I have a very disappointment experience at the Kim nail salon in San Rafael I've been there few times before and always charged the price listed on the wall $45 for manis and pedis, plus $5 for jell. This time,I was shocked, when they charged $70. I only left a $5 tip after they ask for the tips, because of unexpected price. I felt very deceived by lack of honest pricing. Paying $75 total is unacceptable to me, and I will not be going back and I will not recommend this salon read more

Woman-Owned shop. Love their manis and pedis --get the Deluxe pedi its worth it! All the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Appointments are mandatory. Just because you see an empty chair doesn't mean an appointment is available. Never too noisy, and great color assortment. Be bold and get Cat-eye. read more

Very nice staff, they are really sweet and did a great job. They make the environment welcoming and it's very clean.

I've been going to Nails by Kim since I was in the womb. No joke! Kim, Hang, Mimi, and Mama are all lovely and kind people. They take such good care of me when I come in and always make my nails look beautiful. I always get gel on my natural nails and they do a fantastic job at it! I show a vision from my Pinterest board and they bring it to life. My go to nail salon 10/10 recommend!! read more

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We came here for the first time after we were turned down by other salons for walk-in service. While walking around I yelped this bussiness and i am so glad I did. They were busy but they said they could take two ladies if we didn't mind waiting. We didn't mind. We were just grateful the nice ladies could take us for mani-pedis, plus a full set acrylic with gel nail polish at the end of the day. So let me tell you a story. We met the owner and her name is Kim. She did my full-set. We met her sister as well who did an exquisite gel manicure on my partner. Kim opened the bussiness in 1993! What a visionary. I was born in 1977 and in the early 90s the concept of a nail salon wasn't a concept yet. The few ladies that even got their nails done would usually get it done at their hair salon. And the trend wasn't what it is today. I didn't get my first manicure until senior prom in 1995 at a hair salon in Connecticut. So for this nail salon to be standing and in bussiness since 1993 is a true testament to great customer service and great staff and ownership. The owner loves her clients. She worked on a group of teenagers that she's known since their moms brought them in strollers. It was beautiful to see the generations here in Marin and a thriving small Bussiness minded community that hasn't been bought out by chain stores. I was really impressed as well with the great work and the price was half of what I spent in Santa Monica (rip off!).. It's been almost two weeks and I decided to take a photo and our nail: they look practically brand new. Maybe a little grown out. I'm not a perfectionist and for me if a full set can stay on 3 weeks and look as they do in the photo I shared then you have a bussiness for life. And for the record we just bought a home near by and moved from Los Angeles. So I'm very fortunate the first nail salon we tried here is going to be the last and only one. It's wonderful to be able to meet the owner who is passionate about her bussiness. She told us it's like her child. It's her family her customers and workers. And she treats it with love. It's shows! read more

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We went there for the first time with My Mom and myself I got a set of extension nails with dip to grow out my nails. My mom refreshed her color and also got a dip for hers and we ended up talking a lot with the people that were supporting us and doing our nails and they were very sweet so they had us doing a manicure as well bye sales bitch But they're awesome and I really wanna go back to them soon and the building itself is super cute and the ladies are really adorable vibe is awesome calming as well read more

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My first time here and definitely not my last! Kim really had here work cut out for her ... I was warmly greeted and promptly seated. I went for the deluxe pedi and Kim did not disappoint . Soak, trim, salt rub, mud , paraffin and massage. I left a very happy guy I will definitely return. read more

There's a good reason this place gets such high ratings: Kim! She radiates warmth and good cheer and is expert at her work. I got a lovely pedicure and enjoyed the paraffin treatment. My feet have never been so soft -- plus the jeweled flower on my toe is the bomb! read more

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I love having pedicures at Nails by Kim. Kim and her lovely family are so welcoming. (They spoil dogs with treats!). Their work is thorough and clean. Highly recommend! read more

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They do an okay job. I went to them for a while before switching somewhere else. They tend to really rush through your service whenever people start coming and not do a good job. I was a walk in once and I had been waiting but I didn't mind, what I did mind was that they took in a lady who had just walked in when I' had been waiting for a while. They did t even say anything to me or apologize. This lady didn't even have an appointment, she was just a walk in like me. After that I never went back. read more

Picture speaks for itself. When I asked Kim to fix this, she told me my cuticles look this way because my nails are short (???) I won't be going back. read more

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Bomb affordable pedicure,clean and she's been in business for years so you can trust she's a legit nail salon.

