I haven't had a manicure in quite awhile and wanted to try a gel manicure. I'm glad I stopped by Kim's as a walk-in customer. I had less than a five minute wait and was served by Hoa at station #8. She was very nice and her service was a nice mix between conversation and encouraging me to relax and enjoy my manicure. The owner also checked to make sure I was enjoying the experience. I'm very pleased with the results and will definitely be back. The salon and station were clean and inviting and they offer a great selection of colors. read more

Kim's Pro Nails - Great looking manicure!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Normal, Illinois

To begin with, my friend and I both had appointments at 2:00 for pedicures. My friend got started almost immediately, I started maybe 15 minutes later. Which I was fine with, but what upset me was that the lady who gave me my pedicure finished about 1-2 minutes after my friend finished hers. It seemed that she was rushing. I also was then charged for the $35 pedicure, even though she never asked me what kind of pedicure I'd like. I typically get the basic $30 one. Then to top it off, I picked a nail polish that was apparently $5 extra! A Sally Hansen nail polish, which I know you can get from Walmart for around $5! I did go back to look and there was a small sign on the nail polish wall that said it was $5 more, I wish I would have looked more closely (it was a TINY sign), because I definitely wouldn't have picked it had I known. I don't feel that the $40 I spent there was worth it (not including my tip). Very expensive. read more

I was going here for a little over a year to get acrylics. I loved then!!! I did notice a green spot on my thumb nail but the nail tech asked it off. About a week later I got a big chip in the side of the same nail. I got it fixed and it chipped again the next day. I ended up taking that nail off and almost half of my real nail chipped off. I ended up having all my acrylics removed and an horrified that I have awful nail fungus on all my nails except my pinkies. Never will I go here again. I never really thought about it, but they don't clean the little Dremel files that they use to rough up your nail before they apply the acrylic. I wouldn't recommend going here. read more

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I had made an appointment for 2pm and was left waiting for 30 minutes with my nails soaking in acetone. My hands are stained red from this. Will not be returning here. read more

Kim's Pro Nails is by far the best nail salon in Bloomington Normal. I have been a loyal customer of theirs for 7 years. The quality of their work and attention to customer service is why I always return. The salon is extremely clean, organized, and very welcoming. They always have an array of colors to choose from for all their service offerings. My personal choice of service is a "Dip Manicure" and they have an entire wall of choices dedicated to this service. I recently was excited to book an appointment back once the salon was allowed to reopen due to Covid 19. I was blown away upon my return. All stations had been prepared with individual shields for their customers, stations were separated 6 feet apart and the flow of traffic was extremely controlled. All staff were prepared with masks, gloves, etc. and everyone was just happy to be back in business. I highly recommend this salon! You won't regret trying this place! read more

By far the best nail place I have been! I come here every 2-3 weeks and Kim does my nails exactly how I want them! I tell everyone I know to come here to get their nails done. read more

Kim's Pro Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Very poor customer service. I asked for a look they said they would be able to do once he finished it looked nothing like what I asked for then I mention can you redo them the way you said you could he got mad and said I wasted his time so I then asked a lady to do them instead she who I believed was married to him said she was ok doing it over the way I originally ask she said she could do it I allowed her to do them and she still couldn't do the look I asked for. so once I stated to her its still not right she also got upset and said it wont look exactly like the pic and tried over charging me for something they could not do. read more

