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 nail art
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FANCY NAILS & SPA902
iNail Studio813
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver804
ICON Nails and Spa795
Nail & Skin Studio ?776
Cheyenne River Nails747
Lumina Nail Spa738
Maidel Spa Beauty Nails68Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nail art” (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 nail art
This is my note go to place for getting my nails done and every year I treat myself to spooky nails come Halloween time. Bonnie has taken care of me for the past two years and provides the most exceptional service and always makes my vision come true. I’m so grateful to her and the team for Providing phenomenal…
It was my first time visiting and I didn't have a reservation, but thankfully I was able to get my service right away. I got my hands done by Tuam and my feet done by Ryan. I prefer acrylics, so they removed all the old product and did a full new set. One of my nails was broken, but Tuam did a great job with the…
We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon. Fancy Nails was so relaxing and they took care of us! Best pedicure I’ve had in a long time. And my daughter’s acrylics look incredible. Thank you for making our afternoon amazing.
I got my nails done here previously, but this is my second time going, and I can’t say this enough, but they always give amazing service. The staff is very very friendly and they also do amazing work. They literally replicated the photo that I Wanted. I would recommend them 10 out of 10
Had such a relaxing first time here! Will be back with my friends for a spa day!
Love the service here! They are so nice and welcoming!!! It’s a very calming atmosphere and everyone is so professional. I am a customer for life!
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.