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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La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%65Job 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
La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%65Job 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.762
ICON Nails and SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall 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 polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall 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.753
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%4.78★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall 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
FANCY NAILS & SPAHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%4.78★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall 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.744
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 71Stars 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.71
Nail & Skin Studio ?How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 71Stars 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.715
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 69Stars 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.69
Wash Park NailsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 69Stars 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.696
iNail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 63Stars 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.63
iNail StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 63Stars 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.637
Aphina Nail SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%21Job match= 61Stars 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.61
Aphina Nail SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%21Job match= 61Stars 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.618
NAILTIFULHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%27Job match= 60Stars 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.60
NAILTIFULHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%27Job match= 60Stars 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.60Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes” (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 polish changes
★★★★★ Lisa · Edited a week agoFANCY NAILS & SPA
FANCY NAILS & SPAThey did a fantastic job the pedicure was relaxing and I enjoyed it alot and my nails are perfect. The salon is immaculately clean! I would recommend them to everyone i know
Paid $80–100Nail polish changesAcrylic nailsPedicure
★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ D2 · 3 months agoWash Park Nails
Wash Park NailsTook my daughter to get her nails done and loved it! Staff was so nice and patient. Also talkative and great with kids. Very good pricing as well, we will be back for sure.
Paid $20–40Nail polish changes
★★★★★ Sophia · 3 months agoLa Vogue Nail & Spa Denver
La Vogue Nail & Spa DenverI have been coming for a few weeks and find Mimi to be consistent, responsible, and reliable. They clearly have a training program and culture of team work. The nails always look awesome. Never any cuticle bleeding or messy finishes. I know any tech will do an amazing job.
Paid $80–100Nail artNail extensionsNail polish changes
★★★★★ S · 5 months agoNAILTIFUL
NAILTIFULGreat experience removing my gel nail polish. Was helped immediately as a walk in!
Paid $1–20Nail polish changes
★★★★★ Imani · Edited a month agoFANCY NAILS & SPA
FANCY NAILS & SPAIt’s always a great every time I come! My mom and I come every two weeks! All the staff is caring and pays great attention to detail! Our regular nail salon!
Paid $40–60Nail polish changesHand & foot massagesPedicure
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.