
Kathari Nail Salon
Quick info
About Kathari Nail Salon
On Islington Row Middleway in Birmingham, Kathari Nail Salon is a nail salon that works from customer-supplied reference photos to match the requested design. Appointments are booked ahead, and payment is cash only. The salon operates Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. During services, customers are offered drinks. The approach centres on replicating a chosen design closely, giving clients a clear way to communicate what they want before work begins.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention russian almond shape, french tips, magnetic gel polish and pedicure with massage.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention russian almond shape, french tips, magnetic gel polish and pedicure with massage.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently praise the shaping work, with several calling out a Russian almond set that came out sharp and exact to request, and another describing a pain-free application with no nicks, cuts, or over-filing. Close behind, French tips are singled out as clean and precise, and multiple reviewers mention magnetic gel polish designs and nails matching a shown photo exactly. Pedicures come up too, with one reviewer describing a relaxing massage alongside the treatment. The atmosphere draws repeated notice as friendly and welcoming, with staff offering drinks, a birthday gift, and peach tea mentioned by name of gesture rather than person. One reviewer, however, describes two visits marked by rude treatment, poor customer service, and a long wait, calling the experience frustrating enough to advise against going. Against that single account, the recurring thread is a bride getting her set finished in time for her wedding day and a first time customer walking out with the shape she'd doubted would work.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently praise the shaping work, with several calling out a Russian almond set that came out sharp and exact to request, and another describing a pain-free application with no nicks, cuts, or over-filing. Close behind, French tips are singled out as clean and precise, and multiple reviewers mention magnetic gel polish designs and nails matching a shown photo exactly. Pedicures come up too, with one reviewer describing a relaxing massage alongside the treatment. The atmosphere draws repeated notice as friendly and welcoming, with staff offering drinks, a birthday gift, and peach tea mentioned by name of gesture rather than person. One reviewer, however, describes two visits marked by rude treatment, poor customer service, and a long wait, calling the experience frustrating enough to advise against going. Against that single account, the recurring thread is a bride getting her set finished in time for her wedding day and a first time customer walking out with the shape she'd doubted would work.
Featured reviews
- Tina Cojocaru
“Kathari Nails… where do I even start? I’ve been coming here since they first opened, and honestly, they never fail to surprise me. I’m extremely picky when it comes to my nails, especially the shape, and this time I asked for a Russian almond shape, which isn’t easy to get right. They absolutely nailed it. The shape is PERFECT, elegant, sharp and exactly what I had in mind. I genuinely believe you pay for quality, and this salon proves it every single time. The attention to detail, the creativity and the level of care they put into their work are unmatched. Half the time I don’t even need to choose a design anymore, I trust them to do their thing and somehow they always make it better than what I imagined. On top of that, everyone is always smiling, welcoming and friendly. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing work and consistently high standards. Easily one of the best nail salons I’ve been to. My Russian almond set came out absolutely flawless. 10/10 every single time. ❤️”
- shakira griffiths
“Hand my nails done by a lovely women, loved the outcome and was very good service”
- amy deme
“No! Just no, I have come here twice now and both times they were rude, not professional and terrible customer service! The nail techs need to seriously fix up their attitude towards paying customers. The wait is ridiculously long for no reason ? Slow service is not a good look… Very frustrating. Very disappointing. Would not go here if I were you”
- Manon Evans
“Such lovely and welcoming people! They were so wonderful at exploring options for my nails and what the best treatment would be, their selection of magnetic gel polish is gorgeous!”
- Ira Chirashe
“They did an amazing job as always! Really friendly and listened to exactly what I wanted will always recommend”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- On-site services
- Toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Show more amenities
- Appointment required
Location
Nail salons near Kathari Nail Salon
- Love your nails4.42370.9 mi
gel pedicure, free nail repair within 3 days, french tip nails
- Ly Nails4.93831.1 mi
long-lasting nails, pedicures, attention to detail
- 2 mi
cutting fingers with drill, biab infill sets, nails last without chipping
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathari Nail Salon | 4.9306 | — | russian almond shape, french tips, magnetic gel polish |
| Love your nails | 4.4237 | 0.9 mi | gel pedicure, free nail repair within 3 days, french tip nails |
| Ly Nails | 4.9383 | 1.1 mi | long-lasting nails, pedicures, attention to detail |
| Sunny Nails & Beauty Salon | 4.2117 | 2 mi | cutting fingers with drill, biab infill sets, nails last without chipping |
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