Top Best 15 Nail Salons in Gainesville, Alachua

Danielle DO IT! Ilana is an amazing professional. As a young mom who is constantly on her feet, theyve suffered with cracks and dryness that never seemed to go away no matter how much Id try to manage them myself. No regular nail salon pedicure could help. A medical pedicure is what I needed and Dollhouse collective provides an incredible service where Ilana takes her time to provide you with a tailored service for your feet. I called many podiatrists in the area looking for this service but non provided it. Thankfully, i was referred to Ilana by Family podiatry, which was such a blessing. Thank you!!

Nicole Roman What an experience!!! Ilana changed the meaning of foot care for me. I constantly had issues with my feet peeling even the day after a conventional pedicure at nail salons until I tried the foot services that Dollhouse Collective offers. Total relaxation, detailed service within a great environment. My feet now constantly look great - rejuvenated and moisturized!

Nyleve Snyder What an experience! The setting of the atmosphere is so welcoming. You enter with calmness and beautiful aesthetics. When Ilana is doing your pedicure it is as if your feet and toes come out brand new! You feel the difference from the beginning and leave out with baby soft skin. I absolutely love the attention to details and the “white noise” of her machine that catches the filing powder. Customer for life!

Bailey Fletcher I recently had the most peaceful and pampered experience at this new nail salon. The one-on-one attention made it truly special, and the nail artist was incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire process. I opted for the waterless pedicure, which was one hour of pure luxury and relaxation. I will definitely return, and Im also excited to try their hair and makeup services. This experience is a must for anyone seeking a top-notch beauty experience.

Carolyn Hardison Ms Diana does an excellent and amazing work! I began using her the past several months. She is an awesome artist and is able to paint any item on your nails.

Oluwaseyi Olabige Ms. Ivy is truly an artist and professional at what she does! Very kind, very efficient, very professional! Cant wait to do my nails again here

Jen M Ivy is a wonderful person with a cozy studio. She takes pride in her studio and pride in her work and she is truly talented. My best friend in Miami is jealous that she can’t find anyone to do such lovely nail art!

Natasha Wokosky I shared what I wanted in advance, she paid attention to detail and exceeded our expectations! My Daughters nails are beautiful. We are beyond happy with her services and cant wait to return.

Kellie Farmer Ivy takes such great care of her clients and does such a good job! Always happy with the way they come out :)

Megan Walls absolutely love this girl, her work, and the experience! would recommend to anyone ♥️

Sydney Hoopaugh Velvet Aura is the only salon I’ll go to in town! Mhika is so amazing at what she does and makes sure her team is on par with the same level of service. The space is so relaxing it’s such a haven compared to other salons where you leave with a headache from the fumes, or just being overwhelmed by the constant door opening. Being appointments-only means you get such a personalized experience and your tech isn’t trying to manage running the store simultaneously. Mhika usually has movies or a show playing, so it’s such a great brain-break from the outside world. Mhika has been my mail tech for at least the past four years, and I literally refuse to see anyone else!

Alani Cromwell Mhika is such a skilled and courteous nail stylist! Just by walking into Velvet Aura you feel relaxed from her plants and complimentary coffee/snacks station. She always takes extra care with her Russian manicure (included FREE of charge with every service), very attentive to details, and the vibes are always immaculate. I also appreciate that her salon is 100% fume free. Ive never had ANY complaints whatsoever, my nails are always beautiful!

Katya Hartley I’ve been to @mhikanails three times and she gets better every time. Incredibly talented and innovative in her technique and services. Top quality products and service. My natural nails have never looked better and they actually last so long. The salon vibes are immaculate and she always has a movie or show playing during your service. You are also surrounded by plants so 10/10

Kasey Martinez I found out about Mhika from a coworker. If you are looking for intentional manicures with hardy hard gel and amazing designs she is your girl! Every month i look forward to getting my nails done with her especially because of the durability! I am rough with my hands and her technique passes the test! 5 stars!!

