5 Underrated Salons in Downtown, College Station TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 salons in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers salons in Downtown, College Station, TX, rated 4.4 or higher on Google with fewer than 400 reviews. It helps readers find smaller, well-rated salons that have not yet built a large review count. The order follows Google ratings weighted by review count. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each blurb draws on the hours, address, and amenities listed for the salon, along with what reviewers mention about results, service, and atmosphere.
#1
Dollz Imperium Nails Studio
★ 5 (27 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Dollz Imperium Nails Studio is at 2605 S Texas Ave in Bryan. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, and closed Sunday. It has a 5 rating from 27 reviews and lists appointments recommended, wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet, Wi-Fi, and card payment. Reviewers mention gel sets that last three weeks or more, a custom drawing made from a client's own picture, and a technician who checks that clients are happy before they leave.
Best for: Long-lasting gel and custom designs
- Address
- 2605 S Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#2
LOVE Nails
★ 4.9 (99 Google reviews)Nail salon
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LOVE Nails is at 2205 Longmire Dr Ste D, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, with Sunday hours from 10 am to 6 pm. It has a 4.9 rating from 99 reviews and lists on-site services, walk-ins, free on-site parking, beverages, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a fancy pedicure a husband enjoyed, a nail set one client loved, and a calm, gentle setting. Several describe the team as sweet and welcoming, and one says the technician focused on detail.
Best for: Pedicures and relaxed gel sets
- Address
- 2205 Longmire Dr Ste D, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
QUEEN NAIL SPA
★ 4.8 (194 Google reviews)Nail salon
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QUEEN NAIL SPA is 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 fix when first nails did not turn out well. Some say several generations of one family have been going for years.
Best for: Nail art and repairs
- 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
Kelly's nails & spa
★ 4.8 (145 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Kelly's nails & spa is 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, Wi-Fi, a restroom, card and NFC payments, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a team that helped with a requested color and a tech praised for going beyond expectations. One reviewer says the salon is a dependable home option.
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
#5
Sun Nails Spa
★ 4.8 (57 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Sun Nails Spa is at 721 Texas Ave, open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7:30 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. It has a 4.8 rating from 57 reviews and offers on-site services, walk-ins, Wi-Fi, a restroom, card and NFC payments, and good for kids. Reviewers mention a cat-eye base with a blue sky gradient that stayed perfect for over a week, and a pedicure with exfoliation, a warm towel treatment, and a hand and foot massage. One says new management and staff are friendly and talented.
Best for: Gel designs and pampering pedicures
- Address
- 721 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11 am–6 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 13 salons in Downtown, College Station TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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, Dollz Imperium Nails Studio opens at 8 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?
Dollz Imperium Nails Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 27 reviews. LOVE Nails is second at 4.9 from 99 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sun Nails Spa, at 7:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for LOVE Nails.
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