Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 1,268 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 nail salons in and around East Lansing, MI, led by Vada's Day Spa and Beauty Salon, Hi5 Nails & Spa and Kiss Nails. Together they have 1,268 Google reviews; Vada's Day Spa and Beauty Salon has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in East Lansing, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Pedicures lead the Google review topics at Vada's Day Spa and Beauty Salon in East Lansing, MI. Its 4.7-star rating from 109 reviews and a guest’s praise for a package including a pedicure, massage, and facial support its No. 2 placement. Manicures and pedicures sit alongside skincare, hair treatments, and massage, giving visitors several services to book at one location. The women-owned business requires appointments and offers free on-site parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
Manicures and pedicures
Spa day packages
Free on-site parking
“I went in for a half spa day. The massage was good. I then went to get a manicure. It was awful. She was unable to get my old nail polish fully off. My new nail polish had remnants of my old color that could be seen through it. There was…”
Thorough nail care and welcoming service put Hi5 Nails & Spa at No. 3 in East Lansing, MI. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 306 reviews is backed by accounts of a thorough gel pedicure and basic manicure, efficient appointments, and friendly staff. One reviewer describes returning with her mother for more than three years; another reports never waiting for a scheduled appointment. Walk-ins are accepted, though booking ahead is strongly recommended. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, and a restroom add practical convenience.
Thorough nail care
Walk-ins accepted
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Haven’t been here since sophomore year, now a senior at MSU. I’m upset I forgot about how amazing, nice, and reassuring they all are. Entire staff, AMAZING. I even called in with no reservation and told them I have an hour max, they were…”
A 4.5-star Google rating across 541 reviews helps earn Kiss Nails the No. 4 spot. Located at 1377 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, the salon has a reviewer praising both the nail work and the friendly treatment. Practical details also count: weekday hours run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Saturday hours until 6 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and restroom, plus Wi-Fi and card or mobile payments, round out the reasons for its placement.
541 Google reviews
Weekday evening hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Did a super good job with my nails and all were super sweet.”
Repeat customers’ accounts of help choosing nail colors and styles give TopNails&Spa its strongest case for rank 5. Reviewers describe returning for years, receiving warm greetings, and being happy with the finished work. Located at 248 E Saginaw St in East Lansing, MI, the salon accepts walk-ins and stays open until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Its 3.9-star Google rating spans 199 reviews. Wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and a restroom add practical reasons for its inclusion.
Walk-ins accepted
Color selection help
Weekday evening hours
“I’ve gone to this place many times and always recommended it but I went yesterday and it was the worst pedicure i’ve ever had. I don’t know his name but it started with 40 minutes sitting in the chair until the water was fully cold and t…”
Repeat visits and specific praise for nail work earn Donna Nails the sixth spot. At 2200 Coolidge Rd #11 in East Lansing, MI, the salon has a 3.9-star Google rating from 113 reviews. One reviewer praises a Gel X set with cat-eye polish, kind staff, and quick availability; another describes years of visits for nails and eyebrow waxing. Weekday hours run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Saturday hours until 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended, and wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and restroom facilities are listed.
Cat-eye polish praise
Weekday evening hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I have been going here for a few months, the prices are amazing, the staff is kind & always quick to get me in! This set is so pretty I just had to leave a review!! Gel x with cat eye polish!”
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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing, MI accept walk-ins?
Hi5 Nails & Spa, TopNails&Spa, and Creative Nail Spa list walk-in acceptance. Hi5 strongly recommends appointments, and Creative Nail Spa also recommends booking ahead. Hi5’s number is 517-253-0428; Creative Nail Spa’s is 517-332-1777.
Where can I get gel-x or nail art in East Lansing, MI?
Time 4 Nails at 1429 W Saginaw St #110 explicitly lists gel-x, dipping, and intricate nail art. Reviewers praise freestyle designs and a pumpkin-design gel manicure. A Donna Nails reviewer also describes receiving gel-x with cat-eye polish at 2200 Coolidge Rd #11.
Which nail salons in East Lansing, MI have later weekday or Saturday hours?
TopNails&Spa is open until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Kiss Nails closes at 7 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. Saturday. Hi5 Nails & Spa and Time 4 Nails close at 7 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. Saturday.
Where can I book nail care and spa treatments at one address in East Lansing, MI?
Vada’s Day Spa and Beauty Salon at 740 W Lake Lansing Rd #300 offers manicures and pedicures alongside massages, facials, lash extensions, and hair treatments. It also lists spa day packages. Appointments are required; call 517-324-8770. Free lot and street parking are available.
Which nail salons in East Lansing, MI list wheelchair-accessible facilities?
Kiss Nails, Hi5 Nails & Spa, Time 4 Nails, TopNails&Spa, Donna Nails, Vada’s Day Spa and Beauty Salon, and Creative Nail Spa all list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms.
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