Friendly, they do detailed work, provide good recommendations. The pricing is decent as well.

I am so disappointed with my nails. The woman who did the dip, took so long, was unable to clean up my nails from my previous manicure, and used a new type of top coat (which does not use U.V. light) without asking me if I wanted it or not. My nails look like they were done by a two year old! They are bumpy and horribly done. I will not be going back to this salon ever! read more

Always great service! I love getting my toesiesssss done here! Laura, Yen and Annie are awesome! Actually all of their staff are good! read more

10/10 most times I go to get my nails done it is an uncomfortable and awkward experience. But not here!! They were friendly, fast and just all around fantastic read more

MUCH better than Apollo by Vons. The ladies that worked here were so sweet and friendly. The one who did my pedicure took her time, was gentle, and happy to help. This will definitely be my new spot read more

I have been going to Top Star Nails almost since it opened years ago. Always first class service, friendly people, clean facilities.

Yen & Annie always do an amazing job. I hardly have to give any direction and they just always know what looks best and what will last the longest! I have received services from most of the ladies at the salon and every one always does a great job! Everyone here treats you like family, which is why I will always recommend top star! read more

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I just got an amazing purple gradient full set from Top Star Nails. Yen took great care to shape my nails, and she even did a few samples to test the colors first. She really brought my vision of a purple gradient to life, and I'm very happy with the outcome! Salon was recently renovated and looks beautiful and clean! Thank you! read more

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Super friendly staff, welcoming to walk-ins and great quality! Helped me pick out my Disneyland Halloween nails and I've gotten so many compliments, this is already a week out and they look great! read more

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Moved to SD and I've tried a few different local nail salons...I have found my new favorite place!! Thank you Yen!!! Clean. Meticulous. Inviting. read more

I've lived in Tierrasanta for 7 years and after a bad experience at a nail salon in the area, I decided to just stick with my nail technician of 16 years in Mission Valley. August of 2023, I decided to give Top Star a shot, since it's close by and I've walked by it often. One of the best decisions I've made! I've been going every month since then. Yen does my pedicures and Cathy does my manicures. They are friendly, professional, and always do an amazing job. I felt so comfortable since the first time I walked in. Salon is nice and clean with new pedicure massage chairs. Finally found my nail spot close to home! read more

The ladies are so friendly and open to suggestions of styles. Since coming here my nails always come out great! They are reasonably priced too. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Very nice local store. I had gone at least four times Easty to go in. I always call a head of time and they will be able to accomodate me. read more

Appointment or walk in, I'm always able to be seen. Annie the owner is the sweetest and who I usually go to. I'm always getting compliments on my nails. read more

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Yen is absolutely the best and always tries to fit me into her schedule. She, as well as the other staff, are pleasant and welcoming. I've been going to Top Star Nails for a few years now, and I wouldn't change my nail salon! My family now goes too! Prices are reasonable and service is efficient. I always love my nails when leaving. Parking is plenty! Walk in or make an appointment! Conveniently close to Starbucks, food, grocery stores, and gas station. Thank you Yen! Thank you ladies! XOXO read more

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I have been going here on and off for years and I have always been happy. Today I wanted ombre nails and Yen took so much care and they look great. They also always try and fit you in even with no appointment. read more

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I have been a customer for over 20 years. All the ladies in the salon are so sweet and accommodating. They have always done a great job on my nails and toes. No complaints! read more

My husband found Yen at Top Star Nails Salon since the salon is close and Yen's reviews were outstanding. I have been going to Yen for pedicures ever since. She is a consummate professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of her work. She is customer-focused, serious, and will work with you to get you in for a last-minute appointment. Additionally, she gives you hints about keeping your feet and nails beautiful and healthy. Happily, my nails have never looked so good thanks to Yen. Caroline Carr read more

Every precaution was taken. I felt so comfortable. This was the first time for me since Covid started. Thanks to Yen & Annie for really making sure everything was on point. No hesitation to return. None whatsoever. read more

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Received just a basic mani & pedi. Paint already coming off the day after. Don't bother with this place. read more

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I was in the neighborhood and decided to walk in. Cathy was able to take me right away and did fantastic work. I got a hard gel fill with gel polish and am very happy with the work. I also got a pedicure and unfortunately didn't get the name of the lady that worked on my feet. My biggest complaint with pedicures is they usually never cut my nails as short as I ask. Thank goodness for this tech! She did exactly as I asked and took care of some ingrown nails as well with great care. Not only did they do great work but the prices were very reasonable. read more

