Love this salon. Great with feet for callus removal. Great with hands too. Very meticulous attention

I was looking for a new salon and this one had great reviews so I gave it a shot but unfortunately I did not have a good experience here. They were extremely nice but overall the manicure was terrible and pedicure was not good. It all felt rushed - they were late for my apt, but continued to take walk-ins and therefore my apt was rushed and the work showed. I had to ask for my nails to be redone and they were still so bad, I had to redo them myself after I left. Terrible cuticle work, poorly filed nails, polish didn't cover the nails and fuzz was on them, unevenness in length and polish. The pedicure was fine but also had uneven toenails and there was little attention to my heels/feet, so overall felt like a half pedicure. It looks like they do amazing design work, but for a regular mani/pedi this was a flop. read more

I've been going to Brandy for more than 10 years and I'm never disappointed. Manicure (my nails always look great), pedicure, waxing - it's one stop beautifying for me and I can always get an appointment that works for me. When I had back surgery Brandy came to my house - it was much appreciated. Marlene S. read more

Beautiful color palettedip nails Great attention to detail and generous with their time! read more

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Amazing service and kind staff got a beautiful man pedi with such efficiency. I highly recommend! read more

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Update: the owner reached out and has refunded my service. As well as apologized for the experience. I booked an appointment for gel nails and gel pedicure with callus treatment and a longer foot massage. I left with a gel manicure and a regular polish pedicure. The gel manicure is messy and so thick the nails don't even look like they have a shape. The gel is pooled to one side and the tips. The pedicure had no massage at all and just a severe exfoliation with sugar scrub to my shins. The pedicure is a mess with polish everywhere and my toe nails are all different lengths. The location is small and packed. It's dirty. The staff spend the entire time talking amongst each other in their native language. Truly upset as this place was recommended and I will never be returning. I wish Yelp allowed no stars read more

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This was my first time here, the place looks nice and is very quiet but one of the staff is not kind or respectful I don't know the name of the lady who did my pedicure but from the start she was rude. She bumped into me and said sorry I thought it was an accident didn't think anything of it. She proceeded to fill up the pedicure machine with water so I sat down. She came back with the colors and literally tossed them at me when she could've handed them to me. I didn't say anything I was in shock, I'm just trying to get my pedicure done and my toe nail "fix" because it's ingrown. I asked her if she can fix it she said yes (she didn't t) she cuts my toe nails with the nail clippers and at no point does she files them to give them a shape. She proceeded to oil and barely buff my feet. While the other staff seem nicer and warmer the one who did my pedicure (black hair with glasses and wore a all black nurse scrubs) was extremely rude the entire time and just seemed feed up. she moved my feet from the towel to the machine to dry the gel polish she would do it very aggressively. The process felt rushed and uncomfortable.... I've never experienced this at a nail salon and to make things worst when I payed she said $60 I gave her $80 and asked twice for change she looked me in the eye and said thank you 3 times, $20 tip? For bad service and being rushed and feeling uncomfortable the entire time. I don't think so, that was forced basically stolen from me worst EXPERIENCE EVER. read more

Update: the owner reached out and apologized profusely, which I very much appreciate. I decided to give them another shot and this time they really paid attention to my cuticles and cleaned up my nails before applying the gel-x nails. I also got a little star design which they did a very good job of painting on my nails. All in all to say, I'm glad I came back! read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Gel-x nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I've lived in Mill Valley for 20+ years and have cycled through many nail salons in the area. I think I've finally found my home run with Top Coat. My nails are stronger than they've ever been, and the shape and length are perfect for my hands. I always ask for Brandy, because she knows what I like and will go the extra mile to make sure I am happy when I leave. Take note, lots of clients seem to love the neck massage add-on. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will next time. It seems to be a crowd favorite here. read more

I have been going to TopCoat every 3 weeks for the last year, and sadly will not be returning. Each time I booked online, the price listed would be one thing, but when I arrived in person, the cost was suddenly $5+ higher with no explanation. When I asked about it, the price would immediately revert to the original online amount. I always got a simple, plain manicure (no designs or extras), so it's unclear why the price kept changing. On another visit, I was charged $20 to remove my gel polish. This fee wasn't listed anywhere online or mentioned during booking, only told to me in person. Most concerning, during that removal my nails were shaved down so much that they became bright red and painful afterward (significantly worse than I have ever experienced elsewhere upon removal). I don't mind paying fair prices for good work, but I do expect pay transparency. If you're increasing your prices, at least list it online so there's no confusion in person. It felt like the nail techs just decided whatever price they wanted since this happened my last 3 appointments. read more

