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).$76
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$58–$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.127
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La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%65Job match= 85Stars 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.85
La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%65Job match= 85Stars 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.852
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.90★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%59Job 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
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.90★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%59Job 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.823
Lumina Nail SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 81Stars 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.81
Lumina Nail SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 81Stars 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.814
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 76Stars 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.76
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 76Stars 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.765
ICON Nails and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 75Stars 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.75
ICON Nails and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 75Stars 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.756
iNail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 75Stars 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.75
iNail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 75Stars 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.757
Aphina Nail SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%21Job match= 74Stars 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.74
Aphina Nail SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%21Job match= 74Stars 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.748
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 74Stars 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.74
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail painting”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 74Stars 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.74Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nail painting” (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 painting
★★★★★ Amy · 2 weeks agoLumina Nail Spa
Lumina Nail SpaWhat a great experience, we will be back for sure!!, They are very sweet and really took the time to make sure they were the way I wanted and was I was happy. There are perfectionist❤️
Paid $60–80Sculpted nailsNail painting
★★★★★ Anna · 2 weeks agoAphina Nail Salon
Aphina Nail SalonPerfect, second time with her I love her service, very quick and professional. Loved the shape and color, turned me from stiletto girl into square girl))) loved it!!
Paid $80–100Nail extensionsNail painting
★★★★★ Courtney · 3 weeks agoLa Vogue Nail & Spa Denver
La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverLove 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!
Foot massagesSculpted nailsNail art
★★★★★ Dr. · Edited 2 weeks agoLumina Nail Spa
Lumina Nail Spa2nd time at this spot. Both times I've been totally pleased with my nails 💅🏾 Tuan is very kind and meticulous with his services to customers. The salon is very clean, nice music, quiet, quaint, and relaxing. BTW, my nails are gorgeous!!!
Paid $80–100Polish removalNail paintingNail decals
★★★★★ Rebecca · 3 weeks agoAphina Nail Salon
Aphina Nail SalonThis is very long overdue but I wanted to give a huge shoutout to Nelli! She handled my manicure and she was just an amazing and kind lady. She made me so comfortable from our first “hello” and it felt like I was getting my nails done with my friend instead of a stranger. She handled the designs with such delicate…
Nail artNail painting
★★★★★ Naira · a month agoAphina Nail Salon
Aphina Nail SalonLoved this salon! The technician was so attentive and did a fantastic job on my nails. The receptionist was
Paid $20–40Nail artNail paintingNail polish changes
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%
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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.