I have been going to K Nails for over 15 years. The best part about visiting the shop is how you're treated. The staff greets you, know you by first name and does their best to make you happy. I come up with some crazy requests for my nails and they always see it through lol. Thanks, Vinny, Tina and everyone else! read more

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K Nails has been an important part in taking care of myself. Though I haven't been there in a while, (I wanted to give my nail beds a "rest"), going there today way a wonderful decision. Tina is a fabulous woman, technician , mother, wife, and cares about her clients. She takes her time with whatever procedure she is working on. I enjoy going to K Nails. The salon is clean, welcoming and the other technicians are friendly as well. I have seen all ages having pedicures and manicures. Men and women. Little ones and Seniors. (I represent the latter). Thank you Tina for always taking care of my hands and feet with such pride. I value your time, compassion, conversation and friendship. read more

K Nails - Tina did a great job today. Senior hands for sure, but all ages welcome! I love K Nails. Has been my favorite nail salon for years. - Nail Salons Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I have been coming to Kay Nails on 29N for years. The people are super efficient and always friendly. I am always able to get an appointment to fit my schedule with my favorite technician and enjoy having my mani/pedis done with my husband and family members. This is the best nail salon in town!! Stephanie Schaefer read more

I went for a facial at KNails on Seminole for a basic facial with Tina. She was very personable and attentive and the facial was very relaxing. I highly recommend this experience with Tina. read more

I went today to get my eye brows waxed and it was extremely disappointing. Paid $15 and still tipped even though it wasn't deserved. She went so quickly that there were so many baby hairs left over, it was easy to tell she didn't care and didn't want to be doing it. She didn't even trim my eyebrow hairs and i've been to soooo many places and this is routine. She didn't give me a mirror after she finished to look at my eyebrows which is also a routine at all places i've been. It's like she didn't want me to see the little effort she put into it. I remember K nails use to be my go too spot when I used to live here years ago so i'm not sure what happened. It's frustrating coming from NC where I had a spot I would go to religiously and they were so good and attentive and totally worth the money to coming back to Charlottesville and not being able to find one place that actually TRIES to do the job you asked. Never going back, waste of money. read more

Nail tech, Evy is extremely rude, speaking Spanish about me and my daughter infront of us assuming I didn't understand her language. First she was bitching about the price the owner quoted me to gel paint my daughter's nails wasn't high enough. Her polish came off within 1 hour of leaving on 2 fingers, we came back in to fix.. and she started yelling and complaining when we came back. Don't assume no one understands your language. Extremely rude and doesn't very ignorant read more

K Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I come to have my nails and toes done every 3 weeks and enjoy the pampering I get from them every time I go. They are always so kind, sweet and never rushed to give me the upmost quality service a salon could give you. I highly recommend them to be the best nail salon in Charlottesville. Vicki from Charlottesville read more

I got a full set and pedi at 2 different times this week, same man did both. During my pedi, my legs were drenched in water and his nails felt like they were piercing my skin when he was painting the nails. When I walked in to get my full set I said I didn't want gel nails, and he began to work and continuously buffed my skin and not nails, I'm surprised I was not bleeding. I kept pulling my hand back and did vocalize a few times he was hurting me. Once I was done I was surprised my nails were completely dry and he said "yeah that happens with gel nails" and I told him I did not want gel nails and he said "ok, I'll give you a discount!" Got my bill and checked the pricing board and it was the same price. Leaving today my hands are sore and I feel like I was cheated out of money. Very unhappy with the service and would not recommend this nail salon. read more

DO NOT GO HERE!! I went to get tips and dip powder. The tech argued with me for 15 minutes trying to convince me to get acrylics, which I didn't want because they're more damaging to my nails. She almost broke my thumb twisting it and didn't stop when I told her it hurt. When I paid, she watched me while I tipped (15%, which I think was generous given her rude behavior and rushing to get it done). Two days later, one of my nails broke. If I'm going to pay $70 for a set, they'd better last me more than two days. I came back to get my nail fixed and she laughed at me when I showed it to her. This is by far one of the WORST customer service experiences I've ever had. I work in customer service, so I understand that staff can get burned out, but this lady was just plain rude. read more

