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If you go here ask for Jenny! She just started there not too long ago i showed her a picture of what i wanted (but i wanted my nails shorter than what the picture showed) & she was able to accommodate so well! Super nice & will definitely be going back to her again soon
I made an appointment a few days in advanced for 330 on a Sunday and waited about 15 minutes to be seen. They're pretty busy here so I would not recommend walking in without an appointment on the weekends unless you're okay with waiting. My nail technician was Nancy. She did a great job with my nails and I'm definitely coming back here!She was also really nice and kept asking me if I had any complaints. All the other nail technicians were also very nice! My only complaint is that three of my nails are slightly uneven because she had to blend two powders but I can't really tell unless I feel for it by moving my finger over my nail or if I look at my nails from the sides. I'm not upset though because Nancy probably would have fixed it if I had mentioned it but I didn't notice till I left. I think the prices are pretty reasonable as well but I'm also willing to spurge a little on my nails. I've been looking for a new nail salon for a while and this is the only one I've found that has a bunch of different powder options and a lot of glitter options!
I've been coming to this place to get my nails done for a while now. When I first came I was seeing Wendy for my nails. She is always booked so she transferred me to Tina the nail technician next to her. Wendy is very good with details and hand drawn designs. Tina does a good job with my nails and is willing to change a design if I don't like it without making a big fuss. The rest of the ladies are just as talented. This place is always busy and they do their best to stick to appointment times but I have waited up to 25 minutes even after booking an appointment. The parking lot is shared so it's hard to find parking on busy days. The prices for most of the services increased by $10 in September 2018. They only take cash and have an ATM inside. My go to place for a full set!
After 4 years I came back.. I used to be a regular customer at k3 but as the nail salon got more known I felt the treatment to the customer was a bit rushed and try to get you out the door as soon as they can.. the work became sloppier but this year I decided to give them a try once again... Lisa was super kind and knowledgeable about her work, I asked her for recommendations and she gave me her input. She took her time making my nails right.. it's always scary for me... going to someone new, but thank you Lisa for easing me out of that zone & making my day feel like my day off
I love them!! Customer service was great!!! I came from a different salon that had badly done my nails, Even though that it was almost time for closing Nail tech NANCY help me out. She is awesome at her job she helped me remove the previous nails and started a new set!! Will definitely be going back to her.
I went in for this nail appointment a little skeptical and very desperate. My usual nail salon is in San Francisco, and having had my set for nearly a month, my nails were dying to be filled in (but my gas tank was not dying to make the hour long trip just for a set of nails). That was when I remembered that my friend had recommended a place in San Jose, so I grabbed on to that lead and made my way out to K3 Nails. I made my appointment for 4PM and I did arrive 10 minutes late but did not end up getting started until 4:40 because they were pretty busy. To be fair, it was a Sunday so I should have expected it and the quality of the services they provide speak for themselves! The lady who helped me was named Tina. She was very kind, warm, and welcoming (I think she sensed that I was growing impatient) and made sincere conversation when she felt necessary (didn't feel forced). She asked me what I wanted, said "ok", and worked her magic, no questions asked. She made sure I was okay with the shape, color, asked if I wanted glitter on them. Tina really went the extra mile and I appreciate that a ton! She even gave me her card with her name so that I know who to ask for the next time I come around. My nails came out so beautiful that I was truly stunned and even moreso when I saw the price tag was less than my usual! My full set fill was $30 + $10 for the nude ombré design I had done on every nail. This is a steal compared to my usual SF pricing - $40-45 just for the fill or set! At the end of the day, I can overlook the poor appointment system because of the bang for your buck that you get at this nail salon! K3, thank you for starting my 2018 off right! You have one a customer that will definitely be back.
I've gotten my nails done here multiple times and the nail techs never disappoint! I love that they can do 3D flowers bc not many salons around here can do that. It's literally art! I got my nails done here for multiple occasions because I always know I will be in good hands. And their prices are unbeatable!
