5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Rockford IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 salons in Downtown, Rockford IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons for people in and near Downtown Rockford who want a reliable place for manicures, pedicures, gel or nail art. Thirteen qualifying nail salons were considered, and the ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count, so a large number of steady reviews counts in a salon's favor. Each entry gives hours, address, payment and accessibility details from Google, plus what reviewers mention, including the occasional complaint, so you can choose based on your schedule and the service you want.
#1
World Nail Spa
★ 4.7 (699 Google reviews)Nail salon
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World Nail Spa at 1730 E Riverside Blvd in Loves Park is open seven days, including Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. It accepts walk-ins, is listed as Asian-owned and good for kids, and offers free parking. Reviewers describe a clean, relaxing salon and staff who make clients comfortable, including one person with an autoimmune condition affecting their nails. A deluxe lavender pedicure with a paraffin soak gets a specific mention. Cheques, cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Sunday pedicures with walk-in flexibility
- Address
- 1730 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
MJM Nail & Spa
★ 4.8 (124 Google reviews)Nail salon
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MJM Nail & Spa is at 3021 N Perryville Rd and opens 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday and no Sunday hours. Reviewers describe it as family run, calm when not busy, and gentle on natural nails. They mention technicians doing a parent's and child's nails side by side, attention to detail, and pedicures that never felt rushed. Several first-time visitors say they plan to return. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Relaxed parent and child nail visits
- Address
- 3021 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–4:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–6:30 pm
#3
Luxé Nail Bar of Rockford
★ 4.5 (176 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Luxé Nail Bar of Rockford at 302 N Alpine Rd opens until 7 pm Tuesday through Friday, closes at 2 pm Monday, keeps Saturday hours and is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention Gel-X sets, cat eye designs, acrylics and builder gel, with one describing how the salon helped rebuild natural nails after years of acrylics. They call the salon clean, the staff friendly, and the pace unhurried. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Gel-X sets and nail rebuilding
- Address
- 302 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–2 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
Lovely Nails Spa
★ 4.4 (369 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Lovely Nails Spa at 2410 S Alpine Rd is open every day except Tuesday, including Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. It is listed as women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly, accepts walk-ins, offers Wi-Fi and free parking, and is good for kids. Reviewers mention patient, kind staff, pedicures that matched a requested look, and a manicure that won over a new customer. One reviewer describes rough filing and a volcano pedicure that skipped the listed paraffin.
Best for: Walk-in manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 2410 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–6:30 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#5
Empyre Beauty Bar
★ 5 (24 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Empyre Beauty Bar is a small, female-owned studio at 129 Phelps Ave, working by appointment with Sunday hours from 10 am to 4 pm and closed Tuesday. Reviewers describe a welcoming space where clients are treated like family, builder gel without lifting, well-shaped nails, detailed artwork and pedicures they love. One calls the prices very reasonable, and several say regular visits have become part of their monthly routine. Wi-Fi is available and cards are accepted.
Best for: Builder gel and detailed nail art
- Address
- 129 Phelps Ave, Rockford, IL 61108, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 salons in Downtown, Rockford IL 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, World Nail Spa 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?
World Nail Spa ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 699 reviews. MJM Nail & Spa is second at 4.8 from 124 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Rockford IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lovely Nails Spa, at 7:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for World Nail Spa and Lovely Nails Spa.
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