Top Ten Nails

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular was applying for a new job and needed a perfect manicure. So one morning, he popped into Top Ten Nails before his interview. Little did he know that every Tuesday, the nail artist played her favorite old-time radio shows while working—until she accidentally left them on full volume. Suddenly, the entire salon heard Bing Crosby crooning ‘White Christmas.’ The poor applicant froze mid-nail, turning beet-red as everyone in the waiting area burst out laughing. The owner finally turned off the radio with a smile, saying, ‘Welcome to Top Ten Nails—where your nails get more attention than you do!’

2. A delivery driver rushed into Top Ten Nails with just minutes before closing time. His package was late, but he had no idea that tonight would be remembered as the night of the missing tip. As he frantically explained his predicament, a regular customer overheard and offered to pay for the service himself. The delivery driver left with a smile, while inside, everyone agreed on splitting the cost of the missed manicure. That night, Top Ten Nails earned more than just tips—it earned a reputation for kindness.

3. A neighbor stopped by one afternoon, carrying an armload of freshly picked herbs from her garden. She asked if anyone could use some clippings for their next mani-pedi. Someone overheard and offered to make a herbal tea while waiting. Soon enough, the whole salon smelled like a summer herb garden. When a delivery driver came in later that day, he mistook the fragrance for a new cleaning product and ordered ten bottles without even seeing the menu.

4. Have you heard about the time someone walked in wearing nothing but nail polish? They claimed it was art performance, but no one at Top Ten Nails had ever seen anything like that before. Then there was a delivery driver who showed up with his entire order wrapped in clear packaging tape—‘protection from COVID,’ he said. The staff just smiled and shook their heads, wondering if they’d see him again… or maybe even recognize him next time.