5 Best Salons in Downtown, Appleton WI

This guide lists five salons serving Downtown Appleton, WI, most of them nail salons, plus one hair salon known for cut and color. It is for anyone booking a manicure, pedicure or color appointment and wanting a quick view of hours and booking rules. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each business has, chosen from 38 qualifying salons. Each entry notes address, hours, attributes and what reviewers mention.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai★ 4.9 · 330 reviews
  2. 2COCO NAILS & SPA★ 4.8 · 635 reviews
  3. 3Remedy Salon★ 5 · 155 reviews
  4. 4The Nail Co.★ 4.9 · 223 reviews
  5. 5MST Nails★ 5 · 152 reviews
#1

Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai

★ 4.9 (330 Google reviews)Nail salon

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Pristine Nails & Spa By Mai at 303 N Mall Dr opens seven days, including Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. It accepts walk-ins though appointments are recommended. Reviewers mention detailed acrylic full sets, almond shapes and cat-eye color, deluxe pedicures and a clean, welcoming space where out-of-town visitors felt looked after near closing time. One reviewer needed repeat visits before a refund was offered. Wi-Fi is available.

Best for: Acrylics and Sunday appointments
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

COCO NAILS & SPA

★ 4.8 (635 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour

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COCO NAILS & SPA at 307 N Mall Dr opens from 9 am Monday to Saturday and closes Sundays. Reviewers mention personable, professional staff who handle all kinds of custom designs, hygienic practice during manicures and pedicures, and careful nail shaping. Pedicures with herbal treatment, steam and massage get specific praise, and long-time customers say they drive across town for acrylic fills with gel. The entrance, car park and toilet are wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Nail designs and relaxing pedicures
Address
307 N Mall Dr, Appleton, WI 54913, United States
Hours
Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3

Remedy Salon

★ 5 (155 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour

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Remedy Salon at 660 N Hickory Farm Ln is a hair salon open until 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday and until 3 pm on Mondays and Fridays, closed weekends. Appointments are required. Reviewers mention a clean, attractive space, drinks and snacks offered on arrival, and stylists who ask plenty of questions first. One visitor describes the team correcting orange box-dye results with a clear plan. Cut and color work gets steady praise.

Best for: Color correction and evening slots
Address
660 N Hickory Farm Ln, Appleton, WI 54914, United States
Hours
Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#4

The Nail Co.

★ 4.9 (223 Google reviews)Nail salon

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The Nail Co. at 3950 N Richmond St Ste D opens every day, with Sunday hours from 10 am to 3 pm. Reviewers mention a clean, modern and calm space with self-serve slushies and snacks, detailed French tips and hand-painted flowers, careful cuticle work and pedicures. Some found scheduling by text confusing, so confirming in person may help. Parents say they bring their daughters too.

Best for: Detailed nail art
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
#5

MST Nails

★ 5 (152 Google reviews)Nail salon

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MST Nails at 524 N Richmond St opens 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays and until 2 pm on Saturdays, closed Sundays. It identifies as Asian-owned, women-owned and a small business. Reviewers mention Gel X and freestyle sets, a clean and quiet room, punctual appointments and thorough pedicures, including from men trying one for the first time. Permanent jewelry bracelets are also offered. There is a free parking lot and Wi-Fi.

Best for: Gel X and quiet 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

How we made this list

We looked at 38 salons in Downtown, Appleton WI with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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.

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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. COCO NAILS & SPA is second at 4.8 from 635 reviews.

Which salons in Downtown, Appleton WI are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Remedy Salon, at 9 pm.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for MST Nails.

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