I think I've found my new nail place!!! I booked an appointment online and was easily able to submit a deposit and add it to my calendar. Inside Elvia checked me in while she was finishing up another client's nails and I waited on the couch. She and the owner Kay (who is so nice) helped me choose a color combo to match my inspiration pics I brought in. They worked quickly but precisely and I can honestly say this is one of the best manicures I've had in a long time because: - they were gentle with my nails - all tools looked sanitary and neat - they did an incredible job, doing a design and extensions + shape + gel under 2 hours!! - price was great Normally I listen to music during manicures but I kept my headphones out and laughed and chatted with Kay the whole time. I'd be interested in checking out the other services here and am looking forward to returning. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

an amazing experience here! I had an appointment at another place where I ended up waiting an hour before leaving. I found this place last minute, booked an appointment online and Kay called me to confirm immediately. This place is cute & clean. The nail color selection is great and I got a full set with gel for a reasonable price. Tania made my nails look perfect. I'm visiting from out of town, but will seriously make it a point to return to Kay's during my next visit. Her and her staff are so kind! read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Acrylic gel set - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I requested based on the booking website full set with cat eye. The owner requires additional payment for "color". To everyone's understanding the color + cat eye is together. The owner was supposed to service me and she didn't even show up. Had someone else. She had tried several times to reach the owner so i can explain i no longer want services and want to have a full refund and she's not answering. I tried to call and cancel the appointment. NOTHING. This is unprofessional and beyond frustrating. The ladies here are super nice, understanding and sweet but their hands are pretty much tied read more

Okay this place gives what every woman of pedigree deserves however it is priced at a higher rate than other salons. In saying that please also remember luxury comes at a price. The prices need a modification slightly to make sense to the consumer. Paying for gel soak off on a manicure especially when it was done at the salon seems strange, five bucks is outrageous. Love to see a sister creating the care that a regular salon won't give. Only reason for 4 stars is that the salon chairs aren't tall girl friendly and minimal space to feel comfortable with your bags/items. read more

This is my go-to nail salon. I've been going here for years and have had gel manicures easily last a month without chipping! Everyone is always impressed with how great my nails look. KBS has a great selection of paint colors, and offers many other beauty services. There's always an upbeat vibe and enjoyable conversation. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been bloated for years,did my research and Got a colonic from Groupon. Once I walked in Kay instructed me on everything what to expect . Very informative even though I was hesitant to a last minute if I should not back off from the idea 1st session I really didn't know what to expect but afterwards I felt great,I mean great she did post instructions and how to get the best results was to do additional 2 sessions to literally flush my system out . To be effective 100% each session needed to be spread by 7days exact ! Kay gave me a lil discount and I went for it . Second time was a bit more intense but more educated I knew how to handle it . Final time at one point tube came out and I was freak out and embarrassed for her to come in and to ring a bell for assistance so I decided to reinsert it myself Kay had told me that is it self insert with my first visit though is it the most comfortable place to be at ? It is not a spa but does it really work? Absolutely . Highly recommend if you really want to see changes in your body as losing weight which was not planned , feeling "flat" , skin had improved, eating a bit healthier now . The only thing that stood out was time frame , I did had to wait twice for almost an 1hour each time so if you are like me on time /timed person or book few things same day make sure to be informed right the way ! Overall place is clean and they do keep high standards I would continue to recommend this place to all my friends read more

This place is a disappointment. I came in here because I bought a Groupon and I was extremely disappointed by the way this place tries to nickel and dime people. They only allow you to book with a Groupon on limited (read off-peak) days/times and they force you to pay a deposit to reserve your appointment that they literally just pocket and keep to themselves without explaining why you are paying a fee and where the money goes. When I asked if my "deposit" that I ALREADY PAID could go toward my "Groupon Tax" that they wanted to charge me on top of the GROUPON which I had already paid plus tax and tip, they said no. Then when I asked them where the deposit money was going, and it I was going to be refunded because... that's how a deposit works... they said NO. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO ELSEWHERE. My manicure is chipping 30 minutes later. Waste of my money. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I took the first appt in the morning and there were no other customers there which was lovely. The place is super cute and clean. I got a gel mani and reg pedi. I didn't feel rushed or anything. They followed COVID precautions. I'm definitely returning. Be sure to book on their website & I also recommend looking into their deals on group on for the full spa service! read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - My nails 3 - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice service and pleasant location. Easy to get an appointment on line. Very reasonable pricing.

