It was my first time here & there was no customer so I got in right away. I have been on a mission to find a nails salon that the owners actually do your nails themselves not their staffs. It has always been a miss at the other nail bars I have tried around Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne. Definitely will be coming back. Gel pedicure: she was so gentle & the color application was on point, not patchy & it was applied super close to my cuticles which I LOVE. Manicure: I have natural long nails but needed some base to strengthen & help my nails grow. Tim did a thin layer of acrylic on top of my natural nails + manicure + gel color. The color he chose was the exact match to my inspo photo. All was $75 without tips. I would love to try liquid hard gel next time I'm there if they have it instead of acrylic because I like super super natural thin nail bed. 10/10 overall because I know that Tim would understand my preferences better the more times I visit. read more

Kims Nail Salon - Nails - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

I admit, this salon isn't the fanciest out of all the salons out there but their quality of work is definitely something that makes up for it. Here's how I would break down this place: Customer Service: 5 They are always super friendly! This is a family owned salon and they are all very humble and kind people. As soon as I arrive they greet me and ask me what I am there for and they always give me an estimated wait time. Mom (the older woman) is always very gentle when she's working on my pedicure and she always checks in with me to make sure she's not hurting me. I always get my manicures done with the guy and he's always super nice even when I ask him for his opinion on which color would look best ( I'm superrr indecisive lol). The only minor critique I would have is based mainly on their inconsistent hours, if you plan on coming early in morning I would suggest calling the day before to ask what time they'll be opening the following day. Cleanliness : 3.2 Again, this place is definitely not the fanciest. They do not have spa chairs and pedicures are done in foot tubs. I do always see them switching and cleaning tools which is very important. Overall, I would say that they are clean and consistent when it comes to hygiene but they are in desperate need of an upgrade. Quality: 4.5 Pedicures are always perfectly done. I love coming here for pedicures because she knows how to cut my nails without hurting me and really does a nice job of leaving my nails looking and feeling cute, clean, and even. Manicures are soooo bomb here, my nails always last for a whole month and I've never had a problem with any of them falling off. I absolutely hate bumpy/lumpy or bubbly/fat looking nails and I can always count on my manicurist leaving my nails looking smooth, sharp and exactly the shape that I asked for. I get my nails done by the guy but I've noticed that the woman who also does manicures also has a lot of clients who specifically request her. The only downside to their work is that they do not have a lot of choices in color when it comes to bottle nail polishes. They do have a lot of choices when it comes to gel polish so I definitely recommend getting gel. Price: 5 I pay only $35 for an acrylic full set gel manicure. Pedicures and fills are also very cheap ! This place is perfect for someone who has bills to pay but is still trying to lcute on a budget :) ! Don't judge a book by it cover and give this place a try ! I love coming here ! read more

Kims Nail Salon - Love. Love. Love. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

WORKERS (2) ALWAYS LATE TO OPEN -sign says 10AM opening, however, EVERY TIME we come here, they are always 30+mins LATE *wish they respected their customers and their time. *would recommend to look elsewhere read more

Kims Nail Salon - Currently: 12PM staff confirmed yesterday that they would open at 10:30AM today. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

Me and my family used to come here on a regular basis for the last 3-4 years and all those years they were great at what they do. But we stopped going because the wait times are ridiculous! It's a family owned business so they don't have many workers, they don't accept appointments, just walk in's. We got tired of waiting 2-3 hours to get attended so we decided to stop going. I recently went back to get a full set They charged me $40 for medium length, coffin, and gel polish Well unfortunately my nails came off after 1 week !!! NEVER AGAIN IM DONE WITH THIS PLACE read more

I was very excited to try this mail salon, despite the expected wait. Sadly I used the address provided by both Yelp and Google maps and it took me to what is apparently their old location. I parked, got out, walked around, talked to neighboring shops and had no luck finding out where they moved to. Moving is fine, not changing your address so people don't waste their time looking for you read more

