Nail salon · Tybee Island, GA · reviewed since 2020
iHow 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%36+5.1Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Craft & service penalty41−5.9Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.65SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#59 of 67 nail salonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 12%
4.7★★★★★229 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.75★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
85%reviews answered by the owner
$66typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 229 reviews (90% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 229 Google reviews (175 with written comments, 66 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 85% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Nail Salon serving Tybee Island, Georgia.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other nail salons
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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.
LV NAIL & SPANail Salons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.LV NAIL & SPA: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.LV NAIL & SPA: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.B
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.LV NAIL & SPA: 41/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.C
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.LV NAIL & SPA: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.D
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.LV NAIL & SPA: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.LV NAIL & SPA: 47/100 on this factor. Category median: 66.C
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Star ratings
229 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars20790%
4 stars42%
3 stars31%
2 stars52%
1 star104%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 175 written reviews
92%praise
Praise16592%
Complaints158%
Price
What customers reported paying
$66-7% vs typical nail salons
Middle half of what 96 customers paid ($50–$91) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6536%
Quality & results5229%
Would recommend3519%
Speed & response127%
Price & value127%
Communication21%
Honesty & trust21%
What customers talk about
We read 175 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Love this place, the people are so nice here and do an amazing job on my nails every time I come!”
“They had everything I was looking for and did such a great job on my nails.”
“This is the absolute worst pedicure I have ever gotten.”
“Taylor and candy did our nails 10/10 experience will be coming back again!”
“I would not recommend this place.”
“Friendly, efficient service and the results are lovely.”
“LV overall is a very clean and relaxing salon and in my opinion the best on the island when it comes to beautiful nails for a good price.”
“On top of that I was overcharged for the basics that I received.”
“Communication is difficult.”
“His honesty and care he takes with customers makes my day!”
People customers mention
Taylor7 reviews
Sandy7 reviews
Ruby3 reviews
Savannah3 reviews
Frances3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired LV NAIL & SPA for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
HHelenLocal Guide · 76 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★
So glad I found LV Nails while visiting Tybee Island! They had everything I was looking for and did such a great job on my nails. I absolutely love how they turned out! If I ever make it back to Tybee, I'll definitely be coming here again!
Paid $40–60Dip powderManicure
Kkily2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Amazing!! Staff is super sweet and accommodating. They can do any design you bring them. They also have good discounts if you’re a regular!
Paid $80–100Acrylic nails
LLane1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Love this place, the people are so nice here and do an amazing job on my nails every time I come!!!
Paid $100–120Acrylic nails
MMeghan5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Ken did a wonderful job on my daughter's nails! Ready for Summer! We will definitely be back
Paid $60–80Acrylic nailsNail designs
CCarlee1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Best nail salon and super nice staff. I’ve loved every set of nails I’ve gotten from them. Highly recommend.
Paid $80–100Acrylic nailsNail designsPedicure
RRebecca11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Great pedicure experience! Everything was clean, and the tools were packaged correctly and safely for sanitation and the files and buffers and tow separators were in a package so you knew it was fresh and not used. We did the couples pedicure and it was nice. We didn’t feel rushed and that they were annoyed like…
So glad I found LV Nails while visiting Tybee Island! They had everything I was looking for and did such a great job on my nails. I absolutely love how they turned out! If I ever make it back to Tybee, I'll definitely be coming here again!
Price: $40–60
Services: Dip powder, Manicure
Service duration: 30–60 min
Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 3 days ago
Thank you very much for your reviews. We always try our best to make you happy. Please come back soon.
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Shannon Daube14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great pedicure and so patient. Decided I didn’t like the color I chose bc it didn’t match the color swatch . They changed it last minute no problem . Very kind staff.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
WOW. So kind of you. Thank you for your feedback. Have a wonderful day. See you soon.
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Natasha Metcalf7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Natasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I think that in all my years of going to nail salons that L&V Nails has been the best yet‼️ The atmosphere is so inviting yet relaxing. Every customer is focused on! I am so satisfied and I loved my experience 🩷
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
You are very nice. I appreciate your time leaving feedback for our store. See you soon.
