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Kims Nails & Spa
4114 30th St b, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
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Kims Nails & Spa

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As
Review №1

VANL is the best! I will definitely be returning for her beautiful work!❤️

Iz
Review №2

Mimi did a good job but seemed stressed and rushed at the start of the manicure which made it difficult to relax and enjoy but then while she was doing my pedicure she was more relaxed and gave my footsies some very much needed TLC.

Ma
Review №3

This place is absolutely best pedicure in town and best value. I have been getting pedicures and brow waxes here for 5 years and they never disappoint. The pedi lasts forever and they always do a great job with brown shaping. Ive tried fancier places, spas, etc and I always prefer Kims Nails over anywhere else. Highly recommend.

Ja
Review №4

Vanh and Mimi were amazing. So friendly and very good at what they do. They were closing early because of 4th of July weekend but Mimi stayed late for two of us. Will be back here for sure.

Al
Review №5

The shop is kind of small but it is clean and the service was great. Kimmy did an amazing job on my pedicure and Z made my nails look beautiful with a gel manicure. Ill definitely be back. I do recommend you make a reservation because they get busy. I got lucky to pop in when I did but they filled up pretty quickly.

Ja
Review №6

Very rude and unprofessional. I wanted a simple heart on my nail to represent my mom, who recently passed and the tech wasn’t able to do it. She asked Vanyl, another tech for help and and she was irritated and said no. They made an already emotional day worse. Would not recommend. This took place during a time they weren’t even busy.

Al
Review №7

Super friendly, clean and warm environment. Absolutely recommend everyone there.

Jo
Review №8

Did a walk-in gel mani and Im super happy with it. They were very friendly and the prices are great.

No
Review №9

Its quite small but it gets the job done at a decent value.

Ch
Review №10

Mimi was excellent happy to come here great service and good massage.come here they are open!

Mi
Review №11

Very rude. I had an appointment, and sat there for 30 minutes after appt time, just to be told they cant do what I asked for.

cl
Review №12

We are very picky to get our nails done. Any where We go they say Sassy Nails is a great nails salon. We looked on google many beatiful nail art. that why we were here 3 days ago. I found this place after a neighbor posted this place on next door for my hood and find them on facebook and google too but So verry glad that I decided to go! I will be returning there from now on!!!!1 times time come here and I am now finding another nail salon. They did not go a good job what we saw on facebookWe dont recommend this place for all my friendswaste time, waste money

M.
Review №13

Mimi was awesome! Skilled. So kind and fun.

Ra
Review №14

Very friendly people,I was so relaxed I was falling asleep 😁

Sc
Review №15

Great work for a great price. I went in for my first time today to have some old gel polish removed and ended up getting the deluxe manicure. Nancy did a great job, she was super meticulous, and my hands feel good while my nails look amazing! Definitely coming back.

Au
Review №16

Love her. Very friendly. Did a great job on my nails

Le
Review №17

I drive down from L.A. to get my nails done here. I use Van, but I hear Mimi is good too. Van was my nail gal for over 2 years before I moved away and I have never found someone comparable in the Los Angeles area.A huge amount of colors to choose from, my nail last 4-5 weeks without chips or breaks. I always do soft coffin, light acrylic and they are always superb.I love this place.

Ed
Review №18

Van does an amazing job it doesnt matter how busy they are she doesnt make you feel rushed she takes the time to make your nails beauitful.

Mo
Review №19

This is truly the best nail shop that I have been to in

Ma
Review №20

They do okay work, however they do it as cheaply as possible & eventhough the work looks good it bearly lasts a week. Ill not go back again

Gl
Review №21

Just got my gel nails today and a pedicure. Mimi is very good with the gel nails I would recommend her. The lady who is the manager is absolutely awesome I think her name is. Van L. Great attitude always welcoming and very polite

Ti
Review №22

This was my first time going to Sarah at Pink Nail and it was amazing! My best friend recommended her and it was so worth it. Sarah took her time to make sure my nails turned out beautiful and even gave me advice for next time I come (which I will). My mani was worth everything I paid for. :)

Ca
Review №23

Kims Nails! The best thing about Kims is the people that work there! They are so funny and talk to you while doing your nails and truly care about you and the service they provide you with. They love their job and make sure you have the best experience and the best quality. They event make sure they get your name and call you by your name the entire time.I got a pedicure and acrylic full set. The pedicure was amazing - I couldnt believe they were able to make my disgusting feet pretty and soft again. My nails they spent so much time on to make them absolutely perfect, I was genuinely impressed! I have had my nails on now for 3 weeks and they are still going strong and looking fabulous still.Best place in North Park for sure! My new spot :)

Ja
Review №24

Ive been here about 10 other times and enjoyed my visits. But this time the person working on my feet sliced the side of my toe a few times. No apology was given and she demanded a tip when I handed her my credit card.

