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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VICI Beauty and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 90Stars 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.90
Elixir BeautyHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 83Stars 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.83
Essence SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%48Job match= 71Stars 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.71Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Blowouts” (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 blowouts
VICI Beauty and SpaI didn’t have a scheduled appointment and they were able to squeeze me in last minute I was so grateful I love my hair so much my stylist was Melina she was a wonderful stylist she did my hair so well I am in love with the cut and she was so nice, so kind and so understanding I really enjoyed my experience even tho…
Elixir BeautyI went to Maria to get my hair styled for a wedding and my experience was exceptional. I have thick curly hair and needed it to survive an outdoor wedding without frizzing. She took that into consideration and went out and got products specifically for my hair. She blew out my hair, straightened it, and styled it…
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…
VICI Beauty and SpaChase is the best. Her nail art is fabulous and she works very efficiently as well. Alex also did a great job cutting my hair.
VICI Beauty and SpaHollis did such an amazing job on my hair!! I got highlights, lowlights, a root melt, and toner, and everything turned out absolutely perfect. The blend is so seamless and natural, and the tone is exactly what I was hoping for. She really listened to what I wanted and brought it to life even better than I imagined.…
Elixir BeautyMaria did an amazing job! The process was easy and relaxing. She took her time and I am so pleased with the results!!!
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.