TLA Nails

I found my new go-​to nail spot! It’s literally five minutes from my house which is a major bonus.
I like this place so much I came twice in one day — seriously. First time around I came with my sister to get a fill, and the second time I came to get a pedicure with my (soon to be) sister-​in-​law.
The man who did my fill did a great job. I love the shape of my nails so much and he fixed what the salon in California did… The acrylics I got done there looked terrible and he completely cleaned them up and took lots of care to make sure they looked great. He also made genuine conversation with my sister and I — he seriously seemed to care about us and our lives! You don’t really get that at most nail salons so that really stood out to me.
The pedicure was amazing too — the lady that did my pedicure was very nice and just as genuine as the guy who did my fill. On top of that, this was the most relaxing pedicure I’ve ever had. Other places are kind of rough when the file your nails but she was really gentle and really aware every time I flinched because something was uncomfortable or tickled me (seriously, touch my foot with one finger and it tickles… it sucks).
On top of all of that, during your visit they offer you free sodas, free candy, and the service is just impeccable no matter who you’re dealing with.
Make sure you get a punch card — after every four visits you get $ 5 off a service.
P. S. I was teetering between a four and a five because the guy who did my fill cut me three times (once on pinky, once on ring finger, once on middle finger) with the drill used to smooth down acrylics… It hurt like a bitch. However, I haven’t gone to ONE nail place that hasn’t accidentally done that at least once, so… The service and experience here otherwise is so great that TLA still deserves a five.

Stellar service. Clean, comfortable, happy easy –going place. Great prices. My new go-​to. Can’t wait to bring my mom.

I came here because the reviews were so great. Customer Service was really good but the nail design skill was not good at all. It took 2 hours to get a Shellac manicure with a design and not because I was getting some great massage! I wanted the Tech to have ideas and be able to suggest what would look good once she knew the theme and what I was looking for. That was not the case at all. She just wanted me to find stuff and Google and she would try to do it. Once I would find something for her to do she couldn’t do it so we spent a good hour trying to find something she could do. The whole experience was just frustrating especially when she charged me for everything when it wasn’t even what I wanted to begin with. I think a good business would have given a deal, apologize and then maybe I would have given them a 2^nd chance. And by the way the customer sitting next to me was not happy either… just not what I was expecting after reading other reviews.

I gave this place 5 stars because the business is very well ran. Tammy, Tom and there team are very friendly. Great customer service with free water, soda or coffee. Very clean, organized and we’ll decorated and you usually don’t see that in inexpensive places. Great deal for the manicure I got. Check them out!

Love this place! Its newly remodeled so everything is super clean. They always offer your choice of beverage during your mani/​pedi. They also do super great work for an affordable price. My pedi with hot stones & shellac mani only came out to $ 50.
The parking lot is hard to get out of– I would suggest parking in the Fred Meyer lot to get out more easily.

My NEW choice for the BEST nail care!
My first experience to TLA was approximately 2 weeks ago, after being devastated at my previous nail salon. After searching through SEVERAL Nail Salon choices, I chose TLA as the winner. (All the great Unilocal reviews and positive feed back made it an easy choice.)
Once I arrived. I immediately knew this was my new nail Salon. It was filled with all types of beautiful women getting their nails done, in massage chairs relaxing, laughing with their techinicians and all having a fabulous time. Even tho they were very busy, they graciously got me in a chair right away! (Amazing)
I was sat with a young man, around 24 years of age — which was new for me to have a man do my nails. He was the best! He took his time, listened to everything I said and asked for, he was polite and gentle with my hands/​nails/​cuticles. I received an acrylic fill, New Shellac Color (Sparkly Dark Xmas Red) and my cuticles we’re trimmed and oiled to perfection.
Over all it took about an hour or so. Which is great for me, I get to relax and enjoy the experience.
I never felt rushed at all.
It came to $ 30 total and I was so overjoyed with my first experience that I tipped my young man over half the entire total. (He was very happy.)
I left feeling beautiful, nails perfect and at home at my new Nail Salon. I cannot remember my nail technicians name but he is the only young man I have seen working there.
I already have been back since then (yesterday to be exact-​12/​15/​2015) and had my claws done by my same tech.
Beautiful results were the result once again. Anyone looking for a hidden gem… look no further.
–Love The Lady With The Claws

I am a regular here, and only get my nails done by Tammy! I always call ahead to schedule an appointment and even if she can’t get me in she will stay after hours for me. She does the best job and all the other gals that work here are very nice! Tom who is Tammys’ husband always makes the place very welcoming as well. Great neat shop and great color choices! Hands down the best nail shop in Kent!

