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 pedicure
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Nail & Skin Studio ?862
Lumina Nail Spa863
FANCY NAILS & SPA854
Cheyenne River Nails815
La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver776
JL Beauty Studio & nails767
Jin's Nail Studio768
Star Nails Spa75Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Pedicure” (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 pedicure
They 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
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…
Everyone is so nice here!! I have very sensitive feet but they make the experience super relaxing and do an amazing job every time. ❤️
First time here was a wonderful experience!! I came with my mom and we both got deluxe pedis. The girls were so nice and my mom enjoyed chatting with them. The skin on my feet feels so soft and I love the nail color! I’ll definitely come back! ☺️
This was my first-time at Lumina Nail Spa after it was recommended a by a friend. I will definitely return! From the beautiful and comfortable surroundings (including the massage chairs) to the kind and friendly staff (specific!ally Taum and Ruby), you won't go wrong here! The procedures were painless and relaxing…
I think the staff does an amazing job. Everyone is friendly and helpful! I love this place!
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.