The new owner, Sunny is so nice. I like the changes to the lobby. And Tina is the best nail technician I have ever had. Wishing them continued success. read more

The pricing is not in line with the space or the level of service. They do a good job and they are really friendly, but $124 + $20 tip for gel main/pedi is a lot when you're not even offered even a glass of water during your service. They offer nail art, but it's sloppy. Mine was just a French manicure and it was uneven & crooked. I'd not been in years and I was hoping to be impressed given the pricing. read more

Pedicure. Missed the old manager/honor, but they seem to be doing OK without her. It's a peaceful calm place, great hygiene practices. A little pricey, but you can count on quality work. read more

There's over 5 nail salons within in the next 2 blocks here and I find that Hoa Salon is the most friendly of them all. Sure, you're going to be ignored a little when it's busy and you don't know the staff well. As a new customer it was nice to be asked about my day, verify what I wanted, asked if I was satisfied, and they took their sweet time working with me too. Michelle, the owner, is very kind. The place looks a tad run down and is slightly smaller than most shops, but that's only because it's been around for a while. My treatment felt nice and clean! read more

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The salon is newer and that's great and all, but the workmanship is terrible. Nail polish was not applied to the entire nail on all my toe nails in a uniform way. Two of my nails on my L foot were painted to just about 3/5ths of the nail width. One of my nails on my R foot were painted to just about 4/5ths of the nail width. On the big toe on my L foot, she left a 1mm edge on 2 of the 4 sides of the toe nail. She told me she was done and then disappeared and never came back to ask me if everything was satisfactory, to inspect her own work again, or to assist with putting on my sandals--all of which are fairly standard at all nail salons from low end to high end! What a terrible experience! If I wanted a bad paint job, I would have done it myself at home. read more

I've been going to HOA for over 12 years now & have NEVER been disappointed. Their attention to detail, customer service, quality work, & quick work is beyond comparable. I highly recommend Michelle's establishment and employees. I have received mani/pedis, shellac & non shellac, & waxing services. I decided to get my nails done for the first time in too long and it was a GREAT experience. read more

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This salon is the absolute best nail salon I have ever visited. They are the only salon in this area that I have seen use clean tools EVERY time, all employees wash their hands regularly, and each station from mani to pedi is cleaned before and after each use. (Yes, I have visited almost every other salon local to this one on yelp.) Having auto-immune issues, cleanliness is paramount for me. Additionally, they are meticulous in their work. The previously mentioned auto-immune issues make my nails brittle. No problem for HOA! They have never tried to use a machine on my nails, instead, they buff in a much healthier way, by hand. This keeps my nails as strong as they can be and my shellac always lasts three weeks. This has NEVER happened at any other salon. My nails are now longer and stronger than ever, and I have this salon to thank. Each technician does a superb job, and they are happy to fix any issues. They even fixed my nail after I messed it up, more than 24 hours after my visit. The owners and front desk workers are so nice, they remember you and your preferences, and they know what is happening in their salon. LONG STORY SHORT: love this place, it's the cleanest, my nails last forever, and they're incredibly strong. read more

Maybe don't go here if you're not white, you'll be ignored, eyes rolled at when you make a request and hurried in and out like you being there is inconvenient in some way... very weird. As another reviewer already mentioned, the workmanship is horrible. I left with my nails all being a different shade of pink because the gel polish was applied unevenly, I had gel all over my fingers all for about $10-$15 more than any other salon I've been to. I glanced at the nail tools as my tech was pushing back my cuticles and the other end of the instrument had yellow polish or something(?) on it which signaled to me that these tools had not been cleaned properly (since that yellow stuff did not come from me). So definitely make sure you have health insurance before coming here. Rest assured, you will definitely get way less than what you pay for. read more

This was my first time here. I can't recommend enough. Mani/pedi for me and my husband (who has brain injury/sensory issues). They put us in a private room. Every interaction was responsive, accommodating, friendly, great communication, great space, great service, great price. Surpassed all my expectations. Will become a regular. Thank you to all the staff at this establishment. read more

I hesitate to give a 5 star review, only because I don't want this salon to become so busy I can't make an appt a day or two in advance. I've been here for a mani/pedi three times now. My five stars: 1. Nicely decorated with modern fixtures/furnishings for a relaxing experience 2. Spotlessly clean 3. Appointment time strictly adhered to by staff 4. Technicians attentive and competent 5. Reasonable price I look forward to returning. read more

