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Make Your Nails Shine at New Mexico's Best Salons

Nail technician applying clear polish on client's fingernails over a towel.

Nail polish application at a salon.

Getting your nails done, both fingers and toes, is an indulgent gift to yourself. If done well, it feels good, looks good and can be an artistic personal statement. Here are the nail salons in New Mexico that do it best!


VIP Nails & Spa, Clovis, NM

Pick a color, any color. There are 50 different ones to choose from, plus creative patterns, designs, and shiny bling to make every fingernail distinctive. It begins with a soak in warm water, a relaxing hand massage, then a little filing and buffing and moisturizing before the final step … a beautiful color. Professional nail technicians help you find just the right look for beautiful hands. Add a pedicure for beautiful feet, too.

Annie’s Nails, Bernalillo, NM

This is a family-run shop and customers are treated as family members. It’s casual, warm and welcoming. Nail care includes a basic, French or American manicure, plus acrylics and gels. Add some rhinestones or stickers for added glitz. Technicians on staff for pedicures, waxing and facials. Choose a polish from the wide-ranging spectrum of colors and make a vivid statement.

Lily Nail & Spa, Roswell, NM

Add a little moment of quiet to your day and spend some time here getting a mani, a pedi or both. Manicures of all types include basic, hot oil, deluxe, cool gel, French and magnetic marble gel. Dip your feet into a warm bath in preparation for a pedicure that can include a hot stone massage or sea salt scrub or cooling gel. Nail technicians are accomplished at acrylic nail process. Share the experience with your children. Waxing services available, also.

Darling Nails and Spa, Hobbs, NM

If you’ve always wanted hot pink finger nails or black and white striped or ruby red with gold accents, here’s when you can get that and more. From the comfort of a soothing massage chair, have your nails sculpted into works of art. Both acrylic and solar nail processes possible. Pedicures include callous treatment, a massage and polish. Personal care services include eyebrow shaping and clean-up. Do a buddy pedicure with a friend or family member in a private room just for that.

V.I.P. Nails, Alamogordo, NM

“Life is too short to wear boring nail polish.” That’s the formula for success here. Vibrant colors, artistic designs, the latest techniques and trends, safe and clean environment and friendly service all come together to create an experience that keeps both everyone coming back. Bring a group for a special event and let everyone get pampered with a first-rate manicure and pedicure and a relaxing massage that’s a great personal pick-me-up.

Magic Nails, Las Cruces, NM

A wall of vivid nail polish, bright turquoise chairs and a vibrant orange sign that says welcome is the greeting for all customers. Manicure options are varied from acrylics to solar fill to dipped nails to gel polish. Pedicures run the gamut from spa to therapy to just a toe polish. Children under 12 get a reduced price and a free design. Waxing, for men and women, makes personal care easier. 

Princess Spa and Nails, Albuquerque, NM

The staff here help make this a fun place for husbands and wives, mothers and daughters, BFFs, partners and work buddies to spend some time together in an indulgent environment. Even though appointments are encouraged, the shop can accommodate a lot of customers, so walk-ins are welcome. Celebrate all of life’s high points with distinctive fingernails that capture the season and the event. Services cover basic and complex manicures and pedicures.

Salon NV, Carlsbad, NM

What a full-service locally-owned and operated salon this is! Manicures and pedicures by Designs by Vian who specializes in acrylic nails, gel nails, 3D nail art, chrome nails, holographic nails and stamped nail art! Get a Honey Heel glaze treatment as part of a pedicure to repair damaged feet. While you’re there you can also have your hair styled. Personal care services include makeup and skin care, waxing, eyelash and hair extensions and ear piercing.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • VIP Nails & Spa– Huge color selection, creative designs, and relaxing treatments for both hands and feet.
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  • Annie's Nails– Family-run salon known for a welcoming vibe, classic and decorative manicures, plus waxing and facials.
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  • Lily Nail & Spa– Offers deluxe and specialty manicures and pedicures with hot stone and gel options in a peaceful setting.
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  • Darling Nails and Spa– Bold designs and relaxing massage chairs are great for custom nail art and group visits.
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  • V.I.P. Nails– This spot is a standout for pampering. It offers Creative nail designs, a clean environment, and friendly staff.
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  • Magic Nails– Bright, fun setting with acrylics, dipped nails, kids' services, waxing, and more.
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  • Princess Spa and Nails– Spacious, social-friendly setting that caters to events and walk-ins alike.
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  • Salon NV– A full-service salon offering intricate nail art, hair, skincare, makeup, and spa extras.
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