I really like the way they do the acrylic nails and how fast they are however i do not appreciate they lack of updating their work hours. I went on Monday at 10:00am bc their hours state that the open from 10-5. I show up and they were closed. I left at 10:30am and they never showed up. I went in the afternoon and asked the man what time they open the following day. He dated at 10:40ish i said ok. On Tuesday i showed up at 11 and they were not there. there was another customer who had their cell phone number and she stated that they were going to show up at 11:30. I waited till 12 and they never arrived. The customer offered to write my name down on the notebook for me so that I can return in the afternoon. So i called back to confirm that the clt had wrote my name on the notebook of customer. The man was rude and said that I need to show up to sign myself. I explained the situation and all he could say we had something to do. I will not be back bc they do not appreciate their customers and are not considerate of their time either. i'm lucky i found a better nail place that values customers and their time. read more

Kims Nail Salon - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

For the price they want you to pay is ridiculous for the service that they offer. A basic pedicure is $25 the lady did not even clean the pedicure tools Before trying to do my feet I even after I told her you're not gonna clean that also they don't have a spa chairs. An arclyic full set is $45 and up. Hell no!!! I refused to pay for overpriced work.... read more

Got there on a Thursday at 10:15 AM and the sign says they open at 10:30... got out my car at 10:30 and 3 other ladies join me. We stood outside until 10:50 and one of the ladies mentioned how they show up when they feel like it and another said she had made three separate attempts and hadn't been able to get seen. Ridiculous and super unprofessional. I certainly will never be back. I'm surprised they have so many good reviews with such unprofessional business practices. read more

Tim is so so good ! Acrylic nails done on Tuesday - today is Friday . 3 days old ... Good service, went in for a FILL Gel color looks good, I wish the nails looked more natural but after all, I know the nails are not my own ! Great and great price read more

Kims Nail Salon - 3 days old - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Came in today after a terrible experience at Fancy nails. Came in and got just what I asked For! Although from the looks of the place I didn't think I would like it be the young lady that did my nails is amazing. read more

Kims Nail Salon - A quick short set.. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I love Kim. Her and her mom work really hard and always do an amazing job on my nails. Even if there are people waiting they don't rush on your nails and I appreciate that, but At the same time she gets a full set with gel done really quickly. Their pricing is super reasonable too. Also I realized my nails never break when I get acrylics. I used to go to a place where my nails would break every other week, I'm guessing to make me keep going back. But Kim makes sure your nails are perfect and doesn't pull any tricks like that. I love this place and recommend it to all my friends. read more

See all

Full set , stiletto cut, gel $35 . Came in today as a walk-in and will definitely be returning. read more

Kims Nail Salon - $35 and took less than a hour. This place is on point, will DEFINITELY be returning. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I've been coming here for 10 years. I love there service really nice people. I love how the mom that works there does my pedicure. It's a family who works there. The daughter and brother are great at doing nails... read more

Gewwwwd. The French tip looks spectacular, I get a tone of compliments at work and I pay a good price for the quality of these nails. I work in a restaurant and this is them almost 2 weeks in. One picture is my natural nail and the other is the acrylic version. read more

Kims Nail Salon - Acrylic - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

cute place with nice technicians wide range of designs to choose from Tim is extremely nice and very funny read more

Kims Nail Salon - Done by Tim. $46 - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I read that this place was dirty but I went anyways and it is not so. It is neat and clean. I dont trust reviews from men for a place meant for women, cause men are too picky and we put up with some stuff for a good nail job, lol.The staff is sooo friendly that it's hard to pick a favorite. Ok so I got the gel manicure and it is awesome!!!!! I didn't know they did it here but I'm glad I asked cause I was originally getting full set which was like 13$, gel manicure was 19$ but worth it because my nails won't get damaged. They do a great job waxing too, I'm a fan because it's local and very affordable. They do take credit cards now :) read more

Kims Nail Salon - Gel manicure - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Nice service..good nails techs, great customer service, family owned......BUT...... the wait is unacceptable. I can understand a long wait due to having a crowded nail shop, but expect to wait on an average of 2-3 HOURS because there's only one nail tech working at a time. They don't accept appointments either because they don't like waiting for no-shows or people running late. So for that reason as a CUSTOMER you must wait for them. They don't open at the noted times on the sign. They kind of choose to show up whenever they feel like it. So don't come if you're on a tight schedule. read more

The place is small but the you will get the warmest welcome inside. I brought a picture with me and she (two) was so talented to make it exactly the way i wanted. I went to get my nails done around 3:30 and waited about 30 mins but it's worth it! The lady that done my nails is so friendly and did the job clean and fast. Look for "two" (she's the younger one). This cost me 45 dollars and I think it's worth it and great for my upcoming prom read more

