5 Best Nail Salons in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Downtown Los Angeles has quietly become a cluster of high-end nail salons within a few blocks of each other, and it shows in the numbers. The salons on this page have logged over 3,200 Google reviews between them, and every single one sits between 4.5 and 4.8 stars, tighter than most beauty categories ever get. That means the usual question, is this place any good, isn't really the one to ask. The real one is which specialty and price point fits what you're after.

Short answer: JennPaintt Nail Lounge in DTLA leads nail salons in Los Angeles with the most reviews on this page, 1,295 at 4.5 stars, known for custom nail art and organic spa services. Làmay Nail Spa's two locations both rate higher, 4.7 and 4.8, and Powder Beauty Co. stands out as a fume-free, non-toxic option at 4.7 stars. Expect luxury pricing across the board, with reviewers reporting gel manicures commonly running well over $100.

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1. JennPaintt Nail Lounge
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3. Làmay Nail Spa
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5. Powder Beauty Co.
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DTLA's top nail salons, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	JennPaintt Nail Lounge — DTLA	4.5 ★	1,295	Overall / custom nail art	View ›
2	Làmay Nail Spa — DTLA	4.7 ★	744	Luxury spa manicures and pedicures	View ›
3	Làmay Nail Spa — KTOWN (NOW OPEN)	4.8 ★	421	Newer location, strong early ratings	View ›
4	Polished Nail Bar- Downtown LA	4.5 ★	562	Gel-X extensions and acrylics	View ›
5	Powder Beauty Co.	4.7 ★	260	Non-toxic, fume-free manicures	View ›

5 Best Nail Salons in Los Angeles (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

JennPaintt Nail Lounge — DTLA

4.51,295 Google reviews

JennPaintt Nail Lounge sits on 7th Street in DTLA, open daily including Sundays. It was founded by editorial and celebrity nail artist Jenny Truong, and its own site says 90 percent of the products used in-salon are personally formulated by her. The lounge offers nail enhancements, custom nail art, organic spa manicures and pedicures, waxing, and eyelash extensions.

What people praise

Reviewers praise the detailed nail art and creative custom designs
Complimentary drink and relaxed, Instagram-worthy setting mentioned repeatedly
Widest range of services on this list, including waxing and lash extensions

Worth knowing

Several recent reviews describe uneven gel application and early chipping
Does not accept American Express
A repeat customer reported inconsistent quality across visits

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,295 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: It has the most reviews of any salon on this page by a wide margin, but the rating is also the lowest at 4.5. It ranks #1 here on volume and service range, not on the smoothest recent experience, worth knowing before you book for something detailed.

Website +1323-488-5651 Directions

512 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Làmay Nail Spa — DTLA

4.7744 Google reviews

Làmay Nail Spa's DTLA location on 7th Street is one of three branches from the same founder as JennPaintt, offering the same custom nail art, organic spa manicures and pedicures, waxing, and lash services in a similarly designed space.

What people praise

Reviewers name specific technicians repeatedly for gentle, detailed cuticle care
Nail designs described as matching reference photos closely
Multiple reviewers say their manicure held up nearly a month without chipping

Worth knowing

One detailed review flags parking validation issues and a price quote that changed mid-visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume744 · 91th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.7 stars across 744 reviews, this is a stronger overall track record than its sister JennPaintt location, with a very similar service menu.

Website +1213-222-6088 Directions

700 W 7th St S200, Los Angeles, CA 90017

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Làmay Nail Spa — KTOWN (NOW OPEN)

4.8421 Google reviews

Làmay Nail Spa's Koreatown location, on Wilshire Boulevard, is the newest of the brand's three LA branches, offering the same custom nail art, organic manicures and pedicures, and lash and waxing services.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a clean, comfortable environment
Multiple technicians named individually for gentle, precise work
Highest rating of the two Làmay locations on this page

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes a nearly five-hour visit over a complex nail-art request that a technician ultimately couldn't complete

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume421 · 79th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.8 stars, it edges out the DTLA branch on rating, though with roughly half as many reviews. A strong pick if Koreatown is more convenient than downtown.

Website +1213-357-5688 Directions

3183 Wilshire Blvd #130, Los Angeles, CA 90010

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Polished Nail Bar- Downtown LA

4.5562 Google reviews

Polished Nail Bar sits on 6th Street in the Historic Core of DTLA, open daily. Its own site describes it as a luxury nail salon specializing in Gel-X extensions, hard gel overlays, custom nail art, and spa pedicures including CBD and 24-karat gold treatments.

What people praise

Reviewers say service noticeably improved after a change in management
Technicians praised for hooking up a full nail transformation from a rough starting point
Booking system gives an upfront price before you commit

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes an allergy to callus remover not being respected during a pedicure

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume562 · 85th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.5 stars, it ties JennPaintt for the lowest rating here, but reviewers specifically flag it as improved under new management, worth a look if you want Gel-X or hard gel specifically.

Website Book now +1213-266-0077 Directions

215 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Powder Beauty Co.

4.7260 Google reviews

Powder Beauty Co. operates out of ROW DTLA at 7th Street, open six days a week with Tuesdays closed. It positions itself as a non-toxic, organic nail salon with what it calls hospital-grade sanitizing, alongside nail art, waxing, and lash services.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe the salon as clean and genuinely fume-free
Consistent quality praised across repeat visits by the same customers
Booking system lets customers know the price ahead of time

Worth knowing

A detailed review describes serious nail damage following a pedicure using a rotary tool rather than acetone for gel removal

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume260 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.7 stars, it's a strong pick if avoiding harsh chemicals and fumes matters to you specifically, though the one serious complaint here is worth reading in full before an appointment involving gel removal.

Website +1213-523-1125 Directions

1318 E 7th St #146, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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How we score these

Rating is each salon’s live Google average, and review volume shows how many customers have actually left a rating, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence combines rating and volume, and recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a nail salon visit cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing at these DTLA salons runs well into luxury territory, with reviewers describing gel manicures, pedicures, and nail art commonly costing over $100 depending on complexity, extensions, and add-ons. Price varies significantly by technician, design intricacy, and whether you choose gel versus regular polish, so confirm the total before your technician starts.

Serving Downtown Los Angeles

Every salon on this page sits within a few blocks of each other in Downtown LA, spanning the Historic Core, ROW DTLA, and Koreatown just north. If you’re searching for a nail salon near me in Los Angeles and you’re anywhere downtown, all five of these are realistically walkable or a short rideshare away from one another.

What to ask before you book

What’s the full price for the exact service, including nail art or extensions?
Do you use acetone or an e-file for gel removal, and can I request acetone?
How long does the appointment typically take for what I want?
Do you take my payment method, since some don’t accept certain cards?
Can you match this reference photo, or is there a technician who specializes in it?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these nail salons in Los Angeles?

We looked at real, public Google ratings and review counts for nail salons across Los Angeles, then ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026, and we refresh ratings and review counts periodically.

Why do two Làmay locations both show up here?

They’re separate branches of the same brand at different addresses, each with its own independent Google listing, rating, and review count, so we treat them as distinct businesses.

The bottom line

JennPaintt has the deepest track record and the widest service menu, but if you want the highest-rated experience specifically, either Làmay location edges it out. Whichever you choose, confirm the price for your exact design before the technician starts.

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