused an infection under my nail but accused me of kicking my toe, and that's how I hurt it. Even after a doctor stating the pedicure is what caused it. A knick under my nail which got infected. It was not a bruise or hit. There are so many other places to go. Don't waste your time. They act very superior. One…
Can is the best!
We came in late in the day and they took care of all four of us. We left feeling pampered and rejuvenated. Friendly and great service plus they were super knowledgeable.
Ben and Annie were awesome. Very welcoming environment!! Everyone here was super nice and respectful!!
Great time here! Got a mani pedi!
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 |