Amber Camacho Love the detail these ladies put into the nail prep it left my nails looking sooo elegant! 100% recommend Russian manicure style quality with a Welcoming environment, the lady served us drinks and truly made us feel like royalty!

Karina Manning Five-Star Review for Karina’s Nail Bar Karina’s Nail Bar is hands down the best nail salon I’ve ever been to! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with warmth and kindness—they truly make you feel like family. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The staff is super friendly, professional, and incredibly talented. Whether you’re getting a simple manicure or an intricate nail design, they go above and beyond to ensure you’re happy with the results. I highly recommend Karina’s Nail Bar to anyone looking for top-quality service in a welcoming and comfortable environment!

Nix Nyc My favorite place to relax & chill while I get my pedicure done. Karina has the most gentle hands, she is so professional and really knows how to care for your nails. She takes her time to do a very detailed job that anyone would be delighted to come back for. 200% super recommended. Call Karina and schedule your appointment today. Come get that traditional dominican pedicure and manicure youll love forever.

Christine Engels It is a great place to do your nails and eyebrow waxing. The staff is very friendly and professional and take time to get the job done well. If you feel like having a small glass of wine, coffee, tea or water, they serve your wish to you- and provide snacks to go along with. The place is small and cozy, which I like a lot. It is well decorated and extremely clean and comfortable. All in all it is a magnificent experience. I always look forward to doing my nails at Karina’s !

Taylor Lynne is the absolute best, no doubt about it! She always makes sure you get the nails you want, and they always look fantastic with amazing retention. She specializes in helping you grow your natural nails, and I love the work that she does. On top of that, she’s easy to talk to while you’re getting your nails done, and she is also accommodating for different schedules.

H Miller Lynn is an amazing artist and nail tech. It’s so easy to book and pay. She has a wide range of hours to meet all needs. Her prices are competitive, but I’d say unbeatable. It’s a private studio where it’s just you and her and a beautiful huge TV and she’ll let you watch what you want. She has many styles, colors, shapes, etc to choose from. Not to mention snacks and drinks if you need. I don’t think there’s anything she can’t do. She’s easy to talk to and I love coming to see her. She’s like your best friend nail tech. I bite my nails really bad and she never makes me feel judged or ashamed and I always leave feeling way better than when I went in. Thank you Lynn!!!

Leeann Jeanette This was my first time at Lynlyn Nails. She was very sweet and welcoming! She is very detailed in her work and takes the time to make your nails look perfect! I showed her a picture of what I wanted off my phone and she copied exactly! She is an artist! I will definitely be back. I highly recommend!

Catherine Gomez THE MOST AMAZING NAIL TECH EVER!!! I have been going to Lynne for the past two years and she has been nothing short of amazing. She is so so talented and I’m going to miss her when I graduate.

J. Kimble Lynne was so friendly, funny, and detail-oriented. My nails look BEAUTIFUL, I cant wait to go back in 4-5 weeks and get a fill!

Lauren Dillingham Lisa is amazing! She takes the time to make sure your nails are healthy, not just pretty (they are also very pretty when she’s finished). Her shop is immaculate and she takes great pride in cleanliness. She is great about communicating if something with your appointment needs to change. Overall, highly recommend, 10 outta 10!

Andrew Freeze Lisa’s room is always tidy, and she always greets me and other people with a smile on her face. She loves her job, and it shows through her pedicures and manicures.

Lacy Pirkle Lisa is amazing and does amazing work! She keeps her space clean and organized and really cares about her clients!

Naiomy Rodriguez Ken did my nails and was amazing. The environment in the salon is so calming , clean and beyond peaceful. He did an amazing job with the design I showed him and also did an amazing job on my toes as well. 10/10 definitely recommend!!!

Carley Kuhlman Ken always does an amazing job on my nails. He is great at replicating any designs I show him and makes sure I’m happy with his work. The environment is also relaxing and the salon is super clean. 10/10 recommend coming here!