I've had multiple great experiences at this salon but after my last visit I sadly will never be able to trust this place again. I went in for an acrylic removal, which I could have done for free at home, but i really wanted to ensure my nails did not get damaged so I decided to go to the salon. I was helped by the very kind receptionist who mentioned that she had no esthetician training. I figured that I'm getting a simple, quick service so no biggie. Two hours later (this takes 45 minutes at most) after endless rounds of soaking, rough and uneven scraping (you should scrape from the cuticle down) and the electric drill file - my fingers were raw and my nails were drilled down so thin i thought if she drilled one more time she would hit the skin under the nail. Knowing the current state of our world, I kept it very polite but mentioned repeatedly that this seemed like it was taking a while and that i was in pain. By the time it hit the two hour mark, the owner finally came over to assist and I told her I don't think the other girl was doing this correctly because my nails are thinner than paper and raw. She said oh wow, yeah - she then proceeded to scrape off the remaining acrylic quickly and correctly. I saw her have a word with the other girl, but I was not given so much as an apology even after the owner told me it will take at least a month for my nails to grow back properly. After paying 20 dollars for the service and tipping each girl $5 I left the salon in tears from not only the pain I was in, but knowing that my nails were ruined for the foreseeable future and I was out $30. The real cherry on top though was that in the 12 hours after I left the salon - every single one of my nails broke down to the nub, leaving my fingers bloody and in even worse pain than before. I rarely write a review for anything but this is experience was so mind blowing to me. I hope the owner can maybe train her assistants more to ensure they know how to properly do the services she has them handle, or maybe just realize that an apology goes a long way with a repeat customer. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Left hand - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I went here and my daughter's nails started popping off two days later. The owner did my nails and I just felt that she charged me 135. All she did was put on tips acrylic I did not care for how she shaped them. read more

tldr: amazing, absolutely stellar service, not impressed with results or cleanliness (+1 star for the service, 3 star results) Updated 3 to 4 stars: I think I was a bit harsh. A manicure is not all about the polish. At least half is actual care of your hands and that aspect was an A+. So results bumped to 3 stars. I really, really wish I could give this place five stars, but it just fell short on a couple important points. I got a spa manicure which included shaping, a clay mask, salt soak, exfoliating wash on top of the polish itself. Let's start with the positive! The owner, Kay, who was also my nail technician, is absolutely charming. They're expanding the salon to be a spa that even includes a sauna soon! (In around a month?) Kay was very careful when filing my nails, painting them and cleaning them up. Even though we ended up going past closing time, she didn't rush and took great care in shaping and painting my nails and giving them plenty of time to dry. I really like my nail shape! I liked how they had a large selection of Essie nail polish, which is my favorite brand. Kay also talked a bit about all the different kinds of nail art they do at the salon, though I did not partake. The final cuticle oil at the end was also very moisturizing and smelled great. Also, I used my Classpass points to buy the service, so it cost less than the listed $30. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. First thing: There were a lot of little bugs and flies in the store. The owner mentioned that they were because they kept the door open earlier in the day, so I'll assume this is not usually the case. Even so, I was on the lookout for bugs the entire time I was there, and that was not enjoyable. Second: The nail files were used and put back after being used on a client, aka not disposable. This is not terribly sanitary. The clippers for cutting cuticles also don't seem sanitized, they were only wiped on a towel. Overall, the nail station did not look clean either. At first, I thought this was just me having too high standards (I don't get manicures often) but I checked online and found this: https://www.self.com/story/6-red-flags-that-youre-nail-salon-isnt-hygienic-enough/amp Third: The top coat bottle was pretty much empty and the very last bits of it was used for my manicure. The polish looked tacky and too thick. I think this may be the cause of the wrinkling on my nails. (See pictures) I didn't ask my technician to redo them because I felt bad for going over closing time already. There were also some small bubbles on my nails, but that's mostly hidden by the shimmer color I chose. Yay for that! The flaws are not too noticeable from far away with the right kind of lighting, but close up or if the nails catch the light, the job looks rushed and messy, though that's far from the truth. I might be even more disappointed at the poor result because Kay spent so much time and care on the polish. Overall, I'm hesitant to return, but I might give this place another go. I really want to support this business because I have a lot of respect for Kay, but the result quality just wasn't there this time. read more

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The quality of work was great, however I would have never set foot in this salon had I known they would charge me $5 to "cut" my nails down (which she used the nail drill to file down), and $8 to "reshape" my nails to the same shape I had when I walked in. What's more, after agreeing to take the "reshape" charge off, the young lady at the front complained about doing so as the computer system would take too long to do it... I've never paid so much for a fill-in that didn't even have a single design. I'd sooner walk to my previous salon in Queens than go back to this establishment. read more

