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    Nails By Kristen

    5.0 (62 reviews)
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    Services - Nails By Kristen

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

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    THE BEST!!! This was my first time getting my nails done at home, and I never want to go back to a salon. Not only is she super efficient and quick at what she does, but her talent is unmatched. We did a super cute simple design for summer (I'm an influencer so I love to take trendy pics), and I've been getting nonstop compliments since I got them done! Also - I could talk to her all day; she's got such a genuine, warm energy about her, so I highly highly recommend :)

    I booked an appointment with Kristen for my wedding day nails and she did the BEST job! This was my first time getting my nails done in my home and it was an amazing experience. Kristen brought everything that was needed, was professional, and maintained a high standard of cleanliness. She took her time doing my nails and had such an attention to detail, which I truly appreciate! Not only that, Kristen is such a lovely person to talk to while getting your nails done. She has been in the nail business for so long and you can really see her experience shine as she is doing your nails (shaping, filing, applying polish, etc.). Kristen made me feel comfortable and I can only say the highest praises for her! Book her, ladies!! :)

    Basic mani and pedi.
    Meghan M.

    After a knee injury and being confined to my home, I was in search of someone to take my gels off and replace them with a new set for a wedding I was attending. I found Nails by Kirsten and I could not be happier. Simply put- Beyond exceptional service. I've received a Japanese gel manicure, gel removal, and muntiple mani/pedis by Kristen and she is always gone above and beyond the call of duty in terms of my nails. Very sanitary, very Knowledgeable, very considerate, and a very good time! Kristin is beyond the sweetest nail tech I have met, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an in-home nail service.

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    Rodney L.

    I'll never go to anyone else to get my nails done! Her attention to detail and customer service is why Kristen gets a 5 star rating! My appointment was scheduled at 12:30pm. She was there before I was and greeted me with a smile then immediately got to work! Amazing conversation, beautiful personality. All of her products are of high end quality. I wasn't sure what design to get on my nails so she scrolled with me on Pinterest providing examples of what I should get and giving her feedback as well! We finally settled on a style and her work surpassed the photo's quality! I was amazed at how quickly she got through the full set even with how intricate the design was. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

    Piper A.

    I found Kristen when she managed a salon in Santa Monica in 2019. Since then, she has been my nail tech and I could never go to anyone else. Obviously she is an expert, and is amazing at copying designs/exact shapes from photos. What I love even more is she is 100% there for her clients to accommodate them despite being so busy. Also, worth mentioning Kristen has made my natural nails stronger and longer than they have ever been. She's extremely professional, clean, and always on time. On top of all of that, she's so sweet and personable so I always look forward to her coming over.

    The gorgeous results on top and clearly, my total snafu with the dog nail drill and MAJOR grown out nails on bottom.
    Tell It L.

    She is the best!!! Accommodated a last minute request after I thought I knew what I was doing with a nail drill- ok I'll be honest. A dog nail drill...‍‍ On time, a total sweetheart, was respectful of this never ending Covid situation using gloves and mask, and psychologically, helped me feel somewhat normal again. Ty Kristen. Your gorgeous work is doing more than just making nails look great. You're making women feel great during these challenging times.

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    Angie H.

    What a wonderful experience! Very professional and easy to talk to nail tech. Beautiful art work and very nice job! Will definitely use again! The ease of having someone come to my home is worth every penny!! Also the quality of the manicure and nail art was very high quality and am in love with the oil she used! Thank you! Very nice fun nail experience.

    My nails after

    Can not explain enough how much I absolutely LOVE Kristen. Her work is impeccable and she always works with me on time because my schedule is so insane. Has given my the most bomb nails every single time. Also I completely cracked my whole thumb nail off one time and had no nail & Kristen fixed it completely and looks like nothing ever happened.

    joe w.

    Awesome! Very happy with my mani/pedi! But honestly really enjoyed her company as well! Will definitely use her again and recommend her!

    Fun!!
    Valerie S.

