Cincinnati · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Cincinnati
A shortlist of the Cincinnati 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
Over-the-Rhine
Spruce Nail Shop
Ohio's original all-natural, non-toxic nail shop, praised for clean technique and a healthy-nail philosophy.
1818 Race St, Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Mood Nail Bar
a private one-on-one nail studio reviewers call some of the best gel mani/pedis in the city.
633 Main St, Suite 6, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Over-the-Rhine
Prism Nail Lounge
detailed custom nail art in a bright, hygienic space reviewers describe as flawless.
903 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hyde Park
Empire Nail Bar & Spa
a family-owned Hyde Park Plaza salon known for attentive gel manicures and pedicures.
3870 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Hyde Park
Ambiance Nail Spa
a longtime local favorite repeatedly cited for its manicures and relaxing spa pedicures.
2709 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Oakley
Deluxe Nail Salon & Spa
a full-service Oakley shop offering Gel-X, nail art and non-toxic service options.
3723 Isabella Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Oakley
Oakley Nails
a neighborhood standby for quick, reliable manicures, pedicures and acrylic sets.
3359 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Anderson Township
Chic Nail Salon & Spa
an east-side full-service salon reviewers like for gel, dip and spa pedicures.
7738 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Black-owned nail salons in Cincinnati
These are the 5 Cincinnati nail salons we could verify as Black-owned — each one either says so itself, or is identified as such by local press or a Black-owned business directory. We do not infer ownership from a name or a neighborhood.
Kenwood
Alleylaidit Nail Salon
a Black-owned nail salon listed in The Voice of Black Cincinnati's directory of Black nail techs.
9454 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Roselawn
So Polished By Cyndii B
a Black-owned nail studio (owner Cyndii Yen) featured in The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
7373 Brookcrest Dr, Suite 353, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Mt. Healthy
Naturally Beat Feet Nails
a Black-owned salon (owner Dominique Danielle Coleman) listed by The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
1610 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Rookwood
Image Beauty Bar
a Black-owned beauty and nail bar (owner Rai Wynn) in The Voice of Black Cincinnati's directory.
3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Northside
TyeDye Nails
a Black-owned Northside nail studio (owner Tiesha Williams) listed by The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
4175 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
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 Cincinnati 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
Cincinnati isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Cincinnati neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.