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Star Nails

3.3 (91 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
Closed 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

Services - Star Nails

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

Waxing

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perfect nails done by the owner

been going here for a year and a half. they do amazing every time! they're super friendly and perform great services. maddie does great shaping for acrylics, and nathan is really good at designs. the owner did my nails today and he couldn't have done a better job!

French tip with flowers
Maya H.

I was super nervous to find a new nail place when I moved to Boulder but THIS IS THE SPOT!! So far I have loved every set that I have gotten and enjoy the experience. The location is perfectly in between main campus and Williams village so it's a easy walk for any freshman, looking to try a new nail place!

Pho D.

This nail salon and spa providing technology, ultra-hygienic services, exceptional comfort, and professional technicians who apply an intimate focus on providing excellent customer service and satisfaction. Thank you for the care of us this time. They use disposable products, protective liners and we sanitize everything. The service is 100% quality!

Kate M.

I've gone to Star Nails three times now and they've always been on time and very kind. The salon itself is very relaxing and I enjoy my time there. I've gotten pedicures and dip powder manicures. Don has done my manicure twice and it's been amazing both times. The really cool thing about Star Nails is they also have LOTS of color options for dip manicures and can make anything into an ombré. Don just did this amazing swirl art using gels on top of my dip yesterday--coolest nails I've ever had. Best place in Boulder. (Also a note: I had a great experience bringing my queer/trans friend with me. Everyone was very friendly and accepting; they were treated like any other customer. Which is how things should always be.) Thank you Star Nails!

Dip nails, French tip.

10/10 recommend. I've gone to quite a few nail salons in Boulder but Star Nails has my heart now. Nathan did my dip nails and was so thorough and careful. Never had a better nail tech.

Emily G.

I give this place 5 stars for a few reasons, first and foremost is that my first shellac (gel) manicure from this place has lasted THREE WEEKS. I'm posting a pic 3 weka to the day from my mani. Hygiene gentleman who did my nails took his time and did a beautiful French gel on my very short and weak nails. It has grown out beautifully over the past few weeks. He went very natural on the base coat so the grow out is barely noticeable. He took his time with the gel and gave it plenty of light exposure. I'm convinced that's what made this manicure last. No peeling or chipping in three weeks. He also did a wonderful and relaxing pedicure. My feet still look great. Salon staff was friendly and courteous. I came early day and things weren't too busy. That's always the best time to get in for a nail appt. no one is rushed.

Alex S.

I got an ombré dip manicure from Leigh and they turned out amazing! Great prices and very clean facility. I called a day ahead to reserve a time and was seen right away! Definitely go see them!

Lauren L.

This is the only place I will go in Boulder to get my nails done. I have tried 5 or so others around the area, and have had issues with everything from nails falling off, color, anything you can think of. I do acrylic nails with gel polish, and it truly looks gorgeous every time. I've attached pictures. I even had my nail break off my real fingernail instead of breaking off my acrylic nail, which is impressive to some feat, haha. If you really had a bad experience here, maybe give it a second try. Personally, I know nowhere better.

Nails, Acrylic Nail Tips Set (20), dip powder
Sheridan G.

Star nails has never been my favorite salon in boulder but today that changed. As of a week ago nail salons were allowed to open and I was a bit skeptic. When I walked in to star nails the first thing they had me do was wash my hands. Everyone wore a mask and only 3-4 stations and tech's were in use. Each station was spread apart and facing each other back-to-back. They also had a glass wall with a small opening at the bottom to slide your hands through. They did an AMAZING job on my nails (I think partly bc they weren't rushed and busy). As I was getting them done a lady was finishing. When she left the tech cleaned EVERYTHING even the chair and got all new tools ready. I'm so impressed with how Star nails is handling covid. If you are in boulder please support this small business during this time!

Color 016 by Lee
Sophie W.

I've been coming to star nails for five years now and I am still so obsessed with it. I'm moving to California soon and I am freaking out that I'm not going to have a nail salon that does as great as they do here! See you in two weeks!! Thank you Lee!

Becky H.

At first we had to wait 30 minutes even though we had a reservation and then my girl was completely rude, judged my nail color choice, she took twice as long as my as my friends nails. and here are the pictures of my smiley faces vs my friends. i even had to ask her to redo them because they looked so bad, so these pictures are her second attempt. my nails are the yellow then the black nails are my friends nails compared to mine. This girl was truly rude the entire time and overall it took me over an hour and a half just to get a gel manicure. truly disappointed by star nails.

Short square nails
Vivian H.

This place isn't the worst. You get what you pay for! I enjoy the employees and atmosphere. I've always had good looking nails. There are just a few times where it feels rushed because they're so busy. I like this place for the location and cheap prices. I will keep going back!

Brianna T.

Not a fan. The lady was rushing and my nails show that now. They are uneven and she missed spots and the clear coat is not put on evenly. They did have a lot of gel colors and it was cheap but I don't think I'll be coming back here

Red shellac short nails

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Ask the Community - Star Nails

Can I schedule an appointment for May 8th?

Hi Morgan! Extended May 8th, we’ll reopen May 9th , you can make appointment right now if you want , thank you so much your patient.

When will you reopen?

May 8th we’re reopen, stay extend until May 8 from the governors .

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Review Highlights - Star Nails

Lee is my favorite nail tech because she makes conversation and communicates with me as she does my nails.

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