SOOOOO GOOOOOD. Went here last week on my birthday to get my little piggies and digits rubbed, buffed, and polished. I was completely shocked when we stepped inside. The place was sophisticated, classy, and clean.. a serious step up from all the other nail places that line the streets of Seattle. A few things that made Hoa stand out in comparison to my previous nail shops: PRIVACY: I booked manis and pedis for me and three of my closest girlfriends and they brought us back into a private room so we could gab to our hearts delight and not worry about disturbing other clients. CUSTOMER SERVICE: The manager was incredibly attentive, checking in with us every 5-10 min to make sure we were okay and offer us bottled water. I also appreciate the fact that the nail technicians refrained from talking to each other the entire time. I feel like they really wanted us to relax and enjoy our services. QUALITY v. PRICE For $42 you can't get a better deal. A fantastic spa pedi and mani in a tranquil, luxurious setting is hard to come by these days, let alone be affordable. My toes make me smile every time I look at them. No wonder I've been wearing open toed shoes ever since I got my pedi :) Plus, massage chair: DROOOOOOOOOOOL. I'll be back again and again and again... read more

Went here for the first time today & will go back again!! Hubby got me a gift certificate for a mani-pedi here for my Valentines present. It was such a treat to be pampered & have my finger & toenails made glamorous! Sat down in their backroom area. Really feels like a spa & not just a nail salon. Quiet jazz playing. Offered tea or water & I had some green tea. The footbath looks like marble. The massage chair controls are beyond me so I just put it on AUTO. Both nail ladies did a great job. Even went over the cuticles a second time to make sure they left them spotless. My only complaint is it's hard to see all the colors they have available because they are in a sales display not your normal flat on the wall display so you can't see all of the colors without pulling out bottles in front of others in the back. Wishful Pinkering for my fingers & Strawberry Margarita for the toes. :) Note: Pay for street parking. $1/hr. read more

I absolutely LOVE this salon! I've gotten a few pedis and right now am in LOVE with their shellac manicures...excellent color selection, clean job and are always wonderful about my requests for small designs. Plus you get a lil arm massage and shoulder rub! Love this place :) read more

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Just had a pedicure that I was so looking forward to because it had been months. It was aggravating to sit there through such a lame experience. The callous removal lasted under a minute- which I needed the most- the massage lasted a couple minutes. For almost $40 it was a total rip off, done and out of there in 30 minutes. Would not go back. I am on the hunt to find a place that treats customers like they care about giving them an enjoyable experience, this place did not. read more

I've had consistently great service here! The environment is always relaxing. I love that you get a warm neck wrap and hot tea every time. The receptionist is kind, helpful and wonderful. The salon is very clean and the polishes are well organized. It just feels calm there! I never feel rushed through my service or that my technician is distracted. My nails always look great!! I sometimes venture out to other salons but always regret that I didn't go to Hoa. read more

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Pros: Clean, relaxing, welcoming environment with massage chairs. Loved the heated neck pad and tea. My nails looked great! Con: The main reason I tried this place and paid $11 more than my usual pedicure is because their website said the spa pedicure included a foot reflexology massage. I love foot massages so I had to try it. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The massage felt like someone was just rubbing lotion on my feet. Barely any pressure and a majority of the time was spent on my calves and not my feet. If you don't care about the foot massage aspect of the pedicure then you will be happy but if you expect a good massage then you may want to look somewhere else. read more

