Katie is very nice but she's not licensed. I'm not sure if she intentionally lies to her customers or just doesn't know anything about her products. Katie only does acrylic nails don't let her fool you when she claims they are Gel. When you get gel nails you must put them in to the LED/UV light to harden and dry and it moderately burns those are gel nails Gel is not powder as she claims. Also she is always drunk and continues to drink during your session read more

I asked for certain colour they didn't had it that was OK but the fact that she missed all the edges and I will have to go back tomorrow to fill them in only one girl working at the time. So it was a bit of a wait. other than that, she was nice. read more

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All she did was rip me off and rush me out the door after she said she was closing but when a none native comes in she's like that's gonna be 135 dollars lmfao she's lucky I was having anxiety because I was in a rush also These were my cheap 21 birthday set done I showed her what I wanted she's like I can't do that he will charge me for The work I wanted on my nails she's really nice don't get me wrong that's when you won't notice she's messing up your nails because she's talking to you the whole time while she's drinking wine overcharging everything lol read more

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Great experience. Pedicure. Katie is funny and competent. I'll go back. Superior to the place down the street that removed its pedicure chairs recently. read more

Katie was really sweet and nice to talk with that's the only reason this isn't a one. First; my nails are thiiiicccccckkk. And a bit lumpy with sparse polish in places. I got a full set and I'm a nail biter so my nails are pretty short and work in healthcare so I asked for the tips to be fairly short which she did. The shape was fine before she applied the acrylic and after that it kind went downhill. They're pretty lumpy as stated before and my right thumb nail curves down in comparison to the left side so that looks kind of weird. Second; due to being a nail biter my cuticles are jacked and she did nothing to them. Didn't clean them up or moisturize or anything. I also got a pedi which so far I haven't had any issues with. I'm not sure what the health regulations are in BC as I'm from the US but I noticed they didn't use a liner in the tub during my pedicure which made me question other cleaning and sterilization practices. The price for a full set plus pedi was about $120 which was nuts to me bc even with conversion rates I wouldn't have paid that much back home. read more

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Store technology is very good, the location is very easy to find, the price is fair ~ Highly recommended. read more

Katie's Nails - It's the style you want - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice enough lady. Not a fancy salon at all. I came here for a full set. We brought our own wine to drink which made the process a bit more tolerable. My full set took a lot longer then my girlfriends ( she was done, able to walk 5 blocks to a shoe store, buy 2 pairs of shoes and return and I still was not done ) The end result was that my nails were so long and pointy they looked like claws. ( see photos ) I think I wasn't paying attention due to drinking wine on an empty stomach. But she defiantly should of trimmed them down. She also didn't trim my cuticles. I won't return although I must note that a friend of mine comes here all the time for waxing and she loves it. read more

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By far the best pedicure I've ever had. My feet are in bad shape due to lifelong running and advanced neuropathy. Thick calluses, painful to touch, generally unhealthy, none of this phased Katie. She personally and pleasantly worked on my feet for an hour and a half, and now my feet look like they did 30 years ago. It might seem extreme, but I would definitely travel back from the States to have Katie work on my feet again!!! Pretty good service considering I was a walk-in on vacation. read more

Katie is the best nail technician and esthetician I have ever had! After she does my nails, they stay strong and never once have chipped! Not even once! She knows what she's doing and ensures you leave happy! Thank you Katie! read more

Katie's Nails - The BEST Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Katie is super lovely, friendly and welcoming. But unfortunately a couple days after getting a full set of gel extensions one snapped off. I went in and she fixed it free of charge, which was great! I thought it would just be a one off. But then a couple days later another nail snapped off! I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary, just washing dishes with gloves on. Went in and got it fixed, but this time she charged me $10, which is fair enough. And then a couple days later a third nail came off, this one didn't snap off, the whole thing just fell off! I didn't bother going in to get it fixed. That's three nails within two weeks of getting them put on! This is not my first time having gel extensions, but this is the fist time I have ever had them snap off and then just fall off! This makes me so sad because Katie is lovely and I would love to go back, but I can't afford to have my nails snap off and have to pay to get them fixed! read more

