I decided to try Kay's Nail Bar since it is nearby. Kay is very sweet and I've always been happy with my nails. She uses mainly Japanese branded gel nail polish, which is definitely more durable and often lasts about 1 month without breaking or chipping for me. With Kay, she makes it easy and time efficient as I send her a text message of the nail color/design beforehand...then she has everything set aside and ready to go by the time I arrive. Highly recommend making appointments with her! PARKING: Free in the small plaza/lot its located in. Only con is that it is currently just her. If you wanted to get a service done with a friend/partner, then it would just take longer as you would have to wait for each other to be done. Not sure if she is looking for someone to hire, but just a note to help with timing/scheduling. read more

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Another local favorite in Diamond Bar is Kay's Nail Bar. I have been there a few times and love how Kay does my nails! She is super friendly, and every time I have been here, she's been super sweet! I love how it has turned out, and I will be coming here often! She offers regular nail polish and gel for both hands and feet. Usually I will do regular nail polish on my toes and gel manicure on my hands. Also she does do designs so if you are into that show her a photo and she will do it for you. So if you're looking for a nice place to do your nails for sure come here! read more

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Everything you want in a nail salon. *Clean, attention to detail*, lovely women, relaxing atmosphere (even a great choice of music playing - I was surprised by how much that added to my enjoyment). Chairs and equipment are all new. I'm super-satisfied - Kay's will now be my go-to salon. read more

Went to Kay's to get my gel x nails fixed and redone with a new design and my whole experience here was amazing! Kay was super nice, friendly, and easy to talk to! She was very patient and very accurate with my nail design. She also made sure I was happy with my nails throughout the entire process, and I just love my new nails so much! I will be going to Kay's again to get my nails done. My experience here has been super positive so thank you Kay~ ^^ read more

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I have found my new nail spot. Catered my nails and she was so patient with me even though I was completely undecided on my nail color. She made the experience so easy. And the quality is just top notch. She took her time and didn't rush the process, which I appreciated. She gave me a hand massage and gave my hands a little facial at the end. I love that it was just her working today and there wasn't a lot of noise. It was very much a Zen environment. Her pricing is very fair too. I am definitely going to come back when I need a new fill for a new set. Thanks, Kay! read more

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Kay does a great job! I called in last minute to get my gel manicure re done. Her work is very clean and it was fast. I was done less than an hour. $45 gel manicure. Thanks Kay! Will be back again read more

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This was my first visit to this nail salon. It's also been years since I went to get my nails done. Kay was so sweet and welcoming! I got gel manicure and pedicure. She made me feel comfortable. I loved my nails and got them done before my wedding and I can't wait to show them off more at my wedding! read more

Wonderful nails design and very fair price! Kay did my nails and she does taking care of them very well.Best experience ever! Thank you so much Kay..I love my nails! read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Kay's Nail Art is both me and my daughter's go-to place for beautiful, high quality nails. Kay's attention to details and careful work always leave us impressed. She is always dedicated to perfection. My nails always pass my careful inspection with flying colors. Beyond her skills, Kay takes the time to understand what we want, making each visit a personalized experience. She also maintains high standards of hygiene, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for us. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Gel X Extension with Pastel Pink French Tip - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This was my first time getting gel X nails, and it was a really enjoyable experience! It was a spur-of-the-moment idea because I previously had a difficult week, and it totally made me feel better. My nail tech was super gentle and made sure to check with me every step because of the language barrier. The designed nails (with the clouds) were 5 bucks each. The nails with the stars were 3 bucks each. Gel X cost 70 bucks. The total was 86 bucks. read more

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Came in to get a gel manicure with some designs on each nail. I booked an appointment over Yelp by messaging the business and got an appointment at 1 a couple days in advance for me and my boyfriend who was getting a pedicure (his first one, he just wanted to try it out). Pedicure: We actually came around 15 minutes early and got to start my manicure about 10 minutes early which was cool. We had a great time and my boyfriend enjoyed the standard pedicure. It was $22 for around 20 minutes for the standard pedicure. He said his feet felt very smooth and he enjoyed it. Manicure: My manicure took about an hour. The person who did my nails was fast but not rough which was great. When she did my cuticles, I didn't bleed at all which is rare for me, so that was a big plus! I had a picture of what I wanted and she was able to recommend the right colors. I was also able to choose what gold nail accessories I wanted from a pretty decently sized collection. The gel manicure was $38. The marbling was $5 for each nail. Small gold accessories were $1, medium sized $2, large sized $5. My total ended up being $69 not including tip, which is somewhat expensive. I know some places are cheaper, but also I'm very satisfied with the way my nails came out. The nail artist applied several coats of gel to make sure none of the gold would come off, but my nails still weren't that thick at the end which was cool. Only problem I had was that one of the gold foiling on one finger is sticking out a little so the nail is not completely smooth, but it's a very small issue. Would I come back again? Maybe! It's pricey but you get what you pay for! read more

