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Black-Owned Nail Salons Across the U.S.: 20 Top Picks 💅
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A great set of nails can change your whole mood. But finding a nail tech you trust is not always easy. You want clean tools, real skill, and someone who listens to what you want.
Black-owned nail salons bring all of that and more. Many are run by owners who live in the same neighborhoods they serve. They know textured cuticles, bold color on deeper skin tones, and the styles our community loves. Every visit also helps a local business grow.
This guide shares 20 Black-owned nail salons and nail techs listed on SupportBlackOwned.com, from Miami to Camarillo. You will find natural nail spas, nail art studios, full beauty bars, and even a pamper palace just for girls.
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💅 Best Black-Owned Nail Salons in the U.S. (Quick List)
• Picasso Queens Nail Salon – Miami, FL
• NikkiNailz N Beauty – Miami Gardens, FL
• Nails by Katrina – Miami, FL
• Nails by Tiara – Jonesboro, GA
• The Sassy Nails Studio – Augusta, GA
• Lux Nail Garden – Charlotte, NC
• Applause HD Nail Salon & Spa – Charlotte, NC
• Nika's Nails – Brooklyn, NY
• Barry's Beauty Bar – Brooklyn, NY
• Bella Nail Lounge and Beauty Bar – Newark, NJ
• Z Luxury Nails – West Hartford, CT
• Parris Nail Lounge – Dover, DE
• Lux Nail Boutique – Chicago, IL
• A Polished Work – Chicago, IL
• Alnur Princess Pamper Palace – Detroit, MI
• 316 Beauty Salon – Cincinnati, OH
• Creative Illusions Nail and Hair Salon – Grandview, MO
• Happy Violet DC Natural Nail Salon – Washington, DC
• Lilly's Nails LR – Little Rock, AR
• Simplicity Beauty and More LLC – Camarillo, CA
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🌴 Picasso Queens Nail Salon (Miami)
📍 7900 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147
📞 (305) 923-8477
🌐 Facebook page
🔗 View SBO Profile
Picasso Queens is a full nail care salon in Miami. They do acrylics, gels, manicures, and pedicures. You can also get waxing, basic facials, lashes, and makeup in the same visit. It is a good stop when you want your whole look done in one place.
💖 NikkiNailz N Beauty (Miami Gardens)
📍 19337 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
📞 (954) 439-0366
🔗 View SBO Profile
NikkiNailz N Beauty is a neighborhood nail salon in Miami Gardens. It serves people in North Miami-Dade who want clean, polished nails close to home. Choosing a local spot like this keeps dollars in the community. Call ahead to ask about services and booking.
✨ Nails by Katrina (Miami)
📍 Miami, FL
📞 786-370-1220
🔗 View SBO Profile
Nails by Katrina is a Miami nail tech who focuses on nails and nothing else. That kind of focus often means more one-on-one attention for each client. It is a nice choice if you like a personal, relaxed setting over a busy salon floor. Call to set up your appointment.
🎨 Nails by Tiara (Jonesboro)
📍 Stockbridge Road, Suite 6B, Jonesboro, GA 30236
📞 404-593-0026
🌐 nailsbytiara.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Tiara brings an artist's eye to every set of nails. She trained at art schools and knows how to sketch, draw, and use color well. Her designs mix today's trends with ideas from around the world. If you want nails that show off your own style, this is the place.
💅 The Sassy Nails Studio (Augusta)
📍 4055 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy, Suite B, Augusta, GA 30909
📞 706-945-9477
🌐 thesassynailsstudio.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
The Sassy Nails Studio is owned and run by Jamie Barbie, a licensed nail tech with more than 17 years of experience. She is known for acrylic nails and bold, edgy custom nail art. She also makes custom press-on nails you can use again and again. Service is by appointment only, so book ahead.
🌿 Lux Nail Garden (Charlotte)
📍 2215 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28273
📞 (704) 412-9603
🌐 luxnailgarden.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Lux Nail Garden is a Black-owned, family-run nail salon in Charlotte's Ayrsley community, led by sisters Taylar and Jurnee with their mom Melissa. Known as a go-to spot for gel enhancements, the salon also offers natural nail care, manicures, pedicures and custom nail art in a clean, calm space. Book online, and expect to be treated like family.
