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Nails by Kim

3.5 (19 reviews)
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Manicure and pedicure

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Not great for pedicures. They just put your feet in a bucket while you sit in a computer chair. Kind people but not a great atmosphere.

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“Brenda was very friendly and gave me a meticulous pedicure and manicure-even filing and super attention to detail.”

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Marene was amazing! She is so sweet and very talented. I really appreciated her attention to…read moredetail. I highly recommend that you ask for Marene! She does not disappoint. I was really nervous going to a new spot because sometimes technicians skimp on quality but that was not the case here with her. She made my entire day and my French pedicure looks very high end quality. The front desk receptionist Sacha brought us champagne and she was very friendly as well! Super happy! The vibe exceeded expectations

This was one of the worst experiences I've had at a nail salon…read more My manicure started peeling after just a few days, and one nail broke. I came back to have it fixed, and they actually charged me for the repair, even though the manicure had barely lasted. I don't blame the technicians--they did a good job. The problem seems to be the old or poor-quality nail polish that doesn't last. The receptionist, Sasha, also ignored the technician I booked online and assigned me to someone else without any explanation. This has happened more than once. Her customer service is rude, and appointments don't seem to matter. On top of that, they charged me an extra $2 for using a credit card without telling me beforehand, and they don't even accept Apple Pay. It's not about the $2--it's about being transparent with customers. Between the poor-quality polish, charging for repairs after only a few days, the unprofessional front desk, and the hidden credit card fee, I won't be coming back or recommending this salon

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I had such a wonderful experience getting my wedding mani and pedi here! I climb and have a…read moreterrible habit of biting and picking at my nails, so my hands and feet were honestly an absolute mess going in. Jay and Ken completely transformed everything and somehow made them look unrecognizable! Jay did such beautiful work on my nails and suggested the loveliest design, while Ken did a phenomenal job on my pedicure. I'm honestly no longer scared to show my hands and feet at my wedding! Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and the whole experience was incredibly relaxing, exactly what I needed before the wedding. I'm so happy with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend them!

They do an awful job and they are very rude. I was a loyal customer here and was treated awfully…read more they discriminated against me or something because they stopped taking my appts when I would call. This all started when they did my nails using a new product that caused my nails to chip and snag- their policy was they would fix it which they did, but at the expense of me never being allowed to go there again. I tried to Make an appt after that and they kept saying they were busy, then my friend called and got an appt right away and put it under her name and not mine. I showed up and they stumbled over their words they didn't know what to say. Lame place, lame service, take your money elsewhere. Don't go here- I'm warning you they are very rude

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4.0(274 reviews)
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Updating my review after finding Mindy. Although my first experience at the salon wasn't a positive…read moreone, I decided to give it another try with Mindy, and I'm glad I did. Mindy does beautiful, consistent gel fills with great attention to shape and detail. My manicures have lasted about three weeks, and the soft almond shape is exactly what I asked for. I bring my own OPI Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny polishes, and she's happy to use them. She listened carefully to my preferences, respected that I don't have my cuticles cut, and was extremely thorough. She checked every finger and carefully trimmed the small hangnails that needed attention, which I really appreciated. The owner was also pleasant during this visit, and overall the experience felt much more positive. My nails look elegant, natural, and beautifully finished. If you're looking for a skilled nail technician, I highly recommend requesting Mindy.

I have been a customer of this salon for a few months, but after this experience, I will never…read morereturn. My regular nail technician recently left, so I called the salon before booking my appointment. I explained to the gentleman who answered the phone that I have ingrown toenails that require someone with experience and the proper technique to maintain them so they don't become painful. Without hesitation, he told me that **Wendy** was the best person for the job and scheduled me with her at 6:00 PM. When I arrived, another technician was ready to begin my pedicure. I explained that I had an appointment with Wendy. I was then told that Wendy wasn't available, yet they still expected me to proceed with someone else. That wasn't what I had specifically called ahead to arrange. I got up and went to the front desk, where I was met by a woman who appeared visibly annoyed. Rather than communicating with me, she relied almost entirely on gestures and handed me her cell phone to speak with the owner. The voice on the phone sounded like the same gentleman I had spoken to when I made my appointment. During that conversation, I was suddenly told that no one named Wendy works there and that I must have meant Mindy. I had already seen the technician wearing a name tag that said "Mindy," so I knew who they were referring to. After waiting a few minutes, another employee told me, "Mindy is ready for you." At that point, I noticed that the same technician I had previously seen wearing a "Mindy" name tag was now wearing a different name tag. This salon is in a prime location and serves a discerning clientele. Customers deserve honesty, respect, and clear communication. Instead, I felt like I was being misled and treated as though I wouldn't notice what was happening. I chose to walk out. I hope the owners take a hard look at how their business is being run and how customers are treated.

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