Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 21, 2020
The 3 best nail salons in RaleighThe Junction Salon & Bar | Photo: Elizabeth T./Yelp

Looking to check out the best nail salons in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top nail salons in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for nail salons.

Consumers in the Raleigh area tend to spend more in the winter at health and beauty businesses than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customer feedback. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Raleigh-area health and beauty businesses grew to $64 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 18% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The Junction Salon & Bar

Photo: The Junction Salon & Bar/Yelp

First on the list is The Junction Salon & Bar. Located at 327 W. Davie St., Suite #114 in Central, the hair salon, nail salon and venue/event space is the highest-rated nail salon in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 166 reviews on Yelp.

2. Polished Nail Bar

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Next up is Glenwood South's Polished Nail Bar, a member of the North Carolina chain, situated at 222 Glenwood Ave., Suite #105. With four stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp, the nail salon and waxing and skincare spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Village Spa Nails

Photo: Brittany M./Yelp

Wade's Village Spa Nails, located at 409 Oberlin Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the nail salon and skincare and reflexologist spot four stars out of 204 reviews.


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