I wasn't going to do this but after being over charged on top of poor service I just must. First of all, the place is dirty & unkept that was a but I had already paid online for the pedicure service. A French tip gel pedicure ranges from $50-$60 & that's at a LUXURY spa. Y'all this lady (I guess the owner) told me I shouldn't get white on my toes cause it's not cute after Labor Day & proceeded to belittle me in front of other clients for MY paint choice. I literally had to ignore this woman. The manicurist barely did any cuticle work just slid the tool over my nail bed, not picking out anything, clearly not licensed. (I still tipped because that's how I am) Then they proceeded to charge me $70 after telling me the full price was $52. And to make matters worse the polish has already chipped & this is supposed to be gel......... do not waste your time here. If you're gonna pay top dollar for a service, go somewhere that values & respects your time & money. read more

I went for a regular mani pedi. Everyone was nice and my toes came out good but I guess the nail tech got tired while doing my hands because I chose a sheer color and she only did two coats. The color is completely see through and there was nothing to dry my hands with. I was seated in a chair with a weak fan and it turned off after 3 minutes or so. Not sure if it's because I got a regular manicure but I was hoping for some more effort since tomorrow is my birthday :-/ read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - she didn't start painting from the top of my nail so you can see this obvious line and nobody was there to help me dry my hands - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

OK so let me start off by saying I wish I can give zero stars. This is a real time review. I have an appointment to get a pedicure and I have arrived 30 minutes early so I sit in my car and wait a little bit but I'm noticing that the salon is supposed to be open already so why are the gates down???? I said to myself you know what just chill because you are a little bit early for your appointment "even though they're supposed to be open and ready." I called the number over and over I stood outside. My car even fell in a pothole in trying to get here that's how mad I am like I feel like this is just the worst morning ever. Unprofessional unprofessional unprofessional. Don't even waste your time. I have a child I had to find a babysitter and everything this is a waste of money waste of time waste of my gas waste of my energy just the overall waste. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Closed ass shop! Smh - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Would leave zero stars for this place if it wasn't for the lovely nail tech. The owner greets patrons with a rude "Hellooooo". As a Black woman, I was looking to support this Black owned business. Such a disappointing experience!!! When I asked if she had a UV light to dry my feet, she condescendly responds that I don't need it. To make matters worse, I was charging my phone which was at 5% so that I could pull up my Groupon to pay for my service, the owner rudely disconnects my charger and tells me I'm dry. The only silver lining from my pedicure was the lovely nail tech who greeted warmly when I arrived, who quite frankly knows more than the owner on being gracious. read more

I have been here twice for their colon hydrotherapy. I found out about them on Yelp. It was my first colonic a The tech made me feel very comfortable. She also gave me dietary tips on top of the procedure. The second time I went she remembered me and little details during our first conversation. The service was great and staff was delightful. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been visiting here since April. Each time Elvia has done my nails, she's the best. I go in with a picture from Instagram of how I want my nails done and she matches it to the T! The appointment process is usually accurate. Although one time Elvia was the only tech there and although I had an appointment I had to wait very long. And someone walked in without an appointment and was being serviced faster than me. I assume this occurred because Elvia was the only one there. However, this salon is still my preferred location for my self-care nail salon experience. I highly recommend. read more

I looked for a great nail esthetician in Bushwick for a longgggg time. I was so pleasantly surprised when I took a chance here. Vernette is now my regular esthetician and slaysssss my shape EVERY time. At other nail salons, I find myself being really picky and asking them to fix the shape - never with V. Only wish they had a larger selection of colors and I don't love the brand/quality of gel polish. My nails after four weeks are still pretty much perfect! read more

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First time there, had a facial from Sonya. It was so relaxing, my skin feels great. The lady on the desk was extremely friendly, great spot! Will be returning read more

Hi Kay, I came in tonight without an appointment; you took me. Not only that, but you were friendly, and the service was incredible. I love my Ferrari red nails. Thank you! - N. read more

I'm so impressed with the service I received and happy that Kay's is so close to home. The atmosphere just as classy and lovely as the ladies that work there and own the salon. My appointment was for a fill-in and pedicure, which are beautiful. I made my next appointment online before the topcoat on my nails dried. Excellence at its best! read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just tried this place out on ClassPass and got the "spa pedicure." I should've known when I showed up for an appointment and the shop wasn't even open on time..didn't think it was a big deal though and went next door to grab a drink. As the owner was doing my big toe she dug so deep she ripped skin off and I started bleeding. She didn't even notice until I pointed it out. I was shocked at how unsanitary the tools looked and she scrubbed the bottom of the tank where you put your feet with the same tools she used to touch my feet with. Not clean at all. I immediately put rubbing alcohol on my toe and cleaned it when I got home in fear of an infection and wouldn't you know....a day later my toe is throbbing and sore. I'm fearful I got an infection from this salon and I'm going to go to the doctor. read more

