Great service and super nice nail artists. Would definitely come back again! It was not busy either which was a good vibe

Overall: 2 Stars Cleanliness-5/5 Staff friendliness-5/5 Quality-1/5 Mani/pedi I rarely get my nails done, so I'll admit some of this might be on me. I went in for a basic manicure and pedicure, and during the process, the technician pulled out a drill file. I specifically asked not to have my nails drilled, as I don't like the potential damage it can cause--especially since I was only getting regular polish. She explained that the tool was for my cuticles, not the nail surface, and asked if that was okay. Since I haven't had my nails done in about six months and am not an expert, I agreed. During the cuticle work, I did feel some discomfort and mentioned that it felt warm around my cuticles. She adjusted her pressure slightly after that, which I appreciated. However, during the next 72 hours, my nails became increasingly sensitive, especially to heat--like when washing my hair or doing dishes. After doing some research, it seems this may have been a version of a "Russian manicure." My cuticles are now very tender, and my nail beds still feel sore. Additionally, one of my nails chipped and another cracked just a few days later. I know that regular polish doesn't last as long, so I'll take some responsibility there, but I expected at least a week before any noticeable wear. On the positive side, the technician was very kind and the salon itself was clean and welcoming. That said, the discomfort and sensitivity I'm experiencing make it unlikely that I'll return. This was definitely a learning experience for me--next time, if a drill is involved in any way with cuticle care, I'll politely decline. read more

L T Nails & Spa - Chipped nails after 72 hours - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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This is an OK place for a pedicure. I didn't have an appointment, but they were able to get us (2) in within 15 minutes. It was expensive at $55 for a 25 minute pedicure. The place was kind of hot, too which was not even in the middle of summer. The bowl did not seem sanitary. read more

My esthetician seemed very upset that I wanted a soak and not a dremel. Even though I asked her not to use it, she kept pulling the dremel out. She was rough and sloppy, spending seconds on each task, making everything seem like an inconvenience. I realised afterward, that she didn't bother to wipe me down either. So I'm sitting at lunch completely oily, and away from home for the next 8 hours. Fun. My boyfriend started his pedi at the same time that I did, and even though I had a 15 minute soak, and polish time, she was finished with me before his girl was. I just want to cry. I ended up skipping my mani, because she was so rough that I didn't trust her. I wanted soak on my nails too, and she didn't even bother to start it early. There were other people available to do it simultaneously (like most salons do), but they moved on to people as they came in instead. read more

Good service, nice staff and a lengthy massage...what more can you ask for?! I walked in on a Sunday aand was able to be sat quickly. The tech was very patient with my indecision and more complicated design. I am just visiting for a wedding, but would totally come back and recommend to others. read more

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the women who did my nails was a cute sweetheart but my nails were not what i wanted sadly haha the results are actually hilarious! but $65 + tip for something not close to what i wanted was too much read more

L T Nails & Spa - what i got - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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This place is actually open until 7:30! I did a walk in dip manicure after work and I love the way it turned out. There were two people present at that time but otherwise very empty (for reference, I went in on a Monday at around 6:30pm) it's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. :) read more

L T Nails & Spa - Dip manicure color 230 - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

It was a simple manicure experience, and it was a pretty good one. Took longer than expected and one of my nails was not "perfect" in the end, but it was fine. It was cheap, they worked on me for quite a while, and I felt well enough taken care of. The one slightly annoying thing was that I wasn't sure if they accepted cards or what their prices were, and was pretty thankful that I had enough when they finally brought it up. I'll have to pay more attention to the walls (not sure if prices are displayed there) and info in the Yelp app next time! read more

Before you read the review let me say I've been here 3 times and will probably go back. Quality - 4.75/5 Service - 2.5/5 Every time I've got a gel manicure they have lasted over two weeks and I'm rough on my nails! They do a great job and are very meticulous. I did wish they had more neutral colors, but other than that they have a good selection of colors. My only issue is the service. They aren't bad or rude, but they just aren't great or extra friendly either. I really enjoy getting a manicure and see it as treating myself, but this doesn't feel as such. The worst part is the hand and lower arm massage feels rushed and isn't relaxing. This place isn't expensive nor cheap, but if I find a place that's more welcoming and walking distance from my house I will probably switch. If you don't care about the service and want to make sure your nails last, this is the place to go. read more

