Jackson · Salon directory · Updated July 2026

The best nail salons in Jackson

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

Fondren

Fondren Nails

boutique, one-client-at-a-time natural nail care with a devoted long-term clientele and a fume-free vibe.

2906 N State St, Suite B1, Jackson, MS 39216

Woodland Hills / Lakeland

Ancee Nail Lounge

a modern, comfortable lounge spanning classic mani-pedis to creative nail art — one of Jackson's most-photographed salons.

1855 Lakeland Dr, Ste E10, Jackson, MS 39216

West Jackson

Magic Nails

a 20-plus-year neighborhood mainstay known for its foot massages, family-safe products and loyal regulars.

929 Bobby Rush Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209

LeFleur's East (I-55)

The Nail Bar

named Best Overall Nail Salon in the Best of Jackson readers' poll — full-service mani-pedis, acrylic and gel with a warm feel.

4800 I-55 N Frontage Rd, Suite 20, Jackson, MS 39211

Highland Village

The Nail Lounge

a modern shopping-center salon offering shellac, dip powder and waxing with a relax-with-a-drink atmosphere.

4500 I-55 N Frontage Rd, Ste 103B, Jackson, MS 39211

LeFleur's East (I-55)

TM Nails & Spa

a long-running 4.5-star salon praised for specific techs and consistent acrylic and gel work.

4800 I-55 N, Suite 9, Jackson, MS 39211

Fondren / Old Canton Rd

Cuticles Nail Studio

a natural-nail specialist with a strong sanitation reputation; acrylic, liquid gel, dip and nail art. A Best of Jackson finalist.

2947 Old Canton Rd, Suite 5, Jackson, MS 39216

Downtown

Nails Envy Downtown

a downtown location that opened in late 2024 to serve the Capitol Street business district; a Best of Jackson name.

210 E Capitol St, Suite M-114, Jackson, MS 39201

Northeast / County Line Rd

Star Nails

a suburban retail-strip salon on the busy County Line shopping corridor offering full acrylic, gel and pedicure service.

1189 E County Line Rd, Suite 1010B, Jackson, MS 39211

Fondren

Sky Nails

a Fondren-district salon with a large gallery of acrylic and gel designs and extended daily hours.

665 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216

Black-owned nail salons in Jackson

We haven't yet verified a Black-owned nail salon in Jackson 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 Jackson 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

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

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

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