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    Nails By Kathy

    3.8 (31 reviews)
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    Always amazing! Acrylic gel with decals
    Kimbra O.

    I love coming to Kathy for my nails. Kathy is super quick and does a great job. I've been going to her for a few months and have never had a chipped or broken nail (and she doesn't do my nails super thick) and her polish selection is fantastic!

    Excellent manicure. Simple as that. :) recommend going here to the younger lady :)
    Jacklyn C.

    Five star and 2 star makes a three star. The younger lady did an excellent job on my moms pedicure and manicure. Massage and all. Cuticle clipping, gorgeous color choices, the whole 9. Excellent job. The older lady however, she did a pretty and nice design set on my nails, and okay acrylic too, but ONLY on the nail. The hands and fingers as a whol e, NOT GOOD! She did not clip my cuticles or do any oil or any thing at all really to my nails!! and that really really bothered me . She didn't clean underneath my nails clip cuticles. SHE DIDN'T FILe or anything., or lotion or ANYTHING. All she really did was a sloppy job. And now my hands are dry and feeling really gross and uncomfortable..... and now, 15 minutes after leaving, the design is already wiping off. I'm really upset. 45 dollar manicure..... I wouldn't return .... :(

    Nails by Kathy

    I have been looking for a nail place that does a beautiful job and where the nails look natural and they are not too thick. I use my hands in water all the time and not once has a nail came off. She does a spectacular job and I highly recommend her. I had previously tried other nail places and nooone compares to the service I receive here. Thank you Kathy

    Angie L.

    Great first time visit... very professional family owned, sister-run establishment... clean work and friendly. My auntie is a regular there and introduced me to the place. Super location, easy to find. I absolutely loved the finished product. They are very busy so its best to set an appointment.

    Izabella G.

    I love Kathy. She is amazing. She loves to talk to you and get to know you. She will make time for you. Im really bad at making appointments so i just walk in randomly. But she will call other clients to ask them to come 15 minutes later or something. Her clientele is super sweet, very outgoing, they love to talk. Some of her clients have seen her kids grow up, she has seen some of her clients kids grow up. She is truly a warming person. Usually i go toward solid color nails but this time we did a pink ombre and it looks amazing! I couldnt be happier. Im excited to see what other designs we will do!

    Lysa H.

    I have been going to Kathy for a few months now and she is amazing. Not only does she do a phenomenal job on my nails but she also recommended some facial products for me to used that works wonder on acne skin. Spacious cozy salon, flexible schedule and lots of parking. She's very honest and attentive to my needs and wants. Thank you Kathy! I highly recommend Kathy to everyone who's looking for a great nail tech or estithician.

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    I have been going to Kathy and Ann for years and I always get the best results. They are so nice and make sure I am comfortable and relaxed. Great location too! Give them a try :)

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    Kathy always does a great job on my eyebrows. Kathy is friendly and always manages to take care of me even when I don't have an appointment.

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    “Even though I was a walk in they were able to take me right away for a pedicure and full set.”

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    3.5(137 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Meridian, West San Jose
    •$$

    I have been to Q Nails several times, and unfortunately, my experience has gotten worse with each…read morevisit. Sometimes there is a barking dog in the salon, and most of the time the place feels dirty and not particularly well-maintained. My most recent visit will definitely be my last. I stopped in for a walk-in pedicure and asked the man at the front if they had time. He said yes and directed me to a chair. After I sat down and he started filling the foot bath, two customers with appointments walked in. Shortly after that, another walk-in came in, and he turned her away. It was obvious he was annoyed that he had accepted me before realizing his scheduled clients had arrived. He rushed through my pedicure from start to finish. I actually don't mind a shorter massage, so that wasn't my main concern. What bothered me was the quality of the service. He applied only one coat of polish--no base coat and no top coat--and then immediately moved on to the next customer. Once my nails were dry, they told me I was ready to leave and charged me full price for what felt like a rushed, incomplete pedicure. I paid full price, but definitely did not receive a full service. I won't be returning, and based on my experiences, I can't recommend Q Nails.

    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.

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    Winchester Nails

    Winchester Nails

    4.4(494 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Magliocco-Huff, West San Jose
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    I've been coming to Winchester for the past couple of years, and I can honestly say this place is…read moreabout so much more than nails. There were times I walked in here when I was down, struggling, and honestly going through some of the hardest seasons of my life. What stood out to me was that I was never treated like just another customer. They never nickel and dimed me, never made me feel less than, and always treated me with genuine respect and kindness. Two years later, my life looks completely different. I have a job now, I'm rebuilding, and a big part of that encouragement came from the people here who believed in me and reminded me to keep going. That's what makes this place special. It's not just about getting your nails done. It's about the people behind the business. It's about having a place where you feel welcomed, valued, and cared about. You can find good nail shops anywhere, but finding people with heart is rare. Thank you for being part of my journey and for showing me kindness when I needed it most.

    I've been coming here since I moved back last year and honestly, Tu is the reason I keep coming…read moreback. The first time I came in, she was so sweet and actually took the time to talk to me and make me feel comfortable. I never felt like I was just another customer coming in to spend money. She genuinely made me feel welcomed, and that meant a lot to me. And on top of that, she does such an amazing job on my nails! They always look so good and somehow last me forever. Everyone else here is seriously so nice too. I've always been treated with kindness and respect whenever I come in. You can really tell they care about their customers. The music is a vibe too! I just wish they got more recognition because they really deserve it. I'm so glad I found this place and Tu!

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    Amy's Nail Lounge

    Amy's Nail Lounge

    4.5(320 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Magliocco-Huff, West San Jose
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    Went today for the second time now with my daughter and we both had a great time. It's her first…read moretime and they made her feel very happy and comfortable. For me I usually get a french tip but Amy suggested to do the ombre nails and I'm glad I said yes! I really love my nails and we can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

    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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    Nails By Kathy - othersalons - Updated October 2026

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