#1
Perfect Polish Salon
“A friend and I got pedicures and had Selin and Angie! They were both so kind and did such an amazing job! Everyone that works here was so nice! We will be returning for services soon!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Nail Salons in Tybee Island, GA
We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$71typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.82★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 22,644 Google reviews of 67 top-rated nail salons nationwide; 7 of them in Tybee Island, GA. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. 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)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★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 |  Glitter & Gray SalonTybee Island, GA | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.97 | $73 |
| 2 |  Lacquered Up Nail SalonTybee Island, GA | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | $66 |
| 3 |  1016 Nail HausTybee Island, GA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%89+61.6Reliability 31%87+26.8Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.90 | $61 |
| 4 | Perfect Polish SalonTybee Island, GA | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.82 | $66 |
| 5 |  LV NAIL & SPATybee Island, GA | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%36+5.1Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Craft & service penalty41−5.9Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABCDAC | 4.72 | $66 |
| 6 |  Today Nail & Spa SalonTybee Island, GA | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%67+36.5Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%57+8.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBCAD | 4.62 | $56 |
| 7 | Oasis Head Spa and Nail LoungeTybee Island, GA | C 56How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%59+32.2Reliability 24%47+11.4Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Momentum penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC–ABD | 4.56 | — |
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 | $58 | $73 | 100% |
| Manicure | $45 | $56 | $73 | 100% |
| Nail art | $58 | $76 | $93 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $50 | $63 | $79 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $48 | $63 | $86 | 0% |
| Gel manicures | $50 | $68 | $93 | 100% |
| Nail painting | $45 | $61 | $79 | 0% |
| Nail extensions | $61 | $71 | $88 | 100% |
| Nail designs | $68 | $80 | $94 | 0% |
| Sculpted nails | $45 | $58 | $79 | 0% |
| Dip powder | $45 | $53 | $64 | 0% |
| Nail polish changes | $29 | $43 | $59 | 0% |
Nail Salons in Tybee Island, GA at a glance
How the 7 nail salons we rated in Tybee Island, GA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A343%
- Grade B229%
- Grade C229%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up343%
- 4.80–4.89★114%
- 4.60–4.79★229%
- Below 4.60★114%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality67530%
- Professionalism65929%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality45620%
- Value47921%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1144%
- Reasonable1456%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 7 best-rated nail salons in Tybee Island, GA average 4.8★ on Google across 746 reviews. Glitter & Gray Salon has the top rating (5.0★), and Perfect Polish Salon has the most reviews (259). Updated October 28, 2026.
7 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (746 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
1016 Nail Haus
“Had a deluxe pedicure with Viktoria last week. Everything was wonderful! Staff was great, atmosphere was nice, and the pedicure was amazing. I'll definitely be back!” — Google review
#3
LV NAIL & SPA
“So glad I found LV Nails while visiting Tybee Island! They had everything I was looking for and did such a great job on my nails. I absolutely love how they turned out! If I ever make it back to Tybee, I'll…” — Google review
#4
Glitter & Gray Salon
“Absolutely excellent service foe a very last minute hair updo appointment! Phenominal staff and Reece is an angel! Thank you so much!!!” — Google review
#5
Lacquered Up Nail Salon
“I got my nails done at this adorable salon, and I have never had such a stress free nail experience✨the employees here are so sweet and professional! I especially recommend Avery. She is such a talented artist❤️…” — Google review
#6
Today Nail & Spa Salon
“I very much enjoy today's nails and spa. Especially Michelle, I have been going to her over 20 years. I have experienced a new nail tech. Also, her name is Sam. She did an excellent job on my pucci design nails that…” — Google review
#7
Oasis Head Spa and Nail Lounge
“Came here for their scalp massage and it was SO. GOOD. I couldn’t believe how much they do for you in a 45-minute treatment!” — Google review
How we pick nail salons in Tybee Island
We scan Google Maps for nail salon listings in and around Tybee Island, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated nail salon in Tybee Island?
Glitter & Gray Salon has the highest Google rating on our Tybee Island list: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which nail salon in Tybee Island has the most reviews?
Perfect Polish Salon has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 259, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these nail salons chosen?
Only open Tybee Island-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.