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    Kayla Nails

    3.7 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Kayla Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Melisa L.

    Kayla was super nice, i really wish this place worked for me but as you can see from my photos its a HARD PASS for me.

    Great place to relax and get pedicure. Definitely going to come back

    Great service and very nice place. Kayla is very friendly and kind. She did pretty well with my nails.

    I hope this was your first time ever
    Arminè A.

    I don't know who rated you so high but I am extremely disappointed. All I asked is to have shorter nails as I had them done recently. First tried to talk me into shellac. I came to do pedicure and shorter nails came out with no pedicure and disgusting nails. And removed the polish on the spot. Just wow. Next time be in time for work. And if you can't do the job you are in to do, pass it on!!

    My Holiday nails!
    Ana T.

    DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS OVER. If I just drove by this place, I don't think I would have gone inside if I didn't read all the wonderful reviews on Yelp. Don't let it's exterior fool you, this place is the BEST Nail Salon place I have EVER BEEN TOO!!! My girlfriend and I got manicures done and we are both very satisfied. They are very clean, friendly and detail oriented. I had Kathy who is a sweetheart! She took her time cleaning up my cuticles. And let me tell you, she CLEANED them up like no one has before! She also gave me the most AMAZING hand massage I've ever received in a manicure session. The best part of it all is that it costed ONLY $10.00!!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAT! Because of the amazing service she provided, I gave her $20.00. I tip high if job is well done and it was WELL DONE for sheez! I am DEFINITELY going back to get a pedicure and will update my review then. Thank you Yelp for helping me find this salon near my new neighborhood!

    Shellac manicure 2 days later- cuticle area= fail!
    Margarita P.

    So I took a chance on this place based on the reviews and because its a convenient location for me. It was easy to get in for a shellac mani and pedi on a weekend evening. First impression: other than being a little run down the ladies seemed nice enough and I was willing to overlook the heat. Their color selection was minimal but I found a pretty turquoise for my toes. The pedicure was well worth 18 bucks so I would return for that service. I have had better, iit wasn't super relaxing. The shellac manicure was so horrible it was almost funny. Kathy (the owner?) did one hand and the person who did my manicure did the other. I tried to tell Kathy that she was burning my hand in the UV nail dryer but she just kept laughing even though it really did hurt! She wasn't paying attention to the timer at all and was doing someone else's nails at the same time. The other woman did the timer correctly and it was not painful on the other hand. The color selection for shellac again was depressing and it was poorly done. The edges of the shellac were rough, stuck to my fingers, and the color was uneven. i'll let you be the judge. (the picture was taking a few days after I got the manicure and its supposed to last and look perfect for a few weeks at least!) DO NOT GET SHELLAC here! They just don't know how to do it. Also, I tried to go back today (1 week later) to see if they would take it off for me and just give me a regular manicure. I told them I didn't like how they looked but they tried to blame it on my nails growing out. Kathy mumbled something and they didn't seem to care that I was unhappy and didn't offer me anything. I came home and took it off myself!

    Two flower designs for $5. You can request for recommendation of design, size and color
    Elena K.

    My nails were tended to very nicely. I had specific instructions for them in term of the flower design I wanted and they took care in drawing them. It was $10 for regular manicure and $5 for the flower design. It was not crowded on the day I went- Saturday at 3pm. Actually, no one was there. So I could take my time picking out my color and had their full attention on me and my nails. I would definitely go again. The nails lasted for 3 weeks before I had to get it done again

    nail today

    New to Santa Clara and keeps looking a good place to do my nail, and lucky! I find one !Kayla is so friendly and skillful . It's cheap, fast and my nail now is so cute. Try this place,you will not regret ~

    K. A. R. G.

    They got all up in my toe nails...love that! They are NOT shy when it comes to making sure your feet are sandal ready, and they remember their repeat customers. AWESOME! I choose to come here over the nail place that's 2 minutes away from my house bc they are consistently better than most cheap Asian places.

    Sabrina B.

    I came in having a few ppl recommend it. I had a pic of the design I wanted w a different shape request. All o had to do was show the pic and he did the design and shape w/out any questions needed. 1st time I have to say I've never been questioned having matte finish! Which to me was the best part! They did awesome! I would say the only thing was I didn't feel completely welcome it could have just been that it was super quiet and other nail techs were stopping and staring w/out talking to me I don't know also could be I'm used to other places that know me. That's also me being nit picky! I will def go again!

    She kept telling me it's not crooked I see it straight handed me the file to don't myself I am so baffled I'm paying you to do it right.
    Diana C.

    Words can't explain how bad I want this place to close down look at this mess told the lady to please straighten up nail that it looked crocked the color was circling looked old and wouldn't go on smooth she got mad cause I wanted to change color kept grabbing and tossingg my hand in tantrum so hard. I Kept telling her my coffin nail was crocked handed me the file and told me do it yourself that she saw it straight. I am so pissed I even had to pay for this shit of a job. Like I go to hey ma nails done to get what I want not what you want you witch.