Kim's Pro Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Normal, Illinois

I read the yelp reviews before deciding to try Kim's Pro nails today and I had high hopes that I could get a quick inexpensive pedicure here. I guess I got what I paid for, as I was extremely disappointed with the quality of work I received. I honestly can't believe I paid to have a "professional" give me a pedicure I could have gotten at a ten year olds sleepover. The shop seemed sanitary but older and cluttered, the employee who did my pedicure said maybe 5 words to me, when she did the pedicure the massage was no more than 2 minutes, I thought that was okay since I prodominetly just wanted my toes cleaned up and polish changed since I had a pedicure elsewhere two weeks ago. During the massage she received a phone call and promptly stood up and went over and opened the employee only door, to reveal a very messy room, still wearing the gloves she was using on me, took the phone from another employee and took her call phone in hand (still wearing the gloves) walked up to the front desk and returned to continue the pedicure still wearing the gloves. The more I think about this part the more it grosses me out! Aside from this she picked my cuticle and skin around my nail raw to the point it stung to place my toes back in the water. She then went on to apply a chunky, uneven,bubbling topcoat leaving nail showing on several of my toes. At first I thought I may have just been being critical, but when I showed my boyfriend and even he can notice enough to say, "those look bad.." I know I've got a problem. I have never written a Yelp! review before but I still can't get over the fact that I paid someone who is supposedly a professional nail artist to do something I could of done better myself. I will upload photos to the business' photos. read more

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Do NOT go here! This was THE WORST gel manicure I have ever had. I had already removed the gel polish from a previous manicure, so my nails needed to be buffed out. However, my nail tech did not do a thorough enough job, which left me with a jagged, not smooth finish. Additionally, he did not have me wash my hands after buffing and filing, so there was nail dust stuck to the ends of my nails that I had to go home and file off afterwards. He only applied two coats of color (I had chosen black) and proceeded to get the color all over the skin surrounding the nails. While he did attempt to remove the polish with his own fingernail, I left the salon with a messy, rough, gel manicure. This is my first and last experience with Kim's. read more

Dirty. Peeled my whole cuticle off. Full set was painful to get. I've never had a painful acrylic manicure until now. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

My daughter & I went to get Manis and Pedis at Kim's and the service was absolutely horrible!! After them having us soak our hands in pure acetone for over an hour we finally took them out ourselves because our previous polish was completely gone. I got a dip manicure, if thats even what it should be called. I specifically asked for my cuticles to be done but they were never touched, the line across the bottom of my dip is completely uneven because they didn't do my cuticles. I've had many dip manicures and the entire process was done wrong along with the top coat not being set properly. When it came time for my pedicure the man tried to just paint them and when I asked about why I wasn't getting my pedi he rolled his eyes is annoyance. He then proceeded to fill and use a foot tub that I no wasn't cleaned first because I watched the previous person get out of it and could still see the dirt and scum from their previous pedicure. At this time I asked my daughter just have her toes painted because I didn't want to have her feet put into a dirty soaking tub. After her color was applied they went to put the clear coat on and smeared black polish all over her bright pink toes and just proceeded to smear it around rather than redo the polish. The service was unsanitary and embarrassing and I will never return! read more

I'm writing this review because Kim, the owner, gives the best gel manicures in town! I moved to Bloomington 6 months ago to attend ISU and felt so lost not knowing who or where to go for a good manicure. I've always had a tough time trusting someone as I'm a perfectionist and incredibly picky when it comes to someone else painting my nails. I will say, I don't see anyone other than Kim when I go in. I made the mistake one time of not making an appointment with her and getting someone else who wasn't up to par. I called her a few days later to tell her I wasn't satisfied, she got me in that day and redid my nails at no charge. And didn't make me feel bad for being picky and complaining! Honestly, Kim is the best and great about getting you in on short notice! read more

You're sure to get great service from Kim and her staff! Kim's Pro Nails is a locally owned and operated business which is always a plus for me. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. read more

This is a nearly perfect inexpensive nail salon, and the best one I have found in BloNo. This is not a precious salon where you get wine and aromatherapy (which I love, but don't always want to pay for!), but a basic, clean, Asian nail salon. I have gotten six or seven pedicures, a few manicures, and a few polish changes here, and have been happy with everything except the amount of exfoliation you get with the pedicures (not enough if you haven't had a thorough one recently), and the selection of polishes they have. I usually bring my own polish. I have never made an appointment and have never waited more than 10 minutes for anything, and all pedicures and manicures held up really well. read more

I love Kim Pro Nails! I have been going here for over a year and I wouldn't go anywhere else. The nails are lasting and look just as good as when you first get them done and when it's time for a fill! read more

