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 polish removal
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La Vogue Nail & Spa Denver782
Wash Park Nails773
Lumina Nail Spa774
Nail & Skin Studio ?745
FANCY NAILS & SPA696
Jin's Nail Studio687
Maidel Spa Beauty Nails678
iNail Studio61Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Polish removal” (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 polish removal
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…
Love 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!
I’ve gone here 5 or 6 times now and the service is always excellent, the gals there are so friendly and welcoming, and on top of that my pedicure lasts forever! They really take their time with you to make sure your nails look perfect 😍
The best gel mani and pedi I've got in a long time. I also really appreciate that the women there started and finished as scheduled, without compromising on the quality of the work. The salon is already really clean and cute. Super excited to have found this place.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They put me into sleep mode!!! I was so relaxed and very leased with my outcome. Reasonably priced. They will become my # 1 nail salon!!!
Super recommended the best experience with your nails is incredible how professional they are five stars ❤️
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
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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.