This salon is friendly and clean. I enjoy the scrub and hot towels during my mani/pedis. The biggest downfall for me is the steep price. I came in with clean nails- just needed a bit of shaping- and got a regular pedicure and a dip mani set (natural nails, no tips). These services totaled $95 + tip. read more

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I went today (7/10/2020). The store was pretty clean but the woman doing my nails refused to wear a face mask and her coworker kept telling her to put the mask back on, but she kept taking it back off. She was also coughing so much that she put in a cough drop and just kept painting my nails like nothing was wrong. There were just a couple other people in the salon, and some of them were not wearing a mask. read more

Everything is always great and my technician is awesome and always helping me with making right choices

Very happy with the service and price. New, unopened set of tools, scrubs are used for each client. I will go back.

K-Nails is a GREAT place to get your nails done! I'm a regular customer and have been getting my nails and toes done at the Seminole Trail, Charlottesville location for several years. Tina does a fabulous job and, when or if, something needs to be corrected, she's always super willing to take care of immediately and ensure I'm happy. I always feel welcome at this salon. I totally recommend this business and I'll continue to keep coming back! read more

I went to get an acrylic set done and had shown the girl what I wanted. Super sweet but did not do a good job. My tips are all uneven and not the same line shape. I had even showed her a picture of what I wanted. read more

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Probably the best nails I've gotten done in Cville. So pretty and I wasn't in there for hours. Nice workers, def recommend.

I went yesterday for a gel pedicure. Unfortunately, the service was not great. The guy I had "Vinh", used a tool that fell on the floor. I feel I could not relax as I was worried/uncomfortable. He was also talking about my toenail and showing it to another employee. He made me feel uncomfortable. Most employees wore a mask, but not the man who was with me, and he kept coughing. Lastly, he cut my toe. I tried to call and speak to a manager or owner twice, however, they said the manager/owner will be on vacation for "months" and was rude. I do not wish this kind of treatment for anyone. read more

This salon is very dirty. The gentleman who did my nails did a terrible job and passed me off to someone else to finish the mess. I do not recommend this salon and i will not go back. read more

I always come back to this nail salon. It is a bit pricey compared to other nail salons I've been to. It was pretty busy considering it was Prom weekend. I went their earlier to ask several questions about the nails and the price and I came back later and the same lady helped me right away. She kept checking in to see if I liked the nails and she explained to me what she was gonna do exactly with the rhinestones and offered different things so I could stay in my budget. At the end she asked me if she could take pictures of my nails and everyone at the salon loved them! read more

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My nails was rushed. And it's not clean. The man that did my nails was rude. Overrall , this is the worst salon i have been to.

Got exactly what I wanted. Price was not bad either. Definitely making this the place I go from now on!

I've been here a few times before for pedicures and it's not bad but nothing special. But that's not what makes me review today. Went in today to get my eyebrows waxed since my normal place was closed. It took the lady longer than I've ever had an eyebrow wax take. And they look AWFUL. So upsetting because there isn't a thing I can do about it now. I left the place wondering if they looked even and it just got worse as the day went on. I was told to go back and complain, they're so bad. Seriously, there are so many other choices for nail salons, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

This place is great! I've struggled to find a good salon in Charlottesville and I'm so glad I finally found one. I got a full set for $32. Very happy with the quality. The inside of the salon is also so cute. I wish the staff were a little more friendly, but other than that, I'm very satisfied! read more

K Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I have nothing but good things to say about K Nails. I bring my mother in law and my daughters here. Everyone is kind. They do a good job and the place is well maintained and clean. read more