See all

With it being my second experience, I decided to add a pedicure with my gel manicure. It's not a chic spot at all, but the customer service and skill are good. I am growing out my nails and Wing did my nails this time, she was friendly and did a great manicure. (Previous manicure lasted 2 WEEKS!!) My feet came out just as nice. Can't wait to post my nails in couple weeks. Parking is small and check out the empanada place next door! read more

See all

This is my new nail salon. Excellent quality of work. There may be a wait depending on the day and time that you go. There are only 2-3 people working. Patience is a must, but I'm am satisfied with my services. read more

If you're someone who requires a relaxing manicure and pedicure experience with wine and massages this is not the place for you . However if you just need your nails painted nicely and you don't care about frills then this is perfect and very affordable. What they lack in equipment they definitely make up in service, the lady who did my pedicure paid a lot of attention to my feet which needed a lot of help, and the younger lady who did my manicure did an amazing job. This is the perfect place to go to on a regular basis. I can't attest for longevity yet, but out the door I'm very pleased. read more

So I took my daughter here because I live in walking distance and because it was open later in the afternoon on a Saturday. My daughter got her nails done (acrylics), a pedicure, and her eyebrows waxed. It only cost $33! I have paid more for less at many other local nail salons. Now this place is no frills, but the women were nice and for the price I couldn't care less about all the fluff. They did a great job and my daughter is very happy with it. Definitely go and check these ladies out! read more

Kims Nail Salon - My daughter's nails and eyebrows...she didn't want me to show her feet, lol...but she was happy with them. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I love this nail salon. Not only is it affordable but they're friendly and fast! I've been looking for a nail salon around my house, it's only a 5 minute walk. I looked at many reviews of places and decided to try this one. I went on a Sunday afternoon around 1:00pm and was out by 2:00pm after getting a full set and pedicure! The total came to $26. I recommend bringing cash because they do charge for cards. They're full set starts at $15 and pedicure was $11. My nails look so beautiful. I got my nails done by the youngest girl, she was quick, but made sure everything looked nice. It's not a nice nail shop, as in appearance, but I just need a place to go in and out, because I'm a busy mom. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Kims Nail Salon - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

Great prices, Good Service i left happy and will be returning! this is how they did my best friends hand and she is in love read more

Kims Nail Salon - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

This nail shop is honestly my favorite place to go to. Although, it's a little hole in the wall, they make sure you leave satisfied. They always do my mom's and my nails so perfectly. read more

Kims Nail Salon - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

the price and job quality make this place 5 stars. During the holidays, because it's run by family, means that they are short staffed to accommodate travel plans. This means you HAVE TO have some patience and give the workers some grace. Do NOT expect to come here and find a dozen chairs and technicians. NO appointments are accepted, it's walk-in basis only. Best times are the times people don't usually go which is after work 2-5pm and Fri-Sunday's are always more poppin (to be expected so as a customer, stop with all the attitude at the door) I've been there when people try to "call ahead" to askhow many people are in the salon, and when they're told there's no one there but there's no appointment..they show up minutes later to find someone had walked in and have the AUDACITY to be negative towards the staff. If you call a place and ask if there's a line, that DOES NOT guarantee that someone won't walk in while you're "driving there" so stop being so damn rude. There's no waitlist unless your present. read more

This has got to be the saddest and most expensive set of my life. I asked for a sparkly nude acrylic powder with a coffin/tapered shape. The acrylic powder looked so lovely but then he started buffing the nail with the drill and it completely scratched the glitter off and it left my nail super scratched as well. This is what the color is supposed to look like after two weeks, not on a fresh set. I had to tell him to fix three of my nail shapes from the tip bc it was crooked. It's unfair that I paid $54 for this trash set. They don't even have a price list anywhere. I've paid the same for a very fancy set. I've seen ugly crystals before but these.... they look like they got them from the silicone packets that come in purses. my friends set (pink) was almost $50 and supposedly it was because of the length. This is medium/short not long ?? We might as well have bought press on nails from a drugstore. read more

See all

Perfectly done pink ombré with powder!!! First time getting my nails like this I love them!!! No bumps, took her time found my to go nail shop and just a minute walk from my house!! read more

Kims Nail Salon - Pink Ombré with powder - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

They were supposed to be open, but when I got there. There were a couple of customers waiting outside. No sign of owner read more

