How much do nail salons cost?
Most customers pay around $73 per job. The most common job, pedicure, usually runs $45–$71. 0% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best nail salons for waxing
Clear ✕- FANCY NAILS & SPA (Denver) — 9 customers reviewed a waxing job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $40–60.
- Nail & Skin Studio ? (Denver) — 3 customers reviewed a waxing job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
- Maidel Spa Beauty Nails (Denver) — 3 customers reviewed a waxing job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $120–140.
- Star Nails Spa (Burbank) — 5 customers reviewed a waxing job here and gave it 4.00★ on average; 60% were 5★, 20% were 1–2★. Most paid $20–40.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Waxing” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about waxing
Amazing nail spa! They all do excellent work. Amazing pedicure massage too! Love the variety of styles and colors.
Absolutely obsessed with this salon! I got a Russian manicure and it’s hands down the most precise, clean, and long-lasting manicure I’ve ever had. The attention to detail is unmatched — my cuticles have never looked so perfect! The pedicure was equally impressive — super relaxing, meticulous, and my feet feel…
My favorite nail salon in Colorado! I fully recommend everyone who works there but I usually have Marissa who is amazing. Super detail oriented and my nails always look beautiful for up to 4 weeks. Everyone is so sweet & friendly, and the studio itself is just adorable. Quite literally a breath of fresh air compared…
They are absolutely amazing here. I always just walk in and they are able to accommodate me with waxing or a pedicure. They are always so nice. I highly recommend this place.
This is my fifth time coming here and I love it. They are honest and professional. Every time I have asked for some weird design or trend happening they always do their best to make it happen and I haven’t been disappointed. Finally found a place I like.
Ladies if u want any nails pretty check out fancy nail in Denver . They did my nails so pretty fast and very good customer service 10/10 .
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedicure | $45 | $56 | $71 | 0% |
| Manicure | $43 | $56 | $73 | 0% |
| Nail art | $65 | $74 | $88 | 0% |
| Gel manicures | $56 | $79 | $97 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $50 | $64 | $79 | 0% |
| Nail extensions | $60 | $73 | $89 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $45 | $54 | $86 | 0% |
| Nail painting | $58 | $76 | $94 | 0% |
Best nail salons by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a nail salon cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $73 (middle half $58–$94 last month). The cheapest common job is foot massages at about $54; the priciest is gel manicures at about $79.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good nail salon?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 4%), whether the owner answers complaints (36% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
3,288 Google reviews of 20 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 3,288 Google reviews of 20 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.