    Kristen is fabulous. She is bubbly, fun, and really knows her stuff. She takes pride in her work and obviously cares for her customers. Within 5 minutes, I felt like I was chatting with a friend and before I knew it, my nails were done and looking great. Yes, her prices are high, but she was transparent about the cost upfront and I am thrilled with the results. Will definitely book again.

    Nails by Kristen, garden style!
    Carl J.

    Wifey was going crazy after 3 weeks of not getting her nails done. I did a search right here on Yelp and found Kristen, who is amazing, pure and simple. She showed up at our house very promptly at the appointed day and time, gloved and masked (yes, she uses disposable protection gear), and went to work. I watched through the window (to minimize exposure), while Kristen removed wifey's silk (she's been getting silk nails since 1986!!!!) and then gave her a beautiful classic manicure and pedicure. It was $175 and worth every penny. Kristen is totally safety conscious - on top of it, she was happy to work outside under natural UV sun, which obviously is a virus killer. We will call her again - she uses great products and is a top class professional. Highly recommended!

    Natasha R.

    Kristen is AMAZING. Such a skilled nail technician and has mad design skills, not to mention just a friendly and wonderful human. Already booking my next appointment. She will not disappoint!

    Short acrylic nails :))
    Kristina B.

    I did a house call from the beautiful Kristen for my birthday. I showed her a few reference pictures and she went to town on my acrylics. Good conversation and positive vibes while getting some bomb nails. If your looking for a great experience matched with good technique call my nail girl Kristen.

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    Thank you Kristina! I miss you <3

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    Amazing and kind. Did such a great job! Highly recommend. If you want your nails done right then come to Kristen!

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    So nice to meet you Rachel! Thank you for the review :)

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    Hi Cynthia! Thank you for the kind review :) always a pleasure!

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    Thank you Donna! I hope to see you soon

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    Kristen has been working on my nails in home for the last 3 months and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Nails By Kristen

    What is the difference between a classic and mini pedicure? Do you also do pedicures for men?

    Yes, we service all genders :) Mini services are set for children 12 and under as they don't typically need cuticle care or exfoliation.

    How much do you charge for a manicure & pedicure to be done in my home? Thank you! However, I…

    Hi! The price list can be found on our website :) www.kristentethridge.com Depending on your… Read more

    Hi. Do you do Gel x?

    Yes :) our list of services can be found on our website www.kristentethridge.com

    Is this service 100% mobile or can we come to you as well?

    We are 100% mobile and can set up just about anywhere :) office, patio, garage, etc

    I see this business is characterized as "Black-owned." Is this business Black-owned or is this another case of another business blackfishing on Yelp?

    Hello, thank you for asking! I am black, Vietnamese and white. My assistant technician is of similar mixed background as well.

    Hello. Do you do freeform acrylics?

    Hi there! Thank you for asking. Free form acrylics are offered by Kristen and they are the same price as the hard gel services. Hope this helps :).

    How much for a full set of acrylics (normal polish)?

    Hi there! The price list is posted as the fourth picture in the Photos section :) looking forward to scheduling your appointment!

    Do you travel outside of the valley? If so do you charge mileage?

    Hello! Yes and also yes :)

    Hi there! For a full set (gel) and regular polish pedi in Culver City, what is your price?

    Hi there! The price list is posted as the fourth picture in the Photos section :) looking forward to scheduling your appointment!

    Hi Kristen How much is a full set with gel as well as a gel pedi? I'm in Valencia do you service this area?

    Hi there! The price list is posted as the fourth picture in the Photos section, and yes I can get to Valencia :)

    Hi Kristen! Do you do powder dip for manis? If so how much? Pedis? House calls?

    Hi there! Thank you for asking! I do not do dipping powder but I can work over it with acrylic. An acrylic fill is $125 and includes gel removal if needed, cuticle care, gel polish and some simple nail art.

    How much for pedicures?

    Hi! A classic pedicure is $100 and includes gel removal if needed, exfoliating scrub, massage with Tata Harper oil, and your choice of polish or buff shine.

    How much for gel manicure?

