Cleveland · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Cleveland
A shortlist of the Cleveland 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
Ohio City
Gaia Nail Lounge & Spa
a roomy, beautifully decorated Ohio City lounge with a bar and detailed, gentle techs across 780+ reviews.
1870 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Ohio City / Hingetown
Haven Nail Studio
a boutique studio focused on 'safer, smarter' cleaner nail care, gel and hand-painted art.
2817 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
University Circle / Uptown
Bella Nail Bar
a convenient University Circle spot near CWRU praised for detail-oriented technicians.
1988 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Larchmere / Shaker Square
A Touch of Rain Nailspa
a soothing east-side spa with certified stylists and a strong repeat clientele.
12407 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
Fairview Park
Exotic Nails
a west-side favorite with friendly, talented techs, fair prices and consistent quality.
21895 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Lyndhurst (east suburbs)
JOJO'S Nail Spa
a clean, professional spa with talented technicians — a top-rated east-side destination.
5704 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
West Park (Lorain Ave)
City Star Nails
a serene, welcoming neighborhood salon reviewers say makes clients feel comfortable and happy.
17428 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
Tremont
The Beauty Room
a Tremont 'finishing salon' offering mani/pedis alongside facials and waxing, with a well-liked staff.
755 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Black-owned nail salons in Cleveland
These are the Black-owned nail studios we could verify in and around Cleveland — each identified as Black-owned by a Black-owned business directory or the salon itself. Studio S is downtown; Goldie Nailz is just east in Shaker Heights, and we note that plainly rather than imply city-proper.
Downtown Cleveland
Studio S
a Black-owned micro salon (one client at a time) specializing in natural nail care and Gel-X; listed as Black-owned on BuyBlack.org.
850 Euclid Ave, Ste 320, Cleveland, OH 44114
Shaker Heights (east suburbs)
Goldie Nailz
a Black-owned studio run by a licensed nail tech and instructor, known for freestyle nail art, just east of the city.
20007 Harvard Ave, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
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 Cleveland 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
Cleveland isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Cleveland neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.