Nail salons around Pittsburgh, by neighbourhood. Every line comes from the salon’s own website. A missing tag means the salon’s site does not mention that service, not that the salon never offers it. We do not list prices, rate salons or take payment from them. Pennsylvania requires a salon’s license to be displayed where you can see it, so look for it when you walk in, and see How to Check a Pennsylvania Nail Technician or Salon License for checking a license online.
Lawrenceville
Envy Nail Spa, Lawrenceville
3929 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- A 2,500 square foot salon with its own house builder gel
- Gel-X, acrylic and dip-with-tips extensions
- Pedicures in several levels, each starting with a whirlpool foot soak
Lawrenceville
Illustrated Nails
3427 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Russian e-file manicures, with structured gel included in that service
- SMART pedicure: a waterless pedicure done with an e-file and disposable abrasive files
- Appointment only; asks for at least a month’s notice for parties of four or more
- Cash preferred; card payments, including tips, carry a processing fee
Lawrenceville
Lotus Nail Studio, Lawrenceville
4737 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Regular, gel and rubber gel polish, BIAB overlays, builder and hard gel extensions
- Dry (waterless) pedicures, and Onyfix correction for ingrown toenails
- Says every tool is sterilized between clients
- Online booking; a second studio in Shadyside
Lawrenceville
Maniküre
3516 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Structured gel, build and natural manicures, pedicures and nail art
- Technicians are booked by level: Entry (typically a year or less of experience), Advanced (one to three years) and Expert
- Online booking; closed Sundays
Shadyside & East Liberty
Lotus Nail Studio, Shadyside
5854 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Regular, gel and rubber gel polish, BIAB overlays, builder and hard gel extensions
- Dry (waterless) pedicures, and Onyfix correction for ingrown toenails
- Says every tool is sterilized between clients
- Online booking; a second studio in Lawrenceville
Shadyside & East Liberty
Meridian Nail Bar
227 Shady Ave #900, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Manicure and pedicure menus, plus eyelash extensions
- Online booking; open seven days a week
Shadyside & East Liberty
Nailuxury
5430 Centre Avenue, Unit 4-102, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Natural nails, pedicures, nail extensions and custom designs
- Kids’ services for children 10 and under, and waxing
- Opened in 2025
Squirrel Hill
The NailSpa
5824 Forbes Avenue, lower level, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Veteran-owned, established in 2011
- Describes itself as a chemical-free salon
- Manicures, pedicures and waxing
- Book by phone call or text; walk-ins depending on availability
South Side
Gossip & Nail Spa South Side
2813 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Gel, Gel-X, acrylic, dip, solar powder and hard gel sets
- Kids’ manicures and pedicures for children up to age 8
- Waxing and lashes, plus seasonal hand-painted nail art
- Asks you to call to confirm the day’s hours
South Side
The Nail Boutique
1411 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Online booking, with a price list and salon policies on its website
- Closed Mondays, open Sundays
Strip District
Envy Nail Spa, Strip District
1661 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Spa, deluxe and royal pedicures, each with a whirlpool foot soak
- Hard gel, Gel-X and dipping powder
- Says its staff are trained to follow a sanitization protocol
Mt. Lebanon & South Hills
La Pomponnée, Mt. Lebanon
659 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
- A full-service salon and spa: hair, skin care, massage and barbering as well as nails
- A pedicure aimed at dry, cracked heels, and a nail strengthening treatment
- If your gel was done at another salon, it asks you to book a gel removal too
- A second location in McMurray
Mt. Lebanon & South Hills
Southpointe Nails at Mount Lebanon
1717 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
- Russian manicures, including gel and BIAB versions
- Acrylic, dipping powder, Gel-X and hybrid gel sets
- Kids’ spa services and services for middle and high school students, plus waxing
Freeport Road
Nailtique Studio
1030 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- Manicures, pedicures, dipping powder, facials and eyelashes
- Says it uses disposable liners for each customer
- Appointments and walk-ins welcome; kids’ services
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Checked against each salon’s own website. Services, hours and booking rules change, so call the salon before you go. New to a salon? Read What a Clean Nail Salon Looks Like Under Pennsylvania Rules first.