5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 18 salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons for people in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, and the surrounding area, from busy full-service shops to small appointment studios. Eighteen businesses in Google's nail salon category were considered. They are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so a high score from many reviewers ranks above a high score from a handful. Each entry notes hours, address, listed features and the details reviewers mention most.
#1
Nail Studio - Nails Salon Ann Arbor MI
★ 4.8 (1,253 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Studio - Nails Salon Ann Arbor MI is at 4049 Stone School Rd, open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. Reviewers describe a clean, welcoming salon with plenty of color options, technicians who check in at each step, and services including gel pedicures and acrylic fills. Massages and fair prices also come up. The parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Full-service manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 4049 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon 11 am–7:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–7:30 pm; Wed 10 am–7:30 pm
#2
Athena Nails Boutique 日式美甲
★ 4.9 (118 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Athena Nails Boutique 日式美甲 is in unit 21 at 308 1/2 S State St, open until 3:30 pm on weekdays and until 6 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention gentle, careful removal of old extensions, precise drill work that protects natural nails, and designs that turn inspiration photos into something new. The studio is described as clean and relaxing, and one guest said the salon opened specially to fit their appointment.
Best for: Japanese-style nail art
- Address
- 308 1/2 S State St #21, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–3:30 pm; Mon 10 am–3:30 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–3:30 pm; Tue 10 am–3:30 pm; Wed 10 am–3:30 pm
#3
Nails by vivian
★ 5 (80 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nails by vivian is at 820 W Eisenhower Pkwy and closed on Sundays, with daytime and evening hours through the week. Reviewers mention nail shaping suited to smaller fingers, crisp cuticle work with no lumps or flooding, and sets that last more than four weeks without lifting. Creative designs and easy scheduling come up, along with pedicures and a clean salon. The parking and entrance are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Long-lasting custom nail designs
- Address
- 820 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–7 am, 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–12 am
#4
The Gel Room PLLC
★ 4.9 (94 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Gel Room PLLC is in Suite 9-D at 2309 Shelby Ave and is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Reviewers describe a calm, relaxing studio focused on nail health, with deep knowledge of Russian manicures. Several say their manicures last four to six weeks without chipping, lifting or peeling. One reviewer booked through Instagram and waited a while for a first appointment, and another was hesitant about pricing but felt it was worth it.
Best for: Russian manicures and nail health
- Address
- 2309 Shelby Ave Ste 9-D, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–5 pm
#5
Onyx and Ivy Nail Parlor
★ 4.9 (65 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Onyx and Ivy Nail Parlor is at 2333 W Stadium Blvd and identifies as a women-owned small business. Hours are not listed, and appointments are required. Reviewers mention creative hand-painted nail art, willingness to try unusual requests, careful cuticle work and a friendly atmosphere. Listed features include Wi-Fi, on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Several regulars have returned for well over a year.
Best for: Hand-painted and custom nail art
- Address
- 2333 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 18 salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Nail salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Gel Room PLLC opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Nail Studio - Nails Salon Ann Arbor MI ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,253 reviews. Athena Nails Boutique 日式美甲 is second at 4.9 from 118 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI are open late?
Nails by vivian stays open until 12 am.
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