Jacksonville · Salon directory · Updated July 2026

The best nail salons in Jacksonville

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

Southside / Deerwood

Mani Secrets Nails & Beauty Spa

a newer, spotless Deerwood studio with a near-perfect review record, praised for detailed art, pedicures and a calm spa atmosphere.

7999 Philips Hwy, Unit 208, Jacksonville, FL 32256

St. Johns Town Center

Polish - The Nail Bar

an upscale full-service nail bar at the Town Center known for gel, acrylic and loyal regulars who request specific techs.

4668 Town Crossing Dr, Ste 125, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Southside / Secret Cove

Nail Boulevard

a Southside salon reviewers single out for strict sterilization and clean, careful gel and pedicure work.

4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy, #102, Jacksonville, FL 32216

San Marco

San Marco Spa And Nail

a San Marco neighborhood favorite praised for friendly, skilled techs and dependable gel and dip manicures.

2000 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

San Marco

Ten Over Ten by Kim

a private, appointment-only studio run by a 25-year veteran using non-toxic products, popular for natural-nail care.

1450 Flagler Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Riverside / Brooklyn

Bellezza Nails Spa

a modern Riverside Avenue salon praised for clean Gel-X and design work in a relaxed, upscale setting.

150 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Riverside / Five Points

Riverside Nails & Spa

a long-running Five Points shop popular with the artsy Riverside crowd for affordable, no-fuss mani-pedis.

1620 Margaret St, Ste 103, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Westside / Argyle Forest

Nail Art Studio & Spa

a Westside salon reviewers call one of the city's best for clean conditions, fair prices and detailed art.

11341 Normandy Blvd, Ste 105, Jacksonville, FL 32221

Black-owned nail salons in Jacksonville

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

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

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

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