Mariam Pervaiz This review is long overdue for Ken! I got married back in September and he did my bridal nails! 10/10 experience! He was attentive and reassuring, especially since I was very picky and probably annoying since I needed my nails to be perfect for my big day. I got gel x nails with nail art and he exceeded my expectations! He’s now my forever nail tech here in Gainesville since I don’t trust anyone else lol.

Sidney Gilliam Incredible job! I came in with very messed up nails from months of acrylic and a bad removal. V made my nails look absolutely amazing! I have been to this salon when it was under previous ownership. It is SO MUCH BETTER now. If you went before and are considering giving them another try, DO IT!

Monica Kay I am absolutely in love with my nails! This is my third service at Nails Place and each time I’ve left with beautiful nails. Tina always does excellent work and the other nail techs are also very talented. I love that the salon is up to date on all the modern nail trends and can do intricate design work. I went with a simple red manicure this time but am looking forward to getting a Christmas set with cute designs next month. Highly recommend Nails Place!

Kelsey White This is hands down the best place in Gainesville for manicures and pedicures! Tina, Harry, and the rest of the staff are kind, outgoing and so talented!! I always leave happy with the color, shape, and design of my nails. I couldn’t be happier with the service I’ve received. Highly highly recommend!!

Elizabeth Sofia Padron We had a fantastic time during our girls nail day! It was our first visit here, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. You could tell they love what they do! Henry did my nail art meticulously, helping me choose colors that matched my desired look perfectly. He did an excellent job, taking his time with the design and checking in with me throughout to ensure I was happy with the progress. My sister also had acrylics done by Henry and was very pleased with the high quality and how he accommodated all her preferences. Mom thoroughly enjoyed her gel mani-pedi with Anna, especially the pedicure where Anna skillfully treated deep heel cracks painlessly and with great patience. Both my mom and my sister highly recommend the pedicure experience here. The salon was clean, organized, and all instruments used to cut and push back cuticles were sterilized in a UV machine beforehand. The pricing was very reasonable, and they also offer student discounts.

Tamar Brown I have been coming to this salon for almost a year and am completely in love with everyone here. They are all friendly, clean and creative with their services. I proudly tell others about this salon as much as I can. Great restaurant across the walk way that will allow you to order drinks and they serve you during your service!!!

judith bertran Terrible experience. 2 hours almost for a gel mani/pedi which you would think it good be good quality. The lady did the scrub so strongly on my legs that I had little cuts. I have a cut next to a cuticle from the filing, which i told her she hurt me, but smiled and kept going. All my gel nails are chipping from day 2. I do not recommend it at all.

Alex After biting my nails to the bone, I was gifted a visit to get acrylics and decided to go here after doing some research. I absolutely love my nails! Andys interpretation of what I wanted came out so pretty and unique! He was also gentle and aware of the cuts I had. Thank you so much ♡ I requested Andy again and got pinks, thank you so much!!!

Tien Nguyen I had the best experience at Valentino. Kevin did a great job on my nails from the shape to the color (I requested cat eye with french tip effect) and of course he scored it. Highly recommended.

Gloria DeGeus Kevin was great! He did an amazing job on my nails and my daughters. Took our vision and made it a reality! Thank you so much!

Chantel Arnold Kevin did an absolutely amazing job on my on my nails and pedicure! His attention to detail and perfection is unmatched! Thank you for such an amazing experience and pampering session! I highly recommend booking with Kevin!

Lucy Diamond I cannot get over how much I love these nails. I dont get my nails done often, and every time I do I hop to a different place because I never find THE place. I think I found the place!!! Kevin did amazing, the place was spotless, they took me as a walk in, and the price was unbeatable. I will be coming here again. The acrylic was so skillfully layed, and looks flush with my nail and nail bed.

Alexi Bell Great experience with Sherell yesterday! Came in for a manicure and pedicure. I’ve never had an acrylic overlay before, and always had dip services done. This was a first and I loved it! Reasonable price and friendly environment. Very pleased.

Ada Yumiceva I always go to Aveis she is so talented and attentive to what I want. I love my nails and would recommend her to anyone.

