Waterside is downtown Norfolk's dining and entertainment district along the Elizabeth River -- Main Street, Plume Street, and the Waterside District marketplace itself -- and it's built around restaurants and nightlife rather than everyday services like nail salons. Out of this guide's full 29-salon pool, only one, VIP Nail Salon on Plume Street, actually operates within the district.

That's not a gap in this research; it genuinely reflects how few standalone nail salons choose to operate in a small, commercial-and-dining-focused downtown strip. VIP Nail Salon itself holds up well against salons in far larger neighborhoods, with reviewers specifically mentioning patience with families and out-of-town visitors. For more options within a short drive, Ghent's 8 Best Nail Salons guide is the closest deep list, or see the full 10 Best Nail Salons in Norfolk, VA citywide guide.