Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 13, 2020
The 4 best nail salons in DurhamRuby Nails | Photo: Leah P./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best nail salons near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top nail salons in Durham, 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.

March is one of the top months of the year for consumer spending at health and beauty businesses across the Durham area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies build a small business marketing strategy. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Durham-area health and beauty businesses rose to $41 for the metro area in March of last year, 4% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Ruby Nails

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First on the list is Ruby Nails. Located at 1125 W. Highway 54, Suite 803, the nail salon, reflexologist and waxing spot is the highest-rated nail salon in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp.

2. Eden Nail Bar

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Next up is Eden Nail Bar, situated at 4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 5D. With five stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, the nail salon and waxing spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Posh Nail Spa

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Old West Durham's Posh Nail Spa, located at 2922 W. Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the nail salon and waxing spot 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews.

4. Nails and Spa

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Nails and Spa, a nail salon, is another go-to, with four stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3603 Witherspoon Blvd. to see for yourself.


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