6 of us showed up in the morning, needing our nails done between races. We went to the place down the street: all booked up, even for walk ins, and we were like, next place. It was fate. She got us all in, four pedis, two manis and three shellacs. Katie let us know that it would be a bit for all of us, but got us the Netflix, all of us seated and being massaged, and feet soaking. It took her some time to get to me, just because I was at the end of us ladies, but OMG. I have gross feet. They're absolutely terrible as I walk between 10-12 miles a day, had been walking around all weekend in flip flops, and generally am a trash person. She got my feet looking amazing. They're smooth. She removed like, 1/4" of skin from my soles making me shorter, but it's okay. I feel all feminine and less horrible. She's also funny AF. If you're the type of person that likes silence when people work on you and making them feel all subservient, than this is not the shop for you. However, I'd you want to have a wonderful discussion with someone who is real and honest while getting your nails DONE, this is the place! Katie. You're a gem. We'll see you next year, and we'll make an appointment next time. XOXO. read more

I've been going to Katie's Nails regularly for about a year and I'm very happy her services. The first time, I walked in (because her outdoor sign says walk-ins are welcome). Right away, I had excellent attention that lasted throughout my visit. I'd never had a gel manicure before. Katie's explanation was thorough and assured me that the gel was a good process that wouldn't harm my nails. My nails looked fantastic when she was finished and I was hooked from then on. I've been back every two or three weeks ever since and have always been delighted with the results. Katie's salon is super-clean, well-lit, comfortable and welcoming. Katie herself is highly professional while also being warm and friendly. No hype or up-selling at all! After a few months, I decided to brave a pedicure. I'd never had one before and was a bit unsure about the whole thing. I don't like others handling my feet. But by then, I'd gotten to know Kim, who does the pedicures, and felt like I could trust her. It turned out to be a wonderful experience. I'm never going to do my own pedis again! Kim is very kind, patient and more gentle than I'd ever thought possible. She knows all about people feeling nervous, ticklish and just very cautious. I had no worries with her that day, or any time since then. Kim is terrific! I like that Katie's salon is small. It feels comfortably intimate and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone who wants thorough care from a fun-loving professional team. read more

I've been going to Katie's Nails for several months now for manicures and pedicures. Katie and her team do a great job and it's a really fun atmosphere. I've gone a few times with groups of 4 or 5 people. Katie is very accommodating. Would highly recommend! read more

I had a gel color change with Dana. She was great- took her time, was very personable, and Precise in polishing. Perfect combo. If I lío es in Vancouver I would make this my regular spot. read more

Katie's Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had a pedicure last Tuesday and its already chipping. The pedicure only lasted 30min the rest of the time my feet were drying under cold air. Not a good experience. read more

The ladies here were very nice and engaging it was nice that they were open later the. Other places I. The area! We would go here again if we were in town read more

THE WORST SERVICE EVER! (i would give -5* if i could!) i had to wait for like an hr when she said it was going to be only a few mins. moreover, she was drinking wine with her friends at the time she was doing my nails. didnt ask abt the shape and cutting my nails whats so ever. she applied 4 coats only on the top of my nails. this is the worst place ever! girls dont waste ur time and money! read more

I had a very good pedicure with Katie. Probably the best I have ever had. Will definitely return.

What an amazing gem! My friend and I did a very quick visit to Vancouver and she had a broken nail to fix. Katie got us both in and did a fantastic job, was super kind and friendly, gave us all kinds of insights on the city and great recommendations for our short stay! We love you Katie, will be back soon! read more

Paid $65 for a basic pedicure, not worth that amount of money, she did a good job but it isn't anything special, I also had to wait fifteen minutes for her to start on my pedicure even though I called prior to make an appointment. I won't go back again. read more

