18 Reviews

Kim's Nail Salon

Valparaiso, Indiana
Reviews
Katie Lohse
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
Went here today for the first time and definitely will be going back!!
Julie Beth Rice
26 Jun 2018
REPORT
New to Valpo and so glad I picked this nail place. They were genuinely friendly and did a phenomenal job on my mani/pedi. Super reasonable prices and the best m/p I've had in years!
Rebecca Leyba
5 May 2018
REPORT
Very good and friendly. I went in an hour before they closed and no complaints. Will go again!
Daniel Kodicek
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
Poor quality of work, had to point out 2 blemishes and they blamed my daughter for them. 2 hours later parts of the nail painted flowers were falling off.
Amy Rankin
26 Oct 2017
REPORT
Love the staff! They are friendly and funny and interact with you (or don't if you want some peace!) Always a job well done
Rebecca Mercks
30 Sep 2017
REPORT
Honestly it's economical and they are also personable. We've been to various other salons in the surrounding areas and we keep coming back to Kim's. My daughters and I have agreed that this is our go ... Read More
Honestly it's economical and they are also personable. We've been to various other salons in the surrounding areas and we keep coming back to Kim's. My daughters and I have agreed that this is our go to. Read Less
Marci Crozier
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
Always a happy welcome. Love them all!!
Candace Defries
14 Jul 2017
REPORT
I have been going here since I was 15 years old and I'm 30 now. No matter how long it has been since my last visit (I'm talking years,) they always remember me and great me with a big smile! They take... Read More
I have been going here since I was 15 years old and I'm 30 now. No matter how long it has been since my last visit (I'm talking years,) they always remember me and great me with a big smile! They take their time and do a fantastic job! I highly suggest. Read Less
Bonny Hildebrand
18 Mar 2017
REPORT
Love it! It's the only place I go in Valpo!
Nancy Nielsen
14 Jan 2017
REPORT
My favorite nail salon! I love the staff, love the pedis/no-chip manis....always a great, relaxing experience!
Kimberly M.
11 Dec 2016
REPORT
Very lazy, and sloppy work. Didn't do as other salons. Was as if they were taking short cuts.
Jessica H.
12 Nov 2016
REPORT
One of the best pedicures ever! They are super friendly and fun. Christine is amazing and a perfectionist with nails. My daughter got a French manicure for homecoming and it looked great but didn't la... Read More
One of the best pedicures ever! They are super friendly and fun. Christine is amazing and a perfectionist with nails. My daughter got a French manicure for homecoming and it looked great but didn't last, that's why I knocked off a star. However, my pedicure still looks great after 5 weeks! Read Less
Trinity Cieliesz
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
They made fun of my step cousin who had a condition and was mentally challenged, thinking I couldn't understand them. I became very frustrated and uncomfortable after that so I called her out on it an... Read More
They made fun of my step cousin who had a condition and was mentally challenged, thinking I couldn't understand them. I became very frustrated and uncomfortable after that so I called her out on it and I left, my nails were not finished. The owner said he didn't want any trouble and to leave, he said I didn't have to pay since they were done, as I was heading to my car, a woman came out crying and yelling saying I can't leave until I pay and if I didn't, she would call the police, so I walked back in, had them take the half finished job off and left and she called me every name in the book. Definitely not a good place. The job that they did do was streaky. I do not recommend. It's cheap and inexpensive compared to other nail salons, but I'm guessing there's a reason why! Read Less
Hillary T.
3 Jul 2015
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Christine is number one  she is the best I've been here for 5 years and I always choose her. She does everything good.
Schreiber C.
29 Nov 2013
REPORT
Go here only if you are desperate.  Ninety percent of the work done on your nails is done with a Dremmel tool sander. They literally sand your cuticle off and when it starts to bleed, they accuse you ... Read More
Go here only if you are desperate.  Ninety percent of the work done on your nails is done with a Dremmel tool sander. They literally sand your cuticle off and when it starts to bleed, they accuse you of being tender. All of their polish has been thinned down to make them go further. Watch out for the razor blading of your heels and callouses.  They rarely know when enough is enough. Most times they are not even looking at your nails when they're working on them. And the incessant chatter in Vietnamese among the workers will drive you crazy.  They are cheap and you can get in without an appointment but you get what you pay for. Read Less
Barb M.
5 Jun 2013
REPORT
I was a little skeptical of "Kim's" nail salon.  But  I have gotten about 10 manicures and six pedicures and have been very satisfied. Everyone, including the customers are very friendly.  I don't alw... Read More
I was a little skeptical of "Kim's" nail salon.  But  I have gotten about 10 manicures and six pedicures and have been very satisfied. Everyone, including the customers are very friendly.  I don't always need to have an appointment which helps if I find some extra time.  I think you will like them if you try them a couple times. Read Less
Beth M.