🛍️ Applause HD Nail Salon & Spa (Charlotte)
📍 6801 Northlake Mall Dr (next to Belk), Charlotte, NC 28216
📞 (704) 807-8030
🌐 applausehd.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Applause HD Nail Salon & Spa is a Black-owned nail studio inside Northlake Mall in north Charlotte. Its team of nail techs does Gel-X, acrylics, gel manicures, custom nail art and relaxing pedicures in a clean, upbeat space. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can book your favorite tech ahead online. It is an easy stop to fit a fresh set into a shopping trip.
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🌿 Nika's Nails (Brooklyn)
📍 Brooklyn, NY
📞 (347) 389-4207
🌐 nikasnails.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Nika's Nails is a Brooklyn salon that specializes in natural nails. They offer manicures, pedicures, and odorless acrylics. Their products are non-toxic, cruelty-free, vegan, and halal. That makes this a smart choice for clients who care about what goes on their skin.
🗽 Barry's Beauty Bar (Brooklyn)
📍 859 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11226
📞 (347) 405-5520
🌐 barrysbeautybar.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Barry's Beauty Bar has served Flatbush with manicures and pedicures for years. Black Enterprise named it one of the top Black-owned nail salons in New York. It is a trusted neighborhood spot for clean, classic nail care. Stop in when you need a fresh look in Brooklyn.
🌸 Bella Nail Lounge and Beauty Bar (Newark)
📍 41 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ 07102
📞 (973) 982-3552
🌐 bellanaillounge.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Bella Nail Lounge opened in 2014, started by owners who have called Newark home since 2002. They offer acrylics, UV gel, Shellac, powder, ombre, and French manicures. Men and kids are welcome too, with gentleman's manicures and pedicures on the menu. "Bella" means beauty, and that is just what they deliver.
🍃 Z Luxury Nails (West Hartford)
📍 361 Park Rd, 2nd Floor, West Hartford, CT 06119
📞 (860) 231-9000
🌐 zluxurybrand.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Z Luxury Nails calls itself Connecticut's premier natural nail care spa. Unlike most salons, they do not use acrylic, gel, gel polish, or shellac. The focus is on healthy, strong natural nails. If you want to give your nails a break from harsh products, this spa is for you.
👑 Parris Nail Lounge (Dover)
📍 149 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
📞 (302) 678-2935
🌐 Book online
🔗 View SBO Profile
Parris Nail Lounge was founded by Tammy Parris in downtown Dover. It is a full-service, boutique-style salon that uses natural body products. They offer manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, and both classic and modern designs. Each visit is shaped around the client's own style and personality.
💎 Lux Nail Boutique (Chicago)
📍 8206 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
📞 773-437-4628
🌐 luxnailboutique.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Lux N
ail Boutique brings a luxury feel to Chicago's South Side. They keep up with the latest nail trends and are known for their pampering pedicures. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Treat yourself to a high-end visit without leaving the neighborhood.
🏢 A Polished Work (Chicago)
📍 1000 E. 76th St, Chicago, IL 60619
📞 312-715-8870
🌐 apolishedwork.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
A Polished Work is owned by Monica Abernathy, who also owns the building her salon sits in. The salon focuses on nail health and beauty, with manicures and pedicures in a calm, relaxing space. It has served the South Side since around 2014. Monica's story shows how Black ownership builds lasting wealth in a community.
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👸 Alnur Princess Pamper Palace (Detroit)
📍 9417 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202
📞 734-659-6299
🔗 View SBO Profile
Alnur Princess Pamper Palace is a pampering spot made just for girls. Young clients get manicures and pedicures in a fun, royal setting. The mission is simple: helping girls feel like princesses. It is a sweet idea for birthdays, special days, or a mother-daughter treat.
🌺 316 Beauty Salon (Cincinnati)
📍 3548 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45207
📞 (513) 818-8826
🌐 316beautysalon.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
316 Beauty Salon puts hair and nails under one roof in Cincinnati. Nail services include SNS dip, shellac, manicures, and pedicures. They also do natural and relaxed hair, plus brow and body waxing. It is an easy way to get your hair and nails done in one trip.