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Pro: Good nail color selection, good massage chairs, paraffin wax on feet with regular pedicure, nice nail job Con: Time wait was long when I went in. They were under staffed so it was expected and understandable. What I didn't like was that they accepted walk-ins even though they were behind and did not communicate how long the wait would be... They just said "Ok pick a color" and you would sit and wait 20-40 minutes Better communication would be helpful read more

I came here for the first time tonight because of the 4.5 Yelp review, and I have to say I was quite disappointed. Needed a pedi and they happily greeted me and sat me down right away. The technician was nice, but the pedi itself was sub-par. She cut my big toe nails way too short. Like, painfully short. And the scrub/massage was lengthy yet not fulfilling. You know, that light touch, rub the same spot over and over until you almost want to ask them to stop because it really doesn't feel that good kind of massage. And I didn't get any of the hot stones or paraffin wax that others have mentioned. And this was the first time during a Pedi I didn't get any lotion applied...just the scrub. Thought that was odd. As far as atmosphere, it looked clean, they had nice music, and the massage chairs have butt massagers...top notch! :) but I was seated right near the front where they had 2 incense burners going. I am sensitive to smoke and strong smells, so this instantly gave me a headache and made it hard for me to relax. So it ended up being $25 for the pedi. Good price in my opinion, but not a good product. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the owner who checked me out and helped me put my sandals on was very nice, opened the door for me and genuinely thanked me for coming in. (This wasn't the technician who did my pedi, she was nowhere to be found). I've heard great things, but I'll probably need to look elsewhere for my nail services. read more

I'm from Texas moved here in December and finally found my place to go to get a pedicure. The lady's were very nice and pleasant the service was the best. Will be going back every other week. This is a Seattle hidden gem. read more

I came in on a Friday around 6 p.m. for a gel manicure. I got a complimentary water bottle and a nice shoulder massage. The woman who did my manicure was very detail-oriented and gives a nice strong massage! Pro tip: pay with cash. I'm very happy with my manicure. I don't come here for a luxury experience but for a good manicure, and that's what I get! read more

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Def ask for Kathy....I only say that because she did my pedi haha.... I'm sure Kim (Kathy's sister) is just as great Excellent customer service. Hands down. Too bad I don't live near by. I'd def become the regular. But I'm def coming back here every time I'm in town! Thank you Kathy read more

L T Nails & Spa - Very happy with my Mani as well - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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I love the massage chairs and complementary paraffin treatment with the pedicure. Great value, kind owners.

Got an American manicure from here this morning, they did a great job! The lady cleaned my cuticles up better than anyone has in awhile and left my nails looking neat and clean. Taking one star off because it was a little on the expensive side ($35) and the hand massage was really short. Aside from that, it seems to be a great nail salon! Update: nails didn't last :/. First chip happened about two days later and the rest have chipped and broken since then (a little over a week). I don't normally have this problem with gel so I think something about their product or application method is no good. Have to update my review down to 2 stars because it was way too expensive to only last a few days. Still on the hunt for the ideal nail salon :( read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I live in Queen Anne and will come to Ballard just to see Kathy and Kim and be treated like royalty here. I've only been in once before today and the moment I walked in they knew my name and remembered that I had been away on vacation and said I had a beautiful tan!! Then Kim reminded me I hadn't paid the meter yet so I wouldn't get a ticket - I had completely spaced and she noticed. So considerate. Not only do they give you an awesome nail service and do beautiful work but these two women care more about the business they run than any other nail studio I've ever been in anywhere else in this entire country. LT Nails is the place to go. Make an appt because they get busy! read more

L T Nails & Spa - Perfect manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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This is a great neighborhood nail salon in Ballard. Kathy and Kim, the owners, honestly try to get to know their customers and are appreciative of your business. They make an attempt to ensure that you are happy with their work and will go the extra step if it isn't to your liking. They have a large selection of Gellish and OPI gel nail colors. LT nails can get busy, so call them to make an appointment or see if it's a good time for you to come in in case you're in a rush. Don't forget to pick up a stamp card if you plan to frequent this shop! read more

