The 8 Best Nail Salons in Bay City, MI

Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 734 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 8 nail salons in and around Bay City, MI, led by BC Nails Design, Attractions Salon and Nails With April. Together they have 734 Google reviews; Nails With April has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Bay City, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

  1. BC Nails Design in Bay City1

    BC Nails Design

    4.8(316)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 316 reviews (Google rating)

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    A 4.8-star Google rating across 316 reviews anchors BC Nails Design’s No. 1 spot, with customer accounts adding specific reasons: repeat visits with consistently good service, a clean shop, and friendly workers. This women-owned salon at 801 W Midland St in Bay City, MI offers classic manicures, pedicures, nail art, and spa services. Walk-ins are accepted, and it opens every day, including Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom add practical convenience.

    • Walk-ins accepted
    • Open every day
    • Manicures and pedicures
    “Justin is the best he always do my nails and never disappoint me THE BEST”
    — Erica Aday, 2026-09-25 · google

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  2. Attractions Salon in Bay City2

    Attractions Salon

    4.8(67)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)

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    A reviewer who calls Attractions Salon their go-to for both hair and nails specifically praises how well their stylist listens—a useful detail behind its No. 2 placement. The salon at 810 N Water St in Bay City, MI also holds a 4.8 Google rating from 67 reviews. Monday-through-Thursday hours run until 7 p.m., offering later weekday options. Appointments are recommended, and on-site parking plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom make the practical details worth noting.

    • Attentive service praised
    • Later weekday hours
    • On-site parking
    “Phoebe did an amazing job and she was very friendly! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a stylist in the area!”
    — Brooke Korthals, 2025-12-02 · google

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  3. Nails With April in Bay City3

    Nails With April

    5.0(11)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)

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    Creative nail art and repeat-client praise earn Nails With April the No. 3 spot. Reviewers highlight April’s care, friendly manner, and willingness to take her time, with one describing return visits for almost a year after a first manicure and pedicure. This women-owned salon at 106 S McLellan St in Bay City, MI offers acrylic extensions, builder gel, gel polish, wet and dry manicures, nail design, and pedicures. It holds a 5-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Appointments are required, with weekday hours until 8 p.m.

    • Creative nail art
    • Builder gel options
    • Weekday evening hours
    “She does such great work!!!! Definitely my top place to go”
    — Jessica Vermeesch, 2026-02-16 · google

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  4. Vici Nail Bar in Bay City4

    Vici Nail Bar

    4.8(26)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (Google rating)

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    Attention to detail and unhurried work earn Vici Nail Bar its No. 4 spot among nail salons in Bay City, MI. Reviewers describe Sabrina taking time with their nails, listening to what they want, and delivering results they’re happy with across repeat visits. One customer reports returning for a year, while another books consecutive appointments with her daughter. The salon at 106 S McLellan St holds a 4.8 Google rating from 26 reviews. Appointments are required, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed.

    • Detail-focused nail work
    • Appointments required
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    “I absolutely love Sabrina and Hailey. They do an amazing job and I have been going there for a year now. Thank you again Sabrina for making me feel special every visit.”
    — Sheila Meyrer, 2026-06-15 · google

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  5. Studio D Hair Salon LLC in Bay City5

    Studio D Hair Salon LLC

    4.6(25)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews (Google rating)

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    A clean, spacious setting and practical amenities put Studio D Hair Salon LLC at No. 5. This women-owned, full-service salon at 602 E Midland St in Bay City, MI has a 4.6-star Google rating from 25 reviews. Reviewers praise the atmosphere, kindness and professionalism. Free lot and street parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, make visits easier to plan. Tuesday through Thursday hours extend to 7 p.m., offering an option beyond the afternoon.