I've been to this location twice and I really like it. My pedicures usually last just about a month so thats great. Kay is also friendly. Happy that I tried them out. read more

Really nice salon and service! Glad I was able to check it out. Right off the J. They have a ton of colors and services including massage and eyebrow wax. I got a pedicure and really enjoyed it. Would come back the next time I'm in need. A pedicure is 20 dollars. read more

This place is a joke. So the owner reached out to me and invited me back on a complimentary service, due to the unclean environment I encountered and chipping gel polish from my first visit, which was very contrary to the stellar reviews. I thought it was very generous and figured I'd give them another try considering I did like my acrylic job and could potentially be a regular at this salon. I scheduled a 10 AM appointment for Sunday per her recommendation, since it was a less busy time. I arrived a few minutes after 10 to the same scenario as my first visit--the nail tech was not there. Like deja vu, I sat and waited for a few minutes, then went and grabbed breakfast down the street to kill time. 20 Minutes later, she still hadn't arrived, but now another customer was there. I was informed that this customer would be taken first because she'd made an appointment the day before. I tried to explain that I'd made an appointment on Friday with Kirsis, but it wasn't honored. I didn't have time or energy so I just went and contacted the owner Kirsis who had originally scheduled my appointment. She apologized for the misunderstanding and assured that I'd have a 3:30 appointment for later that day. I don't live in the area. I'd actually only come all the way on this side of Brooklyn based on stellar review on Yelp. I went about my already busy day and still managed to make my way back to Bedstuy for my appointment. I did arrive at 3:40, but I had also texted the owner at 3:15 and told her I was on my way to which she did not respond. I arrived to the nail tech (apparently she's the only one) starting someone else's nails and was informed that I'd have to reschedule yet again because I was 10 min late. I think it's worth mentioning that I was only agreeing to a 3:30 appointment because my original 10 AM did not happen because the nail tech hadn't arrived up until 10:30. Still not sure what time she finally appeared as I had already left. The attempt to redeem their image was nice in theory, but that actual execution is a joke. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time or patience to run back and forth here, so I won't be returning. I also wasted my day waiting on this appointment as most salons are now closed at this hour on a Sunday. Also note: Hours listed aren't accurate. For instance today they say they'll be closing at 4. Yelp has it posted that they're open til 6 PM. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Acrylic by Yessenia - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The vibe at this place is great and the owner is super sweet. But my appointment began 40 minutes after it was scheduled, two of my toes were cut during the pedicure, the manicure turned out thick and weird-looking and I was charged an extra $5 for sparkly polish without being informed of the premium prior. I wanted so badly to make this my regular spot, and again, the owner is really nice.... just left in a terrible mood! read more

I went to Kay with my friend for a gel mani and pedi and the service was amazing, I'm so happy with how it came out and Kay was friendly and took her time. The shop was very clean and they used new tools on our pedicures, that one thing I look for when I get a pedicure especially, I'm very careful about where I go, Kay exceeded my expectations. Thanks so much read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Overall disappointed. I Went to this particular nail salon because I wanted to support a black owned business in the area but I definitely won't be returning. From the vibe I got didn't seem like the nail tech was licensed and it was very difficult to get what I needed across because of language barrier. Owner is not very welcoming seemed dismissive because I ended up doing a manicure service instead of SNS. Since the nail tech didn't seem to understand what I was asking for I didn't want to risk destroying my nails and they only had clear and white dip color to choose from which is strange. Most salons have different colors so that was a red flag for me. I payed $65 dollars for a mani and pedi and they are chipped in less than 24 hours. The mediocre service you receive is def def not worth the overpricing at the salon. From yelp pictures the shop looks really nice but when you step into the place you can't help but notice all the dirty stained and chipped furniture. Also while you get your pedicure the nail techs place all the tools on the floor and I didn't see them sanitize or clean the foot tubs between clients. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

