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 repair
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nail repair” (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 repair
I highly recommend this studio for any nail related service. I get my manicures, pedicures, and nail repair for my damaged thumbnails here. Each staff member is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and kind. I always feel welcomed when I come in and I always leave feeling refreshed. Come by iNail Studio, you will be glad…
I’ve been coming here for about a year, great customer service and quality work. Ryan never disappoints and his work is consistent and quick and I always leave satisfied with my service.
Every time we visit La Vogue the atmosphere is always so relaxing & enjoyable. Fabi is beyond wonderful with outstanding hospitality as soon as you walk through the doors. The whole team from Paul to Macy focuses heavily on their craft & always go out their way to make you feel welcomed!!!
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.
I have been regularly coming to Nail & Skin Studio since I moved to Denver 2 years ago. I highly recommend this salon for your beauty needs (nails, waxing, facials & more). Marissa is an excellent nail tech! She slays my mani/pedis every time. Everyone is polite and super helpful. It’s the most clean nail salon I’ve…
I’ve been going to this nail salon in Burbank regularly, and they never disappoint! The results are always stunning, and I constantly get compliments on my nails. I also get my eyebrows, hair, and makeup done at Sublime Beauty—it’s truly a one-stop shop for all my beauty needs. Highly recommend!!!
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
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.