Star Light Nails

I wanted to give this Salon a five. Especially since I went there originally to see Danny who is amazing at nails. Always takes time to massage during pedicure. My review is specifically for the owner Lana since no matter what she’s there. If you want a manicure go to Danny. If you get acrylic ask for Ben but be prepared that Lana will interrupt your session and finish the paint which will end up thick and lumpy with gel.
At first I mostly saw Danny so I sent a few referrals there.
I have 2 daughters and I pay for them to get manis and pedis. So let’s say I drop a bunch of money and I went for a year. Then when I switched to acrylic the drama with Lana started.
She ripped off my teenage daughters, over charging them. They call me and say she complained about tip and argued with them. I called her and said my daughters are teenagers were so embarrassed and felt she was mean.
She called them liars when I called. My daughter was charged for a full set and when she got home she had no tips on her, her nails cut supershort to the skin (she said it hurt) and that is what she charged a full set for? My kids were too nervous to say anything to her because she was so mean. Oh how I wish I was there!!! Then I come home and my girlfriend tells me the week before when I gave her a referral there she brought her mother. After they got their nails done they went shopping across the parking lot in another store. The owner Lana chased them yelling in the store that she accidentally didn’t charge them enough that she «Not lying» she needed more money. My friend said it was the most bizarre and embarrassing thing. So she had to leave right then because she was making a scene. And she walked back over to the shop with her mom and paid more money. My sister told me she argued with her when she said she didn’t get a massage with her pedi. She told her «she did». As if my sis was lying. She never went back my friend never went back I’m never going back. I don’t need the drama or stress and honestly I’m pissed she embarrassed my friend and took advantage of my daughters. When I gave her the chance to make it right she sounded crazy. No thank you. I didn’t even bother with continuing with that convo. That’s no way to run a business.

Normally I do not venture out and find other nail salons that I like other than the one I’ve been going to for years. However, last night I was in need of a fill badly so I gave Star Light a call. I wasn’t able to come until 6:15pm (they close at 7) but they still let me book an appointment for that time! I was already surprised and impressed! Anyway, I get there and the place is packed! At 6:15 they are still finishing up mani’s and pedi’s which made me feel even better that the place is popular! So I sit down and the nice lady (feel so bad I forgot her name) told me they need to take my old nails off and start over. That’s fine but I do not handle pain very well and I usually soak my nails off. She promised me she wouldn’t hurt me so I agreed to let her take them off. She made casual conversation and even asked me my name so she could address me by that instead of miss or ma’am. I loved that! Sure enough, before I knew it, my nails were off and I wasn’t in tears! Next she had me move over one chair so her husband, Ben could put my new set on. All I can say is he’s amazing! It had to be about 7:15pm (15 mins after closing) and he was just finishing my nails and wasn’t rushing at all. He took the time to clean off the extra gel and acrylic that got on my skin and around my cuticles! Overall great experience! Will definitely be back and requesting Ben to do my nails!

My first time here. Place is nice and clean and the staff is friendly. Got a pedicure from Danny. He did an excellent job. Will be coming back if I’m in town.

I love love love this place! Very clean! I love Ben and his wife. they always take me right in! My nails have never looked so good! !

I’m very picky about nail shops because I want to make sure my fill and shape are perfect! I also look into cleanliness. Ben and Lana were able to squeeze me in at 6:30pm even though I called the day of at 5pm. Lana did my fill and shaped it then Ben finished perfecting it then did my gel color. Ben kept saying he is very picky and wants to make sure I’m happy! I sure am happy about my fill and shape! It was $ 28 for a fill, gel and a broken nail — not bad!

Was looking on Unilocal for nail salons to quickly run to after class and decided to give this one a go after noticing it had the best reviews. And let me say, Starlight Nails earns its ratings. I’ve been to almost every nail salon in the area and this will now be my regular spot.
Came in and was immediately greeted. The person who did my gel manicure was Ben and he was so kind. Diligently took off the wreck that was my previous acrylics and then proceeded to do my gel manicure. He was quick, and probably one of the nicest manicurists I’ve ever had. Everyone was calling me be my name and you can tell they all work really hard together to provide excellent customer service (which I never really expect when I get my nails dons.) Lana, whom I believe is the manager, kept coming around to all the customers and making sure they were completely happy.
Honestly, everyone there strives to provide great customer service. It’s not the usual silent awkwardness when you get your nails done. While I didn’t catch her name, the woman who did my pedicure was amazing as well.
All in all, clean place, excellent customer service, efficient, and they even give stamp cards towards a free pedicure. I’ll definitely be a new regular now!

I just moved to the area. I was looking for to find a regular nail place for my self. I gave it a try. I’m very happy. They are excellent!

Ben is fantastic! I came here on a whim because I needed to find a new nail salon and am so glad I found them on Unilocal.I got a full set with gel and they turned out great. You can tell he knew what he was doing and the results show it. He shaped my coffin nails perfectly (I am very meticulous about the shape) and he even cut my cuticles (something I’m not used too but made a difference). The shop is very open and clean and they have Netflix while you get your nails done! I have definitely found my new nail salon and will be returning every 3 weeks!

