One-on-one Russian Manicures, Builder Gel, Gel-X extensions, and custom nail art in a calm Spring studio, minutes from The Woodlands.
Polished by Kim is a private, one-on-one nail studio near The Woodlands, TX. Choose the goal first, then Kim will personalize the shape, color, and detail around your natural nails and the look you want to wear.
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Kim's signature dry e-file service for the cleanest cuticle line and a refined gel finish that grows out beautifully. Starting at $110.
Structured support for healthy-looking growth and a polished natural nail shape. Starting at $80.
Lightweight soft-gel length, flexible wear, and a custom shape without acrylic bulk. Starting at $65.
A durable option for added length and a custom shape. Starting at $70.
French tips, chrome, cat eye, hand-painted detail, and designs made around your inspiration. Add-ons start at $15.
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Every appointment starts with detailed preparation, a freshly sanitized tool set, and one artist focused on your service from prep through finish. There are no rushed handoffs or shared stations, just time for thoughtful care in a calm private setting.
Learn more about Kim and the private studio, the Russian Manicure, and how Kim prepares reusable tools.
Explore real sets by vibe, shape, and color before your appointment. Bring a favorite, mix a few ideas, or start from scratch with Kim.
Kim has spent 17 years working with nail enhancements, detailed gel services, and custom nail art. Her work is rooted in technical care and in collaborating around the saved ideas, length, shape, color, and details that fit your real life.
Polished by Kim was created as an alternative to a rushed salon visit. You work with the same artist from prep through finish, with time to talk through the finished look. Whether you arrive with a full mood board or no plan at all, Kim will help you leave with a set that feels considered, comfortable, and personal.
Plan your next set with the Nail Shape Personality Guide, the nail length guide, or the Gel-X versus Builder Gel comparison.
★★★★★ Verified Google Review. 5.0 on Google with 94 reviews.
I always have such a great experience! She is incredibly easy to talk to and makes every appointment feel comfortable and enjoyable. Her attention to detail is amazing, and the quality of her work speaks for itself. My nails always come out beautiful and last so well. Great service, great conversation, and consistently amazing results. Definitely recommend!
Located at 26119 I-45 Ste 205 in Spring, Texas, just minutes from The Woodlands. Free parking, one artist, and room for your next favorite set.
Polished by Kim was named Best Nail Artist in The Woodlands, Texas in Insider Weekly's 2026 Review of the Year Awards. Kim's work has also been featured in The Woodlands Online, Woman's Week, and Community Impact.