woman getting a manicure at a nail salon in augusta maine People can be very particular about their nails.

Having so many different service and treatment options these days (Shellac? Gel? Dip? Acrylic? It’s enough to make your head spin!) makes it easy to find someplace that will accommodate your nail needs—especially if you’re picky or are looking for some fancy nail art designs for a special occasion or vacation.

If you’re in Maine’s capital city, you’re certainly in luck when it comes to manicures and pedicures; go anywhere in Augusta and chances are you’ll be within a stone’s throw of a reputable, trustworthy shop—and they most probably take walk-in appointments and offer other salon services, too.

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Map of Augusta Nail Salons

Looking for a great manicure or pedicure near you? Need a great set of nails for an excursion out looking for things to see in Augusta? This map of the Augusta nail salons in this article will make finding your new favorite salon a breeze:

Hollywood Nails & Spa

This full-service salon does it all—gel, acrylic, dip, shellac, French nails, and exquisite nail art—and at very reasonable prices.

The technicians are friendly and accommodating, walk-ins are welcome, and if you have a custom nail art design you’d like to try, bring it along and they’ll work with you to recreate it.

There are also add-on services like spa treatments (arm/hand or foot/leg massage), polish removal, and callus removal.

Location: 198 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Hollywood Nails & Spa

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CD Nails & Spa

Featuring over 3,600 square feet of salon space and 24 manicure and pedicure stations, you’ll never have to wait very long for an appointment at CD Nails & Spa.

The list of nail services here is both extensive and affordable and includes gel, acrylic, overlays, shellac, and nail art, as well as rhinestone application (and who doesn’t need a little bit of bling in their life?).

Walk-ins are always accommodated, and cash is the highly preferred method of payment.

Location: 19 Stephen King Dr Suite 5, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: CD Nails & Spa

Elegant Nails

With its pleasant, friendly technicians and affordable, professional nail services, Elegant Nails is a popular place, and appointment slots book up quickly—don’t count on no-wait walk-in appointments here.

The salon is bright and clean, and you can get all of the typical manicure and pedicure options here for less money than at many other nearby shops.

Location: 337 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330337 Water Street
Website: Elegant Nails

Nails by Barbie

If you’re looking for an uber-personal manicure or pedicure experience, look no further than Nails by Barbie.

This is an ever-cheerful one-woman show, so you always know who will be providing your service—which takes away the chance of getting a technician whose style or personality you may not enjoy.

The salon is cute, spotless, and bright, and Barbie offers professional nail treatments at reasonable rates.

Location: 171 State St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Nails by Barbie

Aveda Institute

You’ll receive top-notch nail care for crazy-low prices at the Aveda Institute; the dirt-cheap pricing is mostly due to the fact that all services here are performed by technicians in training, working under the watchful eyes of trained, professional educators.

And while the list of nail care options is limited, the Aveda Institute is definitely the place to go for an extremely affordable manicure or pedicure…which all include fantastic massages for your legs and feet and/or hands and arms using signature Aveda scents.

Location: 43 Bridge St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Aveda Institute

Margo & Co.

Awarded the 2021 Kennebec Journal Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award for both their nail and beauty business segments, Margo & Company offers professional services for women, men, and children.

The nail technician here is talented, welcoming, and specializes in gel nails, as well as amazing nail art for both manicures and pedicures; walk-in appointments are accommodated if possible.

Location: 78 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Margo & Co.

J Salon

Offering a wide variety of manicure and pedicure services including spa treatments, shellac, and intricate nail art design, the technicians at the new J Salon are meticulous and professional.

The tools, stations, and implements are sanitized and spotless, the salon is bright and stylish, and satisfied customers consistently comment on the friendly, accommodating staff.

Location: 137 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: J Salon

Stylin’

This full-service, family-friendly establishment provides professional services and treatments from head to toe, literally—from your hair to your toenails.

All traditional manicure and pedicure services are available at Stylin’ as well as fanciful, custom nail art (think watermelons, pigs, eggs & bacon), and walk-in appointments are welcome.

Location: 281 State St #1, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Stylin’

Love is in the Hair

Love is in the Hair—and the nails, apparently—at this establishment. In addition to being a top-notch hair salon and full-service day spa, this lively shop features professional, beautiful manicures (including acrylic and nail art) and pedicures at competitive prices.

OPI products are used at Love is in the Hair, and you can try your luck for a walk-in appointment; be prepared to wait a bit, though, as there is currently only one nail technician.

Location: 11 Lorette Ln, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Love is in the Hair

Hair Gallery

The Hair Gallery may claim to be “the best little hair house in Augusta,” but they’re no slouches at manicures and pedicures, either.

The menu of services is expansive; you’ll have options like acrylic, gel, nail art design, and French nails, among other choices. Prices are affordable and the technicians’ stations, tools, and pedicure tubs are neat and sanitized.

Location: 182 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Hair Gallery

Mirror Images Hair Salon

Mirror Images has been in business for over thirty years and all of the nail technicians here are skilled, efficient, and friendly.

You’ll find a treasure trove of professional nail services like gel, acrylic, shellac, dip, and French manicures, as well as pedicures, hand and foot spa treatments, and nail art at Mirror Images.

You can also get top-notch hair salon services like cuts, color, perms, styling, and updos at this jack-of-all-trades salon.

Location: 59 Bangor St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Mirror Images Hair Salon

Senator Inn & Spa

A certified Creative Nail Design spa, the Senator Inn’s nail service offerings are spa-centric.

Expect lavish options like warm stone pedicures, paraffin therapy dips, and signature spa treatments such as hand and foot massages and gentle exfoliation.

Offering a pampering experience from beginning to end, the professional technicians at the Senator Inn Spa are attentive and skillful.

There is also a full-service hair salon and day spa services here, all surprisingly affordable for a higher-end hotel.

Location: 284 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Senator Inn & Spa