Salon Guide · Norfolk, VA

10 Best Nail Salons in Norfolk, VA

10 Best Nail Salons in Norfolk, VA

As someone who's spent years around nail technicians and salon floors, putting this Norfolk list together came down to reading how people actually talk about their appointments — not just the number on the door. Ghent and the Ocean View stretch along Shore Drive carry the bulk of the salons worth mentioning here, with a handful more sitting right on Granby Street and in the small Waterside district downtown. What stood out reading through review after review wasn't flashy marketing — it was the same technician names coming up again and again, which in this line of work usually means someone genuinely earned that loyalty.

A few things I always look for when judging a salon from the outside: whether people mention a specific tech by name, since that's usually a sign the relationship (not just the service) is what keeps customers coming back; how pedicure basins and general cleanliness get described; and whether pricing felt clear before anyone sat down. The salons below held up well against all three. Use the area and service filters if you're after something specific — Ghent and Ocean View have the deepest bench, Granby Street and Waterside are smaller by nature of how few salons actually operate in those tighter commercial strips, and each salon's own profile below breaks down exactly what it's known for.

1SVS NAIL STUDIOGhent 5

SVS NAIL STUDIO

5(6)

100 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States

Acrylic NailsPedicure

SVS Nail Studio is another single-technician operation in this guide, run out of Ghent by Samantha, who reviewers refer to interchangeably as Sam or Sammy. It shares the same broad pattern as a couple of the other small studios on……
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2SK Allure ExperienceNorfolk, VA 5

SK Allure Experience

5(9)

201 E Berkley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23523, United States

Nail Art

SK Allure Experience is a single-technician studio on Berkley Avenue, and every review currently available for it -- nine in total -- is five stars, almost all built around one name: Shay. That's a smaller sample than several other salons……
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3Nail Technology ProOcean View 5

Nail Technology Pro

5(5)

1112 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505

Nail Technology Pro carries a perfect early rating on a small review base, but this guide's review-text dataset doesn't include detailed excerpts for it -- worth checking recent reviews directly before booking.…
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4Marly StudioOcean View 5

Marly Studio

5(4)

7525 Tidewater Dr Ste L1, Norfolk, VA 23505, United States

Marly Studio is included in this guide's Norfolk nail salon dataset, but it's worth being upfront from the start about what its available reviews actually describe: overwhelmingly eyebrow and eyelash work, rather than nail services specifically. With only four reviews……
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5Liazon StudioGhent 5

Liazon Studio

5(24)

110 W 20th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States

Gel ManicureManicurePedicure

Liazon Studio operates as a single-technician studio tucked into Ghent, and every review in its available history is five stars, with nearly all of them centered on one name: Tanika. Reviewers repeatedly describe her as knowledgeable and genuinely engaged during……
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6DB Nail StudioGhent 4.8

DB Nail Studio

4.8(274)

1225 W 25th St #402, Norfolk, VA 23508, United States

Acrylic NailsFull SetGel ManicureManicureNail ArtPedicure

DB Nail Studio runs with a small team of named technicians in Ghent rather than a single owner-operator, and reviewers consistently describe the overall visit as relaxing rather than rushed. Sophia, Danny, Arlicia, and Tami all come up repeatedly across……
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7Nail InkNorfolk, VA 4.7

Nail Ink

4.7(298)

1140 N Military Hwy #804, Norfolk, VA 23502

Nail Ink carries a strong rating across a large review base, though this guide's review-text dataset doesn't include detailed excerpts for it -- worth checking recent reviews directly for specifics on service and specialties.…
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8Devinn Nail Bar “Norfolk”Granby Street 4.7

Devinn Nail Bar “Norfolk”

4.7(896)

7550 Granby St Ste 50a, Norfolk, VA 23505, United States

Acrylic NailsFull SetGel ManicureManicurePedicure

Devinn Nail Bar has by far the largest review base of any salon in this guide -- nearly 900 reviews on Granby Street alone -- and that volume brings a wider range of experiences than the smaller studios on this……
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9NAIL 911Ocean View 4.6

NAIL 911

4.6(190)

1827 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518

NAIL 911 holds a solid rating across a sizable review base, though this guide's review-text dataset doesn't include detailed excerpts for it yet -- check recent reviews directly for specifics.…
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10Jireh Nails SalónOcean View 4.6

Jireh Nails Salón

4.6(32)

1301 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States

Eyebrow WaxingPedicure

Jireh Nails Salón, sitting along the Little Creek Road corridor in Ocean View, has built a loyal customer base that shows up clearly across its reviews -- one customer specifically mentioned coming to see Stephanie for ten years, which is……
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nail salon in Norfolk, VA?
It depends on what you value most in a salon visit. If you want a technician you can build a relationship with over repeat visits, look at the names that come up again and again in reviews across this list — that's usually the strongest signal, stronger than a star rating alone.
How much does a manicure or pedicure cost in Norfolk?
Pricing isn't listed consistently across every salon here, and it's worth confirming directly before your appointment — a few reviews across this list mention mild confusion when pricing wasn't stated up front.
Do Norfolk nail salons take walk-ins?
Many do, but policies vary — some accept walk-ins for basic services only and ask for an appointment for full sets or detailed nail art. Weekend wait times tend to run longer based on review mentions across several salons on this list.
Which Norfolk neighborhood has the most nail salons?
Ghent and the Ocean View corridor have the deepest bench of well-reviewed salons on this list. Granby Street and the Waterside downtown district have far fewer, since both are smaller, largely commercial and dining-focused strips.
What should I check before booking a nail salon in Norfolk?
Look at recent reviews to see which technician gets mentioned by name — that's usually the best sign of consistent quality. It's also worth confirming pricing and whether an appointment is needed for what you want done.
Are Norfolk nail salons open on Sundays?
It varies — some salons on this list are closed Sundays, others run shortened hours, and a few close Mondays instead. Check the individual salon listing rather than assuming standard hours across the city.