5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 15 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons for people in and around Downtown Cedar Rapids who want a manicure, pedicure or nail art from a place with a steady track record. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so a salon with many consistent reviews can rank above one with a slightly higher score from fewer people. Fifteen qualifying nail salons were considered. Each entry covers hours, address, accessibility details and the points reviewers bring up most often, both good and less good.
#1
Sunrise Nail Salon
★ 4.7 (343 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Sunrise Nail Salon sits at 515 1st Ave SW and opens 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, with shorter Saturday hours and Sundays closed. Reviewers mention a welcoming interior and staff who can match an inspiration photo, and several say they now go nowhere else. One reviewer calls it a little pricey, and another felt a fill came out uneven and took longer than expected. Parking, entrance and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Recreating a nail design from a photo
- Address
- 515 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 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
#2
At Mai's Nails
★ 4.9 (82 Google reviews)Nail salon
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At Mai's Nails is a small private studio at 3900 Fountains Blvd #104, described by reviewers as having two pedicure chairs and one nail table. People mention a clean, well-lit, quiet room, attention to detail, and holiday designs done without a long list of questions. One reviewer describes being fitted in on a Sunday at short notice with a family member. It opens 10 am to 7 pm most days, with Sunday hours listed until 5:30 pm.
Best for: Quiet, private pedicures for two
- Address
- 3900 Fountains Blvd #104, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 12 am–5:30 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#3
LV Nails & Spa
★ 4.5 (510 Google reviews)Nail salon
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LV Nails & Spa is at 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd #106 in Hiawatha and keeps 9:30 am to 7 pm hours on weekdays, closing earlier Saturday and all day Sunday. It accepts walk-ins though appointments are recommended, takes cards and mobile payments, and is listed as good for kids. Reviewers mention a clean salon, dip manicures that last, and pedicures they rate highly, while one reviewer reports uneven results from a particular technician.
Best for: Long-lasting dip manicures
- Address
- 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd #106, Hiawatha, IA 52233, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#4
Luxury Nails
★ 4.6 (140 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Luxury Nails is located at 1908 Mt Vernon Rd SE and is open 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays, until 6 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention a clean, well-kept shop, staff who remember returning clients, and custom pedicure designs. Parents note the care taken with a child's small nails and detailed art requests, and a first-time manicure client describes the technicians as patient and gentle. One reviewer notes road construction nearby may affect access.
Best for: Custom art for parents and kids
- Address
- 1908 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, 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
#5
Hollywood Nail
★ 4.4 (339 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Hollywood Nail is at 4858 1st Ave NE and opens seven days except Tuesday, including Sunday afternoons from 11 am to 5 pm. It accepts walk-ins and takes cards and mobile payments. Reviewers point out that pedicures and manicures are done one after the other rather than at once, and that technicians explain when a design suits gel better than dip. One reviewer suggests asking for a manicure explicitly along with dip or gel. Long-time regulars describe friendly service.
Best for: Unhurried separate mani and pedi
- Address
- 4858 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA 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, Sunrise Nail Salon 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?
Sunrise Nail Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 343 reviews. At Mai's Nails is second at 4.9 from 82 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Hollywood Nail, at 7:30 pm.
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