Kay's Nail Bar - The star on one thumb was $2, the moon with gems was $5, all other gold accessories were $1. - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This is an updated review. The owner, Kay, personally reached out to me and was willing to fix my chipped nails free of charge. I told her what my concerns were and she explained to me everything she would do. My concerns were: 1) they filed my nail down very thin so they were very fragile and had already broken 2) the gel nail polish was already chipping after 3 days of normal wear 3) my white nail polish was starting to lift on the edges Kay was very meticulous and inspected every single nail and explained to me that she would redo the chipped black and peeling white nails, but that the green was still fine (which I agreed). While waiting for the acetone to do its thing to remove the gel, she explained that she would apply builder gel to each nail, which would help to strengthen my nails. When doing my nails, she really took her time. She reshaped the nail I had broken and made sure my nails were even on both hands. She was gentle and patient, and once she was done, she went back and double checked every single nail to make sure everything was fine and that if I was still having problems, I could contact her and come back to fix it. Kay is a business owner who runs her shop with honesty and integrity. Covid hit a lot of small businesses, but Kay still remained gracious and took the initiative to reach out to me and fix her employee's work. I appreciate that she took the time to drive back to her shop to fix my nails, and I will most definitely be coming back for Kay's work in the future. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Chipping on my R hand. Please excuse my eczema. - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Come here if you want beautiful nail colors! They have so many options and the quality of the polish is great. Love my nails! read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Nail colors - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

My sister and I came in because we saw good reviews on Yelp -- and we were especially interested in the Japanese gel because we wanted something durable but easy to remove. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed. We were the only ones in the store since we were here for an appointment. We both got mani-pedis. Linda worked on my nails and Kay worked on my sister's. Both did an excellent job! Mine were harder to do because I had just cut them two days earlier (wasn't expecting to come), but Linda did amazing work. Took about 1.5 hours because we did (1) mani-pedi + (2) gel + (3) French nails (total cost was ~$100/person because of all the options we chose this time around). Planning to come here for special occasions & high quality nails. Would recommend this place; we're definitely coming back here next time I'm in town for the holidays. Thank you Kay & Linda! read more

Went to Kay's the Friday before Christmas for a gel manicure with some Winter wonderland designs. My nails turned out grey but just 5 days later they started to chip and now the day before festivities my nails look terrible. Disappointed cause I splurged and paid $55 for this gel manicure with the design and it didn't even last a week. I wouldn't go back with the price and how long they actually lasted. Really hoped this would be my new spot. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Chipped gel manicure after 6 days... - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Never seen so many unique colors! Kay gets the best and newest high quickly Japanese nail polishes. It's impossible to choose! I love them all. She's not only detail oriented and a perfectionist she also has so much patience drawing her artistic designs. read more

Love the result of my nails. Everyone who works there are nice and friendly. The girl that did my nails was really patient and professional. Will definitely go back next time! read more

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I've only gotten two pedicures here and this time was no better than the first. I have pretty sensitive toes and when I got my first one I remembered how discomforting it was. They charge $5 to remove gel polish, FYI. The only reason why I decided to get it done again here was because I really didn't want to go two places to get my nails done and my toes. This time, was really discomforting. The lady working on my toes kept using the nail filer to file down my nail and eventually starting filing my skin. I cringed a couple times. When she was removing my cuticles on my toes, the same digging into my skin occurred. Very un-relaxing. Not only that but the water was far too hot, and they don't even throw in anything to the water, not even epsom salt... it's just plain hot water. Even for the most basic pedicures at places I've gone to they at least made the water seem like there was something special about it... I mean at least make the water turn blue... I love getting my manicures by Kay she's great but the other staff, I don't think are as qualified.... the lady working on my nails which was just gel polish really dug into my cuticle and it was just painful... I love how this place uses Japanese Gel because it's definitely more sturdy than regular gel polish but legitimately less than 10 minutes into my drive I realized my pinky polish chipped. I've had minor issues with their work, like bubbles, uneven coats and chipping a few days after I get it done but I expected it to be from my line of work: I am a manager for 3 Food & Beverage Concepts so I do a lot with my hands, but for my polish to chip so soon... really made my experience even worse. I don't think spending $68 is worth it for both a mani-pedi. I am not sure if I will come back... especially in the summer, it's 88 degrees outside and most people want to escape the heat, for this place to not have the AC turned on always, it was unbearably hot. There wasn't even a fan to oscillate the place and it wasn't until I was finished after sitting there for an hour+ that the AC finally turned on. Truly sad this place went from 5-Stars to 2-Stars read more

