The Best Salons for Nail Art
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Across America
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By:BelleoGarciaThe East Coast
Paintbox
Ask any fashionable New orker where to go for nail art, and the answer will be paintbox. The Upper East Side studio has a curated menu of chic designs that are updated every season, and it offers complimentary champagne to sip on while you enjoy your service.
20 East 69th Street, New York City https://paint-box.com/
Akiko Nails
If you have a nail art vision, the artist at Akiko Nails will make your dream manicure a reality. The salon specializes in Japanese design techniques to create memorable designs and even offers press-on sets for when you can’t make it into the salon.
135 Eldridge Street, New York City https://www.akikonailsnyc.com/
Polished Nail Boutique
This award-winning nail salon is Boston’s destination to minimalist,on-trend nail art.
Middlesex Avenue, Suite 203, Somerville, MA https://www.polishedboston.com/
Lark & Sparrow
This Atlanta salon prioritizes using nontoxic nail polish and other nail care products with natural and organic ingredients, and it recycles every item possible. In addition to being sustainable, the salon aims to be a relaxing oasis with an extensive nail art menu with price tiers based on the intricacy of the design.
760 United Avenue, Atlanta, GA
http://larkandsparrownails.com/
The Midwest
Photoby:Solod_shaPear Nova Studio
Funded by Rachel James Pear, Nova is one of the most in-demand salons in Chicago. Once you get your manicure, you can purchase the products your technician used. The salon has a widely popular namesake line of nail polishes and nail care products
2150 S. Canalport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
https://www.pearnova.com/
The TEN Nail Bar
Detroit salon The TEN Nail Bar does it all-nails, waxing and lashes and even has an in-house product line. Choose from long-wear gel manicures, bold nail art or Aprés Gel-X extensions to add length. Join the salon’s membership program to get exclusive pricing on your go-to services.
215 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI
6541 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
https://thetennailbar.com/
City Nail Bar
Come for the instagram-worthy decor; stay for the top-notch paint job at City Nail Bar. The salon uses nontoxic products and opts to use LED lamps for Shellac manicures to limit UV exposure.
71 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN
https://mycitynailbar.com/
Bedazzled Chicago
Bedazzled is a reliable spot for nail art in Chicago. One quick scroll of the salon’s Instagram feed is convincing enough to book an appointment for a cute design of your own. in addition to manicures, the salon offers pedicures in what looks like some seriously comfy chairs.
225 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
https://bedazzlednailsandspa.com/
The South
Poppy & Monroe
You won’t find any harsh chemicals in the products at Poppy & Monroe. the salon offers nontoxic manicures, makeup application, waxing, facials, and lash and brow treatments. You might as well make a complete sell-care day out of your visit because you won’t want to leave this tranquil salon.
604 Monroe Street, Nashville, IN https://www.poppyandmonroe.com/
Paloma Nails
This was the first salon in Houston to switch to nontoxic, 5-tree formulas, and it doesn’t use UV lamps. The wellness destination includes menu options for those in need of a quick manicure and those looking to tully indulge. In addition to nail care, there’s waxing, massages, facials, threading and eyebrow tinting available.
2606 Westheimer R de, houston, 714 Yale Street, Suite ZU, Houston, 400 Dallas Street, 1st Floor, Houston, X https://snop-paloma-deducy.com/
Cute Nail Studio
This Austin nail salon and store certainly lives up to Its name. Located in a rainbow pastel house, cute
Nail Studio is a welcoming space for all gender identities. The extensive menu includes whimsical nail art, waxing, facials, tooth gems, tattoos, lash and brow enhancements, and body treatments.
ZIt East /th Street, Austin, 1X
3802 S. Congress Avenue, #104, Austin, TX
https://www.cutenailstudio.com/
Mano
With more than 150 designs in Manos nail art collection, you’re guaranteed to leave the salon with a manicure you love. The salon specializes in Japanese gels and nail art, and it proudly uses vegan, cruelty-tree and nontoxic products. After your manicure is finished, shop the selection of Filipino-made accessories and jewelry.
3301 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL
https://www.moremano.com/
TheWest Coast
Olive & June
The breezy desert vibes at this Los Angeles salon are immaculate, and the manicures are also perfection. Outside of the salon, Olive & June’s namesake nail polish and press-on nails have a cult following and are a favorite among beauty editors and influencers alike.
430 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
146 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA
1426 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
https://oliveandjune.com/
Bellacures
While the number of locations makes visiting Bellacures convenient, the biggest draw is the salon’s extensive menu, which features every type of gel, acrylic, scrub, soak and waxing service you can imagine. No wonder celebrities are also fans.
966 S. Westlake Boulevard #8, Westlake Village, CA
241 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
11712 Barrington Court, Los Angeles, CA 90049
820 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 102, El Segundo, CA
1609B Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
13033 Ventura Boulevard, Suite A, Studio City, CA
205 N. Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
https://bellacures.com/
Finger Bang
Love one-of-a-kind, ultra-detailed nail art? Finger Bang is the nail salon you need to visit in Oregon. The welcoming salon has a ton of quirky vintage touches throughout the space, which resembles a tattoo parlor more than a traditional salon.
1126 SE Division Street, Suite 190, Portland, OR
https://fingerbangpdx.com/
Sparkle SF
No salon in San Francisco does nail art like Sparkle SF. Whether you want to recreate the 3D nail art you saw on Instagram or a trendy checkerboard design, the collective of manicurists turn nail beds into legit works of art. And if you’re so inspired by your experience at the salon, Sparkle SF offers classes for aspiring nail artists.
1380 Valenica Street, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sparklesanfranci
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