Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 920 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 nail salons in and around Kalamazoo, MI, led by V Nails Parkview, Haven Hair Studio and Avanté Salon. Together they have 920 Google reviews; Builder Gel by Fatimatti Designs has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Kalamazoo, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 4.9-star Google rating from 527 reviews anchors V Nails Parkview’s No. 1 placement in Kalamazoo, MI, with review comments praising nail designs, attention to detail, cleanliness, and color selection. At 2032 Parkview Ave, the salon offers dipping powder, builder gel, hybrid tap gel, acrylic, Gel X, and spa pedicures. Walk-ins are accepted, and daily hours include Sunday service from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom add practical reasons to choose it.
Detailed nail designs
Walk-ins accepted
Open seven days
“I accidentally scheduled an appointment with a "V Nail Salon" in Massachusetts thinking it was here. My daughter and I showed up on a rainy Sunday afternoon thinking we had appointments. They were able to get us both in and very both k…”
Complimentary consultations for every new guest and a 4.9 Google rating from 152 reviews help earn Haven Hair Studio the No. 2 spot. Located at 3112 Oakland Dr in Kalamazoo, MI, the studio offers hair and nail services and states a commitment to ongoing education in both. Appointments are required, with Wednesday and Thursday hours extending to 8 p.m. Onsite parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, and Saturday hours add practical reasons to book a visit.
New-guest consultations
Wednesday evening hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“So happy with my first visit and left with the best cut and color I’ve ever had!”
A 4.9-star Google rating across 70 reviews anchors Avanté Salon’s No. 3 placement among nail salons in Kalamazoo, MI. Located at 1141 S Rose St, Suite F, this small business requires appointments, making advance booking part of planning a visit. Beverages are available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and seating add practical convenience, though the restroom is not wheelchair accessible. Reviewers describe a welcoming atmosphere and attention to client comfort.
4.9 Google rating
Appointments required
Beverages available
“KELLEY IS AMAZING!! walking in, the salon was so beautiful and i instantly felt warmth meeting kelley. she is so sweet and gentle and educated me on taking care of my hair. she made sure i was comfortable every step of the way and i coul…”
Intricate hand-painted designs give Moonstone Salon a specific strength behind its No. 4 spot in Kalamazoo, MI. Sole nail technician Maddie specializes in acrylic gel manicures, and reviewers praise her creativity, listening skills and professionalism. One client reports visiting consistently for over a year without leaving dissatisfied with their nails. The woman-owned salon at 315 N Burdick St holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 19 reviews. Appointments are required, and the business welcomes LGBTQ clients and identifies as a transgender safe space.
Hand-painted nail art
Acrylic gel manicures
Appointments required
“I had a great experience at moonstone salon
Highly recommend!”
Matching a customer’s requested look is a recurring strength in City Nailspa’s reviews, helping earn its No. 5 spot in Kalamazoo, MI. Reviewers describe designs recreated accurately, helpful color suggestions, and nails that held up well. Its Google rating is 4.4 stars across 148 reviews. At 4009 Portage Street, the salon accepts walk-ins and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, and a restroom. Feedback is not uniformly positive: one reviewer praised the friendly service but reported cleanliness concerns.
Walk-ins accepted
Helpful color suggestions
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“They did a wonderful job. Did exactly what I wanted and even made a better suggestion with colors.”
A focus on builder gel enhancements and nail health earns Builder Gel by Fatimatti Designs the No. 6 spot. Based inside Stephanie Renee’s Salon at 1336 Portage Street in Kalamazoo, MI, the business identifies its provider as a licensed nail technician. One reviewer praises her knowledge, patience, and willingness to address nail concerns without judgment, while also noting a clean, tidy workspace. Its Google rating is 5 out of 5 from two reviews. Appointments are recommended, with listed hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Builder gel focus
Nail health emphasis
Appointments recommended
“Fatimah is very knowledgeable about nail health! She listened to and addressed my nail concerns, and I felt very heard and not judged throughout the whole process! She was super patient and kind. Her workspace is very clean and tidy. My …”
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Nail art is the stated specialty at The 269 Nail Room, earning this small studio inside Sway Salon the No. 7 spot. Located at 509 W Vine St in Kalamazoo, MI, it identifies inclusivity as essential to its approach. One reviewer praises consistently great-looking nails and an atmosphere relaxing enough to fall asleep in. Its Google rating is 5 stars from two reviews. Visits are appointment-only, and the studio directs clients to @the269nailroom on Instagram for more information.
Nail art specialty
Appointment-only studio
Inside Sway Salon
“Obsessed with this salon!!
My nails always look great and the salon is so relaxing. I have literally fallen asleep while getting my nails done lol!”
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How we ranked this list
Each nail salon is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Kalamazoo category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which nail salons in Kalamazoo, MI accept walk-ins?
V Nails Parkview and City Nailspa both accept walk-ins. V Nails Parkview opens Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. City Nailspa opens Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where can I get hand-painted nail art in Kalamazoo, MI?
Moonstone Salon at 315 N Burdick St explicitly specializes in intricate hand-painted designs and requires appointments. The 269 Nail Room at 509 W Vine St specializes in nail art and takes appointments only; contact @the269nailroom on Instagram for information. A V Nails Parkview reviewer also praises Emma and V for their designs.
Which salons offer builder gel in Kalamazoo, MI?
V Nails Parkview lists builder gel among its services. Builder Gel by Fatimatti Designs, located at Stephanie Renee's Salon at 1336 Portage Street, specializes in builder gel and nail health. It recommends appointments and opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Which nail salons in Kalamazoo, MI have wheelchair-accessible facilities?
V Nails Parkview, City Nailspa, Ennovys Beauty Bar LLC and Moonstone Salon all list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking and restrooms. Moonstone Salon separately lists wheelchair-accessible seating as unavailable.
Where can I get nail services alongside other beauty treatments in Kalamazoo, MI?
Ennovys Beauty Bar LLC at 118 W North St offers nails, hair, facials and waxing. One reviewer describes receiving a manicure, pedicure, facial and hair services there. Appointments are required, and its hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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