The Best Nail Salons
We graded 67 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 22,644 Google reviews of 67 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 29, 2026.
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Essence SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bang trim”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%48Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Bang trim” (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 bang trim
Essence SalonI got an haircut by Anais and I loved her work. I’ve wanted bangs for a very long time but I have thin hair so it never came out well in a way that would add volume to my hair. Anais understood what I wanted and gave a cut that suited my hairtype and face cut.
Essence SalonGrace was amazing and so kind, first time coming to a salon and had the best experience ever!! She gave me consultation for the best cut for me and gave me exactly what i needed, recommend her 1000% The hair treatment I selected was perfect too!!
Essence SalonMary is easily one of the top hair stylists I've ever gone to. She listened intently to the overarching look I was going for (to make my hair look more natural) and instead of just bleaching my head, as most others have, she reintroduced my natural color back into my hair and walked me through the process of what it…
Essence SalonI stumbled upon Essence Salon after a last-minute cancellation elsewhere, and I’m so glad I did! Ellie, one of their master stylists, was incredible—thoughtful, skilled, and communicative throughout the process. I came in with concerns about thinning hair and left with fresh color, flattering bangs, and a light,…
Essence SalonGot a long layered curtain bang haircut by Claudia. Very good service, very kind, friendly and skilled. Then got a balayage by Grace. It is a masterpiece. The color is exactly what I wanted. She's so kind, helpful, and dedicated. Overall loved my experience, would definitely recommend. Just make sure to book in…
Essence SalonI completely recommend Mary at Essence Salon! I’ve been going to her for haircuts over the last few years. I even drive down from SF just to see her. The salon also has a nice ambience and kind and attentive staff. Included some before/after photos of how Mary fixed my hair after the pandemic!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of nail salons).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Layers Beauty LLCHighfill, AR | A 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | $69 |
| 2 |  Luna Nails Studio in LuxSpaceTucson, AZ | A 98How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | $69 |
| 3 |  Roots Salon & Wellness SpaYoungstown, OH | A 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.98 | $96 |
| 4 |  RN Beauty Nail LabMountain View, CA | A 97How 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 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | $110 |
| 5 |  Glitter & Gray SalonTybee Island, GA | A 96How 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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.97 | $73 |
| 6 |  Lacquered Up Nail SalonTybee Island, GA | A 96How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | $66 |
| 7 |  greentoes North Nail Salon, Massage and Day SpaTucson, AZ | A 95How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.91 | $86 |
| 8 |  Selfie Nail SpaHighfill, AR | A 95How 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 64%96+61Reliability 28%99+28Replies to reviews 8%70+5.8Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AB | 4.97 | $66 |
| 9 |  Vivid Nails & Spa - Nail Salon Bentonville ARHighfill, AR | A 94How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.94 | $66 |
| 10 |  Lumina Nail SpaDenver, CO | A 93How 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 64%93+59.1Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%94+7.7Experts Score= 93Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.93 | $66 |
| 11 |  CoCo Nail SpaHighfill, AR | A 92How 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 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%89+27.4Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.94 | $66 |
| 12 |  Maidel Spa Beauty NailsDenver, CO | A 91How 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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%94+7.7Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.94 | $83 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Pedicure | $45 | $58 | $73 | 100% |
| Manicure | $45 | $56 | $73 | 100% |
| Nail art | $58 | $76 | $93 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $50 | $63 | $79 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $48 | $63 | $86 | 0% |
| Gel manicures | $50 | $68 | $93 | 100% |
| Nail painting | $45 | $61 | $79 | 0% |
| Nail extensions | $61 | $71 | $88 | 100% |
| Nail designs | $68 | $80 | $94 | 0% |
| Sculpted nails | $45 | $58 | $79 | 0% |
| Dip powder | $45 | $53 | $64 | 0% |
| Nail polish changes | $29 | $43 | $59 | 0% |
Nail Salons at a glance
How the 67 nail salons we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A3451%
- Grade B2639%
- Grade C710%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up2030%
- 4.80–4.89★1928%
- 4.60–4.79★2334%
- Below 4.60★57%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality67530%
- Professionalism65929%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality45620%
- Value47921%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1144%
- Reasonable1456%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.