This was my 1st time here. Walked in-Only had a pedicure with callus remover added on. There weren't a lot of color options for regular polish but I only like super dark reds. I did find a good one I liked though. 3 weeks later my pedicure has held up perfectly- no chipping or missing polish!! Very happy with the service, polite lady did my pedicure. It didn't take forever and there was no wait as I went in the morning on a weekday and sat right down to be be served. She had me getting up well before my toes were dry to leave but I'm careful so I didn't mind. The price can't be beat it was super inexpensive and the place is in a big free parking lot so parking isn't an issue either. It's not a huge place at all and the inside isn't brand new looking but the massage chairs vibrated and reclined great and nothing was broken or dirty. They have a tv playing the news on the wall. They took cash and card and I was able to tip with my card payment. I'll be back to try a full set for my fingernails soon with my next pedicure. read more

Have never had such a horrible experience, in 20 years of visiting nail salons...I walked in on my lunch break and they said they had time for a fill. I've NEVER had a fill take longer than an hour, ever. I was sat immediately, and the tech doing my fill was clearly new (just based off the tools she was using, and her obvious apprehension). She was taking a really long time just to get my old color off and prep my nails. I'm patient with that sort of thing, as long as she still does a good job. Then when she finally got to filling my acrylics, she tried like 7-8 times and kept scraping it off; clearly she did not know what she was doing. She finally went and asked for helped. At this point, I had already been there for 50 minutes. A different tech stepped in to actually do my fill and finish. This other woman, I did not get her name, was extremely rude and rough with me. She kept throwing and shoving my hands and fingers, she was extremely rough with the tools she was using and kept cutting me with the Dremel and burning my skin with the buffer. She was using her nails to push down on the sides of my fingers but doing it so roughly she actually cut me with her fingernail. I kept telling her it was hurting, but she kept doing it, despite the tears welling up in my eyes. TWO HOURS later, she was finally done and my nails look horrible. None of them the same length. None of them the same shape. None of them the same thickness. The polish job was extremely rushed and looks horrible (read: bubbly, uneven, polish on my skin, etc). When I went to pay, I paid with a card, and the tech who did my nails was the one who rang me up. She handed me the credit card slip, with a tip line on it, and wouldn't give me my card back. I asked for my card and stood there until she gave it to me. She wanted a tip, despite how awful I was treated and how horrible my nails looked. 100% will not be going back to this place. They might have better techs, but the two I experienced were NOT good, and the one was down right rude and treated me like I did something wrong. Avoid this place. read more

Came here with my sister who is super serious about her nails! We loved it we both got sea salt scub pedicure which is wonderful! Thank you to Lynn you almost put me to sleep with that pedicure. She is happy happy with her nails and they look great!! I had a beautiful manicure with Kim buffed to a perfect shine. Highly recommend and we will be back! Cathy did these nails don't they look great!! read more

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Yen has done a complete remodel to the nail salon. It looks brand new and her leadership in her new business is superb. A must see if you haven't already nice work Yen read more

I have been going to Top Star Nails Salon for many years and every time I'm there I get excellent service. Yen and her staff are very friendly and professional. The salon is very clean and comfortable. I highly recommended Top Star Nails Salon!! read more

I have been going to top Star Nails for 10 years and absolutely love it. The employees are attentive and professional and always aim to please. I especially appreciate being able to do a manicure and pedicure at the same time by two employees. If you get a scratch or a smudge afterward they are happy to fix it with no charge. They have recently remodeled adding brand new Spa chairs, chairs at the manicure tables and decorations. They have an infinite variety of nail colors and some interesting decorations and designs for your nails. Try out the "Cat's Eye"! read more

Love Yen and Cathy for manicures and all the other ladies for pedicures. Always clean and welcoming. All the ladies are super friendly. This is my go-to nail spot! read more

I've had acrylic nails for many years at two different salons and swore those technicians were the best. That was until I found Yen at Top Star Nails. Yen gave wonderful pedicures and I finally convinced her to do my acrylics. OMG.... she is incredible! I have referred anyone who asks where I have my nails done to Top Star Nails in Tierrasanta, (San Diego). The former owner recently retired and Yen is the new owner. She is refurbishing the interior and bringing new life to the environment. I'm looking forward to all the new massage chairs arriving next week. If you're looking for a new nail salon or haven't been to Top Star lately, I recommend you treat yourself. It's holiday season and time to pamper yourself and/or pick up a Gift Certificate for family and friends. read more

I had my pedicure done by Lee and my manicure done by Mia. They are kind, caring, and efficient. It was a wonderful experience. Their massages were awesome. The massage chair is a plus. It was so reasonably priced. The manager is kind, friendly, and accommodating. She was very gracious and picked out my nail polish, which looked great. I will return and hope others stop by for a great experience. Ask for Mia and Lee! read more

