This nail salon was recommended by a close friend. I got a mani/pedi with Nghiem. He was friendly, professional and provided an excellent service. The Salon was clean, the pedicure stations are equipped with a jacuzzi tub and the chair was very comfortable with a massage feature. Mani/pedi for $28. Amazing value, great experience- I'll be back. Read Less

Be careful when you make any appointment at Kathy Nails they double book. I had a 9 am I walked into the salon today picked out my color for my gel manicure. The owner said talk to Michael that is her husband he double booked me I made my appointment 3 days ago you think they would of called me before my appointment, no that did not happen. So I am not going back to Kathy's, They do a great job but there customer service sucks. Kathy should get someone else to book her appointments. This is not the first time this has happened. Looking else where for a nail salon. Read Less

I only get pedicures a few times a year, and when I do, I'm always excited to go to Kathy Nails. I've tried other nail salons in San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, but Kathy Nails is by far the best. Kathy and Michael treat you like family as soon as you enter the door. I've only ever had Michael for pedicures (and can't speak for the manicures) but he gives a great foot massage and the polish lasts in perfect condition for weeks. Even though, as I mentioned, I rarely go, Michael always remembers my name and what we last chatted about. If you want to get a great pedicure and support a mom and pop nail salon in the beautiful redwoods, then this is a spot for you! Read Less

I did not have a "friendly" experience at all! I was a walk in... Kathy was VERY rude. If I  was not willing to schedule an appointment later she didn't want my business... in fact, she just said ok, thanks for dropping by. I feel sorry for Michael! Read Less

Not the best.  15 minute pedicure for $20?!?  Nice people.  Guy got me in very quickly which was great.  Literally, from start to finish was 12 minutes.  Because I am a guy, they did not paint them, were going to just have me leave.  I asked him if he could buff them (traditional expectation for gentlemens grooming).  He did so cheerfully, but super quickly with mediocre results.  Normally, this buffing alone takes 15 minutes to get a good shine.  End of service, not relaxed, felt rushed.  Still some cuticle that could have been trimmed cleaner and a low-shine buff.  For $24 (tip included), thats well above market.  Back to the shop in Scotts Valley! Read Less

I went to Kathy Nails originally for just a pedicure.  I ended up getting a pedicure and gel nails for my natural nails.  The result are fab.  It's been about two weeks and they both look really good still.  She was even able to fix a nasty break I had on my thumb nail!  Thank you so much. Read Less

After my friend recommended Kathy's for a long time, I walked in for a much needed color Gelish color change from a botched job elsewhere.Mike removed the icky mess I walked in with and Kathy promptly painted Gelish on my nails perfectly.Around the community, I have never heard a negative comment about these caring, highly skilled folks.  As an added bonus, they speak fluent English.  Thank you Kathy and Mike Read Less

I love Kathy Nails. I have been a customer for over 12 years and won't go anywhere else for fills.Kathy is the only person I trust to do my fills. My pedicure at Kathy's is always relaxing and professional- just as great as a $30-$40 pedicure at a fancy spa.Highly recommend on price, cleanliness and professionalism. Read Less

Inexpensive, friendly, calming...Kathy's is great. My pedicures have always been first-rate, but I agree with Olivia C. that the manicures leave something to be desired. I actually don't care for manicures in general, but my polish began chipping off the same day.  So two stars for manicure, five stars for pedicure. Then after your pedicure, cross the street and have a cup of java or hot choc at White Raven! Or lunch at Don Quixote. Or grab something at the New Leaf deli counter, certainly the best in the area. Read Less

I've gone to Kathy's Nails for years, and they're the best place that I've been to among several in Santa Cruz and the San Lorenzo Valley areas. They've moved to a place that's very pleasant. Kathy's husband gives the best pedicures and leg massages. As someone else said, they both work long and hard and have earned their success and loyal following. Read Less

If you want an awesome pedicure from a really sweet guy, Michael at Kathy Nails is your man. He's very gentle, detail oriented and gives a lovely foot/leg massage that'll make you melt in your seat. Good hard working folks there at Kathy Nails. I drive there from Santa Cruz :) Read Less

Kathy's Nails is in a cute little unassuming yellow cottage along Hwy 9 near the New Leaf market in Felton.  The inside isn't as cute as the outside, and it has an alarming chemical smell (hellllooooo nail polish remover!), but nonetheless, I highly recommend this place.  I came here the other day to get a pedicure and thoroughly enjoyed myself.  Kathy didn't actually do my nails ... Kathy's husband did them.  He was very nice and courteous and -wow- did a fantastic job on my toe-nails!  This isn't the most frilly or luxurious nail salon I've ever been too (to say the least), but it was clean with a very friendly atmosphere and the quality of the nail-painting was really top-notch.  The pedicure only cost me $18 (not including the tip I left), but it was probably one of the best jobs anyone has ever done on my nails for any price (and I've had those $65 hotel pedicures).  I find that a lot of 18-buck pedicures look fine from 5'2" away, but if you look closely, you can see a fair amount of sloppiness.  Not so at Kathy's!One last thought: even though they say "walk-ins welcome", this place seems to be very popular with the locals so I recommend calling ahead before you show up.-------------UDATE----------------In the interest of full disclosure, I do need to report that when I went back here again and got a manicure, it didn't turn out so great.  I guess it looked okay at first, but it quickly started bubbling and flaking off.  I don't know why my pedicure was so much better ... maybe because I wasn't talking with the technician so much during the pedicure!  I feel bad lowering my rating from 4- to 3-stars, but I think ultimately that's where they're at right now.  If I go back again and they do a fantastic job, maybe I'll change it back. Read Less