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 gel manicures
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FANCY NAILS & SPA823
Lumina Nail Spa824
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver805
Wash Park Nails796
Nail & Skin Studio ?787
JL Beauty Studio & nails758
Cheyenne River Nails74Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Gel 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 gel manicures
I came here for the first time because my girl in Koreatown was not available. I found this place on Google. Bogdanna did my nails and she was amazing. I will now be a frequent customer
AMAZING experience here at Fancy Nails, they truly took care of me and my friend for the perfect day off. We both did Tap Gel which I did last time I came, and it lasted 3 weeks. Super sweet and lovely small business to support. Highly recommend this nail salon!
Amazing nail experience! Ryan literally worked with such great precision and technique. Absolutely loved my nails and will be back again!!
Absolutely love this nail salon! The salon itself is beautiful, clean, and has such a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you feel comfortable and well taken care of. Maria is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly talented and always does such a beautiful job on my nails. She pays…
Finally found my new go-to nail salon! My nails literally held up for nearly an entire month straight. From my birthday all the way through my Europe trip, and they’re still in amazing shape now that I’m back. I put them through everything: chlorine pools, saunas, steam rooms, hiking, train and plane travel, hauling…
I have been coming for a few weeks and find Mimi to be consistent, responsible, and reliable. They clearly have a training program and culture of team work. The nails always look awesome. Never any cuticle bleeding or messy finishes. I know any tech will do an amazing job.
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.