I'm so disheartened about the fact that I have to write this bad review, but I did not have a good experience at K3. My friend and I came here for the first time because we both had heard such great things about K3! Both of us came in for gel manicures and regular pedicures. First, K3 is EXPENSIVE. $25 for a regular pedicure and $30 for gel, whereas I'm used to $20 pedicures and $25 gel manicures at my usual nail place. My pedicure was fine, but my manicure was absolutely awful. All I requested was a regular white gel polish and it did not look good. At all :( The shape was off (round), she didn't even cover my entire nail with the polish, and the paint job was sloppy. I left feeling extremely upset because I had just paid so much for my nails and it wasn't worth the high price. The ladies here are so nice, but I can't justify the poor work done on my nails. Sadly I won't ever be coming back to K3 and I had to learn the hard way not to cheat on my nail lady.
I already left a review when this happened back in September 2019 but I'm sharing again because of how insane this situation was. I went into K3 about two years ago to get a fill. I had been getting my acrylics done there for over a year at the time and had always LOVED how my nails turned out almost every single visit. I was so excited to get my nails done for my birthday in a few days. I get there and because I wanted an ombré design, the technician told me she had to completely take off the old acrylics and put new tips on, which was fine. Except for the fact that she didn't soak them before she tried literally prying them off. She was NOT GENTLE whatsoever. I remember turning to my friend while the technician was trying to take off the nails because it was hurting so bad. Then I turn back around after a strange and horrible feeling, and half of my nail is literally HANGING OFF. I think I was in so much shock at first that I physically couldn't react, but after a few minutes it was hurting so bad that I almost passed out and had to go next door to Sharetea to get something to drink. The lady who ripped off my nail didn't even care either...she told me to just sit down and wait for her to finish doing my nails!!!!!! I literally couldn't believe she actually thought she'd still do them and have me pay for them. I got up and left. I'm so upset I never got her name and had her fired. To this day I've never walked back into this place and even though this experience got me a viral video on TikTok, I will never vouch for K3 ever again.
DO NIT BRING YOUR BUSINESS HERE ! I am beyond appalled with the quality. And even more so the service! (I was called a liar, and the technician made my child cry after she screamed at her) To top it all off, These are the worst nails I've ever received ! UGLY AF $75 ?! And my nails look worse than when I walked though the door. If Owner does not respond, Will be reporting to bbb for my money back!
BOOK WITH TINA!!! Everyone has been giving K3 a lot of bad reviews because of their experience but I literally made a yelp just to leave Tina a good review so please read. It was my first time there around early December I called in the night before for an appointment in the morning with Tina. I came a few minutes late and she said she had been waiting for me and seated me immediately. She was super friendly! She conversed with me but didn't ask too many questions that would make it too personal and we took turns talking. The shape was gorgeous and she had made my nails look beautiful (an ombre design) She also gave me her suggestions on how she could design the roses that would make it look better than the photo I showed her. I took her advice and it turned out amazing! Here's the important part. I had a done some research before coming but I didn't know that the prices had raised and that ombre would be a base price of $45 with $5 per nail design. And because she had done both my ring fingers the total came out to $55. I had only brought $45 cash with me at the time and no card or other way to withdraw money. Tina was super sweet and told me it was okay and that she would just take $45. Literally the deal maker with my experience here. She was super sweet, careful, and made sure each nail was the perfect size and shape. I highly recommend making an appointment with her :)
I have been going to this nail salon for 3 years, just to see my girl Lily. She is hands down the best nail tech I have ever come across in San Jose. She spends so much time perfecting the nail shape, and nails it every time whether it's a true stiletto nail or a super skinny coffin. She takes my inspiration photos and gives me something even better than the picture I showed her! Not only that, but her sets always last at least 3 weeks to a month. She truly takes pride in her craft and it's evident in all her work. I get questions all the time about where I got my nails done and I will never stop recommending people come and see her! Thanks for being my nail fairy god mother Lily
Soooo got my nails done with Nina today. Needless to say nobody looked like they wanted to work there. It's a Wednesday evening and the place is packed. There is no menu to see price list and they do not take credit card so hit the bank before you go. I went in for a gel manicure and soak off. $10 soak off $20 gel manicure It's pretty cheap and it shows. Nina made two of my fingers bleed and didn't even apologize even though it bled for awhile. It's now been an hour since I came home and the gel has already started to lift. I'm going to have to go somewhere else to get it fixed. As far as sterilization goes, it SEEMS like they do all the right things, i.e liners and UV sterilization of tools? As for my manicure after she finished she rubbed some lotion on my hands for literally 45 seconds then asked me to wash my hands and told me my total. You get what you pay for!
