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Nails By Kevin

3.1 (84 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Pedicure

Been coming here for almost over 20 years. At least 15 years. While kevin always does my nails by request, I ended up getting a pedicure this time. I'm very happy with it, I see a lot of negative reviews but after looking at pictures, some nails look like they messed them up after leaving the salon, kevin and his lady's would never knowingly let you walk out with your polish messed up from bumping or whatever. I got exactly what I asked for. Every one has different nail shapes, not everyone is going to have perfect nails, and that might be you like it is me. I'm happy with my services, always feel taken care of and know what to expect here.

Marie-Charlotte W.

Kevin and Wendy are phenomenal and pay attention to all details and requests. The atmosphere is super warm and welcoming, most clients are considered friends and just like me come every time they need to redo their nails. I've now been systematically to their salon over the past 4-5 months and I've always been happy with the service, the price and the result . and trust me, I am picky !!

Briana C.

Let the picture of my nails speak for itself. Paid $56 + tip for this & pedicure. Service was very rushed.

The Frugal Mama A.

Take a look at my pictures. The manicurist went too deep and cut my index finger. She did apologize but this was my first visit!! Hmm not a good impression. She offered a bottle of water towards the end when I was about to leave - not sure if they do this to everyone but I didn't take it! Because I was upset with my bleeding finger. The man who said his name is "Kevin" talked with her in Vietnamese and probably mentioned to her to give me a bottle of water. I tipped her and walked away. Service done - Manicure with regular nail polish. Not sure if I'd go back again. Please check out the pictures for more proof.

Horrible spider webs

150 for spider webs and black french tip. the spider design isn't even a spider. It's more like scribbles my three year old can do better. The service was horrible. They like to take advantage of people with changing their pricing's so they can make their goal of money of the day. Don't recommend this place at all.

Before: acrylic nails growing out
Reyna S.

My third time going to Kevin's nails and I love it! I got a gel manicure on my real nails after wearing acrylics for 2-3 weeks. My nails grew out almost as long as the acrylic so I had the acrylic removed and Kevin buffed my nails and worked his magic to transform them into my Christmas gel mani with nail sticker decals! Very happy with the turnout! :)

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