No
Review №25

Jenny did a great job with my toes, they looked great and she really took her time and energy into making my spa treatment pedicure relaxing! Then Ann topped off the whole experience by doing a $1/minute neck massage. Will definitely be going back to this local shop (and cool - a/c and fans made it comfortable during this heat wave!).

Sh
Review №26

Very friendly fast service. they do a really good french tip pedicure and the callous removal was very effective. it was someones birthday and they offered us cake after singing Happy birthday. it was really fun

Gi
Review №27

Best nail design artist in San Diego!!! I drive far from Oceanside to get my nails done by Van. You can show her any design you want and she will make you look beautiful. Their affordable and friendly. Appointments are recommended! And the pedicures are relaxing and they do a great job!!!

Sa
Review №28

Came here on a whim on a Friday night, great prices and excellent service. My technician was Nancy and my cuticles and nail polish application look amazing. I think I just found my new regular spot!

Ka
Review №29

I got my nails done by Joy and Mimi. Both were so friendly and talented! Mimi is an ARTIST!! She did a spider web on my nails for Halloween and it’s so good it looks like it could have been a sticker! Definitely coming back!!

Am
Review №30

They do a great job. I usually get an acrylic fill and it lasts for a long time every time I come here. The quality of the work is great and the prices are pretty reasonable. Just be sure to schedule an appointment since they get pretty busy.

Ma
Review №31

Finally found a place here in North Park who does a great job at acrylics!! Highly recommend seeing Andy! Hes super sweet and does an impeccable job.

Ke
Review №32

Mimi hooked up my nails up, did exactly what i wanted and i more, plus she was extremely kind, so the entire experience was just amazing. I was having issues with my old nail tech with my nails popping off in less than a week, let me tell you, Mimi has her stuff together I’ve had these nails for over a month and none have popped off, chipped or lost shape, i LOVE her work and her in general

El
Review №33

My favorite nails salon! Got a manicure and it looks gorgeous! Staff here are incredible! There are so many different choices with colors! Tech was so sweet and very caring as well! Cant wait to com back

Me
Review №34

Loved the service! Super friendly and welcoming, and fixed my nails from the previous shop. Had tons to pick from in their color selection. I would highly recommend this shop😍 they do get busy so make an appointment first.

Te
Review №35

I am so so verry picky when it comes to my nails, MIMI did such an awesome job “ Mimi I love u! “ I found this place after a neighbor posted this place on next door for my hood !!! So verry glad that I decided to go! I will be returning there from now on!!!!3 rd time comming here and I am now finding another nail shop, I asked the last 2 times to have square nails and ended up both times with severely rounded square!!!!! Not doing this again and it also should not take 2.5 hours just to get my nails done

Le
Review №36

It was closed. It was 11am. No answer. No voicemail option. Was going to be my first time because i saw good reviews.

Al
Review №37

They told me they couldnt match a clear pink nail to a picture. Then they said a plain nude full set would cost me 40$, for a basic nail thats ridiculous. Hardly any selection, and unwelcoming crowded atmosphere.

Cr
Review №38

Kims Nails & Spa (a hidden jewel in the neighborhood)Mimi did my nails,she was very friendly,efficient and thorough withexceptional attention to detail, her experience showed,the way acrylic was laid perfection.I didnt have to say or ask anything,best nail and cuticle care ever cleaned under my nails,amazing I left with natural looking nails and you wont believe the prices...Mimi is a polished professional . This is my new nail spot !!!!!

Ja
Review №39

Mimi is my nail lady that Ive been with and followed over 2 years. She does the best work ever. I can go 6-7 weeks without fills (I do that often to help with budget) even once went 8 and they were still in great condition given the time frame with very little lifting! She takes pride in her work and really cares about her clients. The other staff is really friendly. only issue is parking sometimes as its kind of limited.

