Top Nails

Fair prices and I’m pretty happy with my gel manicure. They were willing to add an extra coat for me and the wait wasn’t bad at all.
Updating now — manicure is chipping when it hasn’t quite reached 2 weeks. Most places last 2 – 3 weeks. Lowered rating due to that.

I moved here from Atlanta and am used to being able to get a spectacular pedicure for $ 25 in 45 minutes flat on my lunch break. That is not so much the case for most places I’ve tried since living in CHS.
After having some less than desirable pedicures elsewhere in Mount P (cough, cough, nail tech who spoke not a word of English and popped my toes out of joint I’m talking to you), Top Nails was delightful. $ 30 + tip and I was in and out in under an hour with flawless feet. Maybe it was just the time of day that I went but there was no wait whatsoever. This place was just plain clean and efficient.
I can’t think of a single thing bad to say about Top Nails and am thrilled to have finally found a great nail salon.

I went here based on the good reviews. The staff was nice and the color selection good, but after $ 160 for two gel manis and pedi, the gel mani already peeling after one day. Very unhappy. Won’t go back.

I was used to the NY way of nails — pay 15 $, and in a New York minute (like 35 min for natural nails) you get a fabulous mani pedi and feel relaxed after having a great foot pounding, and not light headed from spending 2 hours in the toxic fumes of nail products. A mani/​pedi seems to take like 2 hours everywhere here, most of it is spent on the cleansing and scrubbing of your arms and legs, but not even a massage because it’s against the SC licensing for a nail tech to do message. When I went to top, I was expecting every other experience. I emphasized that I wanted a very FAST mani/​pedi and there was no need to cleanse my legs or do the bs effleurage of lotions bc I really just want to be de-​cuticled and painted, but they can to be really rough my feet. Even with these instructions, most salons do my mani/​pedi in almost 2 hours anyway and I have to remind them not to go up my legs and have to sit through a really boring foot rub, and watch as a nail tech paints my nails at snails pace trying to keep within the lines. Top nails got me! Their foot rub actually felt really good while still totally being within licensing limits, and I didn’t have to remind them not to do lotion and XYZ to my legs and arms. The nail tech I get, I forget his name, he is amazing at his job– I have naturally long nails so it’s very important to me they get shaped symmetrically and NOT SQUARE. I prefer round, but idk, I always have to remind techs that I want a round shape and not square. Here, I just watched my nail tech do everything perfectly off the bat. After my nails are beautifully rounded, it literally takes only a few minutes to get my nails painted in my color and they are PERFECT. I feel like he could be blindfolded and still paint my nails perfectly. Lastly, the top coat used looks like a gel– very thick and shiny and I get compliments on my nails all week. Mt. pleasant is really out of the way but you know us New Yorkers and our nail techs! When we find what works, we have a lifelong bond.

Try this salon because was close by the hotel I was lodging. The man that did my pedicure did a good job, but the lady I guess in charge was rude. I was planning to do gel nails and a pedicure, but she got upset when I couldn’t decide which color
For my gel manicure. Even though she wasn’t doing my pedicure.
Went to Nails so Deep for my gel manicure. They were great. Excellent customer service.

I have had my nails done regularly for 15 years, so when I moved to Charleston 3 years ago, I was in search for a nail tech who was knowledgeable and friendly. As with your hair dresser, I knew I would ultimately be spending a lot of time with them, so I wanted someone who I could count on who I would want to spend time with and who would have the highest safety standards. After going through about 5 nail places throughout Mt. Pleasant, I ended up getting a nail infection at 2 different places:-(So it was with great relief that I found Katie and Kevin and Top Nails. Not only are they friendly and professional and reasonable, but they are also very fast! I wouldn’t go anywhere else! They are the best:-)

Absolutely the best bridal experience! My bridesmaids booked an appointment here and they went above and beyond here. It was super laidback, my nails look great, and they were absolutely amazing!

Good spot for a pedicure – clean and people were super friendly. My feet feel great! Very quiet little spot in a small shopping center in Mt P. It’s probably best to make an appointment, but we got lucky and only had to wait a couple minutes. I would definitely return!

I have lived in Charleston for years and have never found a nail place I am happy with. Most places downtown over charge and under deliver, and are often too busy to even notice you walked in the door. Such was the case today and it was so bad we were willing to go over the bridge to Mount P and try this place. I AM SO GLAD WE DID! We came in at 5:20 on a Sunday knowing they closed at 6:00 (called ahead to be sure) and were the only people in the place. They seemed actually delighted to have us and didn’t rush our manicures or pedicures at all and did a great job. The foot massage /​leg massage was the best I have had in a long time. I am so happy I found Top Nails and will most certainly be back.

Clean, friendly, and fast. I got a pedicure with a dark turquoise color. The massage that went with it was so relaxing that I almost fell asleep in the chair. My gel French manicure was expertly done by Katie who has been in the business for 18 years.
Many of the locals know that they can pop in for a quick touch up. Try to remember your color though because there are many!
No reservations on the weekends but I was there around 2pm and there wasn’t a wait.

I am in town for a wedding and was able to walk in on Saturday afternoon without appt. busy but plenty of staff so I was helped right away.
Wide variety of colors in gel nail polish
They did an excellent manicure.

I was in town for a wedding and dropped by for a manicure– Katie was great! Super friendly, and most importantly my nails look great. Thank you Katie, see you next time I’m in town!

We were visiting Charleston on a rainy day and decided to pamper ourselves for a bit… Top nails was fantastic! It may have been the best pedicure I’ve ever had! Definitely check it out… It is worth it!

Very clean nail salon, lots of OPI polish choices and even more OPI gel polish options. Staff is very friendly and takes time for your service. Great location and prices.

I have been going to Top Nails for years and have found the salon to be of the highest quality. Everyone is super friendly, the manicures and pedicures are awesome and the selection of nail colors was more than I have ever seen. I would highly recommend it!

I went on favorable reviews from Unilocal but this time I do not agree. I took advantage of trying a new place while in Mount P. The shop seemed very dirty and bare. Color selection was great if you want pink but don’t expect better colors. The guy painted on my toes and I had to say something for him to fix it. I felt very unwelcomed and almost a bother to be there. I’ll stick to my usual spot next time.

My sister picked this place to get our nails done for my wedding because the location was close to where we all had lunch. We were really pleased with the service and quality. There was a group of us and she made it exclusive just to our group for the 2 hours we were there and was very accommodating! It’s been almost 3 weeks and my nails still look great! We were also allowed to bring champagne and have mimosas! I’d definitely recommend this place!

This nail salon seems popular with the locals and the staff was friendly but I have had much better manicures. I had the OPI gel done numerous times before and this is the first time that the gels started peeling after a couple of days. In addition, my daughter had her nails done and the polish came off in couple of days when she was swimming. We went on a Tuesday for their $ 4 off service special which does not specify with coupon, so my mom and sister did not get the discount since I asked about the discount after they had already paid. The ad also mentioned a free nail kit, which we didn’t receive either.
I did receive a nice eyebrow wax.