5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons serving Downtown Bloomington, IL, for anyone looking for a manicure, pedicure, acrylic set or nail art nearby. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, drawn from ten qualifying businesses in the Nail salon category. Each entry covers opening hours, address, useful attributes such as walk-ins and accessibility, and the themes reviewers bring up most often, so you can pick a salon that fits your schedule and the service you want.
#1
Kevin NAILS by MIKE
★ 4.9 (557 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Located at 2303 E Washington St in Bloomington, this salon accepts walk-ins and is closed on Mondays, with Sunday hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention full acrylic sets that are not overly thick, Gel-X patterns copied from reference photos, and a welcoming staff that was kind to a young child getting nails painted. One reviewer noted that detailed star designs were a struggle. Free parking and wheelchair-accessible entry and seating are listed.
Best for: Walk-in acrylics and Gel-X sets
- Address
- 2303 E Washington St #600g, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
ELLA NAIL SPA
★ 4.9 (511 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This Asian-owned salon sits at 1730 Bradford Ln in Normal and stays open until 8 pm on weekdays. It takes both appointments and walk-ins, offers Wi-Fi, and is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Reviewers mention careful attention to detail on complex nail designs, a clean and friendly atmosphere, and staff who keep conversation going throughout the visit. Some guests say they booked pedicures one day and came back for nail art the next.
Best for: Detailed nail art on weekday evenings
- Address
- 1730 Bradford Ln #210, Normal, IL 61761, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#3
GALAXY NAILS (Bloomington-IL)
★ 4.7 (684 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Found at 2407 E Washington St, this salon is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, with a 6 pm close on Saturdays. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention long-standing regulars who return to the same technician and praise design work they describe as eye-catching. One review described a set with blunt edges and uneven polish coverage, so asking for your preferred technician may help.
Best for: Regular visits with a favorite technician
- Address
- 2407 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61704, 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
#4
Oasis Nails
★ 4.6 (630 Google reviews)Nail salon
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At 2103 N Veterans Pkwy, this salon is open seven days a week, starting at 9:30 am each day and closing at 5 pm on Sundays. Reviewers describe a fairly large store where same-day reservations are easy to get and stations look clean. Several praise clean lines, precise shaping and themed designs brought in as ideas. One reviewer felt the service was hurried and communication could be better.
Best for: Same-day custom designs, any day
- Address
- 2103 N Veterans Pkwy unit 324, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun 9:30 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#5
Love it nails
★ 5 (70 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This newer salon at 1500 E Empire St Ste 2 is closed Mondays and opens at 11 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention almond-shape dip manicures, gel pedicures, a wide choice of colors, and pedicure massage chairs. Several describe matching reference photos closely and patience when a guest changed color choices midway. Parents mention children enjoying their visits, including a themed set requested by a daughter. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entry are listed.
Best for: Dip manicures and photo-matched designs
- Address
- 1500 E Empire St Ste 2, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL 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, Kevin NAILS by MIKE 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?
Kevin NAILS by MIKE ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 557 reviews. ELLA NAIL SPA is second at 4.9 from 511 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is ELLA NAIL SPA, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Kevin NAILS by MIKE.
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