Kay did my nails and I couldn't be happier. Wonderful service and my nails came out perfect. Kay was very sweet and super accommodating with my picky needs and requests. Beautiful salon and amazing service. Highly recommend! read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - SNS with gel color - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Worst 'spa' mani pedi. 1) the appointment started 30 minutes later (mind you it's a pre paid appointment so... I had to wait) 2) After spending premium for a spa mani pedi that was NOT a spa mani pedi. No massage, no extra care, not even undercoat on the polish (making it a nightmare to remove and left weird halo for days on my nails) It was suppose to be almost two hours but in 45 min I was in and out. So much for my pampering day. Only few slimy things inside the water which even the technician couldn't removed so for my manicure I had at one point go to wash my hand as they were everywhere on my hands. I felt I was doing a slime craft project with my preschooler kid. The place also need some serious cleaning the fan they put me under to dry my nail was loosing chunk of dust bigger then my nails. I just left. 90$ + tip (I didn't feel like not tipping) poorer, 10 shabby nails, and dusted like a forgotten book. read more

I got a very good and affordable gel manicure here. This is mainly a hair salon so nails done secondly. There might be only one nail tech and upon my first visit she left early but anyway. The nail station is set up in the back on a high bar like table. If one is petite they may need help getting up there. The nail tech was very thorough and accommodating. She kept checking her work. Also she had many options on colors and polish lines. Only weird thing is the gel color cracked. So next time I will try a different product line Thanks . I will be back read more

I have patronized this business on four occasions. This business is clean and very maintained. However, I am very dissatisfied with the lack of professionalism exhibited by the owner(Kay) and staff. Every time I schedule an appointment online with this establishment. ( always punctual)the staff is 30 minutes to an hour late servicing me. The owner and staff are so comfortable being late for a scheduled appointment. The client time means nothing to them. No matter the type of service Kay and her staff provide their always late. This business is set up to emulate the spa experience offered in the top salon in Nyc. But this company can't compare to the customer service received at the best Spas. The prices are expensive compared to other businesses offering the same services but you are paying for a spa experience not provided. The technician should never thin down the nails polishes that are tacky. The staff does basic manicures, pens apply two light coats of polish on your nail and toes. I recently 7/22/2022 asked the nail tech to please placed a heavier coat of polish on my nails so they would look brilliant. The owner Kay in front of another client told the tech not to apply a heavier coating I paid for my service 55.00 dollars and left. The next day less than 24 hours after my service my nails were already chipping. I refused to go back and patronize this business. It's only fair that I write a review. I held off writing because this establishment is owned by a person of color. I review the other reviews written about this business. The complaints against this company are similar in complaint. read more

Got a classic manicure and it's good. Nail tech is professional and she was patient. Will visit again!

My appt was at 5:45 and we didn't start til 6:35... an hour later. Took a long time for the whole process and I was getting nervous to get back home to get ready for my night that I had to rush to not be late to. Not my first choice and probably not my next one either. The gals were kind though, so that's nice. Thanks for the nails but need to work on sense of urgency. Wasn't planning to spend 2 hours here. read more

no frills salon with the sweetest bunch of ladies. got a regular mani from verne and a regular pedi from kay. they were both METICULOUS with tending to my cuticles and the shape of my nails. I don't remember the last time I got a mani/pedi as good as this, even in "fancier"/more expensive salons!!!! in total the service $37, with tip came to about $43. the only thing to keep in mind is that my mani/pedi in total took about 2 hours so clear your calendar. but they will get your shit right. read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The nail technicians here were lovely! Definitely a great small business to support, they were super welcoming and making an appointment was super easy to do over the phone. I came in for a regular pedicure while my friend got a no-chip pedi. I was actually in the salon for over two hours which was quite a while considering I was from out of town and wanted to maximize my time a little more efficiently. Part of the reason why my pedi took so long was because the polishes that I chose were too old and just not working out since they were clumpy. This is the only reason why I am taking a star off, because of the small selection of colors and also the quality of polishes themselves. I wish that they had a bigger range of OPI shades since that's my favorite brand but they only had two racks (maybe 150 colors, tops?) Overall, they were super nice and my experience was great but the end product (mainly due to the polishes itself) was not something that I was satisfied with. However, the price does match the service you receive, so if you want a no-frills experience, I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

Not only did it take the woman 20 minutes to schedule my appointment on the phone (no joke, she couldn't figure out how to use the computer), but they require a deposit that they don't tell you about until the very end of the call. If you have to cancel an appointment due to sickness, they don't return the deposit and make you reschedule the appointment. Overall terrible service and a terrible indicator of how truly bad this salon is :) read more

I went in for a blowout and they did a great job. I am natural and have thick 4a hair. I did a deep conditioning and trim. Now my hair looks BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY. I see a lot of complaints about the service but everyone is very nice and accommodating to your needs. GREAT JOB!!!! read more

Kay Beauty Spa Lounge - I love the results blowout and curls - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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