I love Katie's Nails!!!! Every time I go in, I spend at least three hours getting my feet and hands done, all the time while watching fun girly movies. Katie is a perfectionist who wants the job done right, and with the crazy low price-tag of $30 for a pedicure and $20 for a manicure or $45 for both. Plus my nails look pretty for a really long time and my feet are baby soft!! read more

I work in the beauty industry, and I am convinced that this is not a professionally trained esthetician! I booked in for a leg wax, and ended up walking out with the job half done. It was unusually painful and took her so long. The final straw for me was when she left me lying in the room for over 5 minutes while she chatted on the phone. I'm sorry to write this, because she's a lovely lady, but I'm SO unimpressed. read more

Just went to get my acrylic nails off. She used a fake nail to pry (rip) them off. When she slipped and cut my finger I walked out. I will be going to Bling nails from now on. read more

Katie's Nails - Ripped my acrylic nails off and cut me in the process. Won't ever go back. - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Seriously, this was one of the best manicures I've ever gotten. The young woman was meticulous at getting my cuticles just right. I even told her she didn't have to clip anymore, but she told me "just a little bit more." I left Katie's loving my nails. I could not stop staring at them. I wish I could become a regular at Katie's, but I'm an out-of-towner visiting Vancouver from the U.S. This manicure definitely makes me want to keep it up when I return home. I highly recommend this nail salon! read more

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Perhaps it's my fault for not asking more questions up front, but I was pretty unimpressed with this salon when I visited as a walk in during a recent vacation in Vancouver. When I arrived, there was one woman getting her nails done and two women working in the salon. I asked if they had time for a walk in, they agreed, and I was seated with my feet in a basin of water to soak in preparation for my pedicure. Then I was left waiting so long that the water went cold... twice. (They did at least come by to empty and refill it). Several clients who'd arrived after me were seen ahead of me (perhaps they had appointments), as well as two women who'd come in to have problems with their manicures corrected. Once I was finally seen, they did a really good job removing rough skin on my feet and did a nice job with my mani/pedi, including getting good coverage on the tips of my rather short nails. Not every manicurist does that well, so I do have to give them kudos for that. With my nails finished, I was left in a spa chair, without being offered a nail dryer/heater. They had me move twice with wet nails, which caused the polish to smudge. The manicurist acted very put out at having to re-polish that nail. She did a terrible job correcting the problem, and only afterwards was I offered a nail dryer. Finally, after having been in the salon for *three and a half hours*, I was obligated to leave in order to keep my dinner reservations. I had to leave with nails still not completely dry. Any time I've had my nails done, the technicians help with putting on jacket, picking up belongings etc, so you don't smudge your nails. Nothing of the type here. When I checked out at the front desk, I was shocked that they were charging $80 for this service. I should have asked the price up front, but I would have never guessed it would be so much at this type of salon. There are no prices posted and I left feeling like I'd been quoted a high service price because I was a walk-in. read more

Very pleased with my pedicure. I'm not an expert but it would be very difficult for me to fault the service in any way. Thanks

Recommend*** so efficient and nice and Katie is very welcoming all the time! If you have ingrown toe, just go to Katie. She fixed both of my ingrown toes at once. She fixed them and still made them look aesthetically nice too! read more

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Katie and her small crew are hard workin, caring and a lot of fun. She'll never forget your name - you gotta love that about small shops. All those who I've recommended love her too. She oversees every nail and toe before you leave the door. Great value. read more

My wife and I were in town and she got a manicure and I got a pedi. There were multiple people hanging around drinking wine along with the owner who seemed more interested in her friends than clients. Lots of running to the bathroom going on. She was friendly enough though. And the nails were adequate.Definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

I managed to get in for a lunchtime gel manicure. This was my first time at Katie's Nails and I give them five stars without reservation. I've never seen this before, but the technician did several layers of colour starting at the top and moving down so there wouldn't be a thick layer of polish at my cuticles. I was super impressed by all aspects of the salon, including the reasonable price. This will certainly be my go-to place from now on. read more

