5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Columbia MO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 salons in Downtown, Columbia MO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five nail salons in Downtown Columbia, Missouri, drawn from 22 qualifying businesses. The order follows Google's nail salon category and rating, weighted by the number of reviews each one has. Each entry lists the Google rating, hours, address and any accessibility or payment features on the profile, followed by themes reviewers mention about their services. Pedicures, gel polish and custom designs come up often in reviews. Hours and availability change, so check directly with each salon before you book.
#1
Aura Nails - Columbia, MO (By Gerbes)
★ 4.8 (346 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Aura Nails - Columbia, MO (By Gerbes) is a nail salon at 2716 Paris Rd, Suite 6, rated 4.8 from 346 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday, with weekday hours from 9 am to 7 pm, and closed on Sundays. Listed accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet, and the profile does not show a price range. Reviewers mention a clean and welcoming space, complicated designs carried out closely to the photo they brought, a deluxe gel pedicure with many color options, and reasonable prices.
Best for: Custom nail designs and gel pedicures
- Address
- 2716 Paris Rd Ste 6, Columbia, MO 65202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Spa Nails II Columbia
★ 4.7 (939 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Spa Nails II Columbia is a nail salon at 600 Cooper Dr N, Suite 101, rated 4.7 from 939 Google reviews, the largest review count in this list. It is open Monday, Wednesday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and closed on Tuesdays. The listing shows walk-ins accepted, Wi-Fi, a restroom, wheelchair access and card payments. Reviewers mention a gold spa pedicure with citrus scents and hot rocks, quick check-in even when the salon is busy, and consistent results across technicians. One reviewer reported nails breaking soon after a visit and needing repair.
Best for: Walk-in spa pedicures
- Address
- 600 Cooper Dr N Ste 101, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
JIMMY NAILS
★ 4.8 (265 Google reviews)Nail salon
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JIMMY NAILS is a nail salon at 1305 Grindstone Pkwy, Suite 105, rated 4.8 from 265 Google reviews. It is open every day, with weekday hours from 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday until 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible parking area and entrance. Reviewers mention a clean, newer space, friendly staff, reasonable prices and a relaxing gel spa pedicure. One reviewer said the salon offers gel but not regular polish, and another wished they had been able to choose their own color.
Best for: Relaxing gel pedicures and reasonable prices
- Address
- 1305 Grindstone Pkwy Ste 105, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#4
Magic Nails
★ 4.7 (190 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Magic Nails is a nail salon at 4101 W Vawter School Rd, Suite 109, rated 4.7 from 190 Google reviews. It is open every day, with weekday hours from 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday until 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Listed accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a practical approach where a color is tested on one nail before the full set, a clean and comfortable space, a relaxing atmosphere, and seasonal designs. One group of friends said they booked again after their visit.
Best for: Color testing and clean relaxing sessions
- Address
- 4101 W Vawter School Rd #109, Columbia, MO 65203, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#5
SUESAN NAILS SPA
★ 4.7 (160 Google reviews)Nail salon
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SUESAN NAILS SPA is a nail salon at 1729 W Broadway, Suite 13, rated 4.7 from 160 Google reviews. It is open every day, with Sunday hours from 11:45 am to 5 pm and most weekdays from 10 or 11 am until 7 pm. The profile lists no specific attributes and no price range. Reviewers mention quick and gentle service, fixes for nail problems left by other salons, and a good price. One reviewer described a long appointment that ended with visible mistakes and said they left unhappy.
Best for: Quick fixes and gentle service
- Address
- 1729 W Broadway suite13, Columbia, MO 65203, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–6:30 pm; Sun 11:45 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 22 salons in Downtown, Columbia MO 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, Aura Nails - Columbia, MO (By Gerbes) 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?
Aura Nails - Columbia, MO (By Gerbes) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 346 reviews. Spa Nails II Columbia is second at 4.7 from 939 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Columbia MO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Aura Nails - Columbia, MO (By Gerbes), at 7 pm.
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