Last updated September 18, 2026 · ranked from 3,158 Google reviews · How we rank
Looking for the best nail salons in Birmingham, MI starts with deciding what matters to you and checking the details before booking. This guide brings together ten known places to consider: Rivage Day Spa Birmingham, Color Box, Beach House Day Spa, ESSENTIAL NAIL BAR, Nails 07, Venus Nail Spa, Paint Nail Bar, Nails Etc., Birmingham Nails, and Glamour Nail Salon.
These names offer a starting point for your search, not a verified ranking. The information provided does not establish which location has the lowest prices, the widest service menu, or the strongest customer reviews. It also does not confirm hours, appointment policies, or specific nail treatments.
To narrow your options in Birmingham, MI, ask each business about the service you want, its current cost, and available appointment times. If you need removal of an existing nail product or have questions about sanitation, raise those before scheduling. Confirming those details directly is more useful than choosing on the strength of a name alone.
Top picks at a glance
1Color BoxColor Box offers waterless nail treatments, with reviewers praising relaxing pedicures and a 4.9 Google rating across 630 reviews.
2Beach House Day SpaBeach House Day Spa offers manicures, pedicures, massages and facials, with online scheduling and appointments required.
3Rivage Day Spa BirminghamRivage Day Spa in Birmingham, MI opens daily, with a review specifically praising nail technician Samantha and the service.
4.9(630)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 630 reviews (Google rating)
Day spa
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Waterless nail treatments and enthusiastic pedicure reviews put Color Box at No. 1, supported by a 4.9 Google rating across 630 reviews. At 2159 Cole St in Birmingham, MI, this women-owned salon has operated since 2017. Reviewers praise relaxing pedicures, with one specifically noting how good their feet and toes looked and felt after a Russian waterless pedicure. Online scheduling, onsite parking, and Thursday hours until 8 p.m. add practical convenience, while skincare, massage, and other wellness services broaden the menu.
Waterless nail treatments
Online scheduling
Thursday evening hours
“I had the loveliest pedicure this past Monday with Madison at Color Box Welness Studio, Birmingham, MI. I first need to say that the entire studio is an experience!!! Upon walking in, I felt the stress of the day leaving my body. I was s…”
4.8(432)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 432 reviews (Google rating)
Day spa · $$
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Manicures and pedicures sit alongside massage and facial services at Beach House Day Spa in Birmingham, MI, making it an option for a combined nail-care and spa visit. Its No. 2 placement is supported by a 4.8-star Google rating from 429 reviews and specific praise for pedicure work. Another reviewer described a birthday visit that included a manicure and pedicure as part of an enjoyable experience. Appointments are required, online scheduling is available, and Tuesday through Thursday hours extend to 8 p.m.
Manicures and pedicures
Online scheduling
Evening appointment hours
“My wife went there this past weekend, and absolutely loved this place, I treated her to a massage, facial along with a manicure and pedicure for her birthday. She loved every bit of her experience to sitting in the relaxing room in her …”
4.8(1,355)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1355 reviews (Google rating)
Day spa
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
A review praising nail technician Samantha and the service gives Rivage Day Spa Birmingham, MI a specific reason for its No. 3 spot, alongside a 4.8 Google rating from 1,355 reviews. Located at 210 S Old Woodward Ave, Suite 250, the salon opens daily, with hours until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom add practical convenience for a planned visit.
Nail technician praised
Open seven days
Accessible entrance
“Randi is absolutely amazing. She knows the body very well and works out every knot. She’s relaxing, therapeutic and releases all tension and stress. I will definitely come back to her.”
4.8(417)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 417 reviews (Google rating)
Nail salon
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Nails that remained nearly perfect ten days later are one reviewer’s reason to return to ESSENTIAL NAIL BAR at 254 W Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI. Its No. 4 placement draws on a 4.8 Google rating from 417 reviews, with excerpts praising professional service, a well-executed pedicure and the salon’s atmosphere. Another reviewer liked the polish selection but reported early gel lifting. Hours add practical appeal: the salon stays open until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and opens Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Professional service praised
Open seven days
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Odeta is amazing!! I will definitely be back in to see her.”
4.4(261)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 261 reviews (Google rating)
Nail salon
Open now · closes 7:30 PM
Crisp French manicure lines and staff who listen stand out in one customer’s review of Nails 07 at 555 S Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI. Its range of gel polish, acrylics, ombré designs, rhinestones, and natural nail care, alongside a 4.4-star Google rating from 261 reviews, supports its sixth-place position. Appointments are recommended, with walk-ins also accepted. The review excerpts are mixed, including complaints about scheduling and uneven work, making the positive feedback on precise detailing a useful counterpoint.
Decorative nail options
Walk-ins accepted
Natural nail care
“Would not recommend. I called to see if they had time for a pedicure, the lady who answered said yes, come on in. I was there within 5 minutes and when I walked in the gentleman said they were busy. The whole point of calling ahead is to…”
3.8(63)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 63 reviews (Google rating)
Nail salon
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Detailed gel work and practical access put Birmingham Nails at No. 7. One reviewer, a nail technician herself, praised the precision of her gel pedicure and also complimented her gel manicure; another described a relaxing, detail-focused pedicure. Located on S Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI, the salon has a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Weekday hours run until 7 p.m. Its 3.8-star Google rating across 63 reviews reflects mixed feedback, including complaints about reservation handling.
Detailed gel work
Free parking lot
Weekday evening hours
“Gigi gave me a perfect gel pedicure. I’m a nail tech myself and she is so immaculate and precise. Love my toes! Mean gave me a gel manicure and she was also dynamite!
Great service and friendly staff. Thank you!”
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Comparison of the best nail salons in Birmingham, MI
3.8(63)3.8 out of 5 from 63 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each nail salon is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Birmingham category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which places are included in this nail salon guide for Birmingham, MI?
The list includes Rivage Day Spa Birmingham, Color Box, Beach House Day Spa, ESSENTIAL NAIL BAR, Nails 07, Venus Nail Spa, Paint Nail Bar, Nails Etc., Birmingham Nails, and Glamour Nail Salon.
Which nail salon in Birmingham, MI is the best?
The provided information does not support naming one salon as the best. Compare confirmed services, prices, and appointment availability against your needs before choosing.
How much do nail services cost in Birmingham, MI?
No prices were provided for the listed businesses. Ask your chosen location for the current total for your requested service, including any removal or additional work you need.
Do nail salons in Birmingham, MI accept walk-ins?
Walk-in and booking policies have not been confirmed for these locations. Contact the business before visiting to check whether an appointment is required and whether space is available.
Which nail salons in Birmingham, MI offer gel, acrylic, or nail art services?
Specific treatments have not been confirmed for any of the listed businesses. Ask the location directly whether it offers your requested treatment rather than assuming from its name.
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