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    Services - Nails By Ken

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

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    Nail repair

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    1st appointment with Ken today and it was absolutely awesome.  I will continue to go to him.
    M S.

    Today was my first appointment with Ken. It was everything all of the reviews I read had said. He was absolutely awesome !!!! His 35 years experience shows. I will not go to anyone else going forward

    Mom D.

    Have been coming to Ken for over 10 years!! My nails are not damaged, grow and healthy. No electric files here!! He does awesome work!! Best nail guy ever!! Won't go anywhere else!!

    Love love love the nail art!
    Monika S.

    I've been going to Ken for a year now. I found him shortly after I moved to Charlotte and it was a nail match made in heaven! He does beautiful nails and the most amazing pedicure you've ever had. Also to note he thoroughly cleans everything after each client. Bleach, scrubbing, and all. (I grew up with a microbiologist Father so this detail is not list on me.). So glad I found him!

    I love wearing historic art on my fingers.

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    8 years ago

    Ken is awesome! The most professional, clean and precise manicurist I've ever met.I wouldn't go anyplace else. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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    11 years ago

    Ken is just so amazing with nails I highly recommend him. He has over 30 years of experience and is a perfectionist!

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    Ask the Community - Nails By Ken

    Do you do men's pedicures?

    Good morning absolutely I've done men's pedicures for 40 years excellent work check my reviews out $70 for appointment it takes 1 hour.. You may call for an appointment 803-323-9304 Thank you much have a wonderful day Steve

    I have a design in mind that I really want. How can I find out if you would be able to do it?

    Good morning why don't you call me or text me the picture you like I'm sure I'll be able to create the design that you would like. ..Ken

    Hi! Do you offer the "dip nails" and I'm very particular about my nails matching in length, will the technician be cool with this and not feel like I'm a pain? :) ty!

    Hello thank you for asking though I do not offer the dip nail . I do a beautiful acrylic nails last three to four weeks and does not damage the natural. I'm very meticulous and like all the nails to match.. contour length and shape 👍

    Is your business kid friendly?

    Of course and if your little person would like their nails painted at no charge that would be a pleasure?

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    Review Highlights - Nails By Ken

    I found him shortly after I moved to Charlotte and it was a nail match made in heaven!

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    Nails Garden

    Nails Garden

    4.4
    (129 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I've been coming here for a few years and never had a problem well today that ended for me. I am a…read moreplus size girl and today the owner decided to tell me don't lean on the arm of the pedicure chair to get up because I will break it. I've never leaned on his pedicure chair to get up and he did this in an open space where others heard him. I will never be disrespected where I pay money so don't comvceyuus here!

    10/10 do not recommend, I'm not the kind of person to leave bad reviews because I typically don't…read morecare enough to but my past and last time going was awful. The lady who did my nails was extremely rude and passive aggressive for no apparent reason, I barely spoke 3 words to her I just tried to stay quiet, she got irritated with me because I asked her if I could test out a color on my nails and I could tell she just did not want to do it to add "more work" for herself, she snatched my hands at one point stating she had to "redo" something because I barely touched my nails, I ended up not picking a color and saying I was fine with clear because I was just ready to leave. I felt bad almost and did not want to cause a scene because my past 2 times going to Nail Garden were both good experiences and I had no issues but this time was god awful and I cried when I got to my car! Call me dramatic but that lady needs to go. I'd say she was in her 50s, salt and pepper hair but so rude, I've gotten my nails done for a few years now but have never had this bad of an experience.

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    Alo Nail Lounge

    Alo Nail Lounge

    4.3
    (13 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I really like this salon. They do a great job with my nails, and the polish lasts…read more They are also good at understanding my ideas and bringing them to life. At times, the attitudes can feel a bit harsh, but the owners are very sweet and professional. Just keep in mind that they do not take walk-ins close to closing, even for simple services, so it's best to plan ahead. Overall, it's a good nail salon in the area, and I love that they offer drinks like wine, soda, or water during your service.

    I recently had my first experience at Alo Nail Salon, and while it was generally positive, there…read morewere a few bumps along the way. I went in with my 5-year-old daughter, three teenage sisters, and my stepmom to celebrate my birthday with manicures and pedicures. I called ahead to book the appointment, and Mimi was fantastic in organizing everything to ensure we were all set. Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed by how clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed the salon was. The staff wore matching uniforms, the towels were embroidered with the business name, choice of vitamin-infused salt bath for your pedicure, and there was even a mini bar set up for special events. We were given choices of water, tea, coffee, juice, wine or champagne (I ordered a mimosa of course!). It was clear they take great pride in their space and service. However, there were some issues that affected our experience. My daughter's manicure and pedicure started to disintegrate after just two days, which was disappointing. I took her back to have it redone, and while the staff was accommodating, it was still a hassle. My shellac manicure, which I've had done many times without issue, also started lifting and chipping after just one week, which was unusual for me since I'm used to it lasting 3-4 weeks with no problems. What really added to the frustration was the delay in my stepmom's service. She had trouble with her technician, who wasn't familiar with shellac, and after everyone else was finished, we had to wait for someone else to redo hers. This pushed us over an hour late for our birthday lunch in Uptown and set off a domino effect, causing us to be late for the rest of our planned events. The service was great, the salon's cleanliness and atmosphere were top-notch, and the staff was friendly and professional despite these setbacks. I'm willing to give Alo Nail Salon another shot as it may have just been an off day, especially knowing I've had shellac manicures last for weeks in the past and not to assume 2 hours would be enough for a mani/pedi. I'd recommend it with a bit more caution and extra communication next time--especially if you have a hard stop for time-sensitive plans.

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    Front waiting area. Pick from an array of colors while you wait.
    Front waiting area. Pick from an array of colors while you wait.
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    Japanese gel designs
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    KPOP Nail Spa

    KPOP Nail Spa

    3.2
    (9 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Ok I have thought about Gayle Keeping this one but it needs an update…read more Still great place to go for a quick mani pedi situation. None of that has changed.but now, they have Helen! She is amazing. She takes such good care of my nails and knows after two visits exactly how I like them and she loves Hello Kitty so for me that is an added bonus. My nails have never looked better and my last gel manicure looked amazing after a month. The only issue was my grow out the polish still looked perfect. Highly recommend going to support this local spot and be sure to ask for Helen!

    Ethan was friendly and did my pedicure nicely. My problem…read morehappened when I was at checkout. I called to make an appointment, but before I made the appointment, I asked how much was a pedicure. The lady told me the different prices for the pedicure and I told her I wanted to have the standard basic $35 pedicure. She did not say to take my polish off. My toes was going to be $10 more. When I got ready to leave, she told me to take the polish off was $10 more. I told her you told me it was $35. She said it's on the menu to take the polish off is $10. There is no menu posted. She went behind the counter and picked up a menu that looks like something you go to a restaurant to get and she opened it up and pointed to the $10. I told her you did not tell me that it was gonna be $10 to take the polish off. I would not recommend this nail salon due to the fact that they are not honest in communicating their prices prior to services being rendered. This is the second time that I have visited this place and was not given an accurate price. I will not be visiting again.

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    Acrylic fill-in with black gel polish and matte top coat.

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    Acrylic fill-in with black gel polish and matte top coat.

    Nails By Ken - nailtechnicians - Updated June 2026

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