5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Lansing MI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 salons in Downtown, Lansing MI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five nail salons for people in Downtown Lansing, including a few a short drive away in Holt, west Lansing and East Lansing. It started with 13 businesses in the Nail salon category on Google and ranked them by rating weighted by review count. It is for anyone booking a manicure, pedicure or full set who wants a sense of each place first. Entries draw on hours, accessibility details and what reviewers mention.
#1
Lucent Nail Lounge
★ 4.9 (712 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This salon on North Cedar Street in Holt is open Monday to Saturday and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention pedicures, gel manicures and a wide range of chrome colors, with technicians described as gentle and focused on matching inspiration photos. One reviewer notes the chrome detail they asked for was swapped for metallic polish, so it helps to confirm finishes upfront. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Chrome and gel manicures
- Address
- 1995 N Cedar St Ste 9, Holt, MI 48842, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#2
VANITEE NAILS & SPA
★ 4.8 (1,257 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This salon on South Waverly Road in Lansing is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and opens noon to 5 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention Gel-X manicures, express pedicures and neat, detail-oriented work, and several describe a welcoming experience for people who have not had a manicure in years. The salon is called clean and organized. It is wheelchair accessible from parking through to the toilet.
Best for: Gel-X sets and first-time visitors
- Address
- 635 S Waverly Rd Ste C, Lansing, MI 48917, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#3
X-Cel Nails - Best nails salon in Lansing west Lansing
★ 4.7 (909 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This west Lansing salon on Brookside Drive is open Monday to Saturday and accepts walk-ins as well as appointments. Reviewers mention dip nails, gel manicures and pedicure massages, along with a pleasant waiting area and an easy color selection setup. One reviewer was disappointed that a set did not follow their reference photo. The listing includes Wi-Fi, a restroom, card and mobile payments, and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Walk-in manicures with friends
- Address
- 715 Brookside Dr, Lansing, MI 48917, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
King Nails And Spa
★ 4.6 (448 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This salon on Cedar Street in Holt is open every day, including Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Reviewers mention full sets with designs, simple flower art with white French tips and an organic pedicure with serum. Several say the staff fit in last-minute walk-ins and check in during the service without pushing upsells. The salon is described as clean, and the listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Last-minute full sets and pedicures
- Address
- 1943 Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
Kiss Nails
★ 4.5 (544 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This salon on East Grand River Avenue in East Lansing is open Monday to Saturday and accepts walk-ins. Reviewers mention full sets with designs, fills and eyebrow waxing, with technicians described as quick and friendly. One reviewer felt a French tip design did not match the reference and was unhappy with the value, so it helps to agree on details first. The listing shows Wi-Fi, a restroom and wheelchair access.
Best for: Nail fills and brow waxing
- Address
- 1377 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, 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
How we made this list
We looked at 13 salons in Downtown, Lansing MI 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, X-Cel Nails - Best nails salon in Lansing west Lansing 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?
Lucent Nail Lounge ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 712 reviews. VANITEE NAILS & SPA is second at 4.8 from 1,257 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Lansing MI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lucent Nail Lounge, at 7 pm.
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