5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Appleton WI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 15 salons in Downtown, Appleton WI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of five nail salons in and around Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so places with both strong scores and many reviews rise to the top. Hours, addresses and listed amenities are included for each.
#1
Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai
★ 4.9 (330 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai is at 303 N Mall Dr and opens every day, with shorter Sunday hours from 10 am to 3 pm. Reviewers mention acrylic full sets, almond shapes, detailed work and friendly treatment even near closing time, though one reviewer needed several visits to get a set right. Walk-ins are accepted and appointments are recommended.
Best for: Acrylic full sets
- Address
- 303 N Mall Dr, Appleton, WI 54913, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#2
The Nail Co.
★ 4.9 (223 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Nail Co. is in Suite D at 3950 N Richmond St, open daily with Sunday hours from 10 am to 3 pm. Reviewers mention a clean, modern and calm space, free self-serve slushies and snacks, walk-in appointments, French tips and detailed hand-drawn flower designs. Parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Detailed nail art in a calm space
- Address
- 3950 N Richmond St Ste D, Appleton, WI 54913, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#3
MST Nails
★ 5 (152 Google reviews)Nail salon
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MST Nails, at 524 N Richmond St, is an Asian-owned and women-owned small business, closed Sundays and open until 2 pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention Gel X sets, freestyle designs, detailed pedicures, a clean and quiet room and permanent jewelry bracelets. The listing notes free parking, beverages, Wi-Fi and both appointments and walk-ins.
Best for: Gel X sets and pedicures
- Address
- 524 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
GALAXY NAIL
★ 4.9 (147 Google reviews)Nail salon
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GALAXY NAIL is at W3178 Van Roy Rd and is closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention consistent results across different technicians, nails that last for weeks, color and design requests honored, and parents visiting with their daughters. The listing includes a kid-friendly note, Wi-Fi, walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended and accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Consistent sets for regular visits
- Address
- W3178 Van Roy Rd, Appleton, WI 54915, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
CRYSTAL NAILS & SPA
★ 4.7 (360 Google reviews)Nail salon
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CRYSTAL NAILS & SPA sits at 420 E Northland Ave and opens 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Reviewers mention precise, detailed work, patient technicians who take their time, and bold custom designs, with some describing years of repeat visits. Parking and the entrance are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Custom and bold nail designs
- Address
- 420 E Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 salons in Downtown, Appleton WI 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, MST Nails 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?
Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 330 reviews. The Nail Co. is second at 4.9 from 223 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Appleton WI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for MST Nails.
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