Jersey City · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Jersey City
A shortlist of the Jersey City 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
Downtown / Grove Street
J Nail & Spa
a downtown fixture since 1993, steps from the Grove Street PATH, praised for a clean space and consistent work.
265 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Heights
Cuteticles Nail & Spa
a Heights favorite known for dentist-grade autoclave sterilization, a dedicated sanitation staffer and a rewards program.
410 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Downtown / Van Vorst Park
Color City Nail Spa
a neighborhood spa specializing in manicures, pedicures, waxing and massage with new massage-chair pedicure stations.
503 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Journal Square
Nails By Jenny
an intimate, hidden-gem studio right off the Journal Square PATH with a warm, friendly atmosphere.
860 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Newport
Newport Nail Bar
a waterfront full-service nail bar across from the Newport PATH, using OPI, Essie, Gelish and CND Shellac.
117 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Paulus Hook
LadyBird Nail & Spa
a Paulus Hook salon with complimentary hot-wax heel treatments and hot-stone massage with pedicures.
187 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Downtown
A1 Nail Salon
a bright, modern downtown salon with a resort-spa feel offering nails, facials, lash extensions and threading.
219 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Journal Square
Nail Envy
a Journal Square standby known for detailed nail-art designs.
910 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Journal Square / India Square
Hawaii Nail Salon
an affordable, no-frills spot valued for good-value manicures and pedicures near India Square.
650 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Downtown / Grove Street
Ultimate Nail Care
a clean, trendy walk-in-friendly salon on Grove Street offering moderately priced treatments.
299 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Black-owned nail salons in Jersey City
These are the 1 Jersey City nail salon 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.
Downtown / Grove Street
Suite Tee Beauty Studio
a Black-woman-owned studio founded in 2018 by celebrity manicurist Tee Hundley, specializing in natural nail services, waxing and spray tans; listed in the Black Women NJ directory.
172 Newark Ave, Floor 3, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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 Jersey City 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
Jersey City isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Jersey City neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.
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