Kims Nail Salon - Almost 2 hours after it's supposed to open, it's still not - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I decided to try out Kim's Nails because I had three aunts that spoke highly of the only male worker here. Ting's acrylic game is literally "on fleek." Although I was the only client since it was lunch time, Ting worked fast but efficiently. The little salon is very tornado proof since the walls are cemented all over. Not really of use in California but it's a cozy little joint. The nail polish selection isn't great at all though. No familiar brands at least. I would recommend buying a beautiful nail polish and bringing it instead. Still cheaper than your standard manicures at other salons. I forgot to bring my own polish but I did find one that managed to stand out called "Million Dollar Red" & they are def million dollar looking nails! But guess what, it was only $15 ;) People complaining about parking are pathetic. It's not a shopping mall, what do you expect. It does seem like there are 4 spaces, since I read reviews prior to going, I just parked right in front on the street. Easy ins and easy outs this way! Overall, for the price, I literally have no complaints and will be coming back here every time I am in the neighborhood! read more

Kims Nail Salon - The only polish from their selection that seemed beautiful and of high quality. "Million Dollar Red" indeed! - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

They do a great job but every time I go I pay a different price. My mom paid $35 for her pedicure and I paid 27.50. I get my nails painted with gel and last time I got a design it was 25 this time I paid 27.50. It's ridiculous! They need to have a set price. Yeah I'm never going back! read more

Mediocre pedicure. I brought in my own nail polish for quality and color purposes so I'm pleased with that. My design is also beautiful. HOWEVER...the atmosphere made me uncomfortable. It felt stiff and the "calming" music was glitching. There were flies in the shop with two stand up fans blowing air in. Mind you, my tub of water was warm to lukewarm within minutes. My heels were hardly touched with a pumice... My big toes were also cut very short unfortunately. The "rundown" look of the store isn't what turned me off. Obviously its not a salon..... Overall its cheap, close to home, and a decent job. I'm satisfied but its unlikely that I'd be back anytime soon. You get what you pay for. Lesson learned. :) read more

Kims Nail Salon - My nails were clipped way too short. Other than that it was a decent job. - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

This place is small but , they have great customer service. They will do extra to please you and make sure you are completely satisfied before you leave. read more

giving credit where it's due. Just moved to LA not too long ago and have been trying to find an affordable yet good nail tech and I sure found it. Loved it here. Staff was super friendly. My toes and nails came out beautiful. Super satisfied. Definitely recommend read more

Don't let the inside or the outside look scare you away! The customer service is great! Prices are reasonable! And the lady who did my nails ( I did not get her name) she's the younger one. She's great!! Used to come here with my sister years back... recently started coming here again. I forgot why I had stopped coming here but start to keep coming here!! Thanks Kim's nails!! read more

Kims Nail Salon - This is the nails I went with and asked her to do... - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

See all

- bring your own polish; theirs are limited - $23 for regular full set acrylics the place isn't nicely decorated, but the people are nice. read more

Kims Nail Salon - tim's great (: - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

My girl "two" she amazing ! I've waited 3 hours for her ! She's worth the wait. She and her mom are very friendly. The prices are very reasonable too! She actually did my wedding nails! And recently my sister high school graduation nails ! read more

Kims Nail Salon - Waxing Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Absolutely loved the work out into my nails and the cost for it was perfect. $35 for acrylic gel and greatly done

I went to this nail SalonFOR THE FIRST TIME this Morning a little after they opened and their was one customer in there. There were two employes and i asked for a Mani Pedi and the nail tech stopped me at the door and said " YOU HAVE TO LEAVE WE HAVE APPOINTMENS COMING. COME BACK A NOTHER TIME . This was extremely rude and i wont be returning. This nail salon ruined myfirst impression. How is it that you just opened and couldnt take me and had on@y one customer ? read more

First timer at Kim's nails and Thu did my pedicure. She did a fantastic job and really got the edges of my nails. (Which is so awesome cuz most places only do surface level cleaning, meaning they don't really get the edges) Overall super happy with this place! I brought my own nail polish since the variety of nail polish isn't super big. Just know they have a $10 minimum to use a credit card and you will be charged a 75cent fee. Super fair! If you don't wanna pay 75 cents to use your card bring cash, no biggie. Will definitely be coming back!!! :) read more