    Gel manicure done Saturday . Today is Wednesday .. already chipping

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    Petite Nail Spa

    4.2(334 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I actually stumbled upon this place through word of mouth while walking around my dentist's office…read more Since then, I've been coming here for almost 4 years, and I always have a great experience. The staff is incredibly sweet, hardworking, and genuinely caring. They consistently do their best to accommodate me and my grandma, and we always feel welcomed and well taken care of. I believe they also do a good job handling any issues that come up with care and professionalism. I've seen them handle situations and communicate with their clients when there's an issue, and they have always been upfront and honest. I'm also awful at deciding what I want for my nails, and because I trust them so much, I usually just let them decide for me and they always do a great job. There's a comfort in coming here that feels like being remembered and cared for, not just as customers but as people. My grandma and I truly love this place and are so grateful for them.

    I booked an appt through Yelp for 4pm. I showed up on time and asked for a regular pedicure. It's…read morecurrently 4:20pm and all I've done is soak my feet in water. The water is freezing. Many people have called to make an appt and the lady on the phone is NOT writing these down! They are turning away walk ins because there is only 3 staff currently working. My pedicure hasn't even started and I'm already debating to just leave. What a bad experience.

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    I've been going to ThatMan at Q Nails for over 15 years, and he is the only nail tech I truly…read moretrust. I've tried many other places over the past 20+ years, but no one has ever come close to his level of skill, precision, and consistency. Not only is his work exceptional, but his professionalism truly sets him apart. He is always focused, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering quality every single time. Over the years, ThatMan has become more than just my nail tech--he's someone I genuinely respect and look up to as a true example of what it means to be a professional. If you're looking for the best, you won't find anyone better.

    I've been coming to Q Nails for 5+ years now and it's truly one of my go to spots in San Jose. Kim…read moreis absolutely amazing and her attention to detail and consistency always impress me. The rest of the staff are also very friendly and always welcoming. I usually get acrylics or Gel-X, and they always turn out beautifully. I tend to stick with neutral colors, but whenever I want to try something a little bolder, Kim is always able to bring my ideas to life. I also really appreciate how flexible and accommodating they are with scheduling. The store also has waxing available and has a bathroom. There's always plenty of parking in the plaza and they accept both cash and card (with an available ATM in case). It feels great to support a local family owned business that's been serving the San Jose/Santa Clara area for over 10 years.

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    4.5(321 reviews)
    1.1 miWest San Jose
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    Walked in for a pedicure and Amy was so nice! She did a simple French tip but it came out so good!…read moreWill definitely be back!!

    TL;DR: My big toes were messed up 3x and instead of taking accountability, the owner blamed me for…read morechoosing regular polish--a service she provides. No refund, no solution, and deeply unprofessional behavior. *~~ Service Overview & Pricing I booked a same-day appointment that the owner accepted. I requested: * #108 Gelixir purple gel polish + acrylic fill manicure * #108 Gelixir purple regular polish + basic pedicure The owner upsold heavily throughout. I even let her do extra work on my pinkies to build rapport. Total: $81 Tip: $15 (tipped before the service was completed) She opened the shop ~5 min late despite accepting my 9:30 AM appointment, & complained aloud, setting the tone for our session. *~~ Where Everything Went Wrong 1. First Mistake Toe spacers were applied after polishing but before the paint was dry, immediately smudging the big toe. 2. Second Attempt They only partially removed the polish to "fix" it. Because the initial coats weren't fully removed, the application was thick and uneven. After 40 minutes of "drying," the nail dented and the texture caught the lip of my shoe, scratching again. I told them I still had time if they wanted to properly redo it. 3. Third Attempt A kind staff member accidentally damaged the other big toe while helping me into disposable sandals. At this point, my toes had been ruined three separate times--all due to staff actions. *~~ The Owner's Response When I asked if they could use gel on the big toes (since the mistakes were theirs), the owner refused and claimed: 1. The colors "wouldn't match." 2. Gel and regular polish can't match--despite the Gelixir palette offering both and my manicure proving otherwise. 3. That because I chose regular polish, the outcome was my fault. She repeated this many times. 4. That regular polish takes "hours to dry in cold weather," something she never mentioned and is simply not true. By then I had been there from 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM, and the pedicure was the first service we started. *~~ Escalation & Unprofessional Conduct When I calmly asked for a reasonable fix (or at least accountability for my time), the owner became rude, defensive, and dismissive. She offered: * No refund * No partial refund * No refund of my tip * No solution She repeatedly told me I could "leave if I didn't like it" while her staff was trying to help me with bare toes. Instead of accountability, she lectured me with constant "you" statements and kept shifting blame. I stayed polite and attempted to de-escalate, but she kept escalating. My friend who was with me also felt the owner was short, judgmental, and rude from the beginning. As a Filipina, I'm familiar with cultural bluntness--this wasn't bluntness. This was aggressiveness and unprofessionalism. *~~ Service Quality & Safety Concerns * They used a pumice scrubber on my inner ankle bone, leaving raw skin and micro-cuts. * The owner drilled harshly on the sides and cuticle area during my fill, causing irritation and cuts. When I said "ow," she told me I "needed lotion." (I regularly moisturize; the issue was her technique.) * During upselling for designs/gems, she asked about two fingers. When I agreed, she worked on the wrong fingers, insisted I said "all," and did the same thing to my friend. * Despite her picking my friend's shade, she acted annoyed when we asked to see it on one toe. Odd behavior throughout--there's truly no winning with her. *~~ Final Thoughts Based on quality alone, this could have been a 2-star experience. But the owner's behavior makes it a 0-star experience. Earlier, she told me her business struggles with retention but has some regulars. Now I understand why. The recurring reviews about poor customer service suddenly make complete sense. Even her responses to negative reviews show the same pattern--confrontational, defensive, and unwilling to take responsibility. It's impossible to relax when the owner is hostile, unaccountable, and provides no customer care. This was my first time going (only to accommodate my friend's work schedule) because in theory the 9:30 AM start time is competitive. But honestly, you're better off walking one minute over to Winchester Nails, which is actually my regular spot. I'll never cheat on them again.

