5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 12 salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short list of nail salons for people in Downtown St. Cloud, MN and nearby towns such as Sartell, St Joseph and Waite Park. It helps anyone booking a manicure, pedicure, acrylic set or nail art find a well-reviewed option quickly. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count across 12 qualifying salons in the Google nail salon category. Each entry lists hours, address and the points reviewers bring up most often.
#1
Nail Studio,Inc
★ 4.8 (1,418 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Studio on W Division St is open seven days, from 10 am most days and 11 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention bridal party bookings for manicures and pedicures, appointment confirmations the day before, and being seated right away. Walk-ins describe getting acrylic fills done promptly, and regulars say they bring their daughters along. Technicians are praised for listening closely on style and shape and recreating reference images with care.
Best for: Group bookings and acrylic sets
- Address
- 4101 W Division St B-45, St Cloud, MN 56301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
Encore Nails & Spa Inc
★ 4.8 (816 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Encore Nails & Spa is on Pine Cone Rd S in Sartell, open weekdays from 9:30 am, Saturday until 5 pm and closed Sundays. Reviewers describe an upscale, relaxing salon that still feels welcoming, easy appointment booking and a clean space. Long-time clients mention gel manicures and pedicures and strong, well-shaped nails. One reviewer reported cancelled appointments on short notice, so confirming a booking ahead is sensible. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Gel manicures in a calm setting
- Address
- 1710 Pine Cone Rd S Ste 200, Sartell, MN 56377, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#3
Solar Nails of St Joseph
★ 4.8 (338 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Solar Nails of St Joseph on Co Rd 75 stays open until 9 pm on weekdays and also opens on Sundays for a short midday window. Reviewers focus on detailed, artistic nail designs, including wedding nails and custom illustrations such as cats, and say technicians ask questions to shape a design when clients are unsure. Newcomers to the area mention settling on it as their regular salon. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Custom nail art and wedding nails
- Address
- 710 Co Rd 75 #107, St Joseph, MN 56374, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–2 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#4
Number One Nails Salon
★ 4.6 (394 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Number One Nails Salon on 3rd St NE in Waite Park is open every day, starting at 9 am. Reviewers say technicians bring pictures to life, help with colour matching and give honest advice when a design will not work. One long-time acrylic wearer mentions switching to gel on natural nails at the salon's suggestion. Others describe a very clean space, friendly service and deluxe pedicures for couples.
Best for: Nail art and honest advice
- Address
- 217 3rd St NE, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
Sky Nails
★ 4.6 (282 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Sky Nails on 33rd Ave S in St Cloud is open daily, from 9 am Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Reviewers describe a kind, welcoming team, being offered water on arrival and technicians who check in during the appointment. Several say designs copied from saved images came out as hoped, and one calls the prices feasible. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a restroom and card and mobile payments.
Best for: Sunday appointments and first-timers
- Address
- 133 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN 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, Number One Nails Salon 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?
Nail Studio,Inc ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,418 reviews. Encore Nails & Spa Inc is second at 4.8 from 816 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Solar Nails of St Joseph, at 9 pm.
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