OK. This...was a very weird experience. First of all, it was $35 for a shellac manicure - too much. But I was visiting a friend and this place seemed nice and was open. But that wasn't the weird part. My friend was sitting next to me as I got my nails done and was talking to me about a tattoo she wanted done. Suddenly, the guy doing my nails says that he is getting a tattoo. I don't mind at all chatting with whoever does my nails - it's usually nice. But... He then voluntarily says, "It's my ex's name." "Oh..." (I mean, how do you even fake respond to that as if it's not really weird...to anyone let alone a stranger?) Then he starts talking about how she just broke up with him. And he honestly looks like he's about to lose it right then and there. Like about to cry. And I felt bad, I'm human you know, but this was not what I signed up for. Then he tells me about how she lives in Louisiana. Then he says she's in high school (?!). I was trapped. I mean, he had my HANDS. Then he says he is going to go visit her. And that she says he works too much. Then he says he's only lived here for two weeks. Then he says his best friend's mom is dying, and that he's like a son to her. Then when his coworker comes by he says to her, "I just want to go smoke!" Well excuse me. I'm sorry to inconvenience you. Also, they were out of the color I wanted, which was the most boring color ever. It was sorta obnoxious, but whatever. He did a good job shaping. Altogether, the manicure itself looks good. But based on how much initial psychiatric consultations cost, plus what I paid for my manicure, I think I'm owed an eyebrow wax and two mani-pedis (hot stone and shellac). Then we could call it even. EDIT: The owner/manager though seemed VERY nice. I think my experience would have been great had he done my nails. He was joking with me a little as I waited and seemed very attentive to everyone in the salon. read more

This place is way overpriced for the quality. I got dip on my fingers and it is the worst that I have ever gotten. I asked for them to fix it and they did not make it look any better. Not only this but while getting a pedicure they spilled a lot of water soaking my purse and my friends. Unprofessional and unskilled staff. read more

I'm not a super regular here, or at any nail place, but K Nails really deserves an updated review. My experience here is on par with other nail salons in the area. Clean, good service, the staff does what they can to make you comfortable etc... The prices are great and the basic pedicure & manicure are just fine. While I'm there, I often notice "regulars" and they seem to have a very good rapport with their service tech. The one thing that kept me from giving 5 stars is I wish they'd communicate a little bit, just friendly light conversation. Other than that, when I get my nails done here, I know it's a good value and I'm in and out. read more

Great prices and great service! Love going here when I'm in town :) i haven't gotten a pedicure in so long and it felt amazing!! Super clean and they ALWAYS use new tools and you watch them open them and throw them away when they are done. The foot massage is outstanding! And the basic pedicure is only $25!!! read more

The service here is very slow. I waited in the spa pedicure for 30 minutes before they came over. It seemed as though the customers were used to this so it didn't look like it bothered anyone. The pedicure itself was okay except that the lady doing my nails answered her cell phone and worked at snail speed. My two other friends got a pedi and eyebrow wax before I was even done. The massage was really more like a rub. The paraffin wax was really nice but the whole experience was not relaxing and I felt I needed to pay attention to her the whole time. I came in with the intention of getting a mani and pedi but because it took so long I couldn't get a pedi. Total time for one pedicure: an hour and a half. read more

I go to K Nails about every 6 weeks or so for a pedi. I love it! I always make an advance appointment. They never leave me waiting. Always a friendly smiling face to greet me. Professional job with the pedi. read more

This Place is Immaculate! Been here several times and always pleased. In the first place, this place is CLEAN. (If you want a good case of the heebie-jeebies, go to the salon on down Rt. 29, across from iHop --- that place is downright nasty.) It's refreshing to walk into a nail salon and not be afraid to stick your feet into the water. The people here have always been pleasant and attentive and I think that they do a good job. Once, I left my wedding band and was so afraid that I would never see it again. I called and the owner said that he had it and would hold it for me. When I picked up the ring, he refused to take any money from me. I can't think of anything negative to say about this place. read more

I needed a last minute pedicure and this was the closest salon, so I decided to try it. I was the first one in the door and there was one lady working. She was less than pleasant. She seemed as though she'd rather be anywhere but at work. I had to ask her, twice, to go back and cut one of my nails evenly. The water in the foot bath was cold. Not a fan, won't be returning. read more

