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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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Waxing” (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 waxing
Amazing nail spa! They all do excellent work. Amazing pedicure massage too! Love the variety of styles and colors.
Absolutely obsessed with this salon! I got a Russian manicure and it’s hands down the most precise, clean, and long-lasting manicure I’ve ever had. The attention to detail is unmatched — my cuticles have never looked so perfect! The pedicure was equally impressive — super relaxing, meticulous, and my feet feel…
My favorite nail salon in Colorado! I fully recommend everyone who works there but I usually have Marissa who is amazing. Super detail oriented and my nails always look beautiful for up to 4 weeks. Everyone is so sweet & friendly, and the studio itself is just adorable. Quite literally a breath of fresh air compared…
They are absolutely amazing here. I always just walk in and they are able to accommodate me with waxing or a pedicure. They are always so nice. I highly recommend this place.
This is my fifth time coming here and I love it. They are honest and professional. Every time I have asked for some weird design or trend happening they always do their best to make it happen and I haven’t been disappointed. Finally found a place I like.
Ladies if u want any nails pretty check out fancy nail in Denver . They did my nails so pretty fast and very good customer service 10/10 .
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.