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YOUR PICKS
1. Parisian Nail Salon
You say, “Parisian Nail Salon in West Cobb is the nicest nail salon in Atlanta. We’re talking about upscale atmosphere, consistently awesome service, disposable tools and autoclaved utensils. It doesn’t get better than that.”
2. Polished Nail Spa
3. Love Your Nails (tie)
3. The Nail Shop and Spa (tie)
5. Dream Nails
OUR PICKS
1. Unique Nail
We say, “Nestled behind Trader Joe’s in Midtown, Unique Nail is a little hard to spot, but it’s worth the search. It’s always clean, prices for a basic manicure/pedicure are reasonable, and the staff is friendly and efficient. And it’s a nice bonus to be able to walk next door to the Midtown Art Cinema to catch a flick after you’ve been pampered.”
2. Dream Nails, Norcross
3. iNails Salon & Spa, Atlanta
4. Endless Nail & Spa, Smyrna
5. Cleopatra Nails, Atlanta
85 comments Add your comment
Claudette Tolson
November 12th, 2012
3:15 pm
I love Eminence Nail Spa in Buckhead! They are the best with clean and comforting service.
mmcsrcwnc
November 12th, 2012
4:10 pm
I love Passions in the North Highlands. Great prices, clean and friendly!
Kim
November 12th, 2012
4:33 pm
I love Cheatau de Nails in Historic Roswell!! Whenver I walk in, I feel right at home, and even sometimes they are greeting me with an adult beverage! Love them!
donkey200
November 12th, 2012
4:47 pm
Mary at Tony’s next to Maggie’s at Toco Hills.
Erin
November 12th, 2012
5:02 pm
Chateau de Nails on Canton is the best! I have never had such a great experience!
Bri
November 12th, 2012
5:14 pm
Tip Top nails is great!!!
Lisa
November 12th, 2012
5:21 pm
Nail First – Smyrna
Embry
November 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
Go see my girl at Bliss Nail and Tan in Lawrenceville!
Adrian
November 12th, 2012
6:53 pm
Great award winning nail tech @ Tips & Toes in east Cobb off Johnson Ferry, make sure you call Brenda @ 770-862-6091!! Best work in Atlanta area
MsDivaAtl
November 12th, 2012
7:16 pm
The Nail Shop -Decatur(Across from S Dekalb Mall)
Amy
November 12th, 2012
7:59 pm
Ivy Nails in Smyrna/Vinings…best pedicaures EVER!
Mrs S
November 12th, 2012
8:06 pm
CT Naples Lower Roswell Road/Woodlawn
sue
November 12th, 2012
8:07 pm
Lynn Nail in E. Cobb at Johnson Ferry and Roswell rd.
Sliminga
November 12th, 2012
8:28 pm
The Nail Shop -Candler Rd (across from South Dekalb Mall)
Laura
November 12th, 2012
8:37 pm
Love Kelly and her crew @ Nail Fame on Shallowford Road!
Ms. M
November 12th, 2012
8:48 pm
Nails by Bella at Studio 305 in Buckhead. She is the best in Atlanta and has been doing it for over 30 years!
neelabea
November 12th, 2012
9:14 pm
Sugarcoat Nail and Beauty Bar on Pharr Rd in Buckhead is the best Nail Salon! The nail techs are friendly and very professional. The salon is very clean and you always receive brand new files and buffers for your nails and toes! They do a great job.
LMP220
November 12th, 2012
9:50 pm
COVERED NAIL BAR is the BEST in Atlanta. It is located in the Lux Salon near Grant Park.
Always great service and great atmosphere!
Paula
November 12th, 2012
11:24 pm
I have tried many nail salons in the Atlanta/Decatur area over the years and Unique Nails in Midtown is the best! It’s a small salon and the service is impeccable! The technicians are friendly, engaging, consistant, and their skills are exceptional. Can’t wait until my next visit!
SAWB
November 12th, 2012
11:54 pm
These places are a cesspool of biological and chemical hazards as detailed by both The CDC and OSHA. Why would you take a chance on being exposed to hepatitis or other pathogens by some ill trained low wage employee when you can simply do your own nails at home? Omnia Vanitas…
Sandra
November 13th, 2012
5:48 am
Jolie Beauty Salon and Spa in Roswell, GA. Staff is great. They care about their clients. Angie is great! They are a chemical free facility and eco-friendly.
PurpleBttrfly
November 13th, 2012
6:35 am
The Nail Salon across from S.DeKalb Mall.
Lisa B
November 13th, 2012
7:29 am
Parisian Nail Spa in Grayson. They are the BOMB
Sarah
November 13th, 2012
7:37 am
Ivy Nails in Smyrna for sure!
LaKisha
November 13th, 2012
7:43 am
Z Nails in Stockbridge, GA….The spa deluxe brings a whole new meaning to manicures and pedicures. Kim and Mary and the BEST!
misslala
November 13th, 2012
8:28 am
Sugarcoat in Virginia Highlands….great staff, atmosphere, decor. You will feel pampered!
