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    Kensington Nails And Spa

    4.8 (652 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Kensington Nails And Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Arleen G.

    Came in as a walk in and only waited a few minutes. They were very friendly and I'm so happy with my nails! They came out amazing. Sam kept checking to see if they were coming along as I wanted. Highly recommend this place.

    Christine M.

    This was a great experience and unexpected. Normally, I don't go out of my neighborhood to get my nails or toes done, but I was meeting girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. It was outright the best leg and foot massage I've ever had for a pedicure. They also used some sort of soft Dremel machine for the callus remover. It was like a well oiled machine and they offered beverages so I had two Vietnamese coffees. If I lived closer, I would always visit this location, but I did tell my friends if we ever wanted more Girlfriend dates I would join them. Sam did my pedicure and did a fantastic job.

    Suzette E.

    I've been shopping around for a new nail salon and I think I got the one finally! Apple was the one who did my pedicure and she was so good I didn't feel like leaving the chair. Loved how she works and the detail that she put on my nails and how she perfected them for me. This place has a good vibe and has good music playing. I will definitely be back and will recommend this place.

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    Corina A.

    I have been here twice now to get my nails done. Both times I got Tammy and she is really good. I was looking for an American manicure look but still like the way they came out. She pays attention to the details and doesn't leave my nails too thick and asks how I like it so far as she works on them. Parking is a bit of a challenge but the upside is the Bleu Bohème is right across the street. This nail salon has a fresh decor with beautifully upholstered chairs and always busy so be sure to book an appointment. So far the staff have been super friendly and always offer you a drink.

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    Rhiza D.

    I absolutely love this place and it's one of my favorite nail places in San Diego. The owner is amazing. They are consistent, kind, friendly! They are open basically 7 days a week and try their best to squeeze you in when you're in a pinch. They offer you a complimentary drink as well. I usually get dip nails here. They also have options such as gel and regular. They do designs (call ahead suggested) chrome nails, cat eye nails, matte nails and more. What I love about this shop is that they're always with it and updating their products and shop. It's street parking with a small private lot and some alley way parking. I've never had troubling finding parking. True hustle and bustle of a nail salon. It's not quiet, it's often extremely busy with cooking shows playing in the background. They try to get you in and out, which can be good if you're in a rush but sometimes rushing things are missed - such as nail polish stuck to my hand (photos attached). I notified the manicurist and she tried to scratch one off and left the rest. No one likes leaving that way.

    Lauren R.

    They're always so packed every time I've gone in but the service has always remained top tier! The services are done efficiently and in about an hour if you're doing a quick simple design or solid color!

    Classic Pedi with callus remover
    Vanessa M.

    First of all, never disappointed. Have been coming here for years. Calling ahead is way worth it as they are booked out especially on the weekends. Kate, the owner, is such a gem and always on her A game! You can tell she cares and keeps up with the place's presentation. Always clean, up kept, communicative, and the complimentary refreshments are on point and appreciated. What more can you expect in the adorable Kensington neighborhood? I do have my favorite nail techs (will keep those to myself :) but everyone is fabulous! I always get a mani/pedi and add callus remover to my pedi. Literally the best and worth every dime!

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    Amanda G.

    One of the nicest nail salons I've ever been to! So clean, and I trult felt like I was at a spa. I got the European Pedicure and Classic Manicure highly recommend if you're local or even just visiting the area like I am!

    Gel mani. Color was HD 46 I think.
    Melissa C.

    This salon is a well oiled machine. So efficient. Everyone I've seen has been great, I have visited this salon for regular gel manis and regular pedicures. Prices are fair for the quality you get! Will be trying hard gel soon :)

    My nail color is lets be friends dip with acrylic and gel top with May

    Everyone was really sweet and the ladies who did my nails were sweet and did an amazing job. May and Jennifer did my nails and did an amazing job!!!

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    this place is the best!!. only place I come to do my and daughters nail. Leo and Ryan ROCK

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    Reasonable and no matter who you see they are proficient. Love having an excellent neighborhood salon.

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    2 months ago

    This is our favorite go to spot! Friendly techs and they do an amazing job! No other place we go

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    Ask the Community - Kensington Nails And Spa

    Do I need to book appt for mani pedi for two people or can we just walk in?

    Most of the time you can call and they'll be able to get you in ASAP.

    About how much do you charge for a fill?

    Hi acrylic fill with gel is 52

    Do you offer structured gel manicures?

    Hi we offer hard gel manicure . Is that what you are inquiring?

    Hi, what would the price range be for a set of short gel x nails?

    Hi . Gel x starting at 70 dollars .

    Do you offer BIAB nails?

    Hi! No we do not.

    How much for a dip removal and new dip powder?

    Hi dip on real nails is 55 including dip takeoff .

    Hi, do you do gel overlay?

    Hi yes we do.

    Hi sorry, I mean do you do gel overlay?

    Hi , did you mean gel x?

    Do they accept credit cards?

    Yes, they do.

    How much is full set of acrylics with simple design?

    you should call and ask - the receptionist is really nice.

    Do you do gel x nails here?

    Hi, yes we do .

    How much do you charge for gel fills on acrylic nails?

    Hi gel fill on acrylic is 50 dollars

    How is just a basic pedi?

    $30

    Can you do walk-ins?

    Yes as long as there is availability

    For pedicures, do they do a good job of cleaning out sidewalls and built up dead skin? Looking for a place that knows how to clean out properly to correct/prevent ingrowns?

    Yes! They are very through.

    Do they put removable plastic liners in the pedicure tubs?

    Yes they do use disposable liners. Its a very nice salon and extremely clean, for each customer they use new individually packaged items. Give them a try!

    Do they accept walk ins or do you have to call to make an appointment?

    Yes we accept walk ins .

    Do they sell gift certificates? I would love to purchase one for a gift!

    Yes gift certificates are available to purchase. Thank you

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    Review Highlights - Kensington Nails And Spa

    Kate makes sure to get you in as soon as you walk in the door, especially if you have an appointment.

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    I visited this salon for the first time, as a new resident of SD. The space was very clean and…read morebeautiful. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My pedicure experience was immaculate- I still dream about it! Lisa was very gentle, kind, and patient. The ambiance was so relaxing- I fell asleep. The work was very clean and done well. I recommended this spot to a friend and even my family members from out-of-town for when they come visit!

    Updated review, only caused they asked me to leave a review, even after I told them I already did…read more I'm not sure how the quality went down. Both my daughter and I got pedicures and my daughter also got a manicure, no gel (my daughter is 10). They said they couldn't do a design on her nails cause she wasn't getting gel, they could only use stickers? My pedicure was mediocre, I've never had a tech immediately go in with an electric file. I guess she assumed I had gel on my toenails? I paid for the pamper me pedi, but it felt very basic. The pedicure itself was sloppy. My daughter's pedicure was good. However her manicure chipped in a day. I get that regular polish chips much more quickly than gel, but if they only want to work with gel polish, then they shouldn't offer regular polish. I was disappointed in the end. It felt like we were being penalized for not getting gel. Even though we had an appointment, I felt like we were in the way. I'm so sad, I really thought I had found my nail shop.

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    Very unprofessional, she has a system that cancels appointment for all kinds of different things…read morethat go on in her salon. I got this offer of Groupon for eyelashes and she cancel the appointment and it's my fault. She then took a deposit fee of $10 maybe because she needed it because she canceled my appointment I don't recommend this business to anyone they are other places around here and that will accommodate you stay away buyer beware she will take $10 from your personal account because they need it after canceling my appointment. There are other places that you can go to that are more professional good luck to this business it's bad.

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