Cities in Virginia
Popular Virginia ZIP codes
About nail salons in Virginia
From metropolitan beauty districts to small-town main-street salons, the Virginia nail salon scene reflects the diversity of the state itself. We've cataloged 33 salons across 8 Virginia cities, giving you a clear starting point whether you're searching for a quick lunch-break manicure or a full bridal-party booking.
Nail-care techniques have been getting more technical over the last few years, and Virginia 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 Virginia sits in the South region of the country. As a baseline, expect a classic manicure to run $18–$26, a gel manicure $30–$45, a spa pedicure $42–$65, and a full set of acrylics $40–$65. Nail art typically adds $2–$8 per nail depending on complexity. Prices climb in major metro areas (especially Abingdon downtown salons) and dip in smaller towns.
If you're new to a Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia (South region)
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Classic manicure | $18–$26 |
| Gel manicure | $30–$45 |
| Dip powder | $38–$55 |
| Acrylic full set | $40–$65 |
| Acrylic fill | $25–$40 |
| Classic pedicure | $28–$40 |
| Spa / deluxe pedicure | $42–$65 |
| Polish change | $10–$18 |
| Nail art (per nail) | $2–$8 |
Pricing baselines are drawn from public industry surveys (IBISWorld, Nailpro, Yelp average price data 2023–2024) and reflect typical prices in the South region. Confirm prices directly with each salon.