Merland
November 13th, 2012
8:31 am
V Hair and Nails @ L,ville and Publiz Plaza . their great clean and give you awesome service
Thom99
November 13th, 2012
8:38 am
Nail Fame on Shallowford Rd.!! Kelly & Lee are THE BEST!!
Dee
November 13th, 2012
8:42 am
The Nail Shop and Spa (across from South Dekalb Mall)
Gwen
November 13th, 2012
8:44 am
I love USA Nails in Fayetteville, they are the best!
Ms. Peaches
November 13th, 2012
8:51 am
Elegant Nails in Norcross is amazing. Love, love, love them!
GRS
November 13th, 2012
9:00 am
I agree with LaKisha…Z Nails in Stockbridge is great. Ask for Kayla and get the VIP pedicure. My hubby and I visit Kayla on the regular. She is creative and very attentive!
MiMi
November 13th, 2012
9:10 am
Love Poochiez on Campbellton Rd!! The entire staff is professional courteous and always on top of the latest trends.
Sanks
November 13th, 2012
9:16 am
Nails by Nikkole in Rex is awesome. White acryilic is used for french manicures which last LONGER than the white polish used by other nail techs. By appt only. Call Nikkole @ 678.280.4121
Vinings Chick
November 13th, 2012
9:18 am
Vinings Nails on Cumberland Parkway!!! They are awesome!!!
Us
November 13th, 2012
9:21 am
Parisian Nail Salon at The Avenues @ West Cobb — Great staff and absolutely the best services I’ve found anywhere!! G&J
ldb
November 13th, 2012
9:25 am
Nail Service on Lavista Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center
gacherry
November 13th, 2012
9:25 am
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LaLeeta
November 13th, 2012
9:25 am
Pamper Me Plzzz in Hapeville, GA. Laurice Triggs, owner and Nail Technician has been doing my nails since 2004. I’ve followed her everywhere and now she has her own salon with hair and makeup stylists. Check her out at: 801 Doug Davis Drive, Hapeville, GA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PamperMePlzzz
gacherry
November 13th, 2012
9:26 am
Get Nails in the westend
EE
November 13th, 2012
9:26 am
The nail shop in Union City-same shopping center as Walmart!
darcie
November 13th, 2012
9:27 am
Classic Nails….Fayetteville…the best
Stacey
November 13th, 2012
9:34 am
Polished in Symrna is the best!
James
November 13th, 2012
9:45 am
Georgia Nails on Memorial Drive ask for TEETEE!
Stephanie
November 13th, 2012
9:46 am
Nancy at Dream Nails in Norcross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
southern hope
November 13th, 2012
9:56 am
Lily’s Nails….sort of across the street from Ansley Mall…on Piedmont…pretty much every person there is good….but the equipment/chairs/etc is top-rate…it costs a $1 or $2 more than a strip-mall place but it is excellent & worth it.
Monica
November 13th, 2012
9:57 am
Signature Day Spa near Publix and Target in Buckhead.
Rosemary
November 13th, 2012
9:59 am
The best nail salon by far is Nail Eagle in Marietta…clean, professional, relaxed atmosphere, and the best clientele!!!
danyelle
November 13th, 2012
10:07 am
poochiez nail salon in atlanta is the best. they are very professional, nice, they stay up to date with the trendz and its a very clean salon
Kim
November 13th, 2012
10:12 am
Nail First – Smyrna
javette
November 13th, 2012
10:16 am
Love Your Nails Salon in Atlanta. Leslie has a lot of experience and stays on top of what’s going on with nail designs and trends.
amore` stewdamyrre
November 13th, 2012
10:21 am
TINY’S NailBar……Hands Down!
Jan
November 13th, 2012
10:26 am
Cheatau de Nail in Historic Roswell makes you feel so pampered. The staff is so professional, nice and wonderful. They keep up with the lastest trends and make you feel so relaxed. Best foot massages anywhere!
funnygrlga
November 13th, 2012
10:27 am
Dream Nails in Norcross (Spalding Rd.) is the best! I have been going there for almost 10 years!!!
Marci
November 13th, 2012
10:30 am
I love Dream Nails, in Norcross, too! Nancy and Rose are great!!!
Karen
November 13th, 2012
10:32 am
Coconails in Smyrna!!! Wonderful women!
Christine
November 13th, 2012
10:34 am
Perfect 10 Nails inside of Robin Stiles Salon in Buckhead!
Jazzi
November 13th, 2012
10:36 am
Nail Spa on Wesley Chapel, Decatur, Ga Little Giant Plaza (Old Walmart) S/O to Tammy and Amy!
Daima B
November 13th, 2012
10:38 am
Love Your Nails in front of Ben Hill Recreation Center. Awesome service, great staff, Leslie Roberts really cares about the total client. I have been going to her for 18 years; her nail art is incomparable.
Gala
November 13th, 2012
10:38 am
I love Foxy Nails 2 in Buford..across from Mall of Ga. Lou is the best!
diane thompson
November 13th, 2012
10:39 am
I love Peter’s Nail Shop off Spring Road in Smyrna,GA.
