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The Nail File · Portland · Updated July 2026

The 11 best nail salons in Portland

A shortlist of the Portland 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 Portland salons
Where to start in Portland — 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.

Pearl District

Nailed It PDX

acrylics, dip powder and gel (Gel-X, builder) with a wide range of designs and shapes; complimentary drinks.

405 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Nob Hill / NW 23rd

Nail Atelier

reviewers describe a five-star experience; manicures that hold up for weeks.

1023 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Pearl District

Adore Day Spa

sweet staff, reasonable prices, chill and clean atmosphere.

1023 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Northwest District / Slabtown

Polish Day Spa

described as a premier Portland nail salon and day spa.

1420 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209

Foster-Powell

YAME Nails & Spa

gel manicures; one of the most-reviewed nail salons in SE Portland.

6730 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206

Alberta Arts District

Alberta Nails Spa

manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing on Alberta St.

1451 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Hawthorne

Hawthorne Nail Care

deluxe pedicures and Gel-X manicures; complimentary hot green tea.

1721 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

Downtown

Urbantopia Spa

luxurious manicure and pedicure service downtown.

728 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205

Hollywood / NE Broadway

Angel Nails & Spa

local go-to for full sets, chrome and signature pedicures.

3327 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232

Southwest Portland (Barbur Blvd)

NAILVANA

very highly rated with hundreds of client reviews.

9051 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

Irvington / NE Broadway

Visit Skin & Nail Studio

boutique skin and nail studio.

2007 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232

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 Portland 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

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

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

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