KD’s nails

The nail artist Skye used NexGen nails on me and they’re super amazing! They’re similar to acrylic but they last longer and are way healthier on your nails, without leaving indents when you take them off. They also feel and look more natural than acrylics do.

I adore KD’s Nails and the gals that work there! I’ve been a loyal customer for 11 years now and will never go anywhere else. Skye is the best I’ve ever seen and the other ladies there take care of my boyfriend when we go in. The place is sparkling clean, they pay attention to every detail, are professional and kind and just a joy to work with!
The artistry they offer and the excellent service are beyond compare!

No frills pedicure. Very basic. The chairs do not have a powerful massage, they don’t do paraffin or hot stone, and the leg/​foot massage was a couple of minutes. However, the lady was very sweet and did a great job on the color. It was uneventful. I prefer pedicures to be a pampering experience and I didn’t get that feeling at all. If you are in a hurry, don’t want anything fancy then this is your place.
3 stars because it wasn’t a bad experience, just not what I was looking for but far more expensive then it should have been: $ 33 before tip!

Katie is amazing! She is attentive and notices all the little details. She always makes my visit pleasant. I went in wi h nails from another salon and she fixed them for me no questions asked. I have been going here for years off and on. And she always remembers me and all my family.

I LOVE this place! Sky has always been so sweet and done a great job on my silk nails. I moved out of the area and have not had my nails done by anyone else since leaving. Every time I was here I felt so special. The ladies here are amazing. Perfect nails and pedicures!
I will have to go back soon (over 70 miles away!) because the service is amazing and can’t be beat!
I miss the ladies! Thank you for the wonderful professional and memorable services you’ve always provided me! Best and favorite nail salon in the South Bay!!!

I’m kind of bummed to give a 2-​Star review since I’ve been here once before and I thought everyone was pretty nice. My previous shellac manicure was good but today’s experience knocked KD’s nails down a few stars and left me with a «I won’t be back unless I’m in a bind» kind of impression.
I called today to make an appointment and came in early. I don’t mind waiting so I grabbed magazines and got comfy. My nail technician finished with her customer and was able to start on me about 10 minutes early.
After the acrylics were applied and it got down to sanding my technician really did a number on my cuticles and the skin along the sides of my nails and and just underneath where the nail finally leaves the skin bed. It’s been about an hour and the skin is red and swollen and there are mangled cuticle pieces that I’m carefully clipping away from the skin right now. She probably should have cleaned those up with the cuticle cutters which I would have mentioned if I wasn’t already paranoid about having her get any other tools near my skin. She filed the french tip so much with a hand filer that there are pretty visible scratches over all my nails and there’s a good amount of fuzz and lint embedded in the acrylic now. I caught one and asked her to fix it thinking that it was just under the clear coat she was painting but after she wiped the clear coat off, I pointed out a big fat piece of black fuzz and her response was to shrug and re-​paint the clear coat.
At this point I try to remind myself it’s not a big deal, in two weeks I’ll go to another salon and have it fixed. I pay with my card and find out that there isn’t a place to incude a tip on the card. I have to walk to the Walgreen’s next door where I’m going to get charged $ 5 in bank fee’s to take out $ 20 to leave a tip.
When I was leaving to go to Walgreens another customer came in to see if she could get a full set done. They sat her down with the same nail technician I had. When I came back, the nail technician was arguing with the customer. Since I had to leave the tip, I was standing a few feet away waiting for her to make change and heard the conversation. The customer was asking for a french manicure and had been looking at her phone when the technician started gluing on nails. When she looked up, she pointed out that the technician put on clear nails instead of white. The technician didn’t even stop to make the adjustment in what she was doing, instead she tells the customer «you should have said something earlier, you didn’t ask for a french tip» and proceeds to put on the clear nails… out of anything this last bit shocked me into wanting to write up a review about KD’s nails. That particular technician, who I believe is actually the owner, didn’t really seem to give a shit about the customer or the quality of work she did on my nails. I will have to be in a desperate situation before I go back there and I doubt I’ll ever find myself in a desperate situation that involves getting my nails done.

