Grand Rapids · Salon directory · Updated July 2026

The best nail salons in Grand Rapids

A shortlist of the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids salons — Where to start in Grand Rapids — then use the checks below to pick.

The researched shortlist

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.

East Paris / Cascade

V V Nails and Spa

a full-service salon emphasizing hygiene with disposable pedicure liners, dip powder and enhancements.

1144 E Paris Ave SE Ste 5, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Wealthy St / East Hills

Luxe Nail Bar

an upscale modern nail bar known for gel, acrylic enhancements and detailed nail art.

1502 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

28th Street SE

Grand Nail Spa

luxury manicures, pedicures and reflexology massage in a spa setting.

3090 28th St SE Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Downtown (Monroe Center)

D'Vine Nails & Spa

a downtown salon on the Monroe Center pedestrian mall known for trendy designs.

57 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Northland / North Kent

Zen Nail Bar

a modern north-side nail bar focused on a calm, spa-like experience.

5271 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

28th Street SE / Cascade

Jenny's Nails & Spa

a well-reviewed neighborhood salon for manicures, pedicures and gel work.

6246 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Breton / East GR

PLC Nails & Spa

a neighborhood salon near East Grand Rapids known for gel manicures and pedicures.

1846 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

28th Street SE

Diva Nails Spa & Lounge

a lounge-style salon offering full sets, dip and nail art.

5121 28th St SE Ste C, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

West Side (Lake Michigan Dr)

Benji Salon & Spa

a full-service salon and spa on the west side offering nails alongside hair and massage.

3950 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

East Grand Rapids (Wealthy St)

DaVi Nails & Spa

a bright, well-reviewed East GR salon with a co-owner nail tech and natural light.

2237 Wealthy St SE Suite 100, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Black-owned nail salons in Grand Rapids

We haven't yet verified a Black-owned nail salon in Grand Rapids 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 we verify this. A salon appears here only when a credible source explicitly identifies it as Black-owned — the business's own website or social account, local press, or an established Black-owned business directory. We never infer ownership from an owner's name, a salon's name, a neighborhood or a clientele. If we're missing your salon, or something here is wrong, tell us and we'll fix it: thenailguideco@gmail.com.

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 Grand Rapids 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

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

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

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