Anchorage · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Anchorage
A shortlist of the Anchorage salons that come up again and again in public reviews and local coverage — what each is known for, and where it sits on the map.

The researched shortlist
Midtown (Fireweed Ln)
OMG Nails & Spa
hand-drawn nail art and a wall of 2,500+ gel colors, with quality full sets turned out fast.
545 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
Midtown (Old Seward Hwy)
Alluring Nails
a family-run shop repeatedly called the best in town for meticulous manicures; walk-ins welcome.
5445 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518
Midtown (Northern Lights)
Todays Nails & Spa
praised for techs who actually listen to the request; strong on dipping powder and gel sets.
1370 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503
East Anchorage (Muldoon)
Celebrity Nails
detail-oriented pedicures and careful cuticle work without feeling rushed.
1118 N Muldoon Rd, Ste 150, Anchorage, AK 99504
South Anchorage (Dimond)
Top Nails
an affordable, dependable walk-in salon near Dimond Center, open seven days.
750 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515
South Anchorage (Jewel Lake)
Star Nails
well-photographed custom designs and a deep portfolio of intricate sets.
4000 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99502
South Anchorage (Huffman)
Nails Studio
detailed gel and acrylic work praised for clean, precise application.
1501 Huffman Rd, Ste 197, Anchorage, AK 99515
Midtown
VIP Nails & Spa
a full-service midtown spot that has added head-spa and massage services alongside nails.
2900 New Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503
South Anchorage (Dimond)
Beauty Nails & Spa
a long-running Dimond-area salon known for relaxing spa pedicures.
1199 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515
Mountain View
J Nails
a neighborhood studio posting a steady stream of trend-forward custom sets.
3048 Mountain View Dr, Ste 113, Anchorage, AK 99501
Black-owned nail salons in Anchorage
We haven't yet verified a Black-owned nail salon in Anchorage to our standard — an explicit statement from the salon, local press, or a Black-owned business directory. If you know one we should list, tell us and we'll add it.
How to choose between them
A list gets you candidates, not a decision. The fastest way to narrow it: pick the service first, because the best custom-art studio and the best fast-gel shop are rarely the same business. Then check the salon's own photos for consistency across all ten nails, and ask how they remove a set — the full method is in our guide to finding a salon.
What you should expect to pay
Before you book, know the going rate so an upcharge doesn't surprise you at the register. Our Anchorage price guide lists 2026 ranges for gel manicures, Russian manicures, extensions, pedicures and art — plus what moves the price across the metro.
Where these salons sit on the map
Anchorage isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Anchorage neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.