2 months ago
1 year ago
I made appointment with Daniel to do my pedi and meni and he gave the price for the nails I wanted and it too expensive so I told him I'll get different design instead. He canceled my appointment last min while I got my flight coming up cuz the one I wanted wasn't too expensive. And blocked me read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
If you go here ask for Jenny! She just started there not too long ago i showed her a picture of what i wanted (but i wanted my nails shorter than what the picture showed) & she was able to accommodate so well! Super nice & will definitely be going back to her again soon read more
8 years ago
I made an appointment a few days in advanced for 330 on a Sunday and waited about 15 minutes to be seen. They're pretty busy here so I would not recommend walking in without an appointment on the weekends unless you're okay with waiting. My nail technician was Nancy. She did a great job with my nails and I'm definitely coming back here!She was also really nice and kept asking me if I had any complaints. All the other nail technicians were also very nice! My only complaint is that three of my nails are slightly uneven because she had to blend two powders but I can't really tell unless I feel for it by moving my finger over my nail or if I look at my nails from the sides. I'm not upset though because Nancy probably would have fixed it if I had mentioned it but I didn't notice till I left. I think the prices are pretty reasonable as well but I'm also willing to spurge a little on my nails. I've been looking for a new nail salon for a while and this is the only one I've found that has a bunch of different powder options and a lot of glitter options! read more
I've been coming to this place to get my nails done for a while now. When I first came I was seeing Wendy for my nails. She is always booked so she transferred me to Tina the nail technician next to her. Wendy is very good with details and hand drawn designs. Tina does a good job with my nails and is willing to change a design if I don't like it without making a big fuss. The rest of the ladies are just as talented. This place is always busy and they do their best to stick to appointment times but I have waited up to 25 minutes even after booking an appointment. The parking lot is shared so it's hard to find parking on busy days. The prices for most of the services increased by $10 in September 2018. They only take cash and have an ATM inside. My go to place for a full set! read more
4 years ago
After 4 years I came back.. I used to be a regular customer at k3 but as the nail salon got more known I felt the treatment to the customer was a bit rushed and try to get you out the door as soon as they can.. the work became sloppier but this year I decided to give them a try once again... Lisa was super kind and knowledgeable about her work, I asked her for recommendations and she gave me her input. She took her time making my nails right.. it's always scary for me... going to someone new, but thank you Lisa for easing me out of that zone & making my day feel like my day off read more
6 years ago
4 years ago
I love them!! Customer service was great!!! I came from a different salon that had badly done my nails, Even though that it was almost time for closing Nail tech NANCY help me out. She is awesome at her job she helped me remove the previous nails and started a new set!! Will definitely be going back to her. read more
I went in for this nail appointment a little skeptical and very desperate. My usual nail salon is in San Francisco, and having had my set for nearly a month, my nails were dying to be filled in (but my gas tank was not dying to make the hour long trip just for a set of nails). That was when I remembered that my friend had recommended a place in San Jose, so I grabbed on to that lead and made my way out to K3 Nails. I made my appointment for 4PM and I did arrive 10 minutes late but did not end up getting started until 4:40 because they were pretty busy. To be fair, it was a Sunday so I should have expected it and the quality of the services they provide speak for themselves! The lady who helped me was named Tina. She was very kind, warm, and welcoming (I think she sensed that I was growing impatient) and made sincere conversation when she felt necessary (didn't feel forced). She asked me what I wanted, said "ok", and worked her magic, no questions asked. She made sure I was okay with the shape, color, asked if I wanted glitter on them. Tina really went the extra mile and I appreciate that a ton! She even gave me her card with her name so that I know who to ask for the next time I come around. My nails came out so beautiful that I was truly stunned and even moreso when I saw the price tag was less than my usual! My full set fill was $30 + $10 for the nude ombré design I had done on every nail. This is a steal compared to my usual SF pricing - $40-45 just for the fill or set! At the end of the day, I can overlook the poor appointment system because of the bang for your buck that you get at this nail salon! K3, thank you for starting my 2018 off right! You have one a customer that will definitely be back. read more