Got a regular Mani and they were quick and efficient and did a very good job. Only complaint that it wasn't the cleanest and had an overwhelming odor of acrylic. read more

The only good thing that came out of this experience was the sweetness of I believe the owner Kim. The woman who did my nails answered her personal cellphone several times and actually called two people. She looked around constantly and hardly looked at my nails. She did a sloppy job and two days after getting them done they look ragged. My mom and cousin also reviewed subpar services. I will not be going back. Oh and fun fact I got my nails done for my wedding the next day. read more

Just went to Kim's for the first time. Tera gave me a mani/pedi. She did a great job. Gentle but thorough, with a great foot massage. Polish was perfectly applied. The staff is friendly and engaging. I highly recommend them above other places I have visited in town. read more

The only place I will trust to do my nails in Normal! Very clean salon and very friendly employees. I personally always make appointments with Kim for full sets and she never leaves me disappointed. read more

Kim's is wonderful!! Everyone was so welcoming! I went in as a walk-in and was easily accommodated. The salon was very clean and did not have that chemical smell. I walked out with beautiful hands and feet. I will definitely be back again! read more

Kim is wonderful and the service is always great. This is the best pedicure for the money and they always squeeze me in, even without an appointment. read more

I had a wonderful experience! Tera was very warm and friendly and did a great job with my mani and pedi. She was so polite and understanding. I didn't like the nail polish that I had originally chosen for my toes and I asked her to change it and she did so without a fuss. I was nervous that she would get frustrated at my request but she was happy to help me. The salon was clean and did not have a heavy chemical odor. The choices in nail polish colors are a little scarce so if you are picky about your color it might be a good idea to bring your own. Overall, I had a lovely experience and I will definitely be returning! Ask for Tera! read more

This nail Salon was very nice. The price is very good, especially given it is in a college town, and children can't afford a ton given their situation. I got a no chip and it didn't last as long as the ones I normally get. But they were very nice while they lasted. read more

Busy salon, but well organized. They were able to take me with no wait. Not much English spoken. Chemical smells overpowered you as you walked in. Family oriented as kids of staff were present but well behaved. Many repeat customers in the salon, men and women. read more

They gave me really nice fake gels I would definitely go again even though it's a little pricey

Terrible !!!! I get my nails done in my hometown perfectly, wouldn't be able to make it up for a couple weeks so I decided to come get a dip manicure here . My nails were perfectly shaped and everything until after they touched them , they are thick chunky and crooked . So disappointed. read more

When I went in they did not have the gel color swatches so I did not know what gel color I was getting or what options I really had. Also my gel nails are lumpy, uneven and he did not get off the excess polish around the nail. He also gave no direction and never said one word the entire time. read more

My nails turned out great, but the service lacks. The gentleman who did my nails was not pleasant. He never once spoke to me, just pointed and grabbed my arm where he wanted it to go. Price was better than most. Will I go back, probably not. read more

Not sure what my technician's name was, but she was very rude (rolling eyes) and rough (made me bleed--never bled from cuticle trimming before). I came in for a no chip and their polish selection is pretty minimal. I was looking for a nude and they had none. I asked for a coffin shape and my nails look pointy, and not at all what I was going for. They look very strange and are very uneven. The polish application was uneven as well. The tools and general store seemed dirty, and the hot towel they used at the end smelled musty. I left feeling very dirty and un satisfied. The pricing was pretty normal ($30). Overall I will definitely not be returning to Kim's again. read more

Went in yesterday with three other girls. We were all so excited that they offered dip manicures, only to realize, they may OFFER them but they are TERRIBLE at them. Not to mention, when you ask for a dip mani for $40, it does not actually include the MANICURE part. You legit get your nails dipped and that is it for the cost. I was horrified I picked this place for us to go to. I saw they had some good reviews. At the end we asked to speak with Kim and the guy in charge told us "I am perfectly capable of making decisions". It was not until my friend told him we would never return that he gave us $10 dollars off. It was a disaster. If one of us would have been unhappy, that is one thing. For all four of us to be unhappy and then treated in a really unprofessional way, is not right. read more