Katie's Nails - Love my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was the worst experience at a nail salon I have ever had. I popped in after work and Katie was drinking with another customer. I asked if they had availability for a simple gel polish change (no manicure) and she said they could squeeze me in, then charging me $50 for the service that took over an hour to accomplish and was done aggressively. She was drinking the whole time and I witnessed another customer come in with a full bottle of wine for her and Katie to share. At one point, a woman came in asking how much for a manicure and Katie told her "for you, $80, with colour it will be $95" and told her to come back in an hour (when they would be closed). Very poor customer service and I assume most of the positive reviews on here are from some of her regulars (who bring her wine). This was an overall horrible experience and I would never recommend this salon to anyone. If you are looking for a great nail salon in Chinatown, please go to Bling right next door (incredible customer service and people who work there!). read more

I love this place! I honestly come for Katie, she's so funny and talented! My nails are always perfect and she's quick! It's like therapy and pampering all in one with her lol read more

solid 3.5 stars, gotta respect honesty. Walked in here looking for an express facial, without the extraction anyways, it is Friday after all, Dont need the pain LOL, and courteous lady recommended me going over to the one beside Blenz. She needs appointments to be made to get that person to come in. Debit cards OK. Nice clean place, 4 chairs, 2 tables for nails. read more

I would highly recommend Katie's Nails for the quality of pedicures. I felt as if I received the quickest and most thorough pedicure I had in my life. As for the shellac manicures, they're not really shellac. Katie puts gel on top and they look thicker than usual, which I wasn't a fan of. I didn't realize why they looked different even though I asked for shellac until I went to have them removed at another salon. My next shellac manicure after Katie's left my nails broken because the gel had weakened my nails. The women are super friendly, but I feel as though I'd rather go to a salon with a more professional environment. Katie was juggling back and forth between doing my manicure which was a scheduled appointment and a manicure of another girl who came in off the street, and yelling across the room at some of her regulars. I'm sure some people really enjoy the banter and disorder. But, I'm not such a fan. read more

What a treat! While visiting my daughter who lives in Vancouver we decided waxing & pedicures were in order. A quick search on Yelp led us to Katie's Nails and bonus...it's located across the street from my daughter's apartment. We had the pleasure of meeting Katie and crew and I received one of the best pedicures & foot massages I have ever had! AND at the best price I have ever paid! Katie is funny and sweet and full of wisdom. The massage chair is high quality and "The Notebook" was playing on the TV - all in all, a great way to start a day. Thanks, Katie! I will book again when next in town. read more

Went there yesterday after booking for a pedicure. I decided to get a mani. Katie said she had time. After removing my gel polish, 2 ladies walked in and said they had both booked for a mani and pedi. There were only 2 staff working and they were both working on me. So Katie stops doing my nails. only thing she had done was removed the polish and cut my cuticles. She starts working on one of the other ladies. I told her I didn't mind coming back to finish the mani. I hate a rushed mani or pedi!! She says no it will be ok. She comes back and starts painting my nails!!! No nail filing or shaping or cutting whatsoever! And now my polish is coming off. read more

Katie's Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love Katie's nails!! It's the only salon I go to!!! Pedicures are always so relaxing and they have quality massage chairs to make the experience even better! Katie's a sweetheart and I always enjoy our chats as she does my nails. Every gel set she's done for me has always been exactly what I asked for. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Disrespectful staff, horrible customer service. Inconsistency with pricing based on the owner's mood. Would recommend you looking somewhere else for a mani/pedi read more

I first heard about Katie online about 3 years ago and thought I'd give her a shot. Since then, I've never looked back. On the day of my first pedicure, she referred to me by name and has ever since, which I appreciate. Katie is hilarious and she and her staff do great work. My feet are so soft after my pedicures, I feel like I am walking on clouds. The prices are very affordable and the pedicures last for weeks. My last pedicure with Katie was a couple of months ago. She made me laugh, made my feet look pretty and even gave me a lift home at the end of the night. Katie is perfect! read more

My girlfriend mentioned I should try it as i live above, so I went for my 1st foot rub. Overall:Very cheap, Extremely relaxing, Slightly addictive! read more