Nail Ninja Northeast
2820 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis MN 55418
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+ 1 952-300-1040
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Safe Nail Salons in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has a tight-knit but high-quality nail salon scene, with strong options clustered around Uptown, Edina, and the North Loop. These salons were selected for their hygiene practices, professional environments, and consistent client feedback on cleanliness.
This guide is a research starting point for people comparing nail salons in Minneapolis. Listings are based on publicly available information, including online reviews, salon websites, booking pages, and licensing resources where available. SafePedicures does not certify or inspect salons.
Listings are informational only. Confirm current licensing, services, pricing, and sanitation practices directly with each salon.
Cosmo Nails
5454 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55419
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+ 1 612-354-7360
Own this salon? Claim your listing →HAPPY NAILS & HEAD SPA
370 Snelling Ave S, St Paul MN 55105
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+ 1 651-698-0406
Own this salon? Claim your listing →BeeQ Nails Spa
5559 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55410
See Google Reviews →Listed based on publicly available information. Confirm current hygiene practices directly with the salon.
+ 1 952-681-0473
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Nails Image & Spa
4509 France Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55410
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+ 1 612-929-5101
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Emerald City Day Spa
651 Nicollet Mall Suite #247, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
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(612) 354-2697
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Gracie Nailz
2014 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
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(612) 295-1536
Own this salon? Claim your listing →BRADLEY
930 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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(612) 339-2222
Own this salon? Claim your listing →SALT Salon Spa Cafe
3947 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
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(952) 300-2153
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Watershed Spa
514 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
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(612) 331-4182
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Celine Spa & Nails
5607 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
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(952) 546-5792
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Daisy Nails New Hope
3548 Winnetka Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427, USA
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(763) 253-0253
Own this salon? Claim your listing →BeeQ Nails Spa | Best Luxury Nails Spa Minneapolis
5559 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, USA
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(952) 681-0473
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Aurora
1609 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
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(952) 922-1222
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Haven Nail Studio
313 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419, USA
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(952) 412-9788
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Riverstone Salon and Wellness
3764 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
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(612) 721-1518
Own this salon? Claim your listing →OV Nails & Spa
2701 39th Ave NE ste e114, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA
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(612) 788-9422
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Nailish
4706 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
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(612) 353-4337
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Daisy Nails E Lake Street
3015 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
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(612) 721-9990
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Happy Nails
765 45th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA
See Google Reviews →Listed based on publicly available information. Confirm current hygiene practices directly with the salon.
(763) 571-0904
Own this salon? Claim your listing →Before booking:ask the salon how it cleans reusable tools, handles single-use files and buffers, and sanitizes pedicure stations between clients.
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What to Bring to Your Pedicure in Minneapolis
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FAQ
Common questions about pedicure safety in Minneapolis
What makes a nail salon in Minneapolis safer than average?
The salons listed here go beyond baseline state licensing requirements. We look for autoclave sterilization of reusable metal tools, pipeless pedicure chairs, disposable liners changed between every client, and visible licensing and inspection records. Many salons in Minneapolis meet state minimums but don’t adopt these higher-standard practices.
What should I ask before booking a pedicure in Minneapolis?
Ask whether the salon uses an autoclave for metal tools, whether liners are disposed of after each client, and whether their pedicure chairs are pipeless. You can also ask to see their current state license and most recent inspection results. Our free safety checklist covers these questions and more.
How often does SafePedicures update Minneapolis listings?
Minneapolis listings are reviewed on a rolling basis. We update individual listings when new information becomes available — through public inspection records, reader reports, or our own research. If you’ve noticed something that’s changed at a listed salon, please let us know.