Charleston · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Charleston
A shortlist of the Charleston 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
Downtown (Peninsula)
East Bay Nail Spa
a downtown mainstay repeatedly named a best-of nail salon by Charleston City Paper for clean, consistent classic manis and pedis.
334 East Bay St, Unit N, Charleston, SC 29401
Upper King / Downtown
The Best Nail Bar
detail-obsessed Gel-X and gel sets from techs reviewers say are determined to give you 'the best set of your life.'
595 King St, Suite 128, Charleston, SC 29403
West Ashley
Veda Nail Spa
a warm, welcoming atmosphere and patient technicians offering premium service at competitive prices.
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Suite 21, Charleston, SC 29407
West Ashley
Luxury Nails & Spa
efficient, friendly service and thorough pampering that keeps regulars coming back.
2875 Ashley River Rd, Suite 4, Charleston, SC 29414
West Ashley
Pink Polish Nail Lounge
called one of the prettiest salons in town, with a spotless space, friendly staff and complimentary drinks.
3863 W Ashley Circle, Suite 220, Charleston, SC 29414
West Ashley
5th Nail Lounge West Ashley
a highly rated Savannah Highway lounge known for detailed gel and dip work in a relaxed setting.
975 Savannah Hwy, Suite 123, Charleston, SC 29407
Mount Pleasant
Noire The Nail Bar
an upscale, luxurious and very clean nail bar popular for full acrylic and gel sets.
875 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mount Pleasant
Nails So Dep
a long-running local favorite praised for clean facilities and friendly, accommodating staff.
1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Suite 107, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Johns Island
Bella Noté Nail Bar
a newer Johns Island bar drawing strong reviews for its nail-art sets and boutique experience.
1800 Produce Ln, Johns Island, SC 29455
Daniel Island
D I Nail Lounge
called the best nail place in town by regulars, with attentive techs and sets that last three-plus weeks.
186 Seven Farms Dr, Suite C, Daniel Island, SC 29492
Black-owned nail salons in Charleston
We haven't yet verified a Black-owned nail salon in Charleston 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 Charleston 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
Charleston isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Charleston neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.