Put Your Best Foot (and Hand) Forward at 5 Top San Antonio Nail Salons

Do you struggle with applying nail polish to your fingers and toes, only to end up with a smudgy mess? Mani-pedis are modestly priced, but they feel like expensive pampering. Treat yourself at one of these great spas and salons near our Springs San Antonio luxury apartment communities.

The experienced technicians at Angel Nails stay up-to-date on all the latest trends and styles. They offer manicures with gels, acrylics or solars (in pink and white, glitter or color tips) as well as extras like 3D nail art. Soothe your feet with a pedicure including refreshing ingredients such as espresso, green tea, mango and lemongrass. Angel Nails is open every day but Tuesday, and walk-ins are welcome.

Take a break from shopping at La Cantera for some TLC at Avalon Nails. Their hot stone spa manicures and pedicures include a massage with heated lava stones to release tension, followed by a paraffin treatment for smooth, silky skin. Avalon Nails is open seven days a week for appointments and walk-ins.

The clean, Zen-like decor at Gals Nails provides a treat for all your senses. Cleanliness and safety are so important to them that they follow a procedure over and above the State Board of Cosmetology. New clients receive a complimentary pouch of non-metal tools such as buffers, toe separators and nail files that you can bring on subsequent visits. Clippers, pushers and other metal tools are sanitized and presented to you in a sealed pouch before your service. Online appointment scheduling is available.

If you can't find the polish color you want at Glamour Nails, it doesn't exist! One wall is covered with shelf after shelf holding bottles of nail polish in every shade imaginable. They specialize in the popular marble nail design, where no two patterns are the same. Glamour Nails is open seven days a week for your convenience.

The name is no exaggeration: a visit to Heavenly Unique is like floating on clouds. Heavenly Unique is a luxurious full-service salon and spa offering mani-pedis, waxing, skin care, eyelash grooming and massages. Spa packages start at only $65 and include complimentary snacks, wine and frozen Margaritas, making Heavenly Unique a perfect spot for bachelorette parties or a girls' outing seven days a week.

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