Pa
Review №40

3rd time I’ve gone to this place and during this visit the lady kept going back and forth with me about whether my nails are acrylics or gel. I told her they were just gel and my nails are naturally thick. She took so much off the top of my nail that my nails are so thin that they keep cracking/braking on the sides. She said she had to take so much off because of the acrylics after I told her they were not fake nails then says the first nail tech put to many gel coats on but now my nails are braking off because they are so thin. Ive been growing my nails out for my wedding to avoid acrylics and now a month before the wedding they are bend and cracking.

So
Review №41

I came here with the ugliest nails that were super short and dry and chipping! Sarah did so much work to prepare the nail well and did the design just like I wanted. I love my nails!!! Definitely recommend her for quality and aesthetics.

La
Review №42

Needed to get my nails done again. Vacationing from minneasota. Mimi was awesome. Place is small, and very crowded, because they do good work there. Ill be back when I visit San Diego again!

Je
Review №43

Ive been happy here as a regular this year, I always go to Vahn for my acrylic fill and shes got some skills! My nails never brake or lift over my 4(admittedly sometimes 5) weeks between appointments. All of the ladies give excellent pedicures. I especially love that you see all the treatments and scrubs are individually packaged so no dipping in big tubs of scrub that everyone else has! They keep a ver clean place and just got the best new massage chairs for pedicures! It is small prices are fair. Always make an appointment and be patient its worth a few minute wait! Ive never left dissatisfied. So 5 stars from me.

Er
Review №44

I went to Kim today, and love the dip nails, they are awesome. I go to her all the time. Clean and friendly.

St
Review №45

Love this place!! Love that Mimi is back!

Ad
Review №46

This was the best nail salon Ive ever been to. Seriously. And VERY affordable, too. They actually let me in AFTER theyd closed and gave me the full treatment. The most basic spa manicure was heavenly and Van, who is a delight, was wonderful company while she gave me perfect French Tips (its hard to explain to many nail artists that I need them short -but not too short- so I can play piano,This place is a gem. The customer service was exemplary (Van stands out because shes THAT awesome, but everyone was great). The price & actual services cant be beat. Definitely going back tomorrow for eyelash extensions!

Ba
Review №47

Joy was amazing! She took a lot of time making sure it was perfect! Her foot massage was great too! Affordable prices! :)

Bi
Review №48

Mimi and Van are AMAZING!!!! True nail artists. Its a small place but the service and all the ladies are excellent here.

Qu
Review №49

This place is awesome -- very friendly, professional, clean, great nails and great price. Definitely my new go to salon :)

co
Review №50

First time here. Monday eve. I didnt wait as a walk-in for a pedi. Nancy was polite and helpful when I couldnt decide on a color. They offer spa pedicure only- no basic pedi - Im generally no frills, but didnt mind toomuch. Id come again.

Ma
Review №51

Mimi was great they stayed open a little bit late for us. Nails turned out better than expected!! Will definitely be back.

Mi
Review №52

At $10 for a basic manicure the price at Kims is hard to beat. Both thorough and quick, and clean enough for comfort. I will return.

M.
Review №53

Absolutely lovely! One can tell that these ladies have been working together a long time- great teamwork on the mani-pedi combo.I also observed if a person didnt have a client in the chair, they were cleaning, cleaning, cleaning....Van, the manager at the time I was here, leads with higher standards and is very costumer focused. Well done!

Ka
Review №54

New to the neighborhood and this nail salon is literally two minutes from my apartment. First time I just walked in they got me right in. However, I wouldnt recommend that because they seem to always be busy. I get a gel manicure and spa pedicure. Both are done very well. I was especially impressed with Mimi. She was very friendly and thank me a couple of times for being there. This is my new nail salon.

Ma
Review №55

Went here twice on my month long trip to San Diego. Great service, professional and very clean. All tools come out of medical sanitary bags and new buffs the files for every customer. They have chrome nails! My gel mani lasted 30days before chipping! Will be going back next time I visit my family.

Re
Review №56

Went to this salon for a fill 2 weeks ago at the end of the day. They have the clear pink powder that I like, which suprized me because of the low price. The nail tech who took me was upset about a very bad customer right before me who was mean and refused to pay and and was complaining about her almost the whole time which, although I thought was a bit unprofessional, did not do much to distract her from doing a very thorough job on my nails and she was still super nice to me (I felt bad she was treated that way). 2 weeks later and my nails have barely even started lifting! I am definitely going back!