Anna did my feet and they look so good! Turned goblin feet into dainty lady toes (: she was extremely thorough and got every nook and cranny of each individual toe Lan worked on my hands and did such a great job cleaning them up so well! They are super quick as well. Did a complete and thorough mani-pedi in 45-60 min? read more

Candy is my go to gal here for Gel X. She is so sweet, friendly, and professional. I have been coming here for some years now and have never left disappointed and my nails always last so long. She executes any nail inspo that I bring to her, I cannot recommend her enough! Salon is very clean and welcoming as well. read more

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Best nail salon I've been to. They take great care of you and always do a great job. I love that they are always laughing. read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I get my nails done here every 3 weeks with Candy! She does gives me exactly what I ask for and always delivers. One of the few places I've found that does Gel X and I absolutely love it. Highly recommend over acrylic and also recommend asking for Candy if you want a special design. Also very friendly staff read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - I get my nails done here every 3 weeks with Candy! She kills it every time and always delivers exactly what I ask for. Highly recommend - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This place is amazing! They went above and beyond with service, Amy not only did the nail design exactly what I asked for but she corrected a bad Gel X job I did somewhere else. Had a pedicure and neck massage as well. I am extremely happy with my services, and will make this my go to place from now on. See picture and video attached. read more

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I've been going to TopCoat consistently for about a year for hard gel manicures and occasional pedicures. I've seen Amy, Brandy, Helen, Nana, and today saw Michael for the first time. He is new to the salon and did a great job. Everyone's always super friendly, efficient and most importantly-- they all do a great job! I've tried a few nail salons in the area and this one is the best. read more

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I really like this nail salon so far. I've been twice, once for gel-x/pedicure and once just for a gel-x fill. I've had two different techs and both have done a great job. Everyone is friendly and the place is clean. If you bring in a picture of what you want they can replicate it exactly. It's not cheap at all but if you're looking for good nail art and something fun it's a great place. read more

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Wonderful - all around!! Ladies are so kind and exceptional at their craft. Thank you.

deceptive with pricing. tore up my nail beds, wouldnt stop even i asked. one nail in ny gel x set is entirely crooked read more

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Best mani/pedi I've had in Marin. Kieu was very attentive to detail and spent ample time delivering a quality result. I did not feel rushed at all despite coming in for my appt one hour before closing. Builder gel mani and regular pedi was $108+tip. Super reasonable for this area! read more

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I have been coming here since they opened. Amy and Brandy are wonderful. Got my winter gel x set in an hour! :D read more

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I've being going to top coat nails for a time and I can assure that Candy is one of the best there ! She's just amazing and careful and really kind with all the clients ! Her work it's beautiful and I don't have anything bad to say ! I love this place read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Brandy and her staff go above and beyond to make their customers happy. There was an issue with my manicure and Brandy made sure I was able to come back in promptly to have it fixed. They are always busy, so definitely recommend making an appointment, especially on weekends. read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Best nail spa in Marin - always perfect always precise and great skill! 5 stars all the way and believe me I have tried all of them read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Hard Mani Full Set - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

First time I went, it was great. I was VERY satisfied. Second time I went, see picture. I was pretty bummed that they made my nails look like this. $75 for mani/pedi. Great customer service tho. People there are really nice and friendly. read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Pedicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This was my first time here and these ladies took exceptional care of me. And yup, I did it all! Paraffin for both hands and feet, gel manicure, gel nails, regular pedicure, extra exfoliating for the feet, extra massage. I'm not gonna lie, I had a rough week and I came in sad but these ladies went above and beyond to turn my frown upside down. Thank you to all the ladies at TopCoat Nail Spa for making me feel special and being so very kind. You're my new favorite place for nails. See you in a few weeks! read more

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Absolutely, the best nail place ever! I've been to many in my time and I've never had gel nails last as long as they do here and look this amazing! Brandy, the owner and all the girls here are great, plus don't be surprised if they have time to add on a neck and shoulder massage that will melt you into your chair! read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Perfection!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I went for a walk in appoint. I just wanted my existing polish removed and gel polish on my fingers. The lady drilled my nail bed down so thin that It actually hurt at one point I yanked away. Then she struggled to put the extension on one of my nails. After two days the gel polish was coming off and my nails start splitting in half. Leaving the length of my nails 2x shorter and split down the middle. Super disappointed! read more

