Top Nails

Do you accept walk-ins for dip-powder on natural nails?

Hi! If you can please make an appointment because walk-ins will force you to wait for a while since we're short on staffs. Thank you! 🙂

Do you accept walk-ins?

Hi Abigail! - For the Acrylic we take appointment only. - Pedicure - Manicure we take walk-ins!

Dip powder nails?

Yes we can

What are the prices?

Hi Melissa! - Manicure: $20 & up - Pedicure: $30 & up…

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Review Highlights - Top Nails

“Vicky slayed my Christmas nails and the set came out exactly what I showed her from the inspiration photo.”

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Haley R.

9 years ago

Trash place she didn't clean under my original nails before she put on acrylics she didn't let me get a basic nail polish and put gel on them (which I did not want) plus they were fresh and it looks like I already need a fill in. She didn't even paint my whole nail(s). I had $25 gift card from there and I paid a difference of $25!!! $50 nails wtf. Plus when I went to pay with card she said "put in the tip." ??? Ummmm no tip thank you. It's HELLA dirty In there as well, and dead as silent read more

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Ana A.

7 days ago

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6 years ago

Yesterday afternoon, me and my friends decided to stop by Top Nails to view the service there! Turns out, everything was great. Vicky did my nails and I completely love how it turned out! So I had say, it's a recommended place. read more

Guadalupe C.

1 year ago

Great service nice nail shop! Had an appointment was greeted got started quickly! Loved the powdered options on the nails demonstrated how they would look on was able to decide exactly what i wanted. read more

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1 year ago

I love the way Holly was doing my nails sweet and funny. It feels great with her service. I'd recommend her to y'all. She's the best nail tech that I've ever seen. Fantastic!!! read more

Colleen A.

8 months ago

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Stephanie Z.

4 years ago

Best place honestly I love it .......................................................................................................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...,,, read more

Gisselle C.

1 year ago

My queen Vicky always understands the assignment every single time! No crumbs! Cowboy Carter and GNX tour ready w my red bandana design

Alondra G.

6 years ago

Very nice and patient took there time kind people my first time there and it's the best one I have went to

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2 years ago

The nail salon is so cute and so organized! The staff are so welcoming .10/10 Would recommend this place .

Hailey M.

11 months ago

amazing service everyone was attentive! The atmosphere is very uplifting. Nails were done beautifully

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7 years ago

Love Lynn she does the best nails !! I'm very picky and she takes her time and doesn't cut corners!

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Amazing service. The staff is very friendly. They get you in and out. Very welcoming.

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