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    Kathy's Nails & Spa

    3.9 (408 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Kathy's Nails & Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

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    Nail repair

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    Debbie C.

    Kathy's business is a wonderful place to get your nails and pedicures. She's experienced, respectful and amazing. Prices are great with quality. I found my favorite place and highly recommend .Vibes peaceful and friendly.

    I've been going to the same nail tech for years because I'm extremely picky--she always knows exactly what I want, which is why I never go to anyone else. However, today she was off, and I needed a whole new set! I called Kathy's Nails, and Kathy herself answered. She let me know my usual tech was off but was able to set up an appointment for me the same day at 6:15 PM. When I arrived, I had to wait a little longer than expected, but I didn't mind since I was still deciding on my color. Hanna was my nail tech for the day, and she was amazing! I showed her a picture of what I wanted, and she did *exactly* that. I was so in love with her work! She even stayed past closing time to make sure my set was perfect, which I truly appreciated. Kathy later came by, apologized for the wait (they had a situation come up), and even gave me a gift certificate as a kind gesture. I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried a new tech. The entire team was wonderful, and I love this place even more now! Highly recommend Kathy's nails !

    Came in for a Pedicure, decided to get a regular pedicure no gel, didn't see where they sterilized their tools, made me feel uneasy then she applied my nail polish and put some sandals on me to only tell me to go back to the waiting area. Felt kinda tossed to the side before my service was done or my nail polish was dry. Will not be coming back.

    This is right after leaving the nail salon. I don't recommend.

    Just left Kathy's Nails &spa. Me and my partner got classic pedicures with gel. I got a basic manicure. They did not massage our feet at all. Their massage chairs don't have any settings. They filed my nails and didn't buff them. So they are filed and scratchy then threw polish on them. We will not be going back.

    Spring D.

    Today I went in with a full set done at my normal nail salon I've gone to for years and I needed a fill. I always get my pedicures here and go elsewhere for my nails but let me tell you after today's fill I will be going here for everything!! Kathy the owner is always so sweet when I go in for my pedicures. Today I told her what I wanted done to my nails and she went above and beyond and I absolutely love them!! If you're ever in this area swing by you won't be disappointed!!

    Mia T.

    I have been a regular for over seven years with Kathy She never disappoints - Sometimes I can be so indecisive with what I want (color, designs, etc.) but Kathy knows me so well! She brings out a few colors or even ideas... I leave happy every single time! If I bring pictures of what I like and/or talk about new trends, Kathy is always on point My fav and natural go to look is the ombré acrylics. (Attached a few pics from over the years) Make sure to schedule a pedi while you're there too! #2 is my usual because the mini massage and scrub is my fav part to relax on my self care days I always have a great experience be with the overall staff and cleanliness of the salon. I am not one to gate-keep! I can't even count the number of friends, family, and coworkers I've referred and they too are loyal clients Don't forget to make an appointment! I typically schedule mine right before I leave!

    Pink Glitter French tips

    Love the energy everyone's so nice and sweet the only thing is that there is still a language barrier and I didn't get the exact nude color I wanted but I didn't wmana stress her out they still came out really nice better then expected but I wish I would of asked for a more specific detail on how I want I'm just a shy person to :,)

    Kathy was very kind and made sure I didn't wait too long. She started on my manicure and gave me recommendations based on the condition of my original natural nails. The pedicure was wonderful too. I forgot to get the name of the lady who did my pedicure but she always does a wonderful job. I'll be sure to get her name next time. It's challenging to clip my feet nails being 7 months pregnant. I truly appreciate her for making my feet look presentable x).

    Fresh manicure

    This is a great nail shop! Clean, updated and good customer service. My regular nail tech is Lianne and she always does a great job. The acrylic fill and gel manicures (and pedicures) always last well and I've never had trouble with the acrylics lifting. NOTE - there is a DIFFERENT shop on El Cajon Blvd called Kathy's Nails and HAIR... unfortunately some of their negative reviews have ended up under this shop, Kathy's Nail and SPA on Third Ave. in Chula Vista.

    This was the inspiration pic but I asked to not do the solid color.
    Amelia A.