After several recommendations on Next Door I decided to try Kim's Nails today. It was on of the best Manicures/Pedicaures I have had. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. They offered a Deluxe Pedicure, that included Salt Exfoliation, Paraffin on the feet and a clay mud mask on the legs for $30. Cannot beat that price anywhere. Manicure and Deluxe Pedicure $40. Other place I have been going to would have been $60. Staff was very kind and helpful. I will recommend to all my friends. read more

I tried the place twice. The first time I received decent mani/pedi from one of the ladies working there. So I decided to come back. From the beginning of my appointment, I felt rushed, although I did schedule my appointment over the phone the day before. My nails were hurriedly painted by Kim, and even after I asked her to repaint my nails, the polish was still all over the cuticles, the nails were uneven, she barely touched the cuticles, and the paint was uneven/runny. I'm planning to re-do my mani at home, unfortunately. The price is unbeatable; however, if you prefer more relaxed and accommodating experience with consistent results, I can't recommend Nails by Kim. read more

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Kim is the best and professional. Fast and fantastic service. I alway show up with no appointment and she's OK with it. Love her

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! My sister and I have been coming here for two years and we have never gone back to anywhere else since then!!!! Everyone here treats you like family and they truly care about you. I'm very indecisive and I always let Kim give me input on my polish color -this time I had her surprise me and I LOVE IT (mine are red and have gold&green glitter). Needless to say, my sister and I have never left feeling disappointed/dissatisfied. If I could give more than 5 stars I would read more

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I'm still currently finishing my Gel mani pedi with Kim. I've enjoyed the experience so much! Everyone is kind and gave detail to what they were doing, and we had good conversation. The shop got busy quickly but everyone was still professional and kind. I will definitely be coming back to Kim! read more

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Had a pedicure and added a cute flower on my big toes. As soon as I swung my feet into the car. One of my toenails hit the bottom of my door and ruined the flower. Came in and they fixed me right up -- no charge. Great service, friendly staff. And the massage chair was wonderful! read more

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I came for a mani/pedi-gel for $60. The person I had for my pedicure was very sweet and did them fine. My manicure was done by Kim. It was all well until she kept stopping to help other people. I have no problem with that until, you're touching money or other peoples feet then clipping my nails.. it's not sanitary. Also the job was rushed, I could feel the splashes of the prepping coat on my hands. Besides that it was fine. read more

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Everything about this place I love from the moment Kim greets you to the time you leave you feel pampered. The foot wax wrap included with a standard pedicure is divine! read more

Been going here for years and Kim is a sweetheart. I love all the options and that they have the non gel color to match for toes. Plus the wax after a pedi is fantastic. Normal mani/pedi is $35 which I utterly appreciate. Follows all safety protocols and just a relaxing spot. read more

I've been going here for years, always amazing service and love all the ladies here. Nails by Kim is also where I went for a mani pedi for my wedding, with my bridal party. I have convinced a good friend and my husband to also come here for pedicures. read more

Based on five years: this is the best nail salon bargain in Marin. From the very first appt - I was very impressed and remain so- I am a regular. Kim is delightful and very efficient. I made an appointment (mandatory) and had an excellent manicure and pedicure ($30) One client had the most dazzling gold nails...she has been using Kim for 18 years - that speaks volumes. Note: Located on a busy street...Street parking...Remember you must feed the meter...or park a blck or two away. Fun shops located on either side of salon. read more

Great service and love the mani/pedi specials. The ladies are always friendly and do a great job. It's my go-to mail salon in San Rafael.

Client/friend for more than a decade, I believe. Very picky about my nails and Kim and all do a fabulous job. Don't hesitate!!!