L T Nails & Spa - Great gel manicure by Kathy! - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

I was walking around Market Street felt like treating myself to a pedicure. I was welcomed to a very friendly group of woman that were quick to get me seated and begin my pedicure and a water provided. The whole time I had my feet worked I felt like all my pain was going away. My color looked great and was able to enjoy some quite time while my toes dried. I hope to return the next time I am in Seattle. read more

I love shellac, but I used to rarely get it because the removal process tore up my nails so badly, leaving them weak and flimsy for weeks. I started going to LT Nails shortly after I moved to Ballard, and I won't go anywhere else for shellac from now on. They put on a few different base coat products before adding color, and whatever that stuff is, it causes the polish to peel off easily, essentially in one piece, when it's time to take it off. I can get all of the polish off in just a couple minutes, and my nails don't appear damaged afterward. Hallelujah! Gone are the days of scratching, acetone soaking, and grinding into my nails to take off shellac. All the technicians I've seen so far pay good attention to detail when painting, particularly at the nail beds and tips so it doesn't have a tendency to peel up on the edges until at least 10 days in. They're also give pretty long massages during pedicures :) read more

I have been there twice so far since I moved to Ballard. I don't think I will try other salons nearby:-) I'm very happy with the service I get there, and the people who have done my nails are very efficient, kind and lovely. I've ordered today new nail designs that I found online. The staff consulted the design with me and kindly helped me choose the right nail color. Her work was very neat but time efficient. Thank you! Walk-in is no problem during the week, but I recommend that you should call them to book for weekends appointments! read more

L T Nails & Spa - I love my new nails:-) - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

Having lived much of my life in South Florida, the land of the sandal 365 days a year, I've had my fair share of pedicures. Over the course of about 20 years, I got regular monthly or twice per month pedicures - which, if you do the math, is a lot of foot care. For at least 10 of the 20 years I was in Florida, I was only a patron of two nail salons, each for about 5 years. I stayed with the same salon (and technician as much as was possible in an industry with high-turnover) due to the fact that I always had a good experience with all the facets of a pedicure. Since moving to Washington state nearly 2 years ago, I've been searching for my "forever" home for pedicures but have had no success. I've had mostly mediocre experiences at best, with the exception of two salons in Everett of all places, which were very good. But I don't live in Everett anymore, so I've been trying Seattle salons. Yesterday, I popped into LT Nails on Market, hopeful to find a fit, or at least a good pedicure. Unfortunately, I found the opposite. The woman who did my pedicure was sweet and earnest, though very young looking, and based on how she did my nails, I can only assume was VERY new to the job, OR just bad at it. Starting out, she cut my nails too short even though I said "just a little as I don't like them short". She used the roughest side of the file to "shape" the nails, did take a long time cutting the cuticles/dead skin but took an inordinately long time polishing and "wiping" polish from the skin around the nails. The irony of this was when I got home and examined my nails, there was STILL evidence of polish on my skin, AND she didn't polish the entire nail on my big toes down to the cuticle, which makes them look like I've had about a week or more growth rather than a fresh pedicure. My nail tech was really very nice and I'm sure she did do her best, but upon getting a really good look at what she did at home, I was upset as I felt I paid for a substandard job. I will not be back. read more

Second time here and I will not be returning. My pedicure was great but my full set was sloppy, thick & cheap looking. There is still globs of acrylic under my nails. I recommend the place across the street. Better service for a similar price. read more

L T Nails & Spa - Globs of acrylic under my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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Great service! Called for an appointment and scheduled it for 5:30. This is half hour before closing on Sunday. I arrived on time and they took me and started around 5:45. They close at 6 but did my nails until about 7! I felt bad but the service was great the whole time. Will return. They even have really great selection of gel colors. read more