Gala
November 13th, 2012
10:39 am
I love Foxy Nails 2 in Buford, Ga. Lou is the best!
Erika
November 13th, 2012
10:39 am
Tu La 2 Salon on Pharr is the best. Sharlinda and Sabriena give you that star treatment!
Kay-Kay
November 13th, 2012
10:47 am
Love Your Nails….
2415 Fairburn Road, SW Atlanta, 30331
Leslie has been the owner/operator of Love Your Nails for the past 20 years.
She and I have a 15 year history.
I am very picky when it comes to my nails, so believe me when I say that if you want a really natural-looking French Manicure, the BEST Nail Designs in the ATL, Permanent Make-Up or a soothing, relaxing Pedicure, Love Your Nails is the Place To Be!
Tell Leslie Kay-Kay sent you!
Bonnie
November 13th, 2012
10:55 am
Kelly’s in Griffin in front of WalMart is great. She is the most hard working and sweetest person I have seen in a very long time. She works 7 days a week and does a great job on nails.
Funny, in need of a fill in...
November 13th, 2012
11:01 am
Classy Nails & Tan off Sugarloaf, however they have multiple locations.
Michelle
November 13th, 2012
11:01 am
Everytime I go to Love Your Nails salon on Fairburn road in Atlanta, I LOVE the end result! They’re always professional, with clean facilities and the staff is wonderful.
jsnead
November 13th, 2012
11:03 am
The Nail Shop -Candler Rd (across from South Dekalb Mall)
@amore` stewdamyrre—–>TINY’s Nail Bar is CLOSED!!!!
Funny, in need of a fill in...
November 13th, 2012
11:04 am
Tiny’s and TuLa, really??? …. LMAO…. “celeb” salons. Usually a front for something else.
Alicia
November 13th, 2012
11:06 am
Silver Nail in Powder Springs – next to the Publix! They always greet me with my name when I come in…makes me feel valued to them!
Funny, in need of a fill in...
November 13th, 2012
11:06 am
“@amore` stewdamyrre—–>TINY’s Nail Bar is CLOSED!!!!” Never saw that coming.
Angela
November 13th, 2012
11:12 am
My vote is also for USA Nails in Fayetteville! Miss Vy & Miss Kim always give great customer service and are very thorough.
Denise
November 13th, 2012
11:14 am
Polished in Smyrna
Lisa F.
November 13th, 2012
11:21 am
Love Your Nails- African American Owned in Southwest Atlanta!!! Professional and relaxed atmosphere. All nail art is done individually so your nails will not look like the rest!!!
Kitty Kat
November 13th, 2012
11:26 am
I live in the Sugar Hill Georgia and I drive all the way to the Nail Shop & Spa in Decatur. I have been going there for over 10 years. They are the “best”!!!
Laquinta
November 13th, 2012
11:36 am
Magic Nails – Lake City
Sexyred
November 13th, 2012
11:41 am
Love Nails in Chamblee in the Wal-Mart Plaza (not in the Wal-Mart)on Chamblee-Tucker Road. Amy is the greatest. She treats me like royalty and can kick @@@@ with her designs. Everyone that works there is professional and very friendly.
amore` stewdamyrre
November 13th, 2012
11:43 am
@jsnead……..your point for the announcement? People stay in other people’s business too much these days. So what it’s closed….Get yo life broad……#ShoutOutto CLOsEDTiny’s
amore` stewdamyrre
November 13th, 2012
11:46 am
@Funny in need of a fill-in……..spend more time taking care of yourself instead of answering strangers on blogs……its 2012…..mind ya bizness hun.
Lois
November 13th, 2012
11:47 am
CLEOPATRA NAILS CAMP CREEK MARKET PLACE IS AWESOME!!!!!! And they just moved to a bigger spot in CAMP CREEK also excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!
REE- REE
November 13th, 2012
12:11 pm
Love Your Nails Salon in Atlanta (Soutside) Lesile Roberts is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!
Precious
November 13th, 2012
1:28 pm
Celebrating “20 years” of remarkable service at Love your Nails Salon in Southwest Atlanta.
Leslie Roberts cares and loves what she does, treating her clients and staff like family. I’ve been going
for 3 months now, and I absolutely love it! If your wanting amazing service, come to Love Your Nails Salon, you will not be disappointed.
Love Your Nails
2415 Fairburn Road, SW
Atlanta, Ga. 30331
Tamira
November 13th, 2012
10:05 pm
Love Your Nails is the best nail salon in Atlanta! It has nice, professional, service and a great atmosphere. I’ve been going there over 15 years!
Emily Johnson
November 14th, 2012
9:59 pm
Parisian Nail Salon in West Cobb is the nicest nail salon in Atlanta. We’re talking about upscale atmosphere, consistently awesome service, disposable tools and autoclaved utensils. It doesn’t get better than that.
Give them a visit http://www.parisiannailsalon.com
Helen
November 16th, 2012
7:39 am
I’m elderly and I’ve been to so many nail salons – Polished Nails of Lawrenceville is the very best.