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    Nails by Kim

    3.9 (332 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Nails by Kim

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Kianna M.

    Well... over 30 min wait with an appointment. Picked my own color and applied a different color that I did not select. Tried to convince me they were the same and was NOT AT ALL. Messed up big toe after I asked it to be fixed multiple times. And left with multiple cuts from filing down. As I was trying to explain why I was unhappy with the work and asked for a discount, they continued to force me to pay in full. Tried to convince the salon that I was crazy and causing a scene as I kept calm. The owner continued to raise their voice and followed me out the door. Leaving the salon with my feet looking worse than before I arrived. I left not only disappointed, but unsatisfied. Happy Birthday to me

    4 days later GEL manicure

    Literally just got these done 4 days ago !!!!! Not only did one of the ladies cut off my toenail to the meat , the quality of the GEL nail polish is extremely cheap . I feel bad making this cause the owner is a Sweetheart and her staff is the one who did my nails . But this is Unacceptable for $90 !

    Eliza D.

    I had a great experience at Nails by Kim! It took a very long time to finish my pedicure and gel manicure but they were efficient in cleaning and making the nails look nice. A little over priced for add ons like stones etc which I didn't like. Now I know though. Update: I'm sad to say but I can't give this place 4 stars. I just got my gel manicure 4 days ago, which I paid nearly $60 for and the gel is just peeling off. Literally- look at the picture. I am going to go there today and see if they will give me a free manicure to make up for the inconvenience. The gel also started developing weird stains after day 2! I don't know if it's technique or the polish they use but I hope that can make this right for me.

    The worst manicure I've ever had. She nicked me several times, one even bled. The manicure doesn't even look good. She was very rough and was grinding down my nails so much that it burned. Wasn't relaxing or enjoyable at all. The extensions were thick and didn't look natural. Made an appointment and still waited almost 30 minutes. Others waiting nearly an hour. One of my nails has already cracked and my cuticles hurt so bad I had to pay someone else to have them removed.

    angelique s.

    Great pedicure and gel mani , the massage chair was well cleaned and they had acrylic shields up that were protective but didn't make you feel like you were in a fortress. Definitely will be back in two weeks

    Worst service & quality, this is only 3 days after and she even charged extra for polish that would supposedly last longer
    Victoria L.

    I was excited to come here because of the reviews but couldn't be more upset upon leaving. This is one of those nail places that charges you extra for everything. When I called I asked how much for mani pedi and if they take card. She told me $30 and yes they take credit card. With tip I ended up paying $50 for a regular mani pedi with their ridiculous add ons! They charged me $2 extra because I chose opi polish then charged me $6 for a foot scrub which is usually included at other places. I opted out of the $5 foot massage which meant no massage at all, something also included in regular mani pedis. In the end, she also charged me because I didn't have cash tip, AFTER I had asked on the phone if they took card. The worst part is that the place is disgustingly dirty (my massage chair was broken and the floor was filthy) and my manicure only listed 2 days (see pics). After all those add-ons, my nails didn't gene make it through the weekend... I could not be more displeased with this visit.

    Pedicure was good overall
    Tata M.

    It was decent. I called at 230pm to make an appointment for 3pm for a full set and a pedicure ,and Vicky said come on in. I didn't get seated till 335pm Pros: -Helen is good at acrylics. They were the shape I wanted and she asked me lots of questions. She was also meticulous about corners and dis a good job buffing/shaping. -Pedicure lady was nice -they have OPI and Essie colors -they have massage chairs -friendly happy staff Cons: -Price is whatever. Considering they are in a strip mall and lack any ambiance. Or large selection of colors. I paid $20 for a pedicure, and I think $27 for the full set with white French manicure painted on top, + I think she added a quick dry coat. So $47 + 1 credit card fee= $48 -the place does look kind of dirty. I agree w other yelpers -they want TIPS IN CASH. there's a large sign to remind you of that. No, you can't just add it to your credit card -my French manicure could have used another coat, a couple of my nails look stripey? -they use a technicians cell phone for music so when you're relaxing and then it rings, it can be pretty jarring Overall, I'd probably come back just to see Helen for the full set but maybe find somewhere else to get a pedicure/massage chair/better ambiance.

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    Came here to get a manicure and was not happy with how it looked still paid and tipped

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    First time coming here and Vickie did a wonderful job on my nails. She worked her magic and now I am a happy customer.

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    Ask the Community - Nails by Kim

    Hello! What is the price for gel mani ( and removal)?

    Does your salon do a full set silk wrap? What is the cost for this? Thank you!

    Hi, Sorry, we don’t do silk wrap. Thank you

    Hi Vicky, Are you closed for the day?

    We are open

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    Review Highlights - Nails by Kim

    I came here to get my nails done last week, and had a great experience with Helen.

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    This was a really great local place. They took time and care and did a great job that lasted weeks…read more I'll definitely be back.

    I had a very disappointing experience with Juliet's Nails. About an hour before arriving, I called…read moreto ask about pricing and whether walk-ins were accepted. Since the appointment was for my 101-year-old patient who uses a wheelchair, I wanted to make sure we could be accommodated. When we arrived, I hadn't even made it fully inside before I asked if there was another entrance that was wheelchair accessible. The employee immediately responded, very rudely, "No, we're booked," without any apology or explanation. I was confused because I had called beforehand and was never told that they were fully booked. I calmly explained that I had called earlier, and instead of trying to help or clarify the situation, she insisted I must have called the wrong number and continued speaking with an unpleasant attitude. There was no apology for the misunderstanding, no effort to assist, and no consideration for the fact that I had brought a 101-year-old client there. The lack of professionalism, customer service, and basic courtesy was shocking. Even if they were fully booked, a simple apology or polite explanation would have gone a long way. Instead, it was a complete waste of time and an unnecessarily frustrating experience. I would not recommend this business based on how we were treated.

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    As of July 2026, they have 3 levels of manicures and pedicures. A - basic: cut and shape, cuticles,…read morelotion, polish. B- mid: cut and shape, cuticles, callous removal, sugar scrub, hot lotion with 4 min massage, a hot towel, polish. C- highest end, all of B plus paraffin and 10 min massage. I opted for B as a pedicure only with regular polish. The callous removal was the standard pumice that most places include and they didn't use hot lotion. The list said it was $46. I also got French Tips, which are not on the list but they told me would be $10. I paid with cc and they charged me $60. I think they have a $2 processing fee and just didn't do math right on the other $2. The price list tells you that you get a complimentary drink with purchase and to tip generously (which I find tacky), but no drink was offered. They did a good job and were very friendly. They listened and corrected areas when asked, but overall didn't need a lot of direction (shape of nail, thickness and shape of French tip). The place was clean and calm. I think $60 for what I consider a basic pedicure is very high. I would definitely come back as the service was good, but will try other less costly places. Pedicure prices, regular paid A - $30, B- $46, C - $75. If I recall the manicures were about $5 less. These are all steep (C basically only includes 6 mins more of a massage and a paraffin dip for $30 more!) I think they should be closer to $25, $35, and $50 respectively.

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