So happy to find this gem in Kent! Great service and very talented nail techs. Showed them a photo of the shape and design I wanted and they were able to execute it very nicely! Above all, they were very polite. Will definitely be back!

This salon had great reviews so I decided to try it out today and I’m so glad I did! I got a mani, pedi and eye brow wax. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and they did a wonderful job! I will definitely be coming back!

Best nail salon I’ve been to, i use to live in kent so i would always come here since it was so close to me, every time i get a full set my nails will last up to a month i recently moved 30 minutes away from kent i still go here. Everyone is really friendly right when you walk in tom will offer something to drink been going here for a year in a half love it!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! HIGHLY recommend! Everyone is so nice and friendly and they take their time even if they are super busy!

When I think of inexpensive nail salons, I think of dirty places and indentured servant women working.
This was not the case. For a $ 20 pedicure, I got a lovely sugar scrub, leg massage and nail polish application that far surpassed my incredibly fussy standards.
I would gladly come back here. I will be getting my eyebrows waxed when I visit next. I also think I’ll try their higher end pedicure as well.
Was a lovely and welcome surprise!

Great customer service! No complaints at all !! Free drinks and they’re so friendly. The owner keeps you company and conversates to make you feel welcomed ! Will always come back!

Probably one of the best nail places I’ve been too. Great customer service. They were nice, and serving. I came in with a Pinterest request and they tried hard to accomplish it. They did a great job. The only thing I can say negative about this place is the location. It’s in a part of Kent that I honestly would rather never go back to. When you walk through their doors you would not ever know though. Great place.

My favorite nail salon ever!!!
The staff is extremely friendly and they always know exactly how to do any design with no problem.
Plus they give you free soda/​water/​candy

I do not go to nail shops very often but very impressed with this place. They open so early too, 930 AM! And about 9 employees come in the next 30 min. My sister and I got a mani and pedi. They massage your hands and feet, use hot towels and stones. Very nice service offering beverages and candies when we came in. Overall, I would come here again for sure since they did a great job with our nails :)

Went in for a last min nail done, and let me tell you they have the best customer service ever!!! Willing to do all my request although they were pretty busy on a sunny day.

Was greeted right when I walked through the door and offered refreshment drinks & sweets shortly after. Customer service was phenomenal throughout my visit!
A lot of nail varnish color options that will suit all ages and preferences… Trust me on this one :)
I paid $ 30 for a regular paint mani & pedi which I think is reasonable.
As for the work itself… It was average. The gal doing my mani seemed rushed for some reason (it was not busy)… But the gal doing my pedi took her time and was very nice!
Definitely will come back because I loved the overall experience. Tom, the owner, is especially attentive and personable and makes everyone feel welcomed! Give this establishment a chance! I found them on Unilocal and am so happy I decided to give them a try!

Best Customer Service I have ever had at a nail salon. The owner is very attentive and very friendly. He personally greeted every person that walked in and offered water or soda and candy.
I got a Full set and a pedicure. I feel like the pedicure was just a waste of money because my callous was not filed.

Just finished getting a shellac manicure from TLA and I’m impressed with the service I received! I was sat down right away and was offered beverages and candy! The shellac color books are very easy to look through and I was able to find my colors with ease.
Everybody was very friendly and I didn’t feel like my mani was being rushed. The facilities were clean and everything was organized.
My nail tech was very detail oriented, I noticed because she made sure my shellac was edged as close to my cuticle as possible! She also made sure she trimmed as much excess cuticle as she could, checking again multiple times. I totally forgot her name, but I will for sure return to this place for my next mani!