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About nail salons in Colorado
Colorado hosts roughly 233 nail salons in our directory, distributed across 42 cities. The mix tilts heavily toward independently owned salons — a reflection of how nail care has historically been a small-business industry in the U.S. — with a smaller cluster of franchise locations near major shopping centers.
Nail-care techniques have been getting more technical over the last few years, and Colorado salons have largely kept pace. Most shops now stock several gel polish brands (OPI, Gelish, Apres, DND), offer dip powder as a flagship service, and support both acrylic and structured-gel extensions in a variety of shapes — almond, coffin, square, stiletto, and rounded.
Pricing in Colorado sits in the West region of the country. As a baseline, expect a classic manicure to run $22–$34, a gel manicure $38–$58, a spa pedicure $50–$85, and a full set of acrylics $50–$85. Nail art typically adds $3–$12 per nail depending on complexity. Prices climb in major metro areas (especially Arvada downtown salons) and dip in smaller towns.
If you're new to a Colorado city, browse the city page first to see how many options you have, then read the salon detail pages for posted hours and any noted accessibility info. Calling ahead 24–48 hours in advance is the safest bet for Saturdays and the days leading up to holidays — those are the busiest slots state-wide.
Reputable Colorado salons sterilize metal tools in an autoclave or use single-use implements, and many display their state cosmetology license at the front desk. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, ask whether the salon stocks 5-free or 7-free polish lines and whether they use a gel base coat with HEMA — a common allergen in cheaper gel systems.
Nail Salon List pulls every Colorado listing from public OpenStreetMap data and refreshes it as new salons are tagged. If you spot a closed location or a missing salon, the OpenStreetMap community is the best place to report updates so the change flows through to directories like ours.
Typical pricing in Colorado (West region)
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Classic manicure | $22–$34 |
| Gel manicure | $38–$58 |
| Dip powder | $45–$70 |
| Acrylic full set | $50–$85 |
| Acrylic fill | $30–$55 |
| Classic pedicure | $35–$52 |
| Spa / deluxe pedicure | $50–$85 |
| Polish change | $12–$22 |
| Nail art (per nail) | $3–$12 |
Pricing baselines are drawn from public industry surveys (IBISWorld, Nailpro, Yelp average price data 2023–2024) and reflect typical prices in the West region. Confirm prices directly with each salon.