I was just getting off of work and needed to get my nails done asap. I Unilocaled nail salons around me and found Star Light. I had called right before I left work, got there in like 10 minutes, and got sat down as soon as I walked in. I was greeted by Lana, who was so very sweet. She also was the one who ended up doing my nails. I was completely satisfied with my shellac mani, as well as with the customer service. I will be back!

First time in here and has to say I’m impress. No appointment on almost closing time but Ben said yes. I have been doing gel and acrylic for a while in different salon but this is the only place that cleans your cuticle. I love my nails… did my waxing too!
One review said about the pumice and yes it’s right, you have to buy one and bring it everytime you go there which is weird cause I have not been in place like that. Also they prefer you pay cash or check but won’t give you a hard time if you don’t. They use different brand of polish but so far no chip yet.
Overall, I’ll come back if I have time to go there. They are very nice people and I did my nails really good and my eyebrow waxing too!
Thank you Lana and Ben!

I used to go to Bollinger Nails in PH for over a year. They charge a lot and always have a high turnover so you never get the same person. I always seem to get nicked and cut by the nail techs and I was just about to give up and take my nails off and call it a day until I happened to walk by Star Light Nails get some info. I met Lana and she was SO sweet and booked me an appointment with her for my fill. Lana was great and took care of me and made me feel so comfortable. She also removed the «greenies» under my thumb nail (which freaked me out… thanks to Bollinger) and fixed it! I rescheduled my next appointment with Ben and… OMG! He is AWESOME! No cuts, no nicks, perfect shaping and was so sweet! Ben is the best and I am so glad to have found Star Light Nails because I really didn’t want to give up my nails and now I don’t have to!!!

I’ve gotten my nails done here quite a few times, the employees are nice, the quality of work is fine, they lack a larger selection of gel colors, but that’s fine. My issue and the reason for the three stars is how insanely uncomfortable I am every time I’ve gotten my nails done. The owner is very pushy about how terrible my nails looked before when I got them done someplace else. To the point that I felt like I was being borderline harassed about it. I felt like how many times she tries to convince me I HAVE to come back and how terrible my nails looked before she «fixed» them makes me just want to up and walk away. Especially since the quality of work is fine. It’s nothing to write home about.
At the end of the day its customer service, and the owner didn’t stop bringing up how terrible my nails looked even after I asked her to stop, she didn’t stop asking me very personal questions even after I asked her to stop and the unsolicited life advice she kept trying to give me even after I asked her to stop is why they will loose my business.

Very nice place. Super friendly people in a relaxing and clean environment. Will keep coming back for sure! Thank you
Kris

I’ve visited a few times now and every visit has been awesome! The staff is super friendly and they do great nails. Highly recommend this nail salon, I usually get gel manicures and they always last 3 + weeks.

LOVE this place! I’ve tried so many east bay nail salons, and Star Light is definitely one of the best. Amazing staff, Ben did my full set today and he did a beautiful job. He made sure I was happy with the shape throughout my appointment, which I really appreciated. Lana was so nice too, she came around to talk to me a few times and welcome me as it was my first time there. I also got a pedicure from Danny, and he was fantastic as well. Great nail techs, reasonable prices and easy parking (which is a deal breaker for me). I will definitely be back and recommend to friends!

I literally have been to every nail place in the Bay Area lol and I am so glad I found Starlight Nails! Ben and Lana do such an amazing job with my nails I even book appointments so I can get in to see them which I normally just wing it. He is so great with the shape I love! I love coffin nails and it’s hard to find people who know how to do them! Jenny also does amazing pedicure! Everyone here is so wonderful! I highly recommend them:)

Danny is so gentle on my toes! I decided to try a green color for Spring and Danny suggested adding gold sparkles on top. Simply fabulous! I got a lavender sea salt rub also. All for the great price of $ 22.00! I highly recommend this place!
Claire K

Finally!!! I have found a place in Martinez that is worth the time. Ben is amazing, and so creative. I didn’t know what to do with my nails and he took it to himself to design and create Magic. He was friendly and took the told to get to know me. I will be back!

I came here from a recommendation and was hoping to save some money due to their lower prices from other places I’ve been. When I called they said a pedi was $ 22 but when you go there, they con you into buying a $ 5 pumice. I think by law they have to use all sterilized equipment and new files, pumices, etc. so I was not pleased by this addition but I wasn’t going to agree to a used one. I was seriously asked this!
While the guy was filing my big toes they began to hurt. I wondered if he had cut me because every time my feet went into the water or had products put on them, they stung horribly. This morning I wake up to my big toes throbbing and discovered he sliced the tops of them open! I highly doubt he was licensed, he clearly didn’t know what he was doing and the massage was awful. I obviously won’t be returning and I’m surprised that they have so many good reviews. Beware!

I have been going to Star light nails off and on for the past few years and everytime I go, I’m always satisfied! Ben and Lana truly take pride in their work and it shows. When you are in there, you will notice that many of the customers are regulars and it really gives it a family type vibe. It’s very enjoyable!
Not only are they great at nails, but they truly care about the work the do and are genuinely good people. I would reccomend this place to everyone.