I saw the owner for a fill and shellac. She made my cuticle bleed and didn't even apologize or ask if I was okay. Ontop of that there was a child nudging her and hugging her while she was applying my fill, and so she was more focus on the child instead of applying my fill properly. She didn't talk to me, and wasn't friendly at all, but treated this kid with kindness and smiles..... He was distracting her a lot and she wasn't focused au all on what she was doing. Thank god she didn't have the drill in her hand. When she was done with the fill, she told me to go wash my hands but I noticed how uneven my nails were and were still just a tad too long. So I asked her to fix it, and she dropped her buffer on the table, rolled her eyes and then proceeded to reshape them. When she was done, she made my thumb WAYYY too short and I felt like I had a sausage thumb, I told her that it's too short now, (especially because she aggressively was reshaping them because she was frustrated) She then raised her voice and said "I did EXACTLY what you wanted me to do." and then proceeded to argue with me and I finally told her " you don't have to argue with me. And its my very first time here....." Then being the BIGGER person I apologized to HER for any confusion or miscommunication. She then applied my shellac and away I went. I still tipped her 20 percent which in hindsight was way too much. I went home and took a closer look- my nails were rough.around the edges and very uneven and the fill was lumpy. Seemed pretty half-assed to me.... So, I will NOT be coming back here. I tried White Lotus today down the street and loved it. Don't waste your money here. read more

Ask for Lan. The customer experience with her is amazing: attention to detail with pedicure and paint, and her massage is vey relaxing. The pedicure service includes paraffin wax. read more

I won't be back. I've been getting powder nails for over a year and never have I had anyone do such a poor job. It was less then a week and two nails broke and I just had he entire nail fall off after 10 days. Two days ago I went back to ask them to fix these two nails and they didn't have time. needless to say I'm not impressed with their work or their ability to fix their mistakes. read more

I agree with a lot of the comments here. This place use to be amazing when Kathy and Kim was there. They remembered me no matter how long in between appointments and would take amazing care of my. They did my nails for my wedding as well as other occasions. They were honestly the best. Perfect quality! Now the jobs are rushed with poor quality and feels like any other nail salon - in-personal, costly, and imperfect. If ANYONE knows where Kathy/Kim has gone, please let me know! Would follow those two lovely ladies anywhere. read more

It was easy for me to get in for a pedicure at 12 noon on a weekday. Kim did a beautiful job on my toe nail polish (I refuse to let anyone polish my nails because I always do better myself). She asked me if I had sensitive skin and when I told her that I did she informed me she was just going to be massaging my feet with oil instead of lotion or whatever green scrubby stuff she had in a jar. She massaged my feet for what seemed like 10 minutes! I've never had anyone give me a pedicure with a foot rub that lasted that long. It was great! Since I'm also licensed, I did a little questioning. The usual, you know, how long have you been open, how often do you get new chairs, etc. etc. She said they'd been open fifteen years and I was amazed at how clean and new everything looked. Apparently they repaint and get new equipment every two years. Kim and her sister Kathy balanced out four clients at the same time. It was awesome. They really know what they are doing. Probably the best pedicure I've ever had (even beating out ManiKur Royale in Hollywood). Totally worth the $27 pedicure. read more

Disregard Every Yelp prior to the sale of this business last spring. Kim & Kathy (even Snow) are all gone. As are their friendly, good service & 20 yrs of dedicated care. The new ownership charged me 3 different amounts for the same Svc over 3 visits. They do a hurried, poor job on fills. They don't engage the guest or seem to care about them. Instead their focus is getting people thru as quickly as possible. read more

Oh my God, Kim and Kathy are effing amazing. The shop isn't much to look at, but they've got a great selection, their prices are fair for how spectacular their services are, and they are straight-up the nicest ladies in the entire universe. I first started going there on a friend's tip about a year ago, and I've been in maybe three or four times since then. Every single time I go in, they remember my name -- I'm not sure how, since they must have hundreds and hundreds of clients -- and they're super-sweet and crazy efficient without ever rushing your appointment. And speaking of appointments, you better make one, 'cause girl, they're so popular that they can't take walk-ins almost EVER. read more

Kim & Kathy are THE SWEETEST girls on the planet!!! Every time I go there (I wish were more often!) they remember my name (AMAZING!) and its the GREATEST time!! They always make time in their schedule for people, no matter how busy they are. (thank you girls!) P.S - they do great work too!! I forgot to mention this!! EEK! The experience is overwhelmingly great and the end product makes me feel gorgeous!! read more

