Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

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.

$71typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.82★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 22,644 Google reviews of 67 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$40
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$30–$94
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.233
1Elixir Beauty logoElixir Beauty★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 81Stars 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.81
2Fusion★ 4.89 on this job37 jobs reviewedusually $30–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%4.89★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 81Stars 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.81
3Roots Salon & Wellness Spa logoRoots Salon & Wellness Spa★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 80Stars 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.80
4VICI Beauty and Spa logoVICI Beauty and Spa★ 4.85 on this job26 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 79Stars 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.79
5Spoil Me Salon logoSpoil Me Salon★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $1–20How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%74Job 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.78
6Casabella Nail, Hair, Facial & Brows logoCasabella Nail, Hair, Facial & Brows★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 77Stars 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.77
7Oh My Salon & Spa - Hair Nail Salon Palo Alto Ca logoOh My Salon & Spa - Hair Nail Salon Palo Alto Ca★ 4.77 on this job39 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%4.77★Number of such jobs 25%39Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 74Stars 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.74
8Maidel Spa Beauty Nails logoMaidel Spa Beauty Nails★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%91Job 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.71

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Haircut” (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 haircut

cc1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
VICI Beauty and Spa logoVICI Beauty and Spa

Natalia did my hair today, gave me exactly what I wanted, was extremely friendly and down to earth, I loved her entire vibe, she put so much love and detail into my hair and just transformed it bringing my confidence back, she made my hair bouncy and beautiful again. BOOK NATALIAA❤️

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlightingHair hydration treatments
Anastasia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Spoil Me Salon logoSpoil Me Salon

I got my hair done here for prom and was incredibly satisfied! The stylist did an excellent job curling it and preparing it for this special event. I would highly recommend! 😊

Customer photo from Anastasia's reviewCustomer photo from Anastasia's review
Paid $40–60HaircutHairstyling
PeterLocal Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Oh My Salon & Spa - Hair Nail Salon Palo Alto Ca logoOh My Salon & Spa - Hair Nail Sal…

Alan cuts my hair since 2021. He is a master craftsman who has an artistic vision. I went to chain haircut places for years and the variation is very high, but not with Alan. He helps you select the best style and meticulous implements it each visit. I appreciate his professional approach and recommend. My…

Paid $40–60Haircut
Rachel1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Elixir Beauty logoElixir Beauty

Just got my hair cut with Maiah. She made me feel so comfortable and I could tell that she loves what she does. I love my hair and I definitely will be going back.

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstyling
ClaraLocal Guide · 111 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Roots Salon & Wellness Spa logoRoots Salon & Wellness Spa

Love the ora here! Beautiful Salon!! Kim was fantastic!! Definitely a new favorite!!

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Brandon3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Fusion

I finally found a barbershop with the best barbers. Great atmosphere. They give off great vibes and you leave feeling fresh!!

Paid $30–40Haircut

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Layers Beauty LLC logoLayers Beauty LLCHighfill, ARA 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
2Luna Nails Studio in LuxSpace logoLuna Nails Studio in LuxSpaceTucson, AZA 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
3Roots Salon & Wellness Spa logoRoots Salon & Wellness SpaYoungstown, OHA 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
4RN Beauty Nail Lab logoRN Beauty Nail LabMountain View, CAA 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
5Glitter & Gray Salon logoGlitter & Gray SalonTybee Island, GAA 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
6Lacquered Up Nail Salon logoLacquered Up Nail SalonTybee Island, GAA 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
7greentoes North Nail Salon, Massage and Day Spa logogreentoes North Nail Salon, Massage and Day SpaTucson, AZA 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.AAAAAA4.91$86
8Selfie Nail Spa logoSelfie Nail SpaHighfill, ARA 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––AB4.97$66
9Vivid Nails & Spa - Nail Salon Bentonville AR logoVivid Nails & Spa - Nail Salon Bentonville ARHighfill, ARA 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.AAAAAA4.94$66
10Lumina Nail Spa logoLumina Nail SpaDenver, COA 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––AA4.93$66
11CoCo Nail Spa logoCoCo Nail SpaHighfill, ARA 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
12Maidel Spa Beauty Nails logoMaidel Spa Beauty NailsDenver, COA 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––AA4.94$83

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.
Pedicure$45$58$73100%
Manicure$45$56$73100%
Nail art$58$76$930%
Acrylic nails$50$63$790%
Foot massages$48$63$860%
Gel manicures$50$68$93100%
Nail painting$45$61$790%
Nail extensions$61$71$88100%
Nail designs$68$80$940%
Sculpted nails$45$58$790%
Dip powder$45$53$640%
Nail polish changes$29$43$590%

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.

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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.