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The Nail File · Detroit · Updated July 2026

The 11 best nail salons in Detroit

A shortlist of the Detroit 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.

Nail work representative of Detroit salons
Where to start in Detroit — then use the checks below to pick.
How this list was built — and its limits. These salons were compiled in July 2026 from public reviews, booking-platform listings and local coverage. We have not personally visited every one, and salons change hands, techs move, and menus change — so treat this as a researched starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current hours and prices before booking, and run the five-minute sanitation check when you arrive. Nobody paid to be on this list; the only paid position on this site is one clearly labeled featured placement per city.

New Center / Midtown

The TEN Nail Bar

traditional and deluxe manicures, nail art and Apres Gel-X extensions.

6541 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Midtown

Polished Lounge

well-reviewed full-service nail salon.

4417 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Corktown

Stoned Cold Nails

gel and nail art studio founded by sisters.

1457 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216

Avenue of Fashion (Livernois)

Alexander Nicole Nail Lounge

clean, inviting lounge atmosphere and welcoming staff.

19323 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221

Avenue of Fashion (Livernois)

Nails & Co

neighborhood nail technicians on the Avenue of Fashion.

18680 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Livernois

24/7 Nails

long six-day-a-week hours.

17520 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221

Springwells

Favis Nail Salon

described by reviewers as clean, friendly and family-oriented.

1835 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209

Downtown

Salon Detroit

local favorite offering nails alongside hair and waxing.

660 Woodward Ave, Suite 104, Detroit, MI 48226

Ferndale

Ferndale Nail Bar

manicures, pedicures, dipping powder and waxing; walk-ins welcome.

22316 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Nails

organic spa pedicures, precision manicures and non-toxic products.

208 W 6th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Royal Oak

Lush Nails and Spa

full-service nail salon and spa.

621 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

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 Detroit 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

Detroit isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Detroit neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.

Know a Detroit salon that belongs here? Nominations genuinely shape our review queue — thenailguideco@gmail.com. Salon owners welcome.

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