Every time I walk in here I am treated as if I am waking staff up from a nap. There's not a line out the door but they make me feel as if I am inconveniencing them. I got a shellac on Friday that started peeling off on Sunday. They just don't care and it shows. I've been in 3x over the last 4 months only because Bella is packed. Always know I'll be getting less than Bella level service, but never had this peeling within 48 hrs before. Don't bother with this place. Just make an appointment at Bella right up the block! read more

Five "People Love Us On Yelp" stickers don't lie, people! Before I even pushed the door open I knew all signs pointed to good! Brother and I stopped in here on my first afternoon in Seattle; he jet-lagged from a week-long London adventure, I dragging a bit after a wonderful week at Yelp HQ! Kathy and Kim greeted us both warmly and got us right in. They were clearly finishing up a renovation of the space. As we sat in the pedi chairs, we watched as about half a dozen regulars came in, all of them really impressed with the renovation. I was impressed that all the women working knew the regulars names and were happy to see them. I enjoyed my pedi and my gel mani. The chairs are probably the best I've ever sat in, with this accordion thing that comes up around your sides. My fingers and toes look great and I will definitely be back next time I'm in Seattle. Something tells me they will probably get to know my brother by name! Almost a week later, nails and toes all look great! read more

It's official - I am quickly becoming an LT Nails "regular" My mom came to visit for Mother's Day, and it was only appropriate that I should take her for the same pampering I treated my mother-in-law to during her visit. We were greeted with the amazing warmth and friendliness that Kathy and Kim give all their customers, and then I was shocked when Kathy remembered me from January - even recognizing the fact that I had lost quite a bit of weight - not an easy task considering I had only been in once before looking totally different. My mom wanted a pedicure, and I was eager for some beautiful fingers, so I opted for a manicure. This time, it was not only the service we received that made the whole experience wonderful, it was the incredible care and attention given to two very elderly customers who each had unique challenges. Not only do these gals do an incredible job with the actual manicures and pedicures, they have hearts of gold. I watched and listened as Kim and Kathy both went out of their way to comfort one woman who suddenly found herself confused about where she was and how she got there. There was another customer there who was clearly hard of hearing and had very sensitive legs. Kathy made sure that she got the water and hot towel temperature just right, and she even went out of her way to make this sweet woman laugh. There are plenty of places that do a "good job" with nails, but I have yet to experience a business where the owner/operators so obviously cared in an honest and meaningful way about the people who pay for their services. During our time at LT Nails, my mom and I chatted with several customers coming in and out, and it was no surprise that each and every one of them had been coming to Kim and Kathy for years. Once you find LT Nails, you will never want to go anywhere else. TIP: To make it a complete date, head to Big Bowl Pho across the street for a delicious meal before or after your pampering. Kathy told me about them, and I have yet to find another Pho restaurant that even comes close! read more

