I will start this review by saying Van is truly a superstar manicurist. She works quickly and efficiently, and creates a completely flawless acrylic manicure. Perfect thickness, perfect shape, crispy ... Read More
I will start this review by saying Van is truly a superstar manicurist. She works quickly and efficiently, and creates a completely flawless acrylic manicure. Perfect thickness, perfect shape, crispy clean, and her paint and design work is also very good. I would not hesitate to get a manicure from her again.That being said, this is a white girl nail salon, if you know what I mean. Prices are higher than your average nail place, for the same quality materials, and they will attempt to hustle you for additions that you do not need (or want). I have had long acrylic nails for over 10 years, and let me tell you ladies-do NOT get a gel top coat on top of an acrylic manicure! This is completely unnecessary, and inconvenient for your next manicure. Here at Kiwi, they basically insist on it, and even as an acrylic veteran, I got hustled. $55 for an acrylic fill with art, due to the pricey gel that I did not want.I came back 2 days after my initial manicure to change the color back to a classic red, as the multi-colored design that I got was not received well by several of my clients. $25 for a gel color change! See, this is where they get you. A polish color change at any regular salon is $5 or less. I suggested to just paint regular polish on top of the gel coat, and expressed my slight frustration about paying $55 for a manicure that I didn't want. Shadden, who I believe is the owner, was extremely kind and gracious and did not charge me for the color change. While I ultimately left Kiwi with an attractive manicure, I am unsure of whether or not it will become my regular nail place. Read Less