    • Free parking options
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Evening weekday hours
    “I’ve been going to this salon for years and highly recommend! Great atmosphere and people.”
    — Kelly, 2026-09-29 · google

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  6. 5 Star Nails in Bay City6

    5 Star Nails

    4.5(248)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 248 reviews (Google rating)

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    Repeat-visit praise and attention to nail shaping earn 5 Star Nails its No. 6 spot in Bay City, MI. One reviewer reports loving her nails after visits with different technicians, while another singles out careful shaping. A parent also praises the dinosaur-themed nails created for her daughter. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel, and dip powder, with a 4.5-star Google rating from 248 reviews. Appointments are required at its 609 S Euclid Ave location, which has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

    • Careful nail shaping
    • Dinosaur-themed nail art
    • Gel and dip
    “Super casual and great work. I felt at home. Thanks for everything!”
    — deborah hansen, 2026-06-12 · google

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  7. Looks Unlimited in Bay City7

    Looks Unlimited

    4.5(39)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews (Google rating)

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    Evening hours and accessible facilities help Looks Unlimited earn the No. 7 spot among nail salons in Bay City, MI, alongside a 4.5-star Google rating from 39 reviews. Located at 805 W Midland St, the salon stays open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and offers Saturday hours until 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. On-site parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, and acceptance of cards and NFC mobile payments round out the practical reasons to plan a visit.

    • Wednesday Thursday evenings
    • Wheelchair-accessible facilities
    • On-site parking
    “I was going to go in and ask about getting an appointment while my daughter went to get her nails done next door but was told I couldn’t park there before my daughter even got into the other building. I guess they don’t want any new clie…”
    — Samantha Pharis, 2025-11-07 · google

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  8. Nails With Katie in Bay City8

    Nails With Katie

    5.0(2)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)

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    Wedding-day nail work earns Nails With Katie the No. 9 spot in Bay City, MI. One reviewer describes Katie combining two design visions and taking extra care with nails for the bride and her matron of honor; another was very happy with her nails for her daughter’s wedding. This women-owned small business at 616 S Wenona St has a 5-star Google rating from two reviews. Appointments are recommended, with listed hours of 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and wheelchair-accessible parking.

    • Wedding nail reviews
    • Women-owned small business
    • Appointments recommended
    “Katie did my matron of honor/sister and my nails for my wedding. She took my two visions and turned them into one, which was amazing because I’m incredibly indecisive. She took extra care knowing that they were for an important event and…”
    — Heather Mortensen-Seguin, 2025-09-19 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Nail Salons in Bay City, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1BC Nails Design4.8(316)4.8 out of 5 from 316 reviews (Google rating)—316—+1989-280-4887Closed
2Attractions Salon4.8(67)4.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)—67—+1989-799-8988Closed
3Nails With April5.0(11)5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)—11—+1989-326-6022—
4Vici Nail Bar4.8(26)4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (Google rating)—26—+1989-439-0089Closed
5Studio D Hair Salon LLC4.6(25)4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews (Google rating)—25—+1989-450-9254—
65 Star Nails4.5(248)4.5 out of 5 from 248 reviews (Google rating)—248—+1989-667-6488Closed
7Looks Unlimited4.5(39)4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews (Google rating)—39—+1989-684-1300—
8Nails With Katie5.0(2)5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)—2—+1989-996-4076Closed

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

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 Bay City 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.

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Nail Salons in Bay City, MI: common questions

Which nail salon in Bay City, MI accepts walk-ins?
BC Nails Design at 801 W Midland St accepts walk-ins. Its hours are 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday.
Where can I get dip powder, builder gel, or Gel-X in Bay City, MI?
5 Star Nails at 609 S Euclid Ave lists dip powder, acrylics, and gel. Nails With April at 106 S McLellan St offers builder gel, acrylic extensions, and gel polish. Natdidthem at 142 Uptown Dr specializes in Gel-X, custom nail sets, detailed nail art, and press-on nails. All three require appointments.
Which nail businesses in Bay City, MI have Sunday or evening hours?
BC Nails Design opens Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Natdidthem lists Sunday hours of 6 a.m.–4 p.m. Natdidthem also lists Wednesday hours until 9 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday hours until 8:30 p.m. Nails With April opens until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Natdidthem and Nails With April are appointment-only.
Which places in Bay City, MI have reviews specifically mentioning pedicures?
Day Escape Salon & Spa at 1311 S Farragut St has a reviewer who praised both the pedicure experience and the person providing it. At Ocean Jasper Wellness, 800 Washington Ave #100, a reviewer described a pedicure with Gabby as gentle and relaxing. Both businesses require appointments; Day Escape also offers online scheduling.
Which nail salon in Bay City, MI lists wheelchair-accessible seating and an accessible entrance?
BC Nails Design lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Nails With April lists wheelchair-accessible parking, a restroom, and seating, along with free lot and street parking.

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