I cannot say enough about this salon. I moved here from New York and left my loyal nail place of many years and was so nervous to find a new salon. I came here based on the reviews and will admit I was rather skeptic. No salon can be this good, right??!! I called to make an appt. and the woman who answered the phone was SO pleasant. I came in and granted they were super busy and had a hard time sticking to my appt. but Kathy and Kim were so nice. I mean, pleasantly nice. They are sisters who have owned this salon for 19 years and I can see why. There prices are slightly higher than other places but I soon found out why they were worth every penny. The array of colors and product they have is excellent. Top notch products including these really cool color changing gel manicures. Wow! I have never seen anything like this. They do a wonderful job and then... My nails peel 4 days later. I have gotten gel constantly and never had this problem! But they were so nice! I was SO disappointed. My mom never told to complain but always say what's on your mind in a constructive way so I decided to give them a call. I expected some sort of attitude. Nothing. They insisted I come back in, they fit me in and re-did my nails on them. Wow! I thought this was a one time thing but the next 4 gel manicures I got, the same thing kept happening. They continued to fix my nails. EVERY SINGLE time! I started feeling really bad but they insisted I tell them! The 5th time I went...Kathy called ME a week after to check on my nails! I mean, does it get any better than that? Not only did they fix the problem, she sat with me and we looked up different products and different UV lights and she purchased these products to ensure I always had the best gel manicure. She actually wanted to fix the problem and make sure I had the best experience. They are outstanding at what they do and they care! Now, I was usually the person who wanted an inexpensive mani/pedi - I didn't really care how nice they were, I just wanted it to last and look nice. I will admit that when my nails started peeling, I tried other salons in Ballard that were decent but they were DIRTY and I missed Kathy and Kim. They did everything to make sure I was a returning customer and never gave me an attitude even with all the problems I had with my initial visits. I will pay their prices because I feel like I've made two friends here! They now have a nice loyalty program so you get $ off after 5 services. It's really nice! Their array of colors are excellent. The Gel Reaction products they have are super cool. They actually change colors. Very unique and none of my friends on the East Coast have even seen it before! They have the full line of Shellac and OPI and Gelish. They don't hide them in the back and give you a cheesy "nail board" which are usually so dirty. Their salon is really clean and they've now hired extra help to support the amount of people they see and can stick to their Appt.'s much better. Even when they were short staffed, they still saw everyone and worked their butts off to help everyone. Every time I come here I meet women who have been coming here for 13, 15 and even 17 years. They've all moved far out of Ballard but they come back. I suspect I will be one is those people. No matter how busy I get or how far I move later on in life. They even have a huge array of acrylic products...they serve everyone - whatever your needs :) As I write this, I am getting an awesome pedicure and cannot wait to try the new Gel Reaction colors they just got in! Call and make an appt. and tell them Esther sent you if you want. They will NOT disappoint! Thank you Kathy and Kim for being so wonderful and serving our community so gracefully. Salons around the country could learn from their customer service skills and how to run a salon for almost 20 years. We could all learn from their hard work and superb attitude and love for life! read more

L T Nails & Spa - Kathy and Kim hard at work! Beautiful place! - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

I have been here twice now for a shellac mani and pedi. Since moving to the Seattle area in January I have been o 4 nail places to try to find my new "go to" nail salon. I didn't think I would find one until I came into this place. They were really nice and inviting. They offered me bottled water and actually did a great job with both my shellac mani & pedi. The only downside is that parking is on the street and you have to pay for parking. But, since they do a good job I am willing to deal with that. Plus, it gives me and my boys a good reason to try some of the restaurants down there on Market street! read more

L T Nails & Spa - View from my pedi chair. - Nail Salons Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

Great nail salon. The pedicure was fabulous with a 10 minute massage (at least) on each leg. The women who run the salon, Kathy and Kim, are probably the nicest ladies that I have ever encountered at a nail salon. Very accommodating, kind and friendly. And it's in an easy to get to location right on Market. However, it's cash only and I didn't know that so I had to get cash from an ATM that charged me $3. And it's more than I wanted to spend on a pedicure. It's $30 (before tip) for a pedicure and I know I've had some pretty good ones for around $20. And I suggest making an appointment. They seemed to be some pretty busy ladies. Bottom line: I would most definitely come here again if I had more money or as a super special treat to myself. For now, it will have to be cheap pedicures for me. read more

I am so sad with my experience. I used to love coming here, but today things were really off. I was the only person in there, and the girl who did my manicure was so rushed that she ended up cutting one of my cuticles and made it bleed. She didn't even say anything like sorry or anything at all. I noticed whenever she had a break from my manicure she would run over and watch YouTube on her phone with headphones. She was yelling at someone over the phone as well. The arm massage was bad as well, and the lotion she put on had a cooling agent in it, so now I'm going to go home and take a shower to wash it off because I'm freezing. Not the relaxing experience I was looking forward to today. read more

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I would give them 50 stars if I could! The first time I ever went to Kim and Kathy was when I was 8 years old with my aunt who is a long time customer. All the women of my family go for their manicures and we wouldn't go anywhere else! They treat you as if you are family and they remeber all about your life. I recently went in for a manicure after being gone for awhile due to school (not loving student loans!) and they both gave me big hugs and asked about how school was going, how the family is etc. It never ceases to amaze me how great they are! They do the best job on manicures, they stay longer than other salons I have been too. Their overall customer service and their skill really sets them apart from other nail salons. read more