23 Dec 2012
REPORT
I got a full set of acrylics here and it was the worst I have ever gotten. They began to separate just a few days later and I ended up having them removed elsewhere. I would not recommend them to anyo... Read More
I got a full set of acrylics here and it was the worst I have ever gotten. They began to separate just a few days later and I ended up having them removed elsewhere. I would not recommend them to anyone. Read Less
Sarah W.
24 Jul 2011
REPORT
Not a fan. Not even a little bit.There was a group of us getting pedicures for a wedding and an appointment had been made here. Unfortunately, they were not able to accommodate all 7 of us at once, so... Read More
Not a fan. Not even a little bit.There was a group of us getting pedicures for a wedding and an appointment had been made here. Unfortunately, they were not able to accommodate all 7 of us at once, so 3 appointments were made at different times. We were all bummed, although I'm not sure why we didn't choose to make appointments elsewhere.+ I came in by myself about an hour earlier than my appointment to get a manicure. I did not have to wait long for my walk-in manicure, which I appreciated!- They had a child, maybe 7 or 8 years old, processing the payments! Before the technician began the nail polish application, he asked if I wanted to pay. I wondered if I should add the tip before or after and he said after (sometimes nail salons don't let you enter the tip when you sign your slip, so I usually ask first). I handed him my credit card and he gave it to the little girl. When she brought the slip back, he asked if I had cash for a tip. I said no, that I was hoping to put it on my card. Annoyed, he asked how much I wanted to tip, asked the little girl to give me a refund and then run my card again for the total amount including the tip. - The polish was applied very very thickly with a thick top coat. When I was driving home, I noticed air bubbles(see my picture!) and a crackly appearance on many of my nails. I wish I had paid closer attention while I was at the nail salon so I could've said something, but it wasn't worth driving back to complain about a $12 manicure.- There were two of us with appointments for a 5:15 pedicure. We both showed up at the same time(earlier than the appointment) and there were 4 pedicure chairs open, but for some reason, they would not let us sit next to each other, which we thought was very weird. They insisted that another patron sit between us, even after we tried to explain that we were together. We wanted to talk, but felt rude talking across the lady seated between us.- I had scraped the top of one of my feet earlier in the morning playing with my nephew, but didn't think it would be a huge deal during the pedicure. I was wrong- I mentioned it to my technician and I'm sure I'm crazy, but it honestly seemed like she was rubbing my little scratch with nail polish remover and scrubbing it with the pumice stone on purpose. It hurt like heck!!There are definitely much better nail salons in the area. I won't be coming to Kim's again. Read Less
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Kim's Nail Salon

Valparaiso, Indiana
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2900 Calumet Avenue
Valparaiso Indiana 46383
Katie Lohse
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
Went here today for the first time and definitely will be going back!!
Julie Beth Rice
26 Jun 2018
REPORT
New to Valpo and so glad I picked this nail place. They were genuinely friendly and did a phenomenal job on my mani/pedi. Super reasonable prices and the best m/p I've had in years!
Rebecca Leyba
5 May 2018
REPORT
Very good and friendly. I went in an hour before they closed and no complaints. Will go again!
Daniel Kodicek
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
Poor quality of work, had to point out 2 blemishes and they blamed my daughter for them. 2 hours later parts of the nail painted flowers were falling off.
Amy Rankin
26 Oct 2017
REPORT
Love the staff! They are friendly and funny and interact with you (or don't if you want some peace!) Always a job well done
Rebecca Mercks
30 Sep 2017
REPORT
Honestly it's economical and they are also personable. We've been to various other salons in the surrounding areas and we keep coming back to Kim's. My daughters and I have agreed that this is our go ... Read More
Honestly it's economical and they are also personable. We've been to various other salons in the surrounding areas and we keep coming back to Kim's. My daughters and I have agreed that this is our go to. Read Less
Marci Crozier
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
Always a happy welcome. Love them all!!
Candace Defries
14 Jul 2017
REPORT
I have been going here since I was 15 years old and I'm 30 now. No matter how long it has been since my last visit (I'm talking years,) they always remember me and great me with a big smile! They take... Read More
I have been going here since I was 15 years old and I'm 30 now. No matter how long it has been since my last visit (I'm talking years,) they always remember me and great me with a big smile! They take their time and do a fantastic job! I highly suggest. Read Less
Bonny Hildebrand
18 Mar 2017
REPORT
Love it! It's the only place I go in Valpo!
Nancy Nielsen
14 Jan 2017
REPORT
My favorite nail salon! I love the staff, love the pedis/no-chip manis....always a great, relaxing experience!
Kimberly M.
11 Dec 2016
REPORT
Very lazy, and sloppy work. Didn't do as other salons. Was as if they were taking short cuts.
Jessica H.