5 years ago
I've gotten my nails done here multiple times and the nail techs never disappoint! I love that they can do 3D flowers bc not many salons around here can do that. It's literally art! I got my nails done here for multiple occasions because I always know I will be in good hands. And their prices are unbeatable! read more
7 years ago
I'm so disheartened about the fact that I have to write this bad review, but I did not have a good experience at K3. My friend and I came here for the first time because we both had heard such great things about K3! Both of us came in for gel manicures and regular pedicures. First, K3 is EXPENSIVE. $25 for a regular pedicure and $30 for gel, whereas I'm used to $20 pedicures and $25 gel manicures at my usual nail place. My pedicure was fine, but my manicure was absolutely awful. All I requested was a regular white gel polish and it did not look good. At all :( The shape was off (round), she didn't even cover my entire nail with the polish, and the paint job was sloppy. I left feeling extremely upset because I had just paid so much for my nails and it wasn't worth the high price. The ladies here are so nice, but I can't justify the poor work done on my nails. Sadly I won't ever be coming back to K3 and I had to learn the hard way not to cheat on my nail lady. read more
5 years ago
I already left a review when this happened back in September 2019 but I'm sharing again because of how insane this situation was. I went into K3 about two years ago to get a fill. I had been getting my acrylics done there for over a year at the time and had always LOVED how my nails turned out almost every single visit. I was so excited to get my nails done for my birthday in a few days. I get there and because I wanted an ombré design, the technician told me she had to completely take off the old acrylics and put new tips on, which was fine. Except for the fact that she didn't soak them before she tried literally prying them off. She was NOT GENTLE whatsoever. I remember turning to my friend while the technician was trying to take off the nails because it was hurting so bad. Then I turn back around after a strange and horrible feeling, and half of my nail is literally HANGING OFF. I think I was in so much shock at first that I physically couldn't react, but after a few minutes it was hurting so bad that I almost passed out and had to go next door to Sharetea to get something to drink. The lady who ripped off my nail didn't even care either...she told me to just sit down and wait for her to finish doing my nails!!!!!! I literally couldn't believe she actually thought she'd still do them and have me pay for them. I got up and left. I'm so upset I never got her name and had her fired. To this day I've never walked back into this place and even though this experience got me a viral video on TikTok, I will never vouch for K3 ever again. read more
7 years ago
DO NIT BRING YOUR BUSINESS HERE ! I am beyond appalled with the quality. And even more so the service! (I was called a liar, and the technician made my child cry after she screamed at her) To top it all off, These are the worst nails I've ever received ! UGLY AF $75 ?! And my nails look worse than when I walked though the door. If Owner does not respond, Will be reporting to bbb for my money back! read more
7 years ago
BOOK WITH TINA!!! Everyone has been giving K3 a lot of bad reviews because of their experience but I literally made a yelp just to leave Tina a good review so please read. It was my first time there around early December I called in the night before for an appointment in the morning with Tina. I came a few minutes late and she said she had been waiting for me and seated me immediately. She was super friendly! She conversed with me but didn't ask too many questions that would make it too personal and we took turns talking. The shape was gorgeous and she had made my nails look beautiful (an ombre design) She also gave me her suggestions on how she could design the roses that would make it look better than the photo I showed her. I took her advice and it turned out amazing! Here's the important part. I had a done some research before coming but I didn't know that the prices had raised and that ombre would be a base price of $45 with $5 per nail design. And because she had done both my ring fingers the total came out to $55. I had only brought $45 cash with me at the time and no card or other way to withdraw money. Tina was super sweet and told me it was okay and that she would just take $45. Literally the deal maker with my experience here. She was super sweet, careful, and made sure each nail was the perfect size and shape. I highly recommend making an appointment with her :) read more
