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 designs
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FANCY NAILS & SPA892
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver774
ICON Nails and Spa765
iNail Studio756
Nail & Skin Studio ?717
Lumina Nail Spa688
JL Beauty Studio & nails67Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nail designs” (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 designs
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…
This was by far one of the best nail places I have went to there was 0 pain no cuts and he made sure I liked every detail before he cured it 5/5
La Vogue is my go-to nail salon. I usually see Dora, who is absolutely amazing at nails, but when Dora is unavailable I have seen multiple different nail technicians and they all do such a great job. I’ve never had a bad experience getting my nails done at La Vogue. The salon is always so clean and they just re…
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.
Absolutely love this beauty salon! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and very relaxing. The staff is friendly and professional, and you can truly feel that they care about their clients.<br><br>A special thank you to my pedicure master Anna — she is simply amazing! Anna is very…
My favorite salon in Denver! Risa is an absolute artist and everyone on staff is not only amazingly talented but so friendly and welcoming!
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% |
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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.