I can’t believe I’ve lived in the area for over a year and just barely discovered this place!
Van did my manicure and did such a good job. She understood the shape I wanted and made my nails look better than I even imagined.
I messed a few of my nails up the day of my manicure, I went back the next day and she fixed them happily.
See you soon Van!

Was not thrilled with my experience here — came in with my grandma for manicures. We didn’t make an appointment but when we came in there was no one else in the salon and said they could take us. I got french gel done and my grandma got just a basic manicure. It felt like they were rushing through doing our nails but I thought maybe it was because we were walk-​ins. My grandma’s nails were done very sloppily and there was a small bubble on one of her nails so she went back in a few minutes after we had left to have it fixed, the lady quickly threw another coat on and shoved her hand under the dryer so my grandma just walked out. Not really interested in coming back here!

i love this place, very small and peaceful. reasonably priced and open very early

Well, what can I say about this place but it’s AWESOME!!! I Unilocaled KD’s and found this place at spur of the moment because I seriously needed a pedi. I called and they had an opening; I waited 15 min before my appointment. They charge $ 23 for a pedi (cheaper than some other places). This small establishment has been around for long time and it’s a hidden gem. It’s right next to Walgreens on El Camino and Flora Vista. Thuy was the gal who did my fantastic pedi. I think she spoke very little English, but that didn’t matter because her work was superb. Before I sat in the massage chair, I watched her tidy up after the last customer. She wiped down the massage chair, swept around the chair, and removed the bin of water from the pedi (where we put our feet in). I sat down, and Thuy handed me several magazines to peruse. I looked around and they really keep the place clean. She took her time doing my pedi and I really appreciated that. Other places try to get you in and out because they have people waiting. This place makes you feel like you’ve got all day to spend there! LOL They accept debit/​credit card, but you can’t add their tip to the bill. So, make sure you have cash to give for the tip. Overall experience, grade A+! I will be back!

I adore KD’s Nails in vast ways due to my fantastic latest experience with the unveiling of their new SPA massage chairs for Pedi/​Nail ! So very relaxing, therapeutic, and soothing to the body and mind!
These ladies have a ample supply of professionalism, sincere personal interest efficiency, and do a spectacular job!
Very Innovative and progressive well ran business! I’ve been a customer for 15 years! Star treatment!

I’ve been to KD’s Nail on two occasions and I’m a happy customer. Both times, the technicians, Sky and Thuy, were friendly and professional. I’ve even received compliments from strangers on how lovely my nails looked – that’s the sign of a good salon.
I am new to the area, so I thought I would have to try several places before finding «my» salon. Not so! This is my nail salon and I will return for the great service and professional results!

I’m so impressed with this salon. It’s small, no TVs or upscale pedicure setup, but they give the best manicures and pedicures. I used to go to QT Nails on El Camino and Bowers, but I got frustrated that my nails chipped and split so soon after manicures.
KD’s does quality work that lasts. They know more about how to help the nails get healthy and stay healthy, so they keep looking great. They do a good job on my cuticles. Some manicurists cut them too short and they are tender and sometimes bleed. KD’s is careful and thorough.
And they’re very friendly and customer centric. They’re ready for me when I arrive for my appointment and are very attentive to my needs.
This is the place for a good manicure/​pedicure!

BEST NAIL SALON ON THIS PLANET!
I was going to another nail place that was just down the street (now is out of business) and whenever I went to this other place I would get fungus under my nails. I then started going to KD’s, Sky is my nail professional and have been there ever sense, 18 years now and counting. I have lived in all parts of the Bay Area and regardless of how far KD’s is, I go the distance as Sky and the rest of the KD nail team is well worth the drive. I live in Aptos and now moving to Concord and I will continue to go to Sky, as she is stuck with me! KD’s is the BEST!!!

Well, I’m back three years later to say that I’m still going to KD Nails. Skye is someone I look forward to seeing every two weeks. I can go there and laugh and not feel any stress. And also, I always like the way my nails look. The other employees there are nice too.

