Are you looking for a nail salon name idea? Look no further! In this blog post, we have compiled 335+ unique and classy names that will help you come up with the perfect brand name for your nail studio. With so many options to choose from, finding the right one is going to be easier than ever before. Let’s get started!

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Catchy Nail Salon Name Ideas

Here’s how I, as a branding expert, create fun and catchy nail salon names.

1- Start by listing words that could replace your business type, in this case, “SALON”, with more interesting and memorable words such as; nook, pad, shed, mansion, crib, hut, corral, spot, place, inn, abode, house, dwelling, scene, spot, locale, site, or venue etc

2- Then add in your services such as nails, manicure, pedicure, gel nails, and nail art.

To further customize your nail salon brand name, consider other names for nail technicians such as nail artists, artisans, nail makers, manufacturers, developers, inventors, mechanics, specialists, masters, workers, doctors, nurses, professionals, nailsmith, authorities, professional, connoisseur, devotee, old hand, pro, Ace, veteran, virtuoso, savant, and sage.

Get creative and have some fun! How about naming your nail salon – Nail Art Devotee, Nail Savant, NailSmith, or Mani Mechanic!

Here are some examples using these salon naming tips

Ideas for Press-On Nails Salon Services

More catchy nail salon name ideas A-Z…

Classy Nail Salon Name Ideas

Unique Name Ideas for Nail Services

Funny Nail Salon Names

Funny business names are great brand builders. Humorous salon names make customers smile and are especially memorable. So that next time people need nail services, they will remember and call your studio first!

There are many ways to make funny names, including puns, play-on-words, jokes, rhymes, double entendre, sexy innuendo, silly phrases, wordplay, slang terms, and slogans.

A pun is a joke exploiting the fact that words sound alike but have different meanings. For example, Lips like Sugar (song title) transformed into a funny pun name for your nail salon – Tips Like Sugar.

A rhyme is a word or words that end in the same sounds like another word or words.  An example of a business brand name that rhymes Slim Jim beef jerky.  An example of a nail art salon name that rhymes could be Nails for Sale or Air Nail.

Check out these funny nail salon name ideas to make your clients laugh…

Cute Nail Salon Name Ideas

Cute nail salon names can be sweet brand builders! Using feminine and memorable terms such as these words below in your nail salon name is sure to attract lots of new clients.

Your girly clients will love these cute nail salon name ideas.

French Names for Nail Salons

Yes, I admit it I love ALL things French. Go ahead and call me a Francophile – a lover of the French language, art, food, and fashions.

Le Francais (the French language) is often used for top luxury beauty and fashion brand names because it has such an elevated tone that sounds sophisticated, elegant, and chic!

Here is a list of beautiful French words that would fit perfectly for a nail salon name and French manicure nail artists. I specifically included words that most English-speaking clients would understand.

Unless your salon is in a French-speaking nation do not use French words that could be easily misunderstood. Remember our goal is to entice customers not to confuse them!

So use French flair to name your nail salon for that certain je ne sais quoi (specialness)!

French Words to Include in Your Nail Salon Name

Examples of French Names for Your Nail Studio

French Nail Salon Name Inspiration from Paris, France

Get ideas for your perfect salon name from these actual nail spas in Paris.

Oh My Cream!

Girls Nail Bar

Les Petits Soins (my little carings)

Lazare Nails (street name, located on 92 rue Saint Lazare)

E’clat Nail Paris (brilliant nails)

B.Stylish Nails

Saignon Nailux

Color Nail

Nail Art Business Name Ideas

Here’s how to name your nail art shop like a branding pro and create some truly unique and catchy nail art salon names.

1- Start by listing words that could replace your business type, in this case, “NAIL ART”, with more interesting and memorable words such as; craft, artistry, or mastery. See the list below for even more ideas!

2- Then add in your services such as nails, art, manicure, color, and gel.

To further customize your nail art brand name, consider other names that convey the message of your nail art expertise such as artisans, knack, skilled worker, ingenuity, imagination, know-how, dexterity, inventiveness, genius, virtuoso, prodigy, illustrator, modeler, sculptor, designer, whiz, creator, and composer

Get artsy and think outside the box! Think about naming your nail art services:

Nail Salon Name Generators

Get the best results by first brainstorming a list of keywords to input into the name generator. These are words and phrases (2 or more words) that relate to your nail salon’s services and target customer. They do not have to be necessarily the ones that will be contained in your final salon name.

Tips on How to Use Business Name Generators

An easy way to brainstorm keywords to use in name generators is to use Google. Put in your business type (nail salon) plus “keywords” = nail salon keywords.

Then scroll through the page and pick up words.  I found these keywords =  manicure, pedicure, beauty, therapy, spa and massage.

Another source of creative keywords to use in the name generator is a Beauty Salon vocabulary list.
I got even interesting and related keywords; gel, edge, French, file, varnish, nail art, crystals. Check out these names I generated by using these keywords.

If you have not found your perfect nail salon from the list above name ideas, then use these nail salon generators. 

