5 Best Salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers salons in Downtown Wilmington that offer hair and nail services. It is meant for anyone choosing a new stylist or nail technician in the area and wanting a starting point based on what other clients have said. Businesses are ranked by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, so a high score backed by many reviews ranks above a high score with only a few. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered before these five were selected.
#1
Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc.
★ 4.9 (1,192 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc. is listed on Google as a hair salon at 5815 Oleander Dr, with a 4.9 rating from 1,192 reviews. Its listed hours cover every day of the week, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention attentive stylists who listen closely, a calm and relaxing space, and a friendly front desk. Google also lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Hair appointments in a calm, relaxing setting
- Address
- 5815 Oleander Dr Ste 110, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#2
Organic Nails
★ 4.9 (484 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Organic Nails is listed on Google as a nail salon at 5202 Carolina Beach Rd, with a 4.9 rating from 484 reviews. Its weekday hours run from 9:30 am to 7 pm, with Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention kind and efficient staff, gel-X manicures that came out well, and custom designs chosen with care. Several say they plan to return. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Gel-X manicures and custom nail 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
#3
Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC
★ 4.8 (1,209 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC is listed as a nail salon at 4403 Oleander Dr, with a 4.8 rating from 1,209 reviews. Hours run from 9 am to 7 pm most days and from 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Google notes that appointments are required, though walk-ins are accepted, and that free parking is available. Reviewers mention precise, detailed work on both nails and toes, patient technicians, and a clean, decorative shop.
Best for: Nails and pedicures with a regular technician
- 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
#4
The Nail Bar Wilmington
★ 4.8 (825 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Nail Bar Wilmington is listed on Google as a nail salon at 7972 Market St, Suite 300, with a 4.8 rating from 825 reviews. Weekday hours run from 9:30 am to 7 pm, with Saturday hours to 6 pm and Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention professional and warm staff, detox pedicures, relaxing massages, and complex nail designs done well, including for weddings. One reviewer notes the salon is clean. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Pedicures, wedding nails and gel designs
- 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
#5
Magic Nails
★ 4.8 (723 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Magic Nails is listed on Google as a nail salon at 3500 Oleander Dr, Suite E28, with a 4.8 rating from 723 reviews. Hours run from 10 am to 7 pm most days, with Sunday hours from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Google lists walk-ins as accepted and the salon as good for kids and LGBTQ+ friendly. Reviewers mention careful acrylic work and nail shaping, a honey pedicure taken in a private quiet room, and a calm, well-organized space with stylish decor.
Best for: Acrylic sets and pedicures in a quiet room
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 22 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc. 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?
Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc. ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,192 reviews. Organic Nails is second at 4.9 from 484 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc., at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Adore Nails Salon Wilmington NC.
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