The Best Nail Salons
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,288 Google reviews of 20 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best nail salons for acrylic nails
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FANCY NAILS & SPA812
Maidel Spa Beauty Nails803
ICON Nails and Spa774
Lumina Nail Spa765
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver616
Star Nails Spa577
NAILTIFUL578
Aphina Nail Salon25Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Acrylic nails” (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 acrylic nails
They did a fantastic job the pedicure was relaxing and I enjoyed it alot and my nails are perfect. The salon is immaculately clean! I would recommend them to everyone i know
It was my first time visiting and I didn't have a reservation, but thankfully I was able to get my service right away. I got my hands done by Tuam and my feet done by Ryan. I prefer acrylics, so they removed all the old product and did a full new set. One of my nails was broken, but Tuam did a great job with the…
Anet is a 5 star manicurist. All your nail and pedicure needs. Salon has excellent customer service as well as being a full service experience. Hair , nails, and facials available.
Jack absolutely nailed it perfectly per usual! The set jack did is the first pic and the inspo pic I brought is the 2nd. Thanks so much Jack!!!
I love coming here; the atmosphere is great and the girls are too. I came in with an ingrown nail and they fixed it without hurting me; plus, they work really fast, which helps me save time.
2 weeks no lifting or peeling my first time going here and I must say it was super clean welcoming and made me feel like I was definitely going to walk out pleased with my services I will be back and they have my favorite brand powder so yea they won me over especially since I don’t get designs anymore 10/5/26 Love…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of nail salons).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nail & Skin Studio ?Denver, CO | A 84 | AA––ACD | 4.92 | $69 |
| 2 | A 83 | AA––ACA | 4.86 | $99 | |
| 3 | Lumina Nail SpaDenver, CO | A 80 | AA––BFB | 4.93 | $66 |
| 4 | Maidel Spa Beauty NailsDenver, CO | B 72 | AB––DDB | 4.94 | $83 |
| 5 | La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverDenver, CO | B 65 | BB––CDA | 4.86 | $76 |
| 6 |  Cheyenne River NailsDenver, CO | B 61 | CDAABCC | 4.88 | $120 |
| 7 |  Jin's Nail StudioDenver, CO | B 61 | BB––FFD | 4.92 | $73 |
| 8 |  Wash Park NailsDenver, CO | C 59 | BC––DDB | 4.87 | $66 |
| 9 | FANCY NAILS & SPADenver, CO | C 59 | CC––BBC | 4.79 | $73 |
| 10 |  JL Beauty Studio & nailsBurbank, CA | C 52 | BC––DFA | 4.85 | $91 |
| 11 |  Kaylee Organic Nails SpaBurbank, CA | C 51 | DB––ABD | 4.71 | $69 |
| 12 | ICON Nails and SpaDenver, CO | C 44 | CDDFBAF | 4.76 | $68 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| 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% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.