Lincoln · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Lincoln
A shortlist of the Lincoln 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
South Lincoln
Big Red Nails & Spa
a full-service spa touting 15+ years of experience plus lashes, facials and microblading under medical-grade sanitation.
5601 S 56th St #8, Lincoln, NE 68516
South Lincoln
Nail Design
known for custom, modern nail art from minimalist looks to bold statements, plus gel, acrylic and dip.
5400 S 56th St Ste 4, Lincoln, NE 68516
South Lincoln (Pine Lake)
Marenda Nails
a popular Pine Lake-area salon praised for a clean, welcoming space and skilled long-time technicians.
2525 Pine Lake Rd Ste 212, Lincoln, NE 68512
South Lincoln (Old Cheney)
Tips and Toes Nail Spa
a high-volume, well-reviewed spa with a broad menu of mani-pedi services.
3800 Old Cheney Rd #102, Lincoln, NE 68516
East Lincoln (Firethorn)
Opulent Nail & Spa
a 4.8-star salon known for cleanliness, attention to detail and intricate custom designs.
8415 Maddox Dr Ste 102, Lincoln, NE 68520
East Lincoln
Heaven Nails
a long-running Holdrege Street salon with 900+ reviews offering pedicures, acrylics and shellac.
8222 Holdrege St #4, Lincoln, NE 68505
University Place
Happy Nails
a neighborhood shop specializing in manicures, pedicures, acrylics and dip powder with an emphasis on sanitation.
400 N 48th St Ste C05, Lincoln, NE 68504
Near North
Halo Nails
a sister-owned salon near the university, open since 2023 for mani-pedis and nail art.
505 N 27th St Ste 4, Lincoln, NE 68503
North Lincoln
Le Nails & Spa
a north-side spa repeatedly singled out for standout pedicures and customer service.
2441 N 11th St Ste 6, Lincoln, NE 68521
Black-owned nail salons in Lincoln
We haven't yet verified a Black-owned nail salon in Lincoln 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 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 Lincoln 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
Lincoln isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Lincoln neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.