St. Louis · Salon directory · Updated July 2026
The best nail salons in St. Louis
A shortlist of the St. Louis 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
Richmond Heights
Polish Room Nail Bar
an upscale nail bar in the Boulevard shopping district with a strong review base.
18 The Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63117
Clayton
Olivia & Oliver Nail Lounge
a trendy lounge known for detailed gel and acrylic art.
6451 Clayton Rd Ste 106, St. Louis, MO 63117
Central West End
Central West End Nails & Spa
luxury manicures and pedicures with an extensive range of the latest colors and design sets.
4904 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Crestwood
Nou Nail Bar
stunning design and precise craftsmanship supporting both bold and minimal styles.
9560 Watson Rd Unit G, St. Louis, MO 63126
Brentwood
Wild Nails
a husband-and-wife duo praised for meticulous detail, cleanliness and affordability.
8515 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
Clayton
Clayton Nail Spa
500+ dipping-powder colors in a clean, professional space.
7933 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO 63117
Town and Country
Sha Nail Salon
a sophisticated, hygienic salon repeatedly praised for craftsmanship and warm service.
14145 Clayton Rd, Town and Country, MO 63017
Des Peres
TC Upscale Nail Lounge 2
a spa-like luxury lounge with a full bar and permanent-jewelry offerings.
11664 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131
Black-owned nail salons in St. Louis
These are the 3 St. Louis 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.
The Grove / Forest Park SE
DEMIblue Natural Nails
a Black-owned studio and clean/vegan '21-free' nail-care brand; its own site identifies as Black-owned.
4256 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Downtown / Washington Ave
Sonder Lush Nail Studio
a Black-owned solo studio focused on natural nail growth and non-toxic products.
1428 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
Benton Park West
Xquisite Luxury Nails
an independent Black-owned service specializing in custom acrylics and press-on sets.
2150 Stansbury St, St. Louis, MO 63118
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 St. Louis 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
St. Louis isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The St. Louis neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.