5 years ago
I have been going to this nail salon for 3 years, just to see my girl Lily. She is hands down the best nail tech I have ever come across in San Jose. She spends so much time perfecting the nail shape, and nails it every time whether it's a true stiletto nail or a super skinny coffin. She takes my inspiration photos and gives me something even better than the picture I showed her! Not only that, but her sets always last at least 3 weeks to a month. She truly takes pride in her craft and it's evident in all her work. I get questions all the time about where I got my nails done and I will never stop recommending people come and see her! Thanks for being my nail fairy god mother Lily read more
6 years ago
Soooo got my nails done with Nina today. Needless to say nobody looked like they wanted to work there. It's a Wednesday evening and the place is packed. There is no menu to see price list and they do not take credit card so hit the bank before you go. I went in for a gel manicure and soak off. $10 soak off $20 gel manicure It's pretty cheap and it shows. Nina made two of my fingers bleed and didn't even apologize even though it bled for awhile. It's now been an hour since I came home and the gel has already started to lift. I'm going to have to go somewhere else to get it fixed. As far as sterilization goes, it SEEMS like they do all the right things, i.e liners and UV sterilization of tools? As for my manicure after she finished she rubbed some lotion on my hands for literally 45 seconds then asked me to wash my hands and told me my total. You get what you pay for! read more
7 years ago
Had a quick nail repair ! Got my nails done in Australia before my vacation and the nail on my index finger broke :( They fixed it quick and did a good job! CASH ONLY/ they do have an atm available though. read more
5 years ago
I went to Nancy and she was super sweet and fun to talk to and she did an amazing job on my nails! I definitely recommend going especially if you're looking for a bit extra when getting your nails done, worth every read more
6 years ago
Got my nails done here a week ago. There was a strong stench of chemicals which I just put up with since I wasn't sure about if other nail places were open because of covid-19. I've gotten my nails done at other places before and I'm used to a small smell but this smell was unbelievable. I don't remember the name of the lady who did my fill, but she made my right thumb "cuticle" bleed. She was quick to tend to it but the following day it bled again. Two out of seven gems on my left middle finger fell off the following day. There was chipping on 4-5 fingers! 5 days later and only one gem was remaining. I didn't want to leave a bad review because I know how tough it is at these times but the last straw was that my nail broke not even 6 days later of getting my fill. I don't wanna give the whole place a bad rep but my experience was not worth the $50 + tip I paid this place. Never coming back. UPDATE DO NOT COME HERE!!! I'm trying to take my acrylic off and IT IS MMA!!!! DONT even risk it !!! my nails are hurting and it is so hard to come off!!! watch this video to know the difference : https://youtu.be/g9rZvfJXZjE read more
3 years ago
took my sister to get her prom nails, ask for nancy when your getting your nails done she did great job read more
8 years ago
I had an appointment for anyone at 11 and I waited for like 8 minutes before being seated. The person who did my nails was Ngan and I love her so much. She's super nice and careful when she did my nails. I showed her the designs I wanted for my nails and she made it super nice I'm so in love with it. I'll come back here more frequently and ask for Ngan because she's like my favorite nail person now. read more
7 years ago
I came here to get my nails done and I had Lily who I could tell she knew what she was doing. I was a little hesitant because I never really get nails but she assured me she was great at her job and afterwards I was delightfully surprised and satisfied with my nails. Love the length, color, shape, and details. It's normally really busy even with an appointment so just try to come in the morning when it's less busy! read more
8 years ago
Loved it. Walked in for the first time and Tina is amazing. Sweet and my nails turned out gorgeous. So glad that I had an amazing experience for my first time! Will be coming back. No pain and no bubbles for me Color 613 for one color set Color Paloma for Ombre Set read more
2 years ago
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5 years ago