Shopify business name generator

BNG Business Name Generator

Keep reading to get my very best tips on how to use these online tools to create truly unique names for your nail manicure business. 

Step 1: Create Nail Services Keyword List

To name your nail salon start by brainstorming to create a list of keywords related to nail services. These are the words that you will enter into the company name generator. 

Remember garbage in – garbage out. This means that the better, more focused, and creative, your keywords inputted into the name generator the better – and more interesting & unique – your salon name ideas will be.

Search Engine 

An easy way to brainstorm keywords is to use Google. Put in your business type (nail manicures, extensions, pedicures, nail art) plus “keywords”. Example – “nail manicures + keywords”. Scroll through keyword pages such as this one and pick up related words.

I found these nail-related keywords =  swatch, polish, nail art, lacquer, enamel, mani-pedi. 

Thesaurus

Also try using a thesaurus for your primary service word (nail) for synonyms (words that mean the same thing) I found talon, tips, fingernails, toosies, digits. 

Glossary

Another source of creative keywords is a glossary of nail services terms like this one.  Here I discovered even more good keywords to input into the name generator including; cuticle, lunula, half moon, gel, air brushing.

Step 2: Generate Nail Business Names

Experiment by entering various keywords – single and multiple variations – into the nail salon generator tool to generate creative name ideas.

Check out the ones I created by using my keyword list I wrote in the prior steps.

List of Nail Salon Ideas Created With Name Generator Tools

Step 3: Review and Edit Names

Now let’s take those names you generated and customize them for your perfect nail salon by adding your personal name (Amber, Nick), nickname (PeeWee, Sister) or town name/region (Chicago, Palm Beach, Long Island).

Create a shortlist of ones you like. The next step is where we will pick your final name.

Step 4: Select Final Name

The final step in naming your nail salon is to ask your customers, employees, friends, and family to give their opinions about your name ideas. 

Have a list of 3-4 choices and ask them which they like best and why. Try not to influence them so you get their true opinion. Ask them for any name ideas they can think of. Some of the best names have come from about this way.

Step 5: Trademark Your nail salon name

Congratulations on creating your new business name! Now let’s protect it from your competitors. Register your business name by trademarking it.

Step 6: Reserve Your Company Domain Name

Check to see if your intended name is available as an internet domain name for your website. Use this domain search tool because if your exact name is not available, it will offer many suggested names that are not taken.

How to Choose Your Best Nail Salon Name

Launching your new nail salon business is an exciting venture. One of the first, and most critical, tasks is to name your salon. This list of hundreds of nail ideas is a good start.

Now you have to narrow down and pick the one perfect name for your manicure business. Here are 10  tips to help you make your best choice:

1. Clarify Your Services – Be clear about the nail services you offer. Your name needs to communicate so that your customers’ needs for will be met for manicures, pedicures, gel, shellac and nail enhancements.
2. Your Name or Not? – There are pluses and minuses to including your name in your business name. If you are well-known and have existing clients, go ahead and use your name as your brand. But, if you are a new nail salon and plan to grow in the future  (multiple locations or sell your salon) don’t use your name because it limits your options. Read my article about whether to use your personal name for a business name here
3. Location can be Important – City or region names can help identify your location, however, be careful not to limit yourself too much. A nail salon that starts on Main street, as Main Street Nails cannot later move to Front Street and keep its name. This could negatively affect your customer perception creating confusion.
4. Attract Your Perfect Customer – Knowing your target customer is vital when naming your salon. If you are targeting affluent buyers, your branding needs to be upscale and luxurious. Whereas if you are targeting young mothers in a hurry your name could tell them that you will pamper them in a jiffy.
5. Catchy Word Play Names – Your goal is to get people to remember your nail salon name when they want a manicure or pedicure. Using wordplay for naming your salon – puns, rhymes, and catchy phrases –   will help make your name easy to remember.
6. Limit Length – The best company names are short and memorable – just a few words long. Shorter names are easier to remember, plus the matching domain name will be easier to use online and on social media.
7. Easy to Spell and Say – Boost your customer retention rate by making your name both easy to spell and say. Test your shortlist options with friends and family to see if they can say it and spell it without too much trouble.
8. Check if Name is not Taken Already – Before you invest money into your logo design, business cards and signs check if your desired name is available. Free Corporate Name Search.   If you find that your nail salon name is available and your market is competitive it is a good idea to spend a small amount of money and get your Trademark registered.
9. Research Web Domain Name Availability – Now that you have found the perfect name for your new salon get the matching domain name. Don’t worry if your EXACT name is not available. Play with variations of your name. Start by removing all extra words such as; the, and, inc, LLC then checks domain availability.
10. Get Social Media Account Names & Handles – Social media and Web 2.0 profiles will be an important element of your marketing programs.  

Best Nail Salon Names in America

Get naming and marketing inspiration from the top nail salons across the country.

Christophe Salon, MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas

 Paint Box, NYC, NY

Valley Nail

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