This is my go-to nail salon!! Amy, Candy, and Hellen all do exceptional nail designs. I always book with them to get gel x with design and they ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS deliver exactly what I ask for. I show them some reference pics and they nail it every time. They will also give you recommendations and be honest with you if the design you want won't look good on the shape you ask for and will work with you to get the best looking results. Just look at my videos and you can see for yourself how talented they are. And my nails last 3-4 weeks without lifting. They definitely pay very close attention to the nail prep and take their time prepping the nails. They are pretty reasonably priced too! read more

I scored. This place is a hidden gem. First of all I love the ease parking because it's in an outside mall - you can get a a lot accomplished. All the women are incredibly sweet at the salon. I did toes w Anna and eyebrows with Brandy. Very attentive and quality work. Highly recommend. I will be back. read more

I have searched all over Marin for a nail salon that does hard gel/gel X builder manicures and TopCoat is hands down the best I've ever had- they are fast, flawless, and they do an incredible job I never have issues with peeling or breaking. Their pedicures are amazing as well and the massage that you can add on is so telexing and worth it. Everyone here is so kind and their service is consistent no matter who you see. Best nail salon! read more

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Brandi Van, the owner is the best! She has been doing my nails for years and does a great job. The Polish stays on and looks great. And the staff is really professional and KIND. I highly recommend this place for mani's and pedi's. The beautiful shop is brand new. Treat yourself to a day of pampering and go to Top Coat for a great experience. read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I normally don't review places but I did not have a great time here. They took two hours on my acrylic mani FILL. They filed all my acrylic and replaced it with builder gel without asking me. They were unable to do the curved cat eye effect they have displayed, and my nails were different lengths/shapes. I am unhappy with what I ended up paying for but it took so long I just wanted to get out of there. read more

Came in with my chunky old hard acrylics and Elise took such good care of me! The salon was clean, relatively quiet, and really cute (with a nice selection of on-trend pop music). We did the Gel-X soft gel acrylics (way less chunky and easier on your nails than regular acrylics) and Elise completely nailed it from the inspo picture I showed her! So happy with my nails. She removed my acrylics and had me lookin cute in 1hr 30 min! I'll definitely be returning :) read more

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This review doesn't anything to do with the quality of the nails, because I love their work, but the salon smells like grease/fried food. I didn't think of it much until I got home and my clothes and hair smelled like it. I had to take my clothes to the dry cleaners just to get the smell out. In my opinion, it's not worth the experience of having to get your clothes dry cleaned after. Good nails, ok customer service and terrible location with fried food restaurant smell next door coming through the walls. read more

I was in this salon last week and I can honestly say it will be my last. I've been coming here for a while now out of convenience and became a somewhat of a regular. All other times I've been satisfied with the nails and the treatment I receive from the girls. This last experience was unbelievable and humiliating... I'm not a confrontational person but I wish I had gotten up and left... I had an appointment for acrylic fill at 9:30 am and I showed up on time and was seated and one of the workers sat me down and they waited for the worker who knows how to do acrylic to come in so she could do my nails because not everyone knows how to do acrylic nails... once she arrived, she sat down and started working on my nails... A couple minutes after starting on my nails... in walks this white lady saying she had an appt at 11 am (later that day) but needed to go to the hospital with her father-in-law for an appointment and couldn't do it at the time she had booked it for and was asking to be seen now. My nail tech, without saying anything to me gets up and leaves me to help her. The lady tells her, I don't want to come in between you and her (me)... and the nail tech tells her someone else will come do mine... Mind you, she didn't ask me if I was ok with her leaving me, or if I could wait, nothing. She just gets up and leaves me. Some other lady came to see me but left because I'm assuming she didn't know how to do acrylic nails and eventually another lady came and did my nails but I also don't think she knew how to do acrylic because she was struggling to do my nails and I was left with bumpy nails that did not look good and three days later my nails were already coming off! Like I said I'm not a confrontational person but I should have just gotten up and left. I have been getting my nails done there for a while and I always tip them good and I am always on time to my appointments and I always show up.. I don't understand why they would treat me that way and give someone else priority over me... I hate to make this a race thing, but that's honestly how it felt... Needless to say I will never come back. I'll take my business elsewhere where I'm actually treated decently and my money and business is valued. read more

Very good service and prices - don't skip out! The owner is doing a great job with this new spa!

Best nail salon in Marin! I came in for a gel manicure and a technician did six coats of gel! Amazing work. Very friendly and approachable. Will be back! read more

Amy did such an amazing job on my nails! I came in with inspiration from a previous review and she was happy to make my vision come to life! 10/10 recommend -- ask for Amy!!!! read more

TopCoat Nail Spa - Gel / dip ombré - Nail Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

LOVED my nails!!! Staff was super friendly and very helpful! I showed the picture of what I wanted and I am so happy with the end result! Will be coming back read more