Last updated October 13, 2026 · ranked from 2,837 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 nail salons in and around Detroit, MI, led by Shears and Shaves LLC, The TEN Nail Bar and Custom Nails. Together they have 2,837 Google reviews; Shears and Shaves LLC has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Detroit, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Shears and Shaves LLC holds a 4.9 Google rating across 191 reviews in Avenue of Fashion, listed on Google as nail salon.
“Needed a Haircut ..Went for the first time because I was referred. Wow ....I was blown away by the kindness and
Professionalism of the Staff. I was asked multiple times if I needed anything. I was given a tour
Of then beautiful facility…”
Its 4.7-star Google rating across 85 reviews is backed by praise for artistic work, friendly staff and a gentle toe-polish retouch. One reviewer specifically loved a freestyle nail design based on a mood board. Located at 119 Garfield St, Suite 400, the salon requires appointments and stays open until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with Saturday hours until 6 p.m.
Mood-board nail designs
Naturally lit space
Weekday evening hours
“Very nice staff, Kelsey always does great work Jo matter the technique put in front of her. I will definitely keep coming back”
STONED COLD NAILS holds a 4.9 Google rating across 47 reviews in Corktown, listed on Google as nail salon.
Creative short nails
Builder gel care
Appointment-only salon
“I’ve gotten gel for years in Detroit and everyone told me that you can’t have fancy short nails- and then I found this place! Everyone is super nice & try very hard to make their clients happy. I’m very sad I found this place as I was mo…”
Favis Nail Salon holds a 4.4 Google rating across 230 reviews in Southwest Detroit, listed on Google as nail salon.
“Always white glove service. Yanet is one of the quickest and best & lethal with the designs. If you schedule a 1 hour appt for 2pm, you're in the chair at 2 and walking out the door at 3pm. Zero wait time. All the staff is friendly and I…”
Joy of Nails is a Black-owned, women-owned nail salon at 19445 Livernois, Door 3, Suite 8, in Detroit, MI. The business reports more than 35 years of expertise and is owned by a Licensed Nail Instructor and Certified Master Pedicurist. Its services include custom nail enhancements, creative structural work, and reconstruction for damaged or traumatized nails. Specialized foot care is another focus, with pedicures described by the salon as diabetic-safe and advanced podology centered on what it calls the “heart-foot” connection.
The salon also offers desairology, described as restorative grooming for end-of-life care. Appointments are required for its onsite services. Joy of Nails welcomes LGBTQ clients and identifies as a transgender safe space; listed amenities include a unisex restroom and wheelchair-accessible parking. Payment options include checks, credit and debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 46 reviews.
“Joy IS A JOY! I receive excellent customer service at this salon. I always get compliments on my nails. It's quality work at a great price!”
All Prayed Up Hair & Nails Salon is listed as a hair salon at 18714 Grand River Ave in Detroit, MI 48223. Its Google listing has a 4.9-star rating from 39 reviews, providing a snapshot of customer feedback without details about individual visits. Although the business name includes both hair and nails, the supplied information does not include a service menu or pricing, so it does not establish which specific treatments are available.
For planning a visit, appointments are recommended. The salon welcomes children and lists a restroom among its amenities. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed. These are useful practical details for visitors, though the available information does not specify opening hours, appointment-booking methods, or accessibility features beyond the entrance and parking.
“My Stylist never fail....#Mechie ain't no joke when it comes to doing hair”
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How we ranked this list
Each nail salon is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Detroit category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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