Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
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.
$73typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.78★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 3,288 Google reviews of 20 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Clear ✕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).$56
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$43–$73
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.695
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Maidel Spa Beauty NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%68Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.88
Maidel Spa Beauty NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%68Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.882
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%39Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.87
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%39Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.873
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%85Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.84
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%85Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.844
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%47Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%47Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.835
Cheyenne River NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%36Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.82
Cheyenne River NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%36Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.826
JL Beauty Studio & nailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%27Overall Experts Score 20%52Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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
JL Beauty Studio & nailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%27Overall Experts Score 20%52Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.787
Jin's Nail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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
Jin's Nail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.788
ICON Nails and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%4.86★Number of such jobs 25%160Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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
ICON Nails and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”:Stars on this job 55%4.86★Number of such jobs 25%160Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.78★) 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.77Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Manicure” (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 manicure
★★★★★ Caitlin · 13 hours agoICON Nails and Spa
ICON Nails and SpaThey did a beautiful job on my nails and cuticles. I will definitely go back. I appreciate their efficiency and excellent work.
Paid $100–120PedicureManicure
★★★★★ Andreina · a month agoMaidel Spa Beauty Nails
Maidel Spa Beauty NailsI love coming here; the atmosphere is great and the girls are too. I came in with an ingrown nail and they fixed it without hurting me; plus, they work really fast, which helps me save time.
Paid $120–140Acrylic nailsPedicureManicure
★★★★★ JBG · Edited a month agoNail & Skin Studio ?
Nail & Skin Studio ?Edit on 2026: I’ve been going here for 2 years and I always get compliments. My nails are sooo long 💅🏽 ✨ 💖 The best natural nail salon in Denver! 100000/10, it was my first time and Alyssa did an amazing job and was so sweet. I never do my nails but I’m tempted to become a regular now! I asked for the “Hailey…
Paid $60–80Manicure
★★★★★ Lynn · a month agoWash Park Nails
Wash Park NailsI thought i had scheduled my appointment via the app but must not have completed., as was not in their system. Nonetheless they went out of their way to squeeze me in for manicure. Did a great job. And very nice staff!
Paid $20–40Manicure
★★★★★ Amber · Edited 2 months agoFANCY NAILS & SPA
FANCY NAILS & SPAI really appreciate the time that was spent on my pedicure. He did a wonderful job
Paid $20–40Nail artManicure
★★★★★ Chazette · 3 months agoCheyenne River Nails
Cheyenne River NailsCheyenne is the most talented nail tech I’ve been to. She is certified in extensive techniques and nail art. I’m grateful that I have someone with experience in builder gel overlay to create strong structured nails that last! She takes her time and has exceptional customer service.
Manicure
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. 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)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (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.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★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 | Nail & Skin Studio ?Denver, CO | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%93+46.5Reliability 21%98+21Momentum 11%82+9.4Track record 10%48+4.8Accountability 7%33+2.4Experts Score= 84Not enough data for craft & service, 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––ACD | 4.92 | $69 |
| 2 | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%83+41.5Reliability 21%88+18.9Momentum 11%92+10.5Track record 10%53+5.3Accountability 7%93+6.6Experts Score= 83Not enough data for craft & service, 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––ACA | 4.86 | $99 | |
| 3 |  Lumina Nail SpaDenver, CO | A 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%98+49Reliability 21%83+17.8Momentum 11%61+7Track record 10%8+0.8Accountability 7%70+5Experts Score= 80Not enough data for craft & service, 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––BFB | 4.93 | $66 |
| 4 | Maidel Spa Beauty NailsDenver, CO | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%88+44Reliability 21%73+15.6Momentum 11%39+4.5Track record 10%33+3.3Accountability 7%70+5Experts Score= 72Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––DDB | 4.94 | $83 |
| 5 |  La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverDenver, CO | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%73+36.5Reliability 21%63+13.5Momentum 11%55+6.3Track record 10%28+2.8Accountability 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 65Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––CDA | 4.86 | $76 |
| 6 | Cheyenne River NailsDenver, CO | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%48+16.8Reliability 15%33+5Craft & service 20%92+18.4Value 10%90+9Momentum 8%71+5.7Track record 7%58+4.1Accountability 5%48+2.4Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAABCC | 4.88 | $120 |
| 7 | Jin's Nail StudioDenver, CO | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%78+39Reliability 21%78+16.7Momentum 11%13+1.5Track record 10%18+1.8Accountability 7%33+2.4Experts Score= 61Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––FFD | 4.92 | $73 |
| 8 | Wash Park NailsDenver, CO | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%68+34Reliability 21%58+12.4Momentum 11%34+3.9Track record 10%38+3.8Accountability 7%63+4.5Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––DDB | 4.87 | $66 |
| 9 | FANCY NAILS & SPADenver, CO | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%58+29Reliability 21%53+11.4Momentum 11%66+7.5Track record 10%78+7.8Accountability 7%53+3.8Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––BBC | 4.79 | $73 |
| 10 | JL Beauty Studio & nailsBurbank, CA | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%63+31.5Reliability 21%43+9.2Momentum 11%29+3.3Track record 10%13+1.3Accountability 7%88+6.3Experts Score= 52Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––DFA | 4.85 | $91 |
| 11 |  Kaylee Organic Nails SpaBurbank, CA | C 51How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%38+19Reliability 21%68+14.6Momentum 11%87+9.9Track record 10%63+6.3Accountability 7%23+1.6Experts Score= 51Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DB––ABD | 4.71 | $69 |
| 12 | ICON Nails and SpaDenver, CO | C 44How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%53+18.5Reliability 15%38+5.7Craft & service 20%25+5Value 10%10+1Momentum 8%76+6.1Track record 7%98+6.9Accountability 5%13+0.7Experts Score= 44Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDDFBAF | 4.76 | $68 |
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 | $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.
Great price · 0%
Reasonable · 0%
Overpriced · 0%
Not sure · 0%
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.