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I wanted to wait a couple weeks before posting my review on my nails so I could give my opinion on my nails to the full extent. Needless to say, I absolutely love my nails! My time with Kay was amazing-- she was very attentive and thoughtful, as well as quick with the service. She helped me take off my acrylic + gel nails and did a Japanese gel extension (gel x) with a design that I showed her. The nails have lasted with absolutely no issue thus far-- and typically at other nail salons, I have a huge problem with how quick they go, because they usually end up with uneven acrylic nails. Kay's nails are perfectly shaped and are very even-- no issues at all! It has been 2 weeks and they are still shiny and beautiful, and I still get compliments from strangers. I will definitely be coming back to see Kay!!! read more

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In love with my nails!! Came here for the first time today after months of hearing my best friend rave about Japanese gel and how wonderful the service is here. We grew up getting manicures together and going to the same nail salons, so I knew I had to try it. I was hesitant initially to try this place because I would be paying $32 for Japanese gel (brand is called Presto) as opposed to $20 at my usual gel manicure salon. Usual gel for me lasts probably 3-4 weeks, and I kept questioning my best friend as to why Japanese gel was so wonderful. My takeaway? - super thin layer as opposed to gel, where there is clearly a thick layer of polish - doesn't chip apparently (I'll update my review if it chips easily) - lasts up to 6 weeks (based on what my bestie has said... of course each person is different!) I gave it a go with purple/mauve nails and glitter ombré and I was so shocked at how quick and efficient my lady was (I believe her name was Jing)! She was very nice and talked to me throughout the process. I also met the owner, who was extremely nice as well :) the place is so clean, and the prices seem reasonable! I'll be back for sure :) $32 presto mani + $5 glitter ombré = $37 Worth every penny hehe P.S. I heard the owner come in and ask her workers if the people they had previously worked on were satisfied. You don't find places who actually really care about customer satisfaction like that often! In addition- I noticed that Kay walked around the salon and personally observed each customer :) all the more reason to come back! read more

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First of all, I appreciated kay reaching out on yelp (see my original review) to offer to fix my nails. I didn't have time to go back and the chipped nail wasn't terribly obvious so I didn't bother to go back for it. But weeks later, I did go back to have my old gel removed and to get new ones- the old ones lasted a long time and were still mostly good but my nails just grew too fast lol. This time I tried the Japanese gel. Loving my nails so far and I'm hoping they will last as long as (or supposedly longer) the OPI ones. I especially appreciated the girl who helped me remove my old gel polish (I'm usually not a big fan of gel manicure bc the removal process is so tedious and harmful to natural nails). She was really gentle and detailed oriented. $37 for the gel manicure (usually $32 but I forgot to ask if the $5 was for the removal or my special design). Several of my friends have come here and love their quality of products and service. You should try it too! read more

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First off I just want to say that I have been to this nail salon 2 times before and have been very happy with the services I received. I got a glitter gradient the first time and another gel design the second time, both gel on my natural nails back in 2019. Absolutely no complaints so I wanted to try their Gel X this time and got them done on 6/5/2021. I don't know the name of the girl that did my nails but she was very nice and I feel like she was taking her time with applying the nails and design. Overall, I liked the design and appreciated her patience. However upon closer inspection, I had a couple of issues with the execution. I noticed she missed the sides of some of my nails, which you can see in the picture. Something not pictured is that there were some rough edges on some of the nails as well from the gel used to adhere the extension to my nail, which I had to file off myself after the appointment. I still have a decent tip as I know doing nails is hard work and again she was very patient. I struggled between giving 3 and 4 stars because I was a bit disappointed at how much filing I had to do after the fact to get them to be smooth on the sides and the application of the gel, and I also had very good experiences in the past. Next time I probably will not get the gel X and will stick to growing out my nails and just getting the regular gel manicures, and maybe request Kay herself to do my nails as I've read many good reviews about her work. read more