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    4.6(1.5k reviews)
    1.0 miWest San Jose
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    Had such a lovely experience at Kitchen Nail Bar! The salon is beautiful, clean, modern, and has…read moresuch a relaxing vibe right in the heart of Santana Row. A huge thank you to Lam & Lana for taking such great care of me. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality truly made the experience feel elevated and pampering. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients and take pride in their work. From the service to the atmosphere, everything felt polished and welcoming. Perfect little self-care moment after long law school days. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality nails and wonderful service in San Jose!

    I made a same day appointment for a mani pedi and I didn't have much time. They asked if I…read morepreferred pedicure and then manicure or both at the same time. I appreciated the option and went for same time so I could leave sooner. They brought a few different color binders and I decided to try cats eyes which have a little bit of a holographic look. I was so wowed by that process!! Katie used a magnetic stick to change the way the glitter moves in the polish before curing one finger at a time. Overall it looks very cool and I catch myself admiring my nails in the light which I don't normally do or get into (I get a manicure only a few times a year for special occasions). I'll also add they gave me a bottled water when I came in and even gave me a nice quality mask when I asked for one. I am immunocompromised and there was a lot of sanding going on at the next station so I felt taken care of as best as they could.

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    Nails Haven - This is their gel in two weeks. They ruined my nails. I reduced stars to 1*.  Would give --1* if I could

    Nails Haven

    4.5(282 reviews)
    1.5 miWest San Jose
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    This is THE pedicure spot in my humble opinion. I always get the deluxe and not many places will do…read morehot stone massage with every pedicure package, but this place does that. My deluxe also comes with paraffin wax & massage. They even serve complimentary beverages like tea, coffee, water, and sparkling water. The workers don't have ful blown conversations in their native language like many other places, which I appreciate (I'm Vietnamese, so I understand it all, but I'm just speaking up for my other girlies). So this is definitely a relaxing vibe kind of place. It's usually very quiet when I go even with the salon chairs all filled. If you do come here please say hi to Julie the manager there, she's the best!

    I've been getting my nails done here for about two years and have had some of the best manis. I had…read morea brown set of gels done in December that lasted 4 weeks. I had one nail with that set that separated after a day and the salon re-did it for free. On Monday this week I had my first mani-pedi here. I had gels for both. One of my toe gels totally came off after a day, and my left thumb polish came off the same afternoon that I had the mani done. Since then, I had the gel on my left hand fixed (so I came back once on Wednesday, then Thursday (yesterday) two nails on the right hand both separated in the same corner. I just had those two nails re-done and asked for the right color, but it's a different color. It's just really strange and disappointing to have to get a mani fixed twice- seems like the prep wasn't great this time around and last time around. I'll be back one more time after this but it may be time for me to find a new salon.

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    4.4(149 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    5 stars all across for this hidden gem. My sister went here to get her nails done. They were able…read moreto take her in that day. What was suppose to be just a mani pedi turned into a whole spa day for her. Kathy the owner is such a nice woman who offered her a scalp treatment that also comes with a facial. My sister could not say no since we keep trying ro find places that offer scalp treatment. So she ended up adding the service. I saw her after and she looked so refreshed and rejuvenated. Well my sister surprised me with buying me a scalp treatment/facial the next day. :) I got to the business a little early. The lady Phong was very nice and asked if I needed a mani or pedi. I ended up getting my gel pedi removed lol. She had some time so they fit me in and added this. Phong was very gentle and at the end gave me a 5 minute foot massage. Thank you Phong. Next they took me to the room where Kathy did the scalp treatment and facial. She played some relaxing music and omg the massage and everything she did felt so amazing. I rarely get facials so this was much needed for me. Can't thank them enough as well as the business. If you are in the area you should check them out. I hope to be back again.

    Above an Beyond Service, they will take their time with you no rush, an do respect that even as…read moreclosing time approached they continued with the same process made me feel very comfortable. Made my Nails exactly as I wanted. Most relaxed an comfortable seating a peaceful experience!! % recommend this place . Will definitely be back

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