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Nail Studios on the Seacoast

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Who are the best nail studios on the Seacoast?

The Local Loop lists 7 trusted nail studios options on the Seacoast: Buff & File Nail Bar (Portsmouth); Herbal Nails (Portsmouth); JL Nails & Spa (Portsmouth); KT Nail & Spa (Dover) — all vetted as real, local, and currently operating.

Updated July 10, 2026 · refreshed every morning

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Buff & File Nail Bar

Buff & File Nail Bar

Portsmouth

★★★★★ 4.5 · 175 Google reviews

Modern mani-pedi studio known for non-toxic polish and its signature CLEAN pedicure, with downtown and Route 1 locations.

Herbal Nails

Portsmouth

Couple-run Portsmouth nail salon established in 2018, praised for meticulous manicures, pedicures, and intricate nail art in a calm setting.

800 Islington St, Unit 4 Call Website →

JL Nails & Spa

Portsmouth

★ 4.4 (129 reviews)

High-end nail salon known for manicures, pedicures, acrylic and dip nails, and eyelash extensions.

1981 Woodbury Ave, Unit 2 Call Website →

KT Nail & Spa

Dover

★ 4.4 (594 reviews)

Dover nail salon known for detailed nail art, acrylics, and gel services with an emphasis on sterilized tools and cleanliness.

851 Central Ave Call Website →

Lush Beautique

Dover

★ 5.0 (17 reviews)

Full-service beauty studio known for nail care, skincare, eyelash extensions, waxing, and tinting.

542 Central Ave, Unit 2 Call Website →

Pro Nails

Dover

★ 4.1 (255 reviews)

Long-running Central Avenue nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and current gel colors seven days a week.

472 Central Ave Call Website →

The Glitter Lab: A Nail Art Studio

Dover

★ 4.1 (23 reviews)

The Seacoast's first dedicated nail art studio, praised locally as one of the best nail salons in Dover.

44 Portland Ave, Unit 15 Call Website →

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