Came here to get my acrylic set removed and did a silk wrap on separate occasions, the first time I was shopping at the near by Walgreens and really wanted my ugly done acrylic nails off my hand. So I went in and a lady (can’t remember her name) helped me. She doesn’t speak much English, but was so gentle with my hands. (I have to mentions here, the last place I went to did a REALLY horrible job! They filed too much into my natural nail and left my nails super thin, my nails ended up hurting with the thinnest bit of pressure!) So, when she’s done removing my acrylics, due to my nails obsession, I wanted a new set done. Sky came by and took a good look at my nails, and told me she wouldn’t recommend it, because my nails are way too thin to have any work except a regular manicure done. And because of the condition of my nails, I probably will have to wait a week or so for my nails to heal. Honestly, I was so disappointed, how am I supposed to go on with my life without pretty nails?!! Anyway, I asked for sky’s name card and went home.
The second time I was here, I called in advance and made an appointment with Sky. The entire time I was there, I felt so comfortable unlike other nail salons, and they actually try to add English in when the nails techs are talking with each other. (so I can be sure they are not making fun of my ugly fingers. Haha!) I originally wanted a gel set, but she introduced me to silk wrap. It’s my first time hearing it, so I was a little uncertain about the result and I was worried that the silk is gonna show through and will make my nails super white. Sky actually offered to do it on my pinky and if I don’t like it she will remove it and have gel like I wanted. After she finished my pinky nail, the result is great, I loved the shape and color. So I changed my mind and got silk wrap instead. For the silk wrap, you can even choose to have a natural white tip painted or go for the more dramatic one. The entire process, she was so careful and gentle with my hands. My hands tend to get in the way I’m not paying attention, but she was super patient. :) My nails are still hurting even after a week, but I believe she did the best she could to minimize the pain and I can tell she’s trying her best to not hurt my nails. So glad I took Sky’s advise the last time I was here, and I believe she wanted the best for every customer. She could easily agreed to have a new set for me the last time and make money, but she insisted I wait for a week for my nails to heal.
I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. :)

I have been going to KD Nails since 1995. Initially Kim D. herself did my manicures and pedicures. She not only asked me what shape I wanted on my natural nails, but she did them as requested. Since then I’ve had Skye and Van as my nail techs and they both do a great job. They also do a great job at waxing, again, as you request it and they are the kind of people who make you feel comfortable. I need to get a job closer to home so I can go to them more often! Until then I’m stuck patronizing nail salons in SF!

I’ve been going here forever. Van does my nails, and she does an amazing job. It is a little pricey, but so worth it. All the ladies are funny, friendly, and make the experience very relaxing. Its like visiting an old friend when you go in. Never a dull moment! Id definitely recommend this place!

I was getting my oil changed nearby and wanted get a pedicure while I waited for my car to be done. I found this place next to Walgreen’s and went right in. The staff were all friendly and sat me down right away. My technician was polite, but I thought rushed my pedicure and forgot to massage my other leg :(
I thought the pedicure was overpriced ($ 22) for not having pedicure stations, but just portable foot spas that turn on when plugged in. I could buy a similar one at Costco. She had me sit at the nail table with my feet underneath. When my feet were done, she made me move to another table where the fan was and placed my feet in the fan. Why would you just not have the fans already at the table where I’m sitting?
My foot slipped and I nicked a part of my polish off, but decided it wasn’t bad enough to bother the technician. When I was done drying, she saw it and retouched the nail again for me. So I thought that was nice. She also gave me a bag to put my sneakers in when I left in my flip-​flops. Ok service, but overpriced for what you get. I would not recommend this salon.

I’ve been going to KD’s Nails for over 15 years, and I would never go anywhere else. Skye is not only a great manicurist (and pedicurist and waxer) but really fun to hang out with for a couple of hours every other week.
This year I developed an allergy to the Gel nails I had been using for years and years (I have a lot of allergy issues), and Skye has gone out of her way to figure out what I was allergic to and find new ways to do my nails. Now I get Shellac done, and I think I may like it even better than the gels.