Ki
Review №57

Ive tried to stay loyal to this place because it is local & they do a good job. However, their customer service is beyond poor. Dont even bother scheduling an appointment, theyll fit you in to make money but upon arrival, you could wait up to 45 min. Made an appointment for 12:30pm today, & was told that I have to come back at 2pm. Unacceptable. Take your business else where. They treat people poorly bc people come back, but no more.Update:Go to Originail on el cajon blvd. Accurate wait times, they follow through with appointments, & great customer service! See Sofia!*After a failed appointment at Kims NailsI went to Originail & Im beyond satisfied!#saveyourself

Na
Review №58

Mimi is awesome very kind doesnt rush takes her time

Ja
Review №59

My favorite nail salon. i get acrylics and van always takes very good care of me. she is very meticulous and will not let you go without perfect nails. the only problem Ive had there is that i always make an appointment since i know acrylics take almost an hour, but because she is a perfectionist my appt rarely starts on time. great prices, wonderful work, make an appt but be patient. its worth it.

Da
Review №60

They are great! Very clean, friendly quick and do really beautiful work!!

Mi
Review №61

Love this shop, always the best work. Hard to get an appointment because its always SUPER busy.

Tr
Review №62

Amazing pedicure. That hot wax in a bag trick feels amazing on the feet!

Ja
Review №63

My wife is always happy with the price,skills, and service given. So Im happy. :)

Sa
Review №64

I love this place its almost like my 2nd home. Ive been coming here since it opened and I am in love with all the woman. They love my pup and are so sweet and kind. The nails are done amazing. I thankful to call this place my 2nd home.

Et
Review №65

Very clean, amiable staff and attentive. Side note: Prices are not the ones displayed they will show a price list before they start any service.

te
Review №66

I found my nail guru, my nail soulmate!!! Ask for Mimi, her skill, attention to detail, perfection and satisfaction are priceless!!

In
Review №67

Great service! Paula is very nice and is very dedicated. I loved the spa pedicure treatment.

Me
Review №68

Very clean and theyre all super nice. Ill definitely be a regular here

Ma
Review №69

I love all the ladies at Kims! They are so sweet, and do a great job. Ill be back!

An
Review №70

The nail tech was good and I never got her name, but the tech who did my pedicure was in absolutely no rush at all. It was a half-hearted job, that took over an hour.

Gl
Review №71

Wait a long time even with an appointment. Everytime I go they all do procedures differently and cut corners to get to the next customer. Bad way to do business. Not all EEs speak English

St
Review №72

Good service, nice and friendly to customers, nice music, clean instruments

Ja
Review №73

Zero 00 Not even ok the way they scream at clients old or new because they dont respect appointmentsI have been here a handful of times on emergency basis because its in my neighborhood but half the staff is terrible at mani pedi.. and have accidentally hurt me on occasion absolutely last time I come here for verbal or other abuseNo thanks! 👎

To
Review №74

For a pedicure the sign on the picture says $16.99 then when you get there the sign says $19.99 and then the lady charges you $28 so I dont know how they do their math there but I know Ill never go back. Foolish me I tipped $8 on top of that.

Wh
Review №75

They do an amazing job on nails and dont rush it, they take their time and do a great job!

Ga
Review №76

Be prepared to wait but they do a great job

Ch
Review №77

Reasonably priced and amazing job! She took her time and knew what she was doing

Ek
Review №78

Too little place. Too busy staff for the costomers. Whaited 15 min to find out that they are too busy for the next hour.

Ro
Review №79

Completely awesome nail salon. A little expensive but my fills last for 4 solid weeks!

Sh
Review №80

Very unprofessional. Called for an appointment and they said they couldn’t do it because I had gel and they were to busy if I could come 45 min later.

ya
Review №81

I don’t know a nicer way to say this but one of you ruined my eyebrows and I still payed unsatisfied, thanks a lot

Jo
Review №82

Wonderful service and great job.

Ki
Review №83

Very nice people

Am
Review №84

Could have done better

JA
Review №85

I just called them. The service is awful.

ms
Review №86

Not even 1 star is good enough! Very rude and unfriendly! Terrible customer service!!

Ha
Review №87

Great Job as usual

Te
Review №88

Awesome

El
Review №89

Mimi is amazing!!

Ja
Review №90

Ok

Je
Review №91

Make an appointment.

Kr
Review №92

Make an appointment!

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4.1 Rating
  • Address:4114 30th St b, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
  • Phone:+1 619-584-4860
Categories
  • Nail salon
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–7pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–7pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–7pm
  • Friday:9:30am–7pm
  • Saturday:9:30am–7pm
  • Sunday:9:30am–7pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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