Newark · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in Newark
A shortlist of the Newark 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
Forest Hill / North Ward
Utopia Nail & Spa Salon
a clean, modern spa reviewers praise for careful gel manicures and friendly techs.
349 Montclair Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Downtown
My Chic Nails
a Halsey Street shop known for a wide menu of gel, acrylic, dip powder and hybrid extensions.
31 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Downtown (Halsey St)
Millenium Nails
a long-running downtown salon (20+ years) doing full sets, dip/SNS, pedicures, brows and lashes.
141 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Ironbound / Down Neck
Top Nails II
a quaint Ironbound spot regulars call clean and comfortable, with walk-ins welcome.
42 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
Ironbound / Down Neck
Ferry Nail & Spa
a Ferry Street salon offering full-service manicures, pedicures and gel work in the heart of the Ironbound.
118 Ferry St, Ste 4, Newark, NJ 07105
West Ward / Vailsburg
Bonitah Nails & Spa
a small West Ward salon reviewers like for Gel-X sets, gel pedicures and custom press-ons.
756 S Orange Ave, Ste 5, Newark, NJ 07106
Downtown (Broad St)
LV Vivi Nails Spa
a Broad Street studio with a big social following for nail art, bling sets and detailed gel designs.
825 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Black-owned nail salons in Newark
These are the 2 Newark nail salons 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 (Teacher's Village)
Bella Nail Lounge and Beauty Bar
an upscale Black-owned lounge praised for medical-grade autoclave sterilization, no-double-dip waxing and handmade bath products.
41 Maiden Ln, Newark, NJ 07102
Downtown (Market St)
NJ Beauty Lab
a self-described Black-owned studio specializing in nail enhancement, nail care, waxing and facials.
190 Market St, 2nd Fl, Newark, NJ 07102
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 Newark 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
Newark isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Newark neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.