The owner is very sweet and responsive. This place is by appointment only but theyre usually 7-10…read moredays booked out. Keep that in mind if youre having a nail emergency!

Yoshino is very nice n polite lady. I liked her work too. But price was a bit high…read more I had regular pedicure $70, Gel X $120 and french $5x10=$50 total $240 plus tax n tips, it was over $300. For me it's over price.

I've tried quite a few nail salons, and I keep coming back to K1 Aesthetic SPA. Their manicure and…read morepedicure aren't the cheapest or the most "luxury spa" priced but the quality makes it worth it. My nails stay strong and look great even after about 5 weeks, which says a lot about their work. The spa is always clean, the staff are welcoming, and the service feels consistent every visit. Parking is also convenient, especially during the daytime or early hours, which makes the whole experience easier. At this point, I don't feel like I need to keep searching for another nail salon this has become my go-to place. It really feels like a solid investment for long-lasting, well-done nails.

By far, the cleanest nail salon on the island I've been to…read more I reached out at 8 am via Yelp request (since no online appt) to schedule a same morning appt and Lisa was able to get me in by 10:45. There was a bit of a mix up but it worked out in the end. Pulled up to the driveway to the left of the store front. You have to pull up close to bar for them to open up automatically. There were no spaces available but an attendant came out to open up a spot coned off as I informed of an appt at K1. I walked through the lobby and made a right street side. I was the only client in. I was greeted and asked to pick a color up front. A selection of colors from natural tones to catseye and even organic for $5 more. I sat by the window where water, a phone holder, and candy treats were placed on a tray in front of me. Great comfy chair design where the sink pulls out from underneath the chair. Two ladies immediately got to work to remove my existing gel color with their power tool then buffed it out before apply this gel overlay. It was my first time getting this clear base apparently making your nail bed stronger. When I put my hand into the dry to cure it, it was a bit too hot. She adjusted it and asked me to pull my hand out if that happens again vs putting my hand all the way in. She mentioned my nail is too thin. But after my first coat of color, I didn't have any issues. She did a great job shaping my nail to a square rounded edges. There was no hand massage but not sure if it was an add on or not. However, my pedicure did come with it as I do remember selecting it during my Yelp request. She used a cheese grater to exfoliate (I am starting to think this is only available in Hawaii as other nail salons do the same). She did a thorough job with my cuticles, filing, ensuring there were multiple coats with each curing. I enjoyed my leg foot massage especially since I play so much tennis, 3 hrs the previous day, so it was a nice treat. The place was quiet and relaxing, unlike most salons I go to in Cali where it's always packed with chit chatting or nail techs speaking loudly to ea other that I can fully enjoy myself. The only usual experience was the whole time I was there, there another woman standing behind the woman doing my manicure. This woman just stood there the majority of the time just observing and didn't say anything. Not sure if she was supervising or learning. It was just....odd??? Overall, the experience was nice. Check out was easy. CJ was really helpful. Pay by Credit card or cash (no discount). I ended up paying cc and left a tip on there. If memory serves me correctly, a gel mani gel pedi with removal and organic nail polish and tax was around $157 plus a 20% tip ($31ish). Went ziplining today, the day after, and my nails held up well. Not a scratch. Would definitely come back again.

I highly recommend Duyen and her husband! They're super talented and fast. But they are gentle in…read morehow they handle you and also the chemical processing in order to not further damage the hair. Super reasonable rates. Easy parking. Convenient location.

This review is long overdue . I've been coming here for a few years now but keep forgetting to…read morewrite . This is No fancy salon & the place is tiny so don't be expecting anything like that. But who cares as long as your hair turns out nice & the price is affordable. Duyen is very knowledgeable & she doesn't try to upsale you or sugarcoat anything. She'll tell you what you need and she wouldn't do anything that you don't need even if you beg her. My hair is really thin and fragile cause I always ruined it by doing all kinds of bleach and extensions. Ever since I've been coming here, Duyen helped me maintain my hair and it's way better now. She doesn't use strong chemicals & bleach my hair too long but it still turns out nice .

Hana was incredible!!! She gave me the cutest mani I've ever had. She's so delightful and we had so…read moremany laughs. What a great gal and great service! LOVE!!

I started coming here earlier this year and was referred to Yen. She has done a variety of nail art…read morefor me and always delivers nicely and professionally. It's also really convenient for me since I work in the area. I always look forward to my next service. Overall parking is easy and simple, and both rooms (upstairs and downstairs) are easy to find and well kept.

Staff is so friendly & talented. I love my playful pedicure. Sat in a massage chair while scrolling…read moreon my phone and getting pampered. Small but great salon. 10/10

Very kind and professional. My husband and I were able to sleep during pedicure spa ! Thank you!read more

Supporting small business in Honolulu's Chinatown…read more.. Taking a leisurely stroll around Maunakea Marketplace (because I had free street parking on a Sunday) my friend and I paused in front of Instyle Hair & Nails because the place didn't look busy and I had some time. There were a couple of staff sitting outside, taking a break, so, I approached slowly and said, "Pedicure?" I was cheerfully greeted and shown to a massage chair. The nice gal, Deb, placed a new plastic liner in the basin and started the warm water. She asked if it was too hot and adjusted the temperature. She started to help me (telling me the difference in price between regular polish for $30 and gel polish which lasts longer for $45), but another customer asked for her, so she switched me off to someone else. It's okay because the new gal (didn't get her name) was very careful and thorough. She took her time and did a good job! I sat for a couple of hours because I haven't paid attention to my feet for months. Haha! (I'm kind of a last minute, busy person and will get moving if I can't stand it anymore.) Anyway, here are my observations: Greeting regular customers is a good sign! The four female workers were cheerful and kind to everyone, especially kupuna! The hair stylist asked (in a nice tone of voice) how a certain customer wanted her hair cut and told her that next time - don't cut your hair yourself because you can't see behind your head (she cut her hair to her scalp!). The hairstylist explained politely to the customer about her unique needs and showed her options on how to style her own hair! That's good service! Another example: A little girl came in with her mom. The staff treated them really well. The mom asked for gel polish for the daughter and the staff said they cannot do it because it might burn her daughter's young skin - plus, her fingers and nails are still growing, so, it's not a good idea to put strong chemicals on the area. Wow! That's being responsible and honest! I think I spent over two hours here because the technician paid attention to my dry cuticles, cracked nail, and other issues. She verified the color of gel polish two times before application. Thank you! I was just going to give four stars, but after hours of hard work, the worker still gave me a mini leg/foot massage and brief hot towel to wipe off excess lotion on my legs! She didn't use pumice stone on me (maybe I didn't need it), but she did repeat the acetone/cotton/foil treatment to the stubborn nails several times - instead of using the electric file technique. I appreciate the gentle approach and will most likely return on a future Sunday!

Oops I forgot to write a review for this place. We came here a few weeks ago and this is my…read morefavorite place to get a hair cut. I've been here a few times before but was so glad to come here recently. It has been so hot my daughter and I wanted to chop off some hair. They did a great job on my daughter's hair first, cutting off all her dead ends and "thinning" out her hair since she has so much of it. They then did the same for me, mine was much shorter though. Since we both have very wavy hair, they took the time to straighten our hair to make sure it was even which took a lot of time for them. I only paid $70 for both of us, considering how much attention they paid to us I do think that is a very fair price. Will be back in a year when I get tired of my hair again lol!