5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Augusta GA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 19 salons in Downtown, Augusta GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers nail salons in Downtown Augusta, GA, for people looking for manicures, pedicures, gel sets or nail art. Businesses are ranked by weighted Google rating, which gives more weight to ratings backed by many reviews, so a shop with a high score and a large number of reviews ranks above one with a similar score and few reviews. Nineteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists hours, address, Google attributes and a summary of what reviewers mention.
#1
Rainbow Nails (15% Off New Customer)
★ 4.9 (726 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Rainbow Nails (15% Off New Customer) is a nail salon at 3519 Walton Way Extension, rated 4.9 from 726 reviews. Hours run Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday, with a shorter Sunday and Monday closed. Google attributes include appointments recommended, walk-ins accepted, a restroom, good for kids, and card and mobile payments. Reviewers mention gel and almond sets with glitter, a relaxed visit with refreshments, and technicians who were gentle and quick. Some note a new-customer discount on a first visit.
Best for: Gel sets and walk-in visits
- Address
- 3519 Walton Wy Ext, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#2
Lush Nails Spa ( Washington Road ) ( Not Kroger )
★ 5 (308 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Lush Nails Spa ( Washington Road ) ( Not Kroger ) is a nail salon at 3241 Washington Road Suite I, rated 5 from 308 reviews. Hours run most days from 9:30 am to 7 pm, with a shorter Sunday schedule. Google attributes include small business status, appointments and walk-ins, free parking, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a tablet check-in, polite staff who take their time, and a pedicure that one regular describes as consistently excellent over several visits.
Best for: Pedicures with free parking
- Address
- 3241 Washington Rd Ste I, Augusta, GA 30907, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7 pm; Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–2:30 am; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#3
MJ Nails & Spa
★ 4.9 (459 Google reviews)Nail salon
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MJ Nails & Spa is at 2825 Washington Road Suite M1, rated 4.9 from 459 reviews. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7:30 pm, with a short Sunday afternoon schedule. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a gel pedicure with French tip, a technician who gives the price before starting, SNS nails, a promotional discount, and a technician who fixes other work. One reviewer felt the French tip could have been more even.
Best for: Gel pedicures and SNS nails
- Address
- 2825 Washington Rd Ste M1, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9 am–7:30 pm
#4
GH Nails & Spa
★ 4.9 (226 Google reviews)Nail salon
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GH Nails & Spa is at 3960 Harper-Franklin Avenue Suites 102 and 103, rated 4.9 from 226 reviews. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7:30 pm, with short Sunday afternoon hours. Google attributes include a restroom, walk-ins accepted, wheelchair-accessible seating, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a friendly conversation during pedicures, a clean and organized shop, a team that works together, and custom nail art requests carried out with care.
Best for: Fills, pedicures and custom nail art
- Address
- 3960 Harper-Franklin Ave Ste 102 & 103, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun 12:30–5:30 pm; Thu 9 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9 am–7:30 pm
#5
Crown Nails Lounge
★ 4.8 (370 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Crown Nails Lounge is at 1095 Alexander Drive Suite 101, rated 4.8 from 370 reviews. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7:30 pm, with Sunday afternoon hours. Google attributes include appointments recommended, walk-ins accepted, a restroom, and card payments. Reviewers praise a pedicure with massage, attentive detail work on French tips and designs, and a fill-in experience. One reviewer reports being given acrylic instead of the gel they had asked to avoid, and felt the price was high.
Best for: Pedicures with massage and detailed designs
- Address
- 1095 Alexander Dr Ste 101, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm; Thu 9 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9 am–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 19 salons in Downtown, Augusta GA 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, MJ Nails & Spa 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?
Rainbow Nails (15% Off New Customer) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 726 reviews. Lush Nails Spa ( Washington Road ) ( Not Kroger ) is second at 5 from 308 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Augusta GA are open late?
Lush Nails Spa ( Washington Road ) ( Not Kroger ) stays open until 2:30 am.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lush Nails Spa ( Washington Road ) ( Not Kroger ).
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