12 Nov 2016
REPORT
One of the best pedicures ever! They are super friendly and fun. Christine is amazing and a perfectionist with nails. My daughter got a French manicure for homecoming and it looked great but didn't la... Read More
One of the best pedicures ever! They are super friendly and fun. Christine is amazing and a perfectionist with nails. My daughter got a French manicure for homecoming and it looked great but didn't last, that's why I knocked off a star. However, my pedicure still looks great after 5 weeks! Read Less
Trinity Cieliesz
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
They made fun of my step cousin who had a condition and was mentally challenged, thinking I couldn't understand them. I became very frustrated and uncomfortable after that so I called her out on it an... Read More
They made fun of my step cousin who had a condition and was mentally challenged, thinking I couldn't understand them. I became very frustrated and uncomfortable after that so I called her out on it and I left, my nails were not finished. The owner said he didn't want any trouble and to leave, he said I didn't have to pay since they were done, as I was heading to my car, a woman came out crying and yelling saying I can't leave until I pay and if I didn't, she would call the police, so I walked back in, had them take the half finished job off and left and she called me every name in the book. Definitely not a good place. The job that they did do was streaky. I do not recommend. It's cheap and inexpensive compared to other nail salons, but I'm guessing there's a reason why! Read Less
Hillary T.
3 Jul 2015
REPORT
Christine is number one  she is the best I've been here for 5 years and I always choose her. She does everything good.
Schreiber C.
29 Nov 2013
REPORT
Go here only if you are desperate.  Ninety percent of the work done on your nails is done with a Dremmel tool sander. They literally sand your cuticle off and when it starts to bleed, they accuse you ... Read More
Go here only if you are desperate.  Ninety percent of the work done on your nails is done with a Dremmel tool sander. They literally sand your cuticle off and when it starts to bleed, they accuse you of being tender. All of their polish has been thinned down to make them go further. Watch out for the razor blading of your heels and callouses.  They rarely know when enough is enough. Most times they are not even looking at your nails when they're working on them. And the incessant chatter in Vietnamese among the workers will drive you crazy.  They are cheap and you can get in without an appointment but you get what you pay for. Read Less
Barb M.
5 Jun 2013
REPORT
I was a little skeptical of "Kim's" nail salon.  But  I have gotten about 10 manicures and six pedicures and have been very satisfied. Everyone, including the customers are very friendly.  I don't alw... Read More
I was a little skeptical of "Kim's" nail salon.  But  I have gotten about 10 manicures and six pedicures and have been very satisfied. Everyone, including the customers are very friendly.  I don't always need to have an appointment which helps if I find some extra time.  I think you will like them if you try them a couple times. Read Less
Beth M.
23 Dec 2012
REPORT
I got a full set of acrylics here and it was the worst I have ever gotten. They began to separate just a few days later and I ended up having them removed elsewhere. I would not recommend them to anyo... Read More
I got a full set of acrylics here and it was the worst I have ever gotten. They began to separate just a few days later and I ended up having them removed elsewhere. I would not recommend them to anyone. Read Less
Sarah W.
24 Jul 2011
REPORT
Not a fan. Not even a little bit.There was a group of us getting pedicures for a wedding and an appointment had been made here. Unfortunately, they were not able to accommodate all 7 of us at once, so... Read More
Not a fan. Not even a little bit.There was a group of us getting pedicures for a wedding and an appointment had been made here. Unfortunately, they were not able to accommodate all 7 of us at once, so 3 appointments were made at different times. We were all bummed, although I'm not sure why we didn't choose to make appointments elsewhere.+ I came in by myself about an hour earlier than my appointment to get a manicure. I did not have to wait long for my walk-in manicure, which I appreciated!- They had a child, maybe 7 or 8 years old, processing the payments! Before the technician began the nail polish application, he asked if I wanted to pay. I wondered if I should add the tip before or after and he said after (sometimes nail salons don't let you enter the tip when you sign your slip, so I usually ask first). I handed him my credit card and he gave it to the little girl. When she brought the slip back, he asked if I had cash for a tip. I said no, that I was hoping to put it on my card. Annoyed, he asked how much I wanted to tip, asked the little girl to give me a refund and then run my card again for the total amount including the tip. - The polish was applied very very thickly with a thick top coat. When I was driving home, I noticed air bubbles(see my picture!) and a crackly appearance on many of my nails. I wish I had paid closer attention while I was at the nail salon so I could've said something, but it wasn't worth driving back to complain about a $12 manicure.- There were two of us with appointments for a 5:15 pedicure. We both showed up at the same time(earlier than the appointment) and there were 4 pedicure chairs open, but for some reason, they would not let us sit next to each other, which we thought was very weird. They insisted that another patron sit between us, even after we tried to explain that we were together. We wanted to talk, but felt rude talking across the lady seated between us.- I had scraped the top of one of my feet earlier in the morning playing with my nephew, but didn't think it would be a huge deal during the pedicure. I was wrong- I mentioned it to my technician and I'm sure I'm crazy, but it honestly seemed like she was rubbing my little scratch with nail polish remover and scrubbing it with the pumice stone on purpose. It hurt like heck!!There are definitely much better nail salons in the area. I won't be coming to Kim's again. Read Less
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