The salon was small, two stations were open when I arrived. Nancy answered the phone and there was a spot available, so I was able to go right in. She did a really nice job--basic manicure. She asked if I wanted my cuticles cut, and I said no thank you. She pushed them back gently and only trimmed a few strays around the edge. It was my first manicure since the pandemic started. There was a split door wide open, everyone was masked, and there was a fan and acrylic panel between us. I felt safe. read more

Nails by Kim - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is great. I love it. Was walking by and was feeling lazy to cut my own nails. It was inexpensive and they did a great job. I'll definitely come back! read more

Nails by Kim - Happy camper! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This nail salon is an amazing value for the service. The gals are very friendly and caring. The manicure is great and the combo manicure/pedicure is very relaxing! Extremely clean and professional. Treat yourself to an affordable luxury! read more

Be very careful! I needed a manicure and found this place as I was driving down Wilshire. It's a pretty no-frills place (except for the big screen plasma TV hanging on the wall) but that's no problem for me because you can't beat a $7 manicure. Well, I got what I paid for when Brenda annihilated my ring finger cuticle. It wasn't just a slip in the cuticle trimming - there is a pretty substantial canyon in my cuticle now from the cut. She was using cuticle clippers that were soaking in alcohol (not the blue anti-fungal/anti-bacterial/anti-viral that is typically used to clean instruments) so I was pretty scared that I might get an infection. The cut was bleednig pretty badly and she put some stuff on it to "stop the bleeding" but all I really wanted was some alcohol to make sure I didn't get MRSA or something crazy like that. Brenda resisted and insisted that the other liquid she put on my cuticle contained "medicine." Who knows? Finally after pushing I got some alcohol on the cut. Did Brenda apologize for the cut? No. Was I given a discount for her error? No (granted I know, the price is already very low). Here I am two days later and luckily there is no sign of infection, although the area is still pretty tender. As far as the rest of the experience, the polish job was OK. But please think twice before getting a manicure here. read more

Yay! What a great place... I stumbled upon this place while getting coffee at Starbucks one Saturday morning. Brenda and the girls do literally the most amazing manicure/pedicure I have found. EVER. I am not just saying this. On top of it being THAT amazing, its only $18. That is a steal these days. There are only 3 girls who work there so you need to make an appointment, but if you call ahead a least a day before, you should be fine! They only do nails here, so no waxing, massages, etc. read more

Great value on a no-frills manicure in the back of a cute barbershop! Hai was my manicurist, and she's very nice and professional. She did a wonderful job on my manicure and was very friendly and sweet. I called at about 9am to see if she could get me in at 10am, and she did. I was in and out in 40 minutes for under $20, tip included. If you're looking for a great value, and good friendly service, I highly recommend Hai at Nails by Kim. It's easy to miss because there isn't a big sign for Nails by Kim, so you need to look for the Berkeley Barbers sign and the barbershop striped pole on the south side of the street. read more

Nails By Kim was established sometime in the early 80's and, for better or for worse, has not changed a jot. This is truly your mother's salon: classic white manicure tables, small altar brandishing a "lucky Buddha" figure; nondescript art fading in black and gold plastic frames. The clientele is made up mostly of neighbors, loyal women in their 60s and 70s who have been coming to Kim's for decades. The color selection is wanting, so consider bringing your own. However, Kim's is home to one of the best, most attentive pedicures you will ever receive. Done in a small plastic-lined tub, without the aid of e.g. a massage chair or bath salts, it is simple and perfectly-executed. The manicure, done by another technician, was admittedly a little sloppy but at THESE AMAZING PRICES (far lower than anywhere else I've found in the neighborhood, besides Lee's) a few tiny imperfections are totally forgivable. A great neighborhood gem! read more

I wouldn't go back. Looking at my nails right now makes me angry because they did such a bad job. And this is after going in twice the same day for them to fix my nails after poor job the first time. They have really bad nail polish options so you really have to take your own polish with you. Besides that, they just don't do a good job of putting polish on. I'm super annoyed and frankly want my money back so I can go get them done again. read more

Have come here twice, but never again. the non-stop talking of one of the women, who I think is the owner, was enough to drive me out the door. The place is small, so listening to someone continuously talking to people is hardly soothing. I am happy to pay a bit more for a quieter atmosphere. read more

Not great for pedicures. They just put your feet in a bucket while you sit in a computer chair. Kind people but not a great atmosphere.

