Nail clients don’t search “best nail salon near me” the way they used to. They save a nail design they love, match it to their taste with Nail DNA, try it on their own hand with AR, then look for the salon that can recreate it. Nailterest is the nail-art social platform built around that journey, and listing your nail salon puts you in front of clients at the exact moment they’re ready to book.
Why nail clients find salons differently now
Nailterest is a nail-only community. Everyone here came for nail art, so the people who reach your salon arrive with intent, usually with a specific look they’ve already saved, matched, and tried on.
- Nail DNA matching: every user has a Nail DNA taste profile built from the designs they love. Nailterest surfaces your work to the clients whose style matches yours, not random browsers.
- AR Try-On bookings: clients try a design on their own hand before messaging, capturing the exact shape, length, finish, and colors, so there’s less guesswork and less rework at the chair.
- On the salon map: your nail salon appears on the in-app map, so locals and travelers searching nearby can find and book you.
- Verified profile, real reviews: reviews come only from real in-app bookings, so your reputation is built on actual clients.
- DM-to-book: message-based booking ends the phone tag.
Get your nail salon on the map in 3 steps
- 1Create your nail salon profile
Download Nailterest, register with your business email, switch to a salon account, then add your services, pricing, hours, and location so you appear on the salon map.
- 2Post 20 nail designs
Upload 20 photos of your real work. Single-hand, overhead shots on a neutral background perform best in the feed, in Nail DNA matching, and in the AR Try-On engine.
- 3Send us your username
Email dincer@edgistlabs.com or DM @nailterest_app on Instagram or TikTok with your profile username. We verify your 20 posts and credit you 6 months of free Pro.
Nail salon pricing: Pro for business, free for clients
Personal accounts are free forever. Nail salon profiles run on Pro. During launch, finishing the three steps above unlocks 6 months of Pro at no cost.
- Endless nail-art feed + saved boards
- Live AR nail try-on
- Follow artists & salons
- Direct messaging & in-app booking
- Verified badge
- Unlimited My Hand
- Early access to new designs
- Profile theming & ad-free feed
- Appear in the Salons tab & on the map
- Share location & contact
- Showcase your nail work
- Recommended to matched clients
- Everything in Pro
- Verified badge & priority placement
- Unlimited My Hand
- Ad-free, bundle savings
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my nail salon on Nailterest?
Create a professional profile, add your services, pricing, hours, and location, and post your work. Your designs then appear in discovery and your salon shows up on the map for nearby clients. During launch, posting 20 strong sets unlocks 6 months of free Pro.
How quickly do nail salons start getting messages?
Profiles with around 20 or more strong posts typically start receiving saves and direct messages within the first weeks, as their work surfaces in the feed and in Nail DNA matching for clients whose taste fits their style.
Why do nail salons need a Pro account?
Pro powers the business surfaces: appearing in the Salons tab and on the map, sharing your location and contact, showcasing your work, and being recommended to matched clients. Personal accounts stay free forever; only salon business features run on Pro.