I went there for the first time and was so pleased with the service. I will be going back. Their prices are very reasonable. You can tip on your credit card too (but I had cash). read more

Sweet ladies but their work is not too good. I asked for "coffin" shape nails and maybe 3 of the 10 are a good coffin shape. I got 6 cuts on my fingers from her using the nail file too rough. The gel paint is gooyie looking second day. My pedicure massage was great but she dug into my toes too hard and I said don't cut them and what she do, cut them too short. My toes and fingers were so sore coming out of this place. The ladies were super sweet to me but unfortunately I don't like being tortured during my spa sessions. Some pictures attached to my review for ya. read more

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Annie has been able to shape the acrylics in a way that works with the natural curl in my nails and keeps them strong and looking like new until my next appointment. I've been going to her for ten (10) years. The salon is very clean and no nonsense - the neighborhood feel allows me to relax and be myself when I'm there. The technicians care - they treat me like they would like to be treated, like I'm their favorite customer every time I go. I've had acrylics, pink and white tips, gels, gels over acrylic, manicures and pedicures, spa pedicures, and eyebrow and lip waxing. They offer shellac in many, many colors. The sensation of a soft brush dipped in polish remover used around each nail for a more finished look is wonderful. I try to call a day ahead and have a time in mind when I call and Annie fits me in. Top Star Nails takes walk-ins though, and there's no judgment - they sincerely want my business. read more

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I went in on a Tuesday evening without a appointment and they were able to accommodate me for a gel manicure with nail repair. They follow Covid restrictions, taking contact info,temperature check on entry and sanitizing several time while I was there. My nail technician was friendly and did a wonderful job, she listened to how I'd like my nails to look and made it happen. She suggested a beautiful color after I showed her my preferences. I'll be returning, I recommend! read more

So I asked for a full set of natural ombré nails and they told me they could do it. I even showed them a picture so they knew exactly how I wanted it. During the process I noticed how lumpy the surface was starting to look and bulky/wide my "square" shaped nails were. The outcome was horrifying as you can see for yourself in the picture. If I could give zero stars I would. This is my first time coming to this place and definitely my last. read more

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Cathy!!! That's you girl! I have never seen someone take such ownership in the work they do and really take their time. Thank you Cathy for an amazing job. She truly truly knows nails and her customer service is so amazing. read more

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I walked in to come get my nails done. I came in asked them for a manicure to get my cuticles removed dip and design. While she was removing my cuticles I still felt a little bit of uncomfortable in my fingers that more needed to be removed I asked if she could remove or check a little bit more. She got frustrated because I asked after she removed a little I said okay I'm ready for dip and she told me to go somewhere else to get the manicure that she didn't have time she called the manager and I told her what happened I just wanted a little removed and I was already ready for the color. Her manicurist was refusing to do the work. Then the manager said she couldn't do the dip because of my hands then she said for me to go somewhere else then they where arguing in front of me then they said they would do gel for me. I picked a color I was feeling so uncomfortable the lady the manicurist I don't know what happened if she saw my phone looking them up online but she grabbed my hand and started removing a lot more skin off my cuticles that she had missed she said she could do design now after saying she wasn't when I got in I asked for that service then she said she wasn't going to do it that she wasn't going to just the gel when she settled for that. I just couldn't stay there any longer I felt so uncomfortable I had to go I paid for what they did and left. I was almost crying. I never felt so bad. Humiliated and rejected somewhere I wanted a service. I was just a walk in and getting my nails done is something nice I do for myself the only time I spend on myself. I was doing it because my dog was getting groomed because he is a sick boy and need the extra care. I'm so sad with this unprofessional service and how now a days they just put the gel on top of your nails or the dip or the acrylic and they won't clean up your nails they won't remove your cuticles only if you ask and insist. People will just look you the wrong day. Now they consider a manicure just adding nails ontop of your nail. I was humble, kind and compassionate with them. Very understanding and I just kept being belittled. It really hurt my feelings. The grooming place next door told me many clients have had issues with that place read more

One of my favorite places. Ladies are straightforward, not pushy, genuine, funny, and do a consistent job on my nails and waxing.

Please do not go here. Got acrylics and they were VERY poorly done. Nail tech did not put enough time and care into doing my nails. Did not look carefully while she was cutting my acrylic shape with her scissors-- she midway through cut my finger. Paid $50 to have my acrylics look rough, uneven nail polish, and looks nothing like the reference picture I showed her. read more

I notice everything in a salon and this place takes the time to keep everything nice and clean. They ask you what you want and if you have pictures they can copy designs. All the Ladies are very accommodating read more