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 sculpted nails
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Wonderful place to relax and refresh. Great customer service
This staff is always kind and professional. They strive to learn the client's preferences at each visit.
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.
Very clean establishment. Can does a wonderful job!
Great 👍
Fast and friendly! Nice relaxing atmosphere.
Helen at Joy nails is literally the best. 😍👏 Helen really takes her time and does such a wonderful job. She is my favorite, always smiling and always sweet.
Absolutely wonderful visit. Kim did an excellent job! And they were very nice! I will definitely be back!
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.
Ben and Tina are the best!
First of all, I love it there and I never wanna stop going, but they are sending me 5% off and it’s almost insulting. I’m not gonna go anywhere for 5% off over another place.
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.
Always a pleasure coming here and very relaxing🌺
Ben is great with nails and all staff is super nice.
2 grand daughter's 1set of nails. Great work & very kind staff 👍🏻😊
Love my nails! Jasmine always does a great job!
Jasmine is the best !!
Great service! Very kind! Loved it!
great nail studio
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…
As always Ben did an amazing job on my nails. And Tom does the best pedis!Owners are so sweet and I love this salon
Expertise and excellent customer service!!
Ben always does a great job on my nails. The atmosphere is always inviting and friendly.
Wonderful place for nails, pedicures, waxing and eyelashes. Very welcoming and friendly!
I'm extremely happy here with this place. My eyebrows, my eyelashes, my nails, look wonderful.Thank you!
Jasmine is my nail artist and always gives me personal attention in every aspect of my visit
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.
I had an amazing experience with professional and friendly service. They never disappoint and I love coming. It's been almost 11 years of excellent service.☺️❤️
Ben is the best
Great work and great people
Consistent friendly welcoming and fair price 2 love this place always happy!!
Ben is the absolute BEST! Have been going to him for yearssss
Got us right in !!!
Best nail salon on the island! I've been coming here for many years. Even my granddaughters love coming here when visiting I ting us in the island.
Love the service and people here at Joy! They always do a great job and take such good care of us! Ben and Jasmine are always great!
Always wonderful service and people. Love Ben and Tom. They are all like family to me
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 |