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.
Find the right company for your job
Pick the job — we re-rank companies by how customers rated that exact job.
Best nail salons for french manicures
Clear ✕
FANCY NAILS & SPA862
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver783
JL Beauty Studio & nails695
NAILTIFUL646
iNail Studio647
Wash Park Nails38Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “French manicures” (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 french manicures
I would like to share an experience I had here I booked gel-x manicure and deluxe pedicure amount to $175. Let's just say I will not be returning I didn't get my deluxe pedicure but still got charged and I was not happy with my nails NEXT....
Ryan you knocked it out the park with my French manicure! 💅 It’s fire 🔥 and I love ❤️ it! As usual you were very fast and efficient! The French pedicure is bomb too! It was a pinch 🤏🏾 pricier than I expected. But I don’t normally get the French manicure. However, I didn’t complain because I was happy with the…
Best nail spa in the area! It's slightly more expensive than your average studio (about $5–10 more), but the quality is well worth it. The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is efficient, and they consistently create elegant, high-quality nails. They offer a wide selection of OPI colors and do an amazing job…
I’ve been going to Julia for 6 years. She saved my nails, they are strong, long, and healthy! I had horrible ingrowns and constant pain and she fixed them. I don’t suffer anymore! Her new space is beautiful, she takes care of you and wants you to a great experience.
I called Nailtiful for my wife to reschedule an appointment but hung up before the call went through (my wife changed her mind as it started ringing). BUT, Aidan (the absolute BEST nail tech) returned the phone call anyways!!! Now THAT is how a business stays in business.<br><br>My wife has gone here - and only here…
I’ve been coming here for about a year, great customer service and quality work. Ryan never disappoints and his work is consistent and quick and I always leave satisfied with my service.
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.