    Walk in for pedicure was very fast on a Saturday evening so I love that for me. Midway through my pedicure I decided to might as well get a full set. This isn't my regular spot. As far as pedicure goes I got the #2 option +gel removal & +gel polish. I had this service with HELEN & I loved her! She was great and that massage at the end was amazing. She went innnnn. She was very receptive when I asked her to clip my nails a bit more. I overall enjoyed her. As for my full set I was helped by HANNAH & she was wonderful as well. I showed her the picture of what I wanted and she said she could do the design I asked for. She made sure to ask me through out the process how I was liking everything and i for the most part did like everything. I wasn't loving the shape because some nails were a little different than the others but it was nothing extremely noticeable. Overall everyone was very sweet & attentive. I paid $92 for Full set acrylics and pedicure option #2 with gel removal and gel polish.

    Half my real nail is gone.. and it's crooked. It's mostly acrylic on top.

    This is my second and last time I come to this nail salon. The lady who did my nails was rude. She's an older woman whose desk is closest to the waiting area (not the owner). I would ask her to make the acrylic thinner, she would immediately talk to the lady doing my toes. Who wants a thick acrylic nail! I asked her if she could trim the left over gel polish, immediate conversation to the lady. She also left my real nails extremely short. I have an acrylic overlay on top of my real nails. The acrylic and my real nails are typically the same length, as of now the acrylic is longer than my real nail. At the end of the appointment she didn't massage or give any hand lotion nor a warm towel. I also was left with acrylic dust all over sandals nor her or the lady who did my toes offered to dust it off. The lady who did my toes was nice but sucked. She left my toes full of clear gel polish and crocked toe nails. Over all it was not worth $91 lesson learned, I'm going back to my original nail spot.

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    Kathy and all the ladies there are so friendly and great at what they do! I've been coming here for years!

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    Fast service. Their sets last for about 3-4 weeks. My new go to place for overlay gel

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    Ask the Community - Kathy's Nails & Spa

    So I went to a different salon and a nail already broke and the gems fell off could they fix that one nail and replace the gems for me or do I need a whole new set?

    They can fix the one nail.

    How much for a regular mani and pedi?

    Will you be open on memorial day?

    Yes we are open Memorial Day.

    How much is a normal full set French tip acrylic?

    I'm not sure about the French tip regular acrylic (not gel), but my regular plain acrylic are $24, so they shouldn't be much more than the basic. I know gels start somewhere in the $30s and up.

    Do we have to schedule an appointment or can we do walk ins?

    You'll need to schedule an appointment, but it's worth it because they are making sure their clients are safe as well as their staff.

    How much for acrylics with gel?

    It's 33

    How much for acrylic w/ gel and french tip design?

    Acrylic with gel is $33. And $4 more for regular French .

    Hi how much for pedi and manicure gel?

    I'm not sure how much for gels because I do powder, but pedicures start $18/20 and go up, my husband and I usually get their second pedicure package and it is $28

    Do they take ingrown toenails during a pedicure?

    I believe so, because my husband and father-in-law have had some small ones removed there while getting their pedicures. My father-in-law is a diabetic so he has to be really careful and he loves having the ladies there take care of his toes. He… Read more

    Do they do marble design nails?

    I'm not sure if everyone there does, but I believe Kathy does, so if you really want them I would make an appointment with Kathy, if call them they will set it up. :)

    How much is it for an acrylic almond gel shaped?

    $starting at 33 Ok

    How much is a Manicure and a pedicure?

    $29

    How much to fix broken nail?

    Around $3

    How much is to add matte with a new full set with gel?

    Matte is $2 more

    Do they have threading or is it only waxing?

    I know they do waxing. I'm not sure about the threading.

    Do they do dip powder acrylics?

    Sorry we don't have dip powder now

    Do they do glow in the dark acrylics?

    Yes we do

    Do you do water color designs?

    Sorry we don't have that

    How much to take nails off and get a manicure?

    Take off acrylic and do regular manicure is $17

    Do they do dip powder manicures?

    Sorry no we don’t do dip powder manicure

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    Review Highlights - Kathy's Nails & Spa

    Leanne never disappoints I can always show her a reference picture and she does exactly that to my liking.

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