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    Nails By Ken

    5.0 (16 reviews)
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    1st appointment with Ken today and it was absolutely awesome.  I will continue to go to him.
    M S.

    Today was my first appointment with Ken. It was everything all of the reviews I read had said. He was absolutely awesome !!!! His 35 years experience shows. I will not go to anyone else going forward

    Mom D.

    Have been coming to Ken for over 10 years!! My nails are not damaged, grow and healthy. No electric files here!! He does awesome work!! Best nail guy ever!! Won't go anywhere else!!

    Love love love the nail art!
    Monika S.

    I've been going to Ken for a year now. I found him shortly after I moved to Charlotte and it was a nail match made in heaven! He does beautiful nails and the most amazing pedicure you've ever had. Also to note he thoroughly cleans everything after each client. Bleach, scrubbing, and all. (I grew up with a microbiologist Father so this detail is not list on me.). So glad I found him!

    I love wearing historic art on my fingers.

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    8 years ago

    Ken is awesome! The most professional, clean and precise manicurist I've ever met.I wouldn't go anyplace else. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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    10 years ago

    Ken is just so amazing with nails I highly recommend him. He has over 30 years of experience and is a perfectionist!

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    Do you do men's pedicures?

    Good morning absolutely I've done men's pedicures for 40 years excellent work check my reviews out $70 for appointment it takes 1 hour.. You may call for an appointment 803-323-9304 Thank you much have a wonderful day Steve

    I have a design in mind that I really want. How can I find out if you would be able to do it?

    Good morning why don't you call me or text me the picture you like I'm sure I'll be able to create the design that you would like. ..Ken

    Hi! Do you offer the "dip nails" and I'm very particular about my nails matching in length, will the technician be cool with this and not feel like I'm a pain? :) ty!

    Hello thank you for asking though I do not offer the dip nail . I do a beautiful acrylic nails last three to four weeks and does not damage the natural. I'm very meticulous and like all the nails to match.. contour length and shape 👍

    Is your business kid friendly?

    Of course and if your little person would like their nails painted at no charge that would be a pleasure?

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    I found him shortly after I moved to Charlotte and it was a nail match made in heaven!

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    4.3(13 reviews)
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    I really like this salon. They do a great job with my nails, and the polish lasts…read more They are also good at understanding my ideas and bringing them to life. At times, the attitudes can feel a bit harsh, but the owners are very sweet and professional. Just keep in mind that they do not take walk-ins close to closing, even for simple services, so it's best to plan ahead. Overall, it's a good nail salon in the area, and I love that they offer drinks like wine, soda, or water during your service.

    I recently had my first experience at Alo Nail Salon, and while it was generally positive, there…read morewere a few bumps along the way. I went in with my 5-year-old daughter, three teenage sisters, and my stepmom to celebrate my birthday with manicures and pedicures. I called ahead to book the appointment, and Mimi was fantastic in organizing everything to ensure we were all set. Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed by how clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed the salon was. The staff wore matching uniforms, the towels were embroidered with the business name, choice of vitamin-infused salt bath for your pedicure, and there was even a mini bar set up for special events. We were given choices of water, tea, coffee, juice, wine or champagne (I ordered a mimosa of course!). It was clear they take great pride in their space and service. However, there were some issues that affected our experience. My daughter's manicure and pedicure started to disintegrate after just two days, which was disappointing. I took her back to have it redone, and while the staff was accommodating, it was still a hassle. My shellac manicure, which I've had done many times without issue, also started lifting and chipping after just one week, which was unusual for me since I'm used to it lasting 3-4 weeks with no problems. What really added to the frustration was the delay in my stepmom's service. She had trouble with her technician, who wasn't familiar with shellac, and after everyone else was finished, we had to wait for someone else to redo hers. This pushed us over an hour late for our birthday lunch in Uptown and set off a domino effect, causing us to be late for the rest of our planned events. The service was great, the salon's cleanliness and atmosphere were top-notch, and the staff was friendly and professional despite these setbacks. I'm willing to give Alo Nail Salon another shot as it may have just been an off day, especially knowing I've had shellac manicures last for weeks in the past and not to assume 2 hours would be enough for a mani/pedi. I'd recommend it with a bit more caution and extra communication next time--especially if you have a hard stop for time-sensitive plans.

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    3.5(8 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This place was very busy when I went, granted it was a weekend, luckily the owner was nice enough…read moreto squeeze me in! I requested the collagen manicure which was nail color and a collagen hand mask and they also give you a light hand and arm massage. Sadly my nails did not even last a week. I guess the color I chose was soft gel polish and just did not last especially with washing your hands in warm water or showering. Granted the lady who did my nails recommended that I get the gel manicure instead because it would last longer but I've also gotten normal manicures at other places and they've lasted long. I also wished their service menu explained what the service entails but for the most part this place looked nice and have comfy clean chairs and they do a very good job with shaping and painting so I would still recommend it, just make sure you get the gel manicure!

    I've given this salon multiple chances over numerous visits, and every time I've been let down with…read morepedicures. The polish is often messy, the work feels rushed, and the attention to detail just isn't there. It's clear they prioritize their regulars and nail appointment clients, while walk-ins for pedicures seem to get whatever time is left over. There may be one or two staff members who can actually deliver a proper pedicure, but the majority (many of whom are older) are far too gentle and don't provide the necessary grooming techniques. I consistently leave feeling like my service was rushed, yet they still charge premium prices, especially for gel polish, which is already overpriced across much of the South. This really works my nerves the most because up North all pedicures are included with gel polish. I've voiced my concerns to the manager more than once, but there's always an excuse and never any real effort to make things right. No accommodations, no improvement. I'm officially done and will not be returning.

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