    A gel manicure is $100 and includes gel removal (if necessary), cuticle care, cut and shaping, gel application, massage with Tata Harper oil, and some simple nail art

    Is it expensive? Planning on taking my friend for her birthday

    Hi, how nice of you. If you go I'm sure your friend will love it. They had chocolate truffles when I went. It is a high end service, so it's not priced like typical nail shops. I don't know all the prices, but A gel manicure is $100, with simple… Read more

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    Also the quality of the manicure and nail art was very high quality and am in love with the oil she used!

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    2.0 km
    Women-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I'm always so excited to get my nails done with ANYONE at Queen Bee. From the initial phone call to…read morethe appointment itself, the service is consistently amazing. Everyone is always so kind and attentive. The work is professional, incredibly neat, and efficient without ever feeling rushed. Their results are beautiful, and I always leave feeling my best! Also, Linda, the owner, is truly amazing. I've been coming to this salon since she first opened at this location, and she has always created such a warm, welcoming environment. Even when she's not the one doing my nails, she makes a point to say hello and check in. She's incredibly kind and thoughtful, and I love that she remembers the little details, making the experience feel personal. 100000% would recommend!

    I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I left this appointment feeling really uncomfortable…read moreand like I was made to feel badly about the situation, which made the experience even worse. I had a 9:30 AM appointment and was there for nearly 4 hours, only to leave unhappy with my nails. The biggest issue was communication. I showed the nail tech both a photo and a video of the design I wanted, but she barely looked at them and didn't communicate with me throughout the service. I clearly asked for a cat eye design only at the top of the nail, blended downward. Instead, she did a full cat eye on the entire nail. When I pointed it out, she rolled her eyes, seemed annoyed, and removed everything. She then tried to do a French tip version of cat eye, which still wasn't what I asked for. I tried to explain and show her the video and picture again, but she became visibly frustrated, made faces, called another tech over, and walked away without saying anything to me. The second tech was kind and did try to help but I had to wait over an hour to be helped by her. She checked in with me on each nail and asked if I liked it, and I did appreciate that. However l, I just wanted to show her the picture and for her to go based off of that, but it seemed that both of them didn't just want to look at it closely and then do my nails from that. At one point, I left the picture open and towards her so she can reference it, but she wouldn't look at it . Over all, because everything felt rushed, it also made the situation uncomfortable, like I was being overly critical or didn't know what I wanted, when I had already provided a clear reference. Despite her effort, the work still felt rushed. The final result was closer to what I had asked for, but the shaping was uneven and overall the work felt sloppy. There was also no proper cleanup under the Gel X nails, and I had to fix that myself at home. Overall, the lack of communication, dismissive attitude, and rushed work made this a really disappointing experience.

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    $$
    Certified professionals
    Available by appointment

    I decided to give this Nail salon a try, it had been a few weeks since I last got my nails done…read more When I arrived, they offered me coffee/water. I asked for water, and they brought it in a regular glass mug--something I found concerning for hygiene reasons. At a nail salon, it would be much safer and more sanitary to provide bottled water or disposable cups for customers. My Gel pedicure was done very quickly less t 30 minutes it felt rushed. The cuticles weren't properly trimmed, and the nails weren't deep-cleaned, which is unusual compared to other gel pedicures I've had that usually take 45-60 minutes. My Gel mani was similar- the nail polish had to be applied and removed several times, made it seem like the nail technician might not have been very experienced. Again, cuticles weren't addressed, and the process felt hurried. The salon itself is beautiful, and the aesthetic is lovely, but the service left me disappointed. I was hoping for a relaxing experience, and instead it felt rushed and just awkward vibes.

    First time getting a Russian pedicure & it will NOT be my last! Officially converted!…read more Sabina took me in as practically a walk in & my oh my, was she the SWEETEST! Very knowledgeable, walked me through everything (since it was my 1st time) & even recommended me to a podiatrist around the corner from the salon (I suffer from ingrowns!) The vibe here is 100/10. It's a nice little oasis, the music is chill enough but also, vibey. The decor here is CUTE! I felt such peace as soon as I walked in! You really forget you're on the busy Ventura Blvd in this little oasis. Will be returning soon!

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