🎭 Creative Illusions Nail and Hair Salon (Grandview)
📍 707 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030
📞 (816) 761-1292
🌐 Facebook page
🔗 View SBO Profile
Creative Illusions is a nail and hair salon on Main Street in Grandview, just south of Kansas City. Nail techs Staci, Kandi, and Gillian handle the nail side, while Keshia takes care of hair. Having a team means more time slots to choose from. It is a friendly, hometown spot for the whole look.
💜 Happy Violet DC Natural Nail Salon (Washington, DC)
📍 305 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011
📞 (202) 816-8688
🌐 happyvioletdc.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Happy Violet DC is a Black-owned, eco-friendly nail salon in Northeast DC built around health and relaxation. It specializes in waterless manicures and pedicures with low-tox polishes, plus Gel X extensions and custom nail art. Signature services include lavender warm-towel treatments, and a private suite is available for a more luxe visit. It is a great pick for clean, mindful nail care.
💐 Lilly's Nails LR (Little Rock)
📍 North Bowman Road, Little Rock, AR 72211
📞 (501) 319-7260
🌐 lillysnailslr.com
🔗 View SBO Profile
Lilly's Nails LR is a west Little Rock salon known for acrylic powder sets. One SBO reviewer who moved from Kansas City tried several local salons and said Lilly's was the best. She gave it her full recommendation. That kind of word of mouth says a lot.
🌊 Simplicity Beauty and More LLC (Camarillo)
📍 424 Arneill Rd, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93010
📞 805-389-2926
🌐 Instagram
🔗 View SBO Profile
Simplicity is a multicultural, full-service beauty bar in Camarillo. Along with nails, they offer makeup, skin care, lash extensions, and hair for every texture. Men, women, and children are all welcome. They also make an award-winning grow oil you can take home.
🧠 Why Support Black-Owned Nail Salons?
• They understand our nails, cuticles, and skin tones, and they pick colors and shapes that truly flatter.
• Many are owner-run, so you often get the same skilled tech every visit.
• Several focus on healthier choices, like non-toxic products and natural nail care.
• Your money stays in the neighborhood and helps local owners hire and grow.
• Black women lead much of today's nail art culture, and these studios are where trends start.
When you book with a Black-owned salon, you get great nails and you help build community wealth at the same time.
📈 How Nail Salons Stand Out
There are thousands of nail salons across the country. Clients have lots of choices, and many book from their phones. The salons that grow are the ones people can find and trust.
• Post clear photos of real nail work on social media and their listings.
• Make booking easy with online scheduling or quick text replies.
• Show a clean, safe space and explain the products they use.
• Ask happy clients to leave reviews on their directory profiles.
Many qualified nail techs go unnoticed simply because potential clients can't find them online.
🌐 How to Get More Exposure as a Nail Salon
Great work is only half the job. People need to find you before they can book you. A few simple steps can bring in steady new clients.
• Keep your hours, phone number, and website up to date everywhere you are listed.
• List your business on Black-owned directories where shoppers already look.
• Share before-and-after photos every week.
• Team up with local hair stylists, lash techs, and boutiques to share clients.
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If you own a nail salon or work as a nail tech anywhere in the U.S., being listed where clients are already searching can significantly increase visibility.
SupportBlackOwned.com connects nail professionals with people actively looking for trusted manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
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📍 Areas We Cover
• Miami, Florida
• Miami Gardens, Florida
• Jonesboro, Georgia
• Augusta, Georgia
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Brooklyn, New York
• Newark, New Jersey
• West Hartford, Connecticut
• Dover, Delaware
• Chicago, Illinois
• Detroit, Michigan
• Cincinnati, Ohio
• Grandview, Missouri
• Washington, District of Columbia
• Little Rock, Arkansas
• Camarillo, California
❓ FAQs About Black-Owned Nail Salons
How do I find a Black-owned nail salon near me?
Go to the SupportBlackOwned.com Nails category and search by city or state. Each listing shows the address, phone number, and website so you can book fast.
What services do these nail salons offer?
The salons in this guide offer manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel and dip powder, custom nail art, and natural nail care. Some also do lashes, waxing, facials, makeup, and hair.
Why choose a Black-owned nail salon?
You get skilled techs who understand your style, and your money helps local owners grow. It is great nails and community investment in one visit.
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Editorial Note: This article was developed with assistance from AI tools and reviewed, edited and approved by the Support Black Owned Editorial Team. Business information was checked using available sources and information provided by the featured business.
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