I don't live in the area-had time to kill while waiting for my car to be repaired at a nearby dealer. It's a tiny place (4 chairs) and Mani/Pedi was only $22 so my expectations weren't too high. What a pleasant surprise! Brenda was very friendly and gave me a meticulous pedicure and manicure-even filing and super attention to detail. Not the gentlest pedi, but nothing to complain about especially when for a few dollars more I had a lengthy foot and leg massage with oil and lotion. It's too far to go there regularly but I will definitely go back when I'm in the area. I don't understand the bad reviews. read more

This establishment is very racist. Some co-workers and i came for lunch mani since yelpers gave such high reviews. I arrived 1st they wouldn't even open the door explained they had appt on their way ok. I walk back to work when my co-worker texted to ask where was I they were waiting on me. Needless to say they were a lot less brown and were welcomed with open arms. #blacklivesmatter read more

I like this nail salon. I have been looking for one for a while since mine closed down. They did a great job and my manicure lasted over a week (which it i did not in other places). The downside is that it is on the street and you have to pay for street parking, and they are closed on Sunday. For me, they are a little far from where I live but if you live in that area, I would highly recommend them. read more

I've been a client at Nails by Kim for the past 4 years. Very nice, clean place, prices are much lower than other similar places in the area. I am usually getting gel mani and pedi every 3 weeks and for $35.00 you can't beat it. Excellent selection of colors. I highly recommend this place. Thanks, Brenda and Nancy!!!!!!! read more

Ladies did my mani pedi In one fell swoop and I was out in 45 minutes! These ladies may be quick but they did a good job and seemed very concerned with ensuring the color I initially picked was the color I truly wanted . read more

Alright people, you, who have been paying ridiculous amounts of money for less than excellent mani/pedi's and think that because you are in Santa Monica you will have to pay top dollar...get smart and go to Kim's! Yes, it is not a state-of-the-art place but I GUARANTEE you will not get a more qualitative mani/pedi ANYWHERE! Give them a try for a $22 mani/pedi!!! You pay more for that for lunch around here! Tell them "Jeff" recommended them. I go in for a 45 minute pedi with foot and leg massage...!!! $14 bucks! GoldenMia M, you are crazy...racist? They are the nicest people you would ever want to meet...#blacklivesmatter? Yes, #blacklivesmatter but c'mon...be careful when you are calling people racist and they are not! read more

I have been a customer for more than 7 years. This is a no frills nail salon with excellent service. Brenda, Nancy and Lillie have done an outstanding job over the years. (Lillie recently retired and Lina took her place.) I was there yesterday and received a wonderful pedicure and manicure for $20. I only get the basics so I can't speak about how they do wraps etc. I feel the salon is clean and sanitary and the workers are friendly, attentive and work very hard to please. They take their time. There is a big parking lot in the back that many businesses share including Starbucks. Street parking is available as well. read more

I have been going here for years for pedicures and an occasional minicure. Yes, no frills, but great good prices and they consistently do a very good job. I give them a big thumbs up! read more

I get my nails done about every two or three weeks and it's been two years since I've wrote a review for this place. Still loving it, the service, the people, and everything! It's not a big store, but it's still awesome. Their prices have been changed a slight bit, but it's still very reasonable compared to all these crazy prices now a days. It's a few stores down from Starbucks too, so maybe you could get a drink and stop by here. Good location. read more

Every time I go here, I tell myself I'll never go back. And then the $13 pedicures suck me in. But when I leave and look at my toes, I think, "Wow, I could have done a better job myself!" Seriously, stay away from here. The ladies are sweet but they use horrible oils and watery lotions and give disappointingly short massages. You truly get what you pay for. This time I REALLY won't be going back! read more