K3 I came here today showed the nail tech what I wanted and she said she could do it even though she hadn't done it before. So I put my trust in her and we began the process. I asked for coffin shape and she started off correctly by cutting off the sides and filing. However once she applied the powder it became very blocky. I mentioned it to her (and spoke up about all the other corrections I wanted made) and she tried to shave it down and fix it. So the shape in the pic is what it looks like fixed... Anyways, time for the design--instantly I could tell her brushes weren't going in the direction she wanted them to and it was very difficult for her to achieve the inspiration look. After 2 hours this is what I left with & paid $105 for since it was a new set however the design alone they said is worth $45... The nail tech was super nice and kept saying how beautiful it was... but ultimately this is no where near the inspiration pic I showed. Next time I will trust my gut and not take the chance. Not coming back here since clearly they can't achieve this design let alone the right coffin shape. read more
4 years ago
Love going here! Ask for Nancy she does an amazing job! Always satisfied and great price!! read more
5 years ago
Horrible experience! The tech that did my nails was very rude. When she was applying the nail tip to my nail it wasn't laying flat on my nail plate & the nail tip looked funny so I asked her if she can fix it & she told me rudely "you want someone els to do them for you" & I said yes if there's someone els that can do them then yes She did answer me & continue working. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
I went to K3 on a really busy day, but me and my friend were seated after 10-15 minutes. I got a full set of acrylics in blue that only costed me $30 +5 tip! All the ladies working are really nice and friendly and try their best to accommodate with the amount of people that show up. TIP: Make an appointment prior so you don't have to wait!! read more
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7 years ago
my first time going to a new nail lady & let me tell y'all, i was NOT disappointed. i was looking on yelp and saw that Tina was popular so i decided to give her a try. upon arriving, i called earlier for a appointment but i waited 10-15 minutes which was no problem. all the ladies there greeted me and made me feel welcomed. when it was my turn, Tina asked what i wanted and i got exactly that! she took her time and payed close attention to my nails. i'm in love w/ my nails and Tina is soooo sweet! i've officially found my forever nail lady, hahah. CASH ONLY, but there's an ATM inside of the salon. read more
6 years ago
I called them this morning 10 minutes prior to opening to see if they could make an appointment for myself and my daughter for 11:00 a.m. they had no problem feeding us into their schedule for that time period we were running late and I called to see if that would be a problem and they should me it was not an issue, when we arrived we had some trouble finding parking but other than that getting us into the town was a breeze. My daughter had a specific design in mind that she wanted to have done and they did a fabulous job recreating it I was a little uncertain about what I wanted to do and along with their help and input the outcome I am very very pleased with! The only negative thing I can say is that I wish I had gotten a longer neck massage, because it felt so good! The salon is updated with all the new covid -19 precautions and there is a waiver they require guests to fill out and sign as well as checking your temperature prior to starting service. I will definitely be returning to them and highly recommend this salon! read more
9 years ago
4 years ago
Well, after having a positive experience at K3 Milpitas a few years ago I decided to give the Cottle Rd location a try. The first red flag should have been when all the technicians were on a break at 11 in the morning. I got a pedicure with gel and paraffin it turned out ok. The Gel manicure was going great until the technician asked if I wanted my nails cut I said NO! She proceeded with the manicure and FILED MY NAILS OFF. I was unhinged! Who does this? She stated " I was making them even" I didn't ask you for this!! This all happened on 4/2/2022. Today is 4/4/2022 and the polish is chipping and peeling already. Don't waste you money or your time in this place!! NEVE read more
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How much is a full set?
I believe a new full set starts at 35$, and ombré full sets start at 40$. They do have their prices up on the wall, luckily. :)
Is Wendy back? =o( I stopped going but would love to go back if she ever returns.
I asked Tina last time I went in (about two weeks ago) and they aren't sure if she will return.
Does K3 do acrylic or gel removal? If so for how much?
I believe to remove your old acrylics is currently a 10$ charge
My nails are not long at all but if I want gel nails how does it work do they put a fake nail on top of yours and then the gel or what I have never got my nails gel only acrylic and I want to try it the gel ones?
You can do fake ones or just gel on your real nails
How much is Acrylic 3D nail art for both ring fingers?
If you do a rose I know it's $5 per finger
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