Beyond over priced especially for the quality or lack there of, of service. the only person I would let do my nails is kim herself. she is so upbeat and sweet and does and amazing job but the rest of the staff just inst up to par.. read more

So I started coming here because I'm a college student and it's close to campus but the last couple times I was there have not been pleasant. I like my acrylics skinnier so I asked the lady for just a more natural looking nail and she tells me it's $5 extra. What? So then she starts filing my nail down with a file as hard as she possibly can and (literally) slapping my nail with the file. I pulled my hands away about 6 times and said that hurts but she grabbed my hands back and kept doing it, my fingers were so sore the next day. They also have a small selection of nail polish and try to trick you into getting gel instead (which is more expensive). I've always come here because my nails always look nice when I leave but it definitely is not a pleasant experience and now that they're charging to shape your nail, not sure about staying. read more

Just had a no chip from here. First of all I asked about a polish in a certain color that was not shimmery, he said this has no glitter, I said uh yes it clearly does, and he proceed to use that polish anyway. The guy who did my nails did not apply any pressure when pushing my cuticles back, which left me with annoying cuticles that I just want to pull off. He globbed on the polish, which has now left my nails looking uneven and are easily peeling off (I just got them done TODAY) he rushed over the top coat and missed some areas which look even more horrible and the other parts that got on my skin are peeling up and taking the polish off. What a waste of $30. I do NOT recommend go here. They rush and do not know how to give a proper manicure and I was left feeling frustrated. read more

If you haven't tried Kim's Pro Nails, your missing out. I have gone here for 3 years and won't go anywhere else. Everyone is always friendly and professional. The shop is always clean and orderly. I've never had a complaint. read more

would not recommend getting your eyebrows done unless you are able to consult with the worker about exactly what you want. i trusted kim to spiff me up before a wedding, and she proceeded to remove more than half of my eyebrows. not only did i have no eyebrows, but i also had extremely puffy eyes from crying. nails were good tho read more

Not impressed! My regular nail tech is out of town and I decided to try another nail salon out. The nail tech that serviced me could not understand the way I liked my nails shaped. I showed a photo of how I would like my nails several times and each attempt (2) was worse and worse. Finally I spoke to another nail tech saying I don't think she understands what I'm asking for. Finally another nail tech came and shaped my nails after the second failed attempt. I get no-chip mani's every 2-3 weeks and never was asked not to wash my hands period after buffing (without soap of course). I think her name is Lynda or something to that effect. Probably won't go back again but if I ever had to it wouldn't be without specifically asking for Kim or Tera. read more

I was in Normal over the weekend and went to Kim's with my daughter who is a student at ISU. It was horrible. I wanted a no-chip but their color selection was horrible so I went with a regular manicure, which also had limited colors.The man who did my manicure was very rough and when cutting my cuticles caused 2 of my fingers to bleed. This was on Saturday and by Monday my nails were already peeling and chipping. What a waste of money! read more

My favorite nail salon in Bloomington-Normal. They do quality work while still getting you in and out of there as fast as possible. My favorite nail tech is Mark; he does the best fake nails. However, this one lady that waxed my eyebrows did them WAY too skinny and even took a little chunk out of the middle of my right brow with her little scissors. Ill never get my eyebrows waxed there again!!! read more

I went to Kim's to get my nails done last minute for an event that I was attending. I asked for gel nails with tips and the man doing my nails gave me acrylic nails with a coat of gel top coat on top of the acrylics and then regular nail polish on top of that. He then charged me for a gel nail. He also tried to charge me $5 more for a second coat of gel top coat over top of the regular polish. The quality of the acrylic nails that I received without wanting was decent. One hand had longer nails that were all slanted while the other hand had shorter nails that were actually even. Unfortunately I will not be going back to Kim's and would not recommend it unless you are prepared to argue with them over what you want. I am sure there are better salons in town that can provide the service their costumers ask for and not cheat them out of their money. read more

Terrible service! Rude unfriendly workers! My nails look terrible! I'll never go there again!!