E*LiZzzzE It was a Beautiful experience and Sherell my technician is Phenomenal, She’s kind and so Pleasant just being in her company! The salon is clean and organized! And her talent is five Star!

jennifer fleurmont She tell is very nice she took her time and made sure my nails were done right. Excellent service most importantly I love my nails

Heather Grove Keisha just did an amazing job and she is such a kind soul. As a nail biter, I needed something subtle and short and she NAILED IT! She has a baby toy poodle too … so really she is the best!

Joshua Bell The service here is very professional. The salon is always clean and she has snacks and drinks just incase you wanted a snack. I really enjoy going here to get my manicure and pedicure. Keishia who is the owner of the salon is very friendly and always making the experience a wonderful one. I really refer anyone looking for a nice place to go this is the place to go.

Tazia Cox I have been going to Keisha for a while now and every visit is great! She is very professional and personable. She makes you feel very comfortable and customer service is A1!! The shop is always clean. She executes all to designs with perfection!! You will not be disappointed!!

Mr Cowarts Daughter Kidprenuer Pop Up at Mlk 2025. It was great. This was the 5th year. Our 2nd year participating. Enjoy the pics. The children had a blast. Music, raffles, shout out. Free face painting, interviews. Ms. Edwina, you rock!

Clint Asbell Hands down, an amazing spa experience for kids. My daughter and her bestie obviously had the "Best Friends Forever" spa experience with Edwina, the owner. From the lush robes to the lemonade in a champagne flute, these girls enjoyed their services and were treated like true princesses!!!! The place is beautiful and the vibe is on point!! Id highly suggest taking advantage of this experience whether you come in solo, with your bestie or an entire party!!!!!

Sheena Asbell Such a wonderful place for your kids to be pampered & really enjoy a true spa experience ! My daughter and her friend lived their best spa day doing the best friend package to celebrate a 4th birthday! Thank you to the wonderful young ladies who gave the girls the princess treatment!

Kenya Ellis Trinitys Day Spa and staff are wonderful. My family and I have been apart of Kidprenuer Pop Up Shops, one of the many community activies hosted by TDS. TDS caters to children and youth making sure they have the oppurtunity to feel special as well as show off their business skills.

Alisha Berry My daughter LOVES Trinity Day Spa!! Every time she leaves, she can’t stop talking about wanting to go back. Service is always amazing and the staff is so personable and professional. We will see yall soon for our birthday party:)

Bev G I’ve had consistently excellent massages here. It’s become exceptionally difficult to book services, though. Unfortunately, scheduling an appointment for a massage more than a month out isn’t realistic (for me) and booking multiple services for a single day doesn’t seem possible unless you book a very long time out. I just tried to book an hour massage and a facial on the same day and the first Saturday morning available was almost three month’s out. Good for SR that they are so busy, but bad for customers who can’t (or don’t want to) book that far ahead.

Nancy Báez Jessica did an amazing correction in my eyebrows. I had a previous old work that not only was fainted and bluish, but the shape was super thin. Jessica brought me hope and did a job only like an artist could accomplish. After a couple of sessions, I have the most beautiful natural-looking eyebrows. I recommend her as she is a very knowledgeable and kind person. The process was not painful for me and I found it very relaxing. I fell asleep last time as I trusted her in the whole process.

Joleen eliz No words can truly describe how relaxed I felt. I have had many MANY facials before. I typically have a very hard time relaxing during them and I usually feel the same leaving as I did when I first arrived. However that is not the case here. I have never felt so at peace and so rejuvenated in my life! I think I have finally found the perfect place to go to when life needs to get a little quiet. I’m so extremely grateful for the experience I had.

Jessenia Nivar Excellent experience from the minute you walk in to when you leave. Sierra did a great job to making sure I was comfortable for my service. Highly recommend this spa.

Tammy Mader I have been dealing with alot of Stress lately in my life. Decided to book a massage at a moments notice to maybe help with all my tension. Brendan was Amazing he really helped with all the tension and tightness I had. The staff here were all Amazing.