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EDIT: Kay was very professional about reaching out to remedy the problems with my nails and fixed them for free. Made my friends cuticle bleed. Quite a deep cut. Lady was apologetic but still...I expect better from a nail salon. The lady who did my nails was very thorough. I guess there was some cotton ball fibers or something in the nail polish so she ended up redoing my pinky. The nail polish after drying is bubbly 9 out of 10 of my nails have bubbly polish. Not happy at all. Also the table I was at had some other persons nail clippings on it. Gross. At least my friend and I were able to schedule same day appointments. Also decent pricing. They offer 10% off for first time customers (but its really only 1$ off.) Comes out to 11$ per regular manicure. Not bad compared to other places but at least my polish wasnt bubbly at other places. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - You can see the little bubbles in my polish. Very disappointed - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Got my nails done a week ago and Japanese Gel started lifting and next thing you know, the entire Gel on my nail came off, clean. Couldn't believe it. I spend $37 and I don't expect not even a chip to occur. Went back and Kay saw and did my entire set for free. I wasn't expecting that. I only wanted my one nail fixed but I believe she saw the work done and it wasn't acceptable. I am very happy for her patience with me. My nails are a bit sensitive and she took good care of me. read more

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I was in desperate need for a new gel color because my old gel was peeling off from the back and getting caught in my hair. If you know this feeling... it is the worst!!! I googled the nail salons around me and decided to come here. The interior is very cute! The lady that did my nails was really nice and kept complimenting me on my nails :) The price is not that bad for what you get! I was really happy with the result. She also said if there was anything wrong with my nails she would fix it for me for free within 7 days! read more

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Got my nails done here today! So happy. Kay was helping me and she gets it done really fast. I love the Cat Eye gel and it's always hard to find a place who does it. I am holy. Definitely will come back. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Car eye gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

called ahead of time to see if they were busy and Kay said to come right in! The inside of the nail salon is really pretty, a nice blue and white. Did t get a pedicure but their basins were very nice and modern too. kay was the one who did my nails and I got a simple one color Japanese Presto gel (color 183 if anyone is interested). Presto is a bit more expensive ($32) but totally worth it. I also had a broken nail and Kay fixed it for me! They are also doing one free sticker design with every nail job and currently they have a 15% discount special for their grand opening. I usually go to Rowland Heights to do my nail designs, but since this place opened this is my go-to place! All the ladies are really nice and I recommend it 100%! read more

Kay's Nail Bar - presto color 183 + index nail fix - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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I've had my nail done at this place before, and I loved it at the time. There isn't massage chair or anything like that, but the nail designs are on point. And because of that reason, I wanted to do my nail here for my wedding day nail. Booked an appointment through yelp on July 4th for July 25th appointment. I'm not sure if I just simply have too much faith in humanity or what, I thought my appointment was secured. And you know where this story is going. I came here on time, and was told I'm not on the books, and they booked someone at my slot already. If you've ever planned a wedding, you know, DO NOT MESS WITH THE BRIDE!!! My schedule is tight and this is simply unacceptable, regardless of whether I'm getting married or not. This is just bad customer service. In any case, I gave this place two stars because I did like what they did before, and the employee who was there today seemed like she was trying her best. read more

this was my first visit at Kay's - they are currently doing one-on-one appointments because of COVID. they were very accommodating and very friendly when i called ahead to schedule an appointment. i have never gotten japanese gel before, but after my experience today, i definitely am giving it another go. the owner Kay did my nails, and she was very thorough, patient, and meticulous to ensure i was satisfied with my experience. highly highly recommend her!! she does an amazing job. my pedicure was handled by another young woman (she was a bit rough and perhaps a bit inexperienced, but definitely went out of her way to fix any minor mistakes she may have made.) i do wish she was a bit more meticulous when painting my toes, but no complaints otherwise. overall, a wonderful experience! definitely take the time and stop by. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - japanese gel - pure white ($38) - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Today was my first time visiting Kay's Nail Salon and I am very happy with my experience. I scheduled an appointment via Yelp and was able to receive a response within the hour for confirmation. The salon itself is decent-sized and very clean. Kay, the owner, is friendly and very thorough when she worked on my nails. She did not rush the process at all and made sure every finger came out perfect. I just want to add that it was raining really hard today and Kay actually walked me to my car with her umbrella! A+ for customer service :) read more

