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    The Nails Story

    4.2 (265 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

    Nail polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Regular manicure
    Karen T.

    I was looking for a nail salon on Polk to get my nails done for a wedding. I picked KT because the reviews on yelp seemed descent and KT is my initials The space is nothing fancy but I didn't mind as long as I got a good manicure. Minh Kim didn't speak much which was fine with me, she had good energy, you know when you just know someone is nice. She saw I was so tired from work and gave me a pillow to relax on ha. I waited a week before I wrote my review, because that's the true test. Look at the photos! One week later no chips on one hand and a minor one on my other hand that was my fault. I would go back to her again. She gave a great hand massage!

    Fresh coat of paint
    Y L.

    The service is always and the quality of my nails are always the best! Nothing makes me feel like a new person until I make a trip here.

    The most perfect color of nude for my skin tone
    April S.

    They have new colors & designs! Vanna always does me right just look at how perfect my nails are! Level of service is outstanding, always. I am never disappointed when I leave the nail salon chair & I always look forward to a new gel manicure!

    Nails by Vanna
    Zel L.

    I really love this nail salon. All the nail technicians, they are all awesome! They are very approachable and accommodating. Special mention to Vanna who always make my nails so pretty. All of them can do your nails pretty awesome!

    4 years later, and still a forever customer! Look how long my natural nails have grown! Switched from gel to dip.

    Nails by Vanna
    Basilio W.

    KT Nails is the best place to get your nails done. Vanna and her staff are always friendly and sweet. I always walk out super happy. I've been coming here for years and have recommended my friends, and they have recommended thier friends. Now I'm recommending it to you. Reasonably priced and very thorough. You'll leave KT Nails feeling like a million bucks.

    Sabrina M.

    I work nearby and went here on my lunch break the other day for a gel manicure. I had gel on and they didn't charge me extra to take it off (which was a nice surprise as some places do charge for that). The staff were all so friendly and the woman who did my nails did an AMAZING job. I picked a light purple color with subtle glitter and they said that was a new color and I absolutely loved the result! Highly recommend!!

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    Brian T.

    Walked in with no appointment and I got this beautiful set of Pride Nails! Thanks KT Nails

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    2 years ago

    Great manicure! Minh was so detail-oriented and not rushed. They have every color imaginable

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    They are detailed oriented and do a great job with your nails. Fair price, and nice people.

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    Absolute best massages! Never been so so relaxed from a mani pedi. So so good! I'll definitely be coming back

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    3 years ago

    Terrific. Nails last for three weeks! Very nice staff. Color selection is pretty good.

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    My pedicure has lasted three weeks so far without chipping - KT Nails deserves 5 stars for this fact alone!

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