First of all let me state i am a regular here. For the most part they do a good job - we all know it is a struggle to find a reliable nail salon so when i found this place i was happy. I have made appointments 2 separate times and have been made to wait more than an hour both times. Why i even waited that long is beyond me. The second time after an hour i just walked out. Nobody apologized, or even said anything for that matter. I ALWAYS tip generously, always show up on time, never complain but after this time and the complete disregard for my time i will NOT be returning to K Nails. read more

Went here yesterday for a fill 15 minutes before they closed. They were still very nice and didn't rush. Did a great job and I will be returning today for a pedi. read more

I thought I had written a review for this place a while ago, but I don't see it anywhere. The first time I had gone to K Nails, they did a good job on my nails, but the second time I went really put me off in never going back again, except I did, which then cemented in me in never going back. I guess since there weren't enough people working that day, the nail technician thought it was appropriate in doing both our nails at the same time. So for large intervals at a time, both of us were just sitting there doing nothing while he'd work on one of us. That was going to be my last time, but a friend wanted to get our nails done and they were the closest salon nearby. So I chalked up my last experience as a fluke and went back. We both asked for a nail design, but to surprise us(people are good at different things) My friend got a very lovely intricate design. The design I got was a series of basic wavy lines/stripes. I understand that some people are artists or good at doing nail designs. I've had nail technicians tell me they're not good in which case I just opt out of getting a design. It's totally cool with me. Heck, he could have even asked the nail technician doing my friend's nails to do my design. Yeah, first world problems to complain about a nail design, but it was a little bit of everything that ended up piling up. The place is clean and the decor is lovely. read more

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. 2nd time going and I went in for a simple manicure. A cut down and color. The woman who took my information looked as if she just could not be bothered with me. Almost as if I didn't belong. The man who started to do my nails acted the same way. I sat down and wasn't greeted. He didn't smile or even look at me. I had 2 nails that were cut down very short and one cracked nail. He started filing them and said he couldn't do anything with them. A nail technician that couldn't do a simple manicure! I gave him multiple opportunities to rethink that and just do it but he wouldn't budge. I left with nothing done. The atmosphere is terrible and almost stuck up. After I go and talk to the manager or owner, I will never go back there. Which is sad because I heard it was a nice place. I should have asked about the people. They are nasty. read more

I come to K Nails for my regular eyebrow waxing, every 2 weeks. The customer service is great and the service is very clean. They always replace the pad you lay on, wash their hands, and are very gentle and sensitive to how you want your eyes shaped. As for the mani/pedi pricing, I think that they are moderate, but I am willing to pay for a clean service. They always sanitize the tools they use. Lastly, I like the complimentary water and fruit. Hope this helps! read more

I've never been to the original location near Hollymead, but I have been to the location on Pantops several times. It's called K Nails 2 or something. The facility is nice, clean, and well-decorated. The staff has been great every time that I've been there! I had surgery last week so I went in for a manicure on crutches, and everyone was so helpful and sweet. Candy even painted my nails at the drying station so I would be more comfortable and wouldn't have to move, and she helped me carry and keep track of all of my stuff. I've always had great experiences here! read more

This is the worst nail salon I have ever been to! They deserve less than one star. The towel was so hot they burnt my foot to the point where it's beginning to blister. They cut two of fingers and made them bleed. They left cotton underneath one of my nails and got red polish under one when it was a French acrylic manicure. All of my nails are full of air bubbles. We went back to get a refund & they said "no we don't do that". I showed them the burn on my foot and they tried to say I was lying about it. Why else would I have a fresh burn on my foot after leaving their salon? It was a painful and awful experience with rude employees. Don't waste your time and money here! read more

I have been going to the location on Pantops for about 2 years and previously have had no complaints. The young lady who greeted me did not crack a smile and seemed completely disinterested in being there.I honestly had an impulse to walk out her attitude was so bad.I had made an appointment and waited for 20 minutes and had to get up ask what was going on. There was no communication. Perhaps somebody could train the staff to properly greet their clients and explain to them if they are running behind. The actual service I received was fine but I won't be going back as I like to spend my money where people are actually happy to see me. read more