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The Nail File · Memphis · Updated July 2026

The 10 best nail salons in Memphis

A shortlist of the Memphis 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.

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Where to start in Memphis — 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.

Crosstown

Gloss Nail Bar

one of the most-reviewed nail bars in Memphis.

1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 129, Memphis, TN 38104

East Memphis

Gloss Nail Bar

East Memphis location of the local Gloss chain.

561 Erin Dr, Memphis, TN 38117

East Memphis / Poplar Ave

Envy Nail Bar

heavily reviewed Poplar Ave nail bar.

4546 Poplar Ave, Ste 103, Memphis, TN 38117

Midtown

Nail and Skin Bar

reviewers praise long-lasting manicures and pedicures.

3990 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

East Memphis / White Station

Artisan Nail Lounge

modern, relaxing space with nail art and premium products.

681 S White Station Rd, Ste 107, Memphis, TN 38117

East Memphis / Primacy Parkway

Luxe Nails

nail salon serving the 38119 area.

6100 Primacy Pkwy, Ste 109, Memphis, TN 38119

Summer Avenue

Summer Nail Bar

neighborhood nail bar on Summer Ave.

4000 Summer Ave, Ste 107, Memphis, TN 38122

East Memphis / Poplar Ave

Elite Nail Spa

locals cite strong customer service and reasonable prices.

6300 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Germantown

Milano Nail Spa By H&T

full-service nail spa on the Germantown stretch of Poplar.

9155 Poplar Ave #22, Germantown, TN 38138

Germantown

September Nail Salon

listed among the area's best-value nail salons; Black-owned.

2101 Merchants Row, Germantown, TN 38138

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 Memphis 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

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

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

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