I love them thank you ! perfect just the way I wanted short and the French tip paint is on point read more

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I just love this place! I have been going here for years. Kim is awesome, and her staff do an excellent job! You can't beat the price either! I highly recommend Nails by Kim! read more

I went to Kim on the last minute for New Years, they were almost closing so she made an exception since everywhere was closed already. I absolutely loved her work, she worked fairly quick but very clean and beautiful!!! I highly recommend this nail salon I've been there a few times after that everyone is so friendly and they do an amazing job read more

Always a good day when it's me day. Kim always makes my nails and toes look gorgeous. Three years I've been a loyal customer. I can't imagine my nails without her. But they're ALL good. Kim tolerates nothing less. Acrylic, gel, mani, pedi, wax...whatever you come for, you won't be disappointed. But don't come late for your appointment. Kim doesn't like that. :) read more

They charged me $15 extra for gel nail polish but they did not put on gel nail polish,it was regular nail polish. They just put gel top coat! (She forgot to put topcoat on the pinky) Don't get the gel! They are cheating! read more

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Never coming back here. They ripped me off. $45 for a basic color medi pedi (very bad work) It sucks because I had prom that same day. I could tell that they were talking shit because i was asking too much questions! They said it was dried but once I got into my car, the nail polish smeared . Oh ya by the way, I got a parking meter ticket. Gotta love wasting money !! read more

Awesome service. I took my best man friend here and all the lovely ladies convinced him to get color on his toes. They were hilarious and totally talked up the pedi with him and joked back and forth about it until he finally decided to get his school (UCSC) colors. Overall clean and very friendly and prompt with timing. Awesome color selections and the massage chairs made the whole experience great. My favorite part was the wax treatment. I had never had it done before and the hot wax was ultimately relaxing and a fun new experience. I will be coming back here with my man friend on every break we are home from college. We walked out two very relaxed people, and one of us had yellow and blue toes and the other a dragon egg green. Loved it!!! read more

Nails by Kim - Our pedicures when I took my best guy friend here. Will be coming back for sure! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

Nails by Kim is definitely one of my favorite spots to go to.. too bad I no longer reside in Marin. As a Dominican student, she definitely will give you a good price. Larger selection of gel polish! Great staff. Paraffin Wax pedicures! And the best part..both gel mani and pedi for $40? Come on! Where a better deal? Definitely call in for an appointment, Kim has a very stable flow of clients- and her work definitely shows why she's so busy. read more

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Best pedicure I've ever gotten. Kim is super awesome and friendly. Great prices as well

I made an appointment for a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. When I got in everyone was friendly and helpful. I decided that my nails were a little too weak for gel and I couldn't find a color that matched the regular polish I wanted on my toes. As soon as I changed my mind and let my manicurist know I just wanted regular polish instead - everything changed. Kim was incredibly rude to me and argued with me about getting gel instead. I have never been so uncomfortable in a nail salon as I was here today. The manicure and pedicure were ok but my manicurist didn't even clean under my nails, so I had to do it myself in front of her to which she didn't say or do anything. After having been argued with I was still polite and said thank you, tipped well, and told them all to have a nice day. Kim hurried me out and said nothing to me as I left, rather she scoffed and continued what she was doing. I understand that she would have made a bit more money doing gel on my nails but I should be able to change my mind based on her nail color choices and my own preference. I won't be back, and I'd caution anyone going here to be ready to be treated extremely rudely if you have to interact with Kim. read more

Nice place where you can be satisfied at 100%! I called last minute but i was served through! Quick, clean, sterilized. :)

I was cut twice when getting an acrylic nail set. I was bleeding. And she didn't give me a discount? She went way too fast trying to get to the next person and didn't even care about the work she was doing. read more

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The good is that they offer free paraffin wax treatment with pedicure. The bad is that they don't exfoliate feet thoroughly with the pumice so your feet will remain rough and dry afterward. Also, this was my second time trying out this salon and both times my toenails were not straight or even. This was disappointing. The good is that they offer tons of gel polish colors. The bad is that my gel manicure began to peel after two days and the manicurist cut my cuticle; bloody manicure. Yuck! The manicurist actually left some funky looking brush strokes on my polish and when I asked her to fix it she said it was my fault and was hesitant to redo that nail. So the friendliness was lacking on this particular visit; might have been because the owner, Kim, was gone for the week. Basically, this place is just ok. It's one of the more affordable shops on the area. Call ahead for an appointment. They accept cards. Metered Street parking unless you get an unmetered 2 hour spot on a side street. read more

Kim is very friendly and nice. Everytime I come in on my lunch break she make sure I get out on time. All her staff is kind too and her price are reasonable. I love this place. read more

Nails by Kim - Kim is very friendly and nice. She always has has time for me. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

Kim is the best around! Her mani's are perfect and I get compliments wherever I go. When it comes to pedi's and ingrown nails, she is the only one that knows how to treat them and correct them. She is sweet, attentive, and you can tell she loves her job because of the work she does. read more