5 Best Salons in Downtown, College Station TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 salons in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers salons in Downtown, College Station, for anyone looking for nail services, pedicures, or a relaxed appointment close to the center of town. Each business has a Google rating and enough reviews to be considered. The order follows Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, so a high score backed by many reviews ranks above a perfect score with only a handful. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered. The blurbs summarize hours, address, listed features, and what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Nail Soul - Luxury Nail Lounge
★ 5 (624 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Soul - Luxury Nail Lounge is a nail salon at 2711 Texas Ave S, open most days from 9 am to 7 pm, with Sunday hours from 10 am to 5 pm. It holds a 5 rating from 624 reviews and offers on-site services, walk-ins, and card or NFC payments. Reviewers mention full sets, hot stone pedicures, and a massage they describe as the highlight of their visit. Several say the artists took time to match what they wanted. Listed amenities include free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet.
Best for: Full sets, pedicures and massage
- Address
- 2711 Texas Ave S Ste 500, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Howdy Nails
★ 4.7 (564 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Howdy Nails is a nail salon at 2501 Texas Ave S, open daily with weekday hours from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. It has a 4.7 rating from 564 reviews and accepts walk-ins, card, and NFC payments. Reviewers mention staff who remember them by name, work that looks flawless, and a child's birthday set of strawberry nails that followed a photo closely. Drinks are offered during visits, and one reviewer calls the prices great. The salon lists an LGBTQ+ friendly and wheelchair-accessible setup.
Best for: Friendly regulars and detailed nail art
- Address
- 2501 Texas Ave S c101, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
QUEEN NAIL SPA
★ 4.8 (194 Google reviews)Nail salon
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QUEEN NAIL SPA is a nail salon at 4003 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and closed Sunday. It has a 4.8 rating from 194 reviews and offers on-site services, restroom access, Wi-Fi, and card or NFC payments. Reviewers mention a simple French tip done exactly as requested, nail art, and a repair when a first attempt did not turn out well. Some describe visiting for years as a family. One reviewer says the service is straightforward and the nails look great.
Best for: Nail art and natural nail care
- Address
- 4003 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845, 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
#4
Color nails spa
★ 4.6 (1,112 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Color nails spa is a nail salon at 2001 Texas Ave S #500, open daily with Sunday hours from 10 am to 6 pm. It has a 4.6 rating from 1,112 reviews, a high review count for this category. Listed features include wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet, walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a team that quickly understood a design shown from a photo, glow-in-the-dark finishes, and a shop that is clean, modern, and well maintained. One traveling client says the trip is worth it.
Best for: Custom color work and relaxed visits
- Address
- 2001 Texas Ave S #500, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:50 am–8:30 pm; Mon 9 am–8:30 pm; Sat 8:50 am–7:30 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8:30 pm; Tue 9 am–8:30 pm; Wed 9 am–8:30 pm
#5
Kelly's nails & spa
★ 4.8 (145 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Kelly's nails & spa is a nail salon at 1736 Rock Prairie Rd, open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and closed Sunday. It has a 4.8 rating from 145 reviews and lists on-site services, walk-ins, card and NFC payments, and Wi-Fi. Reviewers mention a team that helped with the exact color they wanted and a nail tech praised for going beyond expectations. One reviewer says it was lucky to find a home salon after bad experiences elsewhere. Others describe the staff as kind and personable.
Best for: Home salon with a consistent team
- Address
- 1736 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, 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 22 salons in Downtown, College Station TX 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Color nails spa opens at 8:50 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?
Nail Soul - Luxury Nail Lounge ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 624 reviews. Howdy Nails is second at 4.7 from 564 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Color nails spa, at 8:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Nail Soul - Luxury Nail Lounge.
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