5 Best Nail Salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 21 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five nail salons in Downtown Wilmington, NC, for manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic sets, and nail art. The businesses are ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews each has collected, so salons with a long record of client feedback carry more weight. Each entry includes location, opening hours, and listed accessibility features, plus themes that reviewers mention most often when describing their visits.
#1
Organic Nails
★ 4.9 (484 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Organic Nails is on Carolina Beach Road and is rated 4.9 from 484 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention gel-X manicures, custom nail designs built with the client, careful and efficient work, and staff described as kind and understanding. Listed features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Gel-X manicures and custom designs
- Address
- 5202 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#2
Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC
★ 4.8 (1,209 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC is on Oleander Drive and has a 4.8 rating from 1,209 Google reviews. Hours run from 9 am to 7 pm on most weekdays and Saturdays, with a shorter Sunday schedule from 12 pm to 6 pm. Appointments are listed as required, and walk-ins are also accepted. Reviewers mention a clean, decorated space, precise work on nails and toes, and technicians who check in during the service. Free parking lot, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly are listed.
Best for: Detailed nail work with free parking
- Address
- 4403 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
The Nail Bar Wilmington
★ 4.8 (825 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Nail Bar Wilmington is on Market Street and is rated 4.8 from 825 Google reviews. It opens at 9:30 am on weekdays and Saturdays and at 11 am on Sundays, closing at 7 pm on weekdays and 5 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention pedicures with massage and detox options, mimosas served with services, and a clean salon with warm, professional staff. Some describe gel-X and nail art that held up for weeks. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Pedicures with massage and spa-style visits
- Address
- 7972 Market St Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 28411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#4
Magic Nails
★ 4.8 (723 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Magic Nails is on Oleander Drive, Suite E28, with a 4.8 rating from 723 Google reviews. It is open from 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and from 11:30 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention acrylic and gel-X sets, careful sanding and shaping, honey pedicures, and a private quiet room. Several describe a relaxed, luxurious feel with a soothing hand massage. Listed features include walk-ins accepted, LGBTQ+ friendly, Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Best for: Acrylic sets and private pedicure rooms
- Address
- 3500 Oleander Dr Ste E28, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11:30 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
Mimosa Nail Bar
★ 4.8 (668 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Mimosa Nail Bar is on Racine Drive and is rated 4.8 from 668 Google reviews. It opens at 10 am Monday through Saturday and at 11 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention staff who redid nails that a different salon had damaged, a friendly team, and an atmosphere that includes karaoke at times. First-time pedicure clients describe a relaxed experience. Listed accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Corrective work and a distinctive salon atmosphere
- Address
- 132 Racine Dr #8, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 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 21 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC 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, Organic Nails 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?
Organic Nails ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 484 reviews. Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC is second at 4.8 from 1,209 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Organic Nails, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC.
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