Kay's Nail Bar - My nails came out really cute :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I loved coming here and getting my nails done. First of all I appreciate the fact that you can book an appointment via Yelp, makes it so much easier. Second of all Kay is super nice and attentive, I definitely enjoyed my manicure. My manicure came out exactly how I had hoped for. It's been 3 weeks since I visited the nail salon and I am still getting a lot of compliments on them!! Their price is a little higher than your average nail salon but I think it's worth it. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Japanese gel with glass paper design - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Clean and cute nail salon! Parking is limited due to the small lot, so you may have to find street parking. Overall, I had a pretty good experience here. I came in for a spa pedicure, but I was on a time constraint, so the lady working on my feet performed the service quickly, yet carefully upon my request! I was quite happy with the beautiful outcome. I do wish they had more nail color options, though! Prices are a bit higher than other salons I've been to. read more

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Amazing nails! They use different types of gel and my favorite is the Japanese gel. It lasts three weeks!

Very clean salon and due to COVID, they are only allowing appointments only. There's a sanitizing station at the door and they take your temperature and have you sign a waiver before you can enter. I've been here a few times before for gel manicures as well as pedicures but I took a break for a while because I wanted my nails to recover since they tend to break if I'm constantly redoing them every month. I desperately needed a pedicure so I came in today to get one. I've been helped by two other girls there before who were pretty good and this time, I was helped by Kay. The service here is great; I usually don't expect these types of higher end salons to really pay as much attention when giving pedicures, but they had a really good callous removal service and I had an ingrown nail in one of my toes and they were able to help me get it out. Everyone here has been pretty detailed with both manicures and pedicures and constantly make sure throughout the process that everything is going according to your preferences. Will definitely be back. read more

The BEST nail salon in Diamond Bar. Been coming to this salon since 6/2019 and they never disappoint!! Thank you Kay's Nail Bar for always giving the best service and doing such amazing work! read more

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I just got my nails done here with Kay. Super satisfied with the results!! I usually go for basic nudes or grays, but this time I decided to be adventurous and went with the cat eye gel manicure. I'm so glad I did because Kay did an amazing job!! She's also super sweet and gave me a nice hand massage with warm towels at the end. I highly recommend this place!! I'm definitely coming back for more and the pedicure as well. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Cat eye - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Parking is a joke here. Couldn't make my appointment because I couldn't find a place to park but I guess the business figured so much as they never picked up when I tried to call to say I was running late. read more

Very cute place and everyone was very sweet and gentle. Very happy with the look of my nails. Also got my eyebrows waxed, again very gentle touch. A little shorter than I would have wanted but was probably needed as my brows had not been professionally done in some time. A bit pricy for me, although I also have not gotten my nails done in almost 2 years so I'm sure it's average now in comparison and again the quality is very high. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - Japanese gel with marble accent - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Ill admit I completely forgot to book my nail appointment before the wedding so was scurrying around looking for somewhere to get a great look. Given the wedding was in 2 days, I don't have the time to fix a bad mail job. Kay's came through for me! I made an appointment for my mom and myself through Yelp messages. The location is near, but not in the H mart plaza in Diamond bar, conveniently down the street from the 60 FWY. Three people were working including the owner. They gave great recommendations for what to do for toes, hands, and had a wide selection of OPI and other brands. I was overwhelmed by Pinterest and told her I just wanted something "subtle but wedding day." Loved the clash ombré white with faint shimmer and single nail painted with seashells. The pedicure was pain free and my toes look great as well. Would recommend if you're anywhere nearby - the staff was sweet, friendly, and never felt pushy. I got regular polish pedicure and gel manicure. read more

Kay's Nail Bar - "Subtle but wedding day" was my prompt. Very happy with the result! Beautiful nails for my big day. - Nail Salons Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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really really glad i came to kay's for a pedicure! i got a regular pedi (no gel) which was $22, very reasonably priced. i also decided i didn't like the first color i chose and my nail tech had no issues with changing it for me :~) they were super nice and efficient! wish they had some music playing, they had a tv and it was playing football for some reason LOL but not a big deal! parking can be kind of a pain but the quality of the pedicure was worth it. i will definitely be back :~) read more