5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Madison WI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 20 salons in Downtown, Madison WI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons for people in and around Downtown Madison who want a manicure, acrylic set or dip without trial and error. We started with 20 businesses in the Google nail salon category and ranked them by rating, weighted by how many reviews each has, so a high score from a large number of customers counts for more. Each entry covers hours, address, accessibility details and the themes that come up most often in reviews.
#1
Lumiere Nails Lounge Nail Salon Madison WI
★ 4.9 (490 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Located at 556 Junction Rd, this salon is open seven days, with weekday hours from 9 am to 7 pm and shorter weekend hours. Reviewers mention a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere, a small bar menu and complimentary drinks, and note that it is under new management. Acrylic full sets that look natural come up often, along with advice on keeping nails healthy. The parking area, entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Relaxed, spa-style manicure appointments
- Address
- 556 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Madison Nail Lounge
★ 4.8 (1,243 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Found at 795 University Ave, this salon runs 9:30 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays, until 5 pm Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm Sunday. Reviewers mention tropical music and videos in the background, flexible handling of late arrivals and detailed work on designs such as cat eye nails. One reviewer describes a birthday discount. Experiences are not uniform, as one review reports bumps in a finished set. Parking, entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Nail art and cat eye designs
- Address
- 795 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#3
Eden Nail Spa
★ 4.7 (356 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This women-owned small business sits at 7870 Mineral Point Rd #7 and is closed Tuesdays, otherwise opening from 9 am with shorter weekend hours. It accepts walk-ins though appointments are recommended, and it lists Wi-Fi, gender-neutral restrooms and a kid-friendly setting. Reviewers mention fun designs that turn out well and a welcoming team for first-timers, while one review describes overly aggressive filing. It identifies as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space.
Best for: Regular design sets, walk-ins welcome
- Address
- 7870 Mineral Point Rd #7, Madison, WI 53717, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
Nails by Bonnie
★ 5 (93 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Located in suite 25 at 4222 Milwaukee St, this small salon opens at 9 am most days and at 11 am on Mondays and Tuesdays, and is closed Sundays. Reviewers describe it as quiet, cute and quaint, with a clean salon and tools and a friendly, chatty mood between workers and clients. Consistent shape, length and designs come up across reviews, including from longtime returning customers. Parking and entrance are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: A quiet, personal salon visit
- Address
- 4222 Milwaukee St Ste 25, Madison, WI 53714, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 11 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 11 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
Bellaluxe Nails
★ 4.9 (120 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This women-owned salon at 8215 Plaza Dr A requires appointments and is open 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays, 9 am to 4 pm Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention dip manicures that hold up between visits and stylists who listen to goals and make suggestions, which newcomers to artificial nails appreciated. One return client reports chipping after a recent visit. It offers Wi-Fi, gender-neutral restrooms and accepts cards, mobile payments and checks.
Best for: Dip manicures by appointment
- Address
- 8215 Plaza Dr A, Madison, WI 53719, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 salons in Downtown, Madison WI 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, Lumiere Nails Lounge Nail Salon Madison WI 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?
Lumiere Nails Lounge Nail Salon Madison WI ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 490 reviews. Madison Nail Lounge is second at 4.8 from 1,243 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Madison WI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Madison Nail Lounge, at 7:30 pm.
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