I have been going to Hoa Salon since 2011 and they are by far the best nail salon in the Seattle area. The location is good and easy to get to. The actual interior of the salon is beautiful, comfortable and clean. I have never had any issues with cleanliness or sanitization here, they are professional and definitely know what they are doing. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They never fail to offer me water/tea upon arrival and always ask me about my life, and remember details about my work/school/family. As I'm sure they see a lot of customers every week, it's a plus for me that they remember so much about me. The owner is amazing. She has gotten me in on days when they are booked full if I am having a nail emergency, and has occasionally given me free services (I'm assuming because I have been a repeat client for so long). Absolutely amazing customer service, they really go above and beyond to make me feel special as a customer. As far as the actual services, I usually get a pedicure, acrylic fill (or full set) and an eyebrow wax. The pedicures are great, they do a good, long massage, and I always feel very relaxed. They always offer me a neck warmer, the pedicure chairs have massage settings and are really lovely, and they always check the temp of the water/hot towel. The paint job on my toenails has never been bad. As for the acrylics, I have always gotten a great job done on them. Currently, I believe they have a newer nail tech doing the acrylics, and I like mine done a very specific way, which she has been happy to accommodate. My nails end up looking beautiful every time and exactly how I want them to. If for some reason I have had an acrylic nail break, they will let me come in and have it fixed free of charge. I should mention I usually go 3 weeks in between fills and my acrylics still look very good after that amount of time. The eyebrow wax service is also good. They shape my eyebrows how I want without taking too much off, as has happened to me at other waxing places. As an esthetician myself, I am always concerned about sanitation and they do everything in a very clean and sanitary manner. I have been going here for 5-6 years and do not plan on going any where else as long as they are open and their service remains at the awesome level it is currently at. I have even gotten my boyfriend to start coming in for pedicures with me and he loves it here too. I would recommend this salon to anyone wanting a great nail service and top notch customer service in the Seattle area. read more

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Nothing particularly bad to say about this place but when compared to my usual spot just 2 blocks away there is major differences in price and services. For $10 more than my usual place it's just a basic light scrub and minimal massage but down the street at Nice Nails you get a stone massage, scrub, regular massage, and paraffin wax treatment all for $35 and in an equally clean environment. I thought this place would be luxurious for the price but it's pretty basic and I already notice my feet aren't as soft as they usually are the day after a pedicure. For added on services like paraffin it's an additional $10. I'll stick to my usual spot. read more

It's a nice enough place and they do a nice enough job but the folks who work there seem to be a little down. I'm not expecting entertainment when I get my nails done but the vibe was very low. Probably won't go back again because of it. read more

I've been going to Hoa salon every couple of weeks for about four months, and I can't say enough good things about this salon. I love that I can schedule appointments over text, they have a great selection of shellac colors, the staff is kind and talented. Nothing but great things to say! Thank you for all the manicures and pedicures. :) read more

This is a beautiful salon, extremely professionally run. They don't over book and honor their appointments. I never feel rushed and always walk out with stunning nails! Highly recommend, but know you must make an appointment here. read more

PROs: Relaxing, spa-like atmosphere Friendly, professional service Nice (although fairly conservative) polish selection Option to buy certain colors if you fall in love with something Tasty (organic!) lollipops to enjoy when finished Excellent job shaping and polishing my paws Massage chairs aren't my thing, but theirs are top of the line if you wish to indulge CONs: inflated pricing ($42 mani/pedi) was hard to swallow not much time dedicated to massage/pampering during treatment A totally excellent spot for a girl's day out or mental health day splurge, but the price point would keep me from becoming a regular. read more

Hoa Salon is a good place to get your nails done. The setting is relaxing and, most importantly, clean. They play nice jazz music (not the cheesy elevator music kind). They have neck warmers if you're feeling chilly, and jasmine or green tea are always on offer. Appointments are honored; I've never had to wait more than a few minutes upon arrival. With the exception of a couple of technicians, most are perfunctory and transactional. I think it's partly due to the language barrier. None of them speak English at even a base conversational level. The receptionists speak English well and I have found them friendly. So unless you speak Vietnamese, just know that this is not your chit chat and gossip with your nail tech kind of place. I get a shellac manicure every two weeks and a shellac pedicure every four weeks. The prices are reasonable (see their website). My shellac nails come out beautiful every time and they never chip in between visits. The salon has a punch card where every 10th manicure is free. The owner, Michelle, is attentive, customer oriented and open to feedback. Thumbs up. read more

Always my first choice in nail salons in Seattle. Last-minute appointments - they will always try their best to work you in. Great attitude excellent staff - they know what they're doing. read more

I decided to try this place on Roosevelt on a day's notice in preparation for my sister's wedding. I've had manis/pedis maybe four or five times, so don't have a whole lot of experience with how an experience "should" be. Anyhow, the few times I have treated myself, the experience has been somewhat disappointing. Either I felt ripped off (it isn't hard to do an average job at home) or the atmosphere was uncomfortable. But that was before Hoa... I was running late because of a delay at a prior doctor appt. I called to notify Hoa staff and they were completely accommodating, not to mention sweet about how appreciative they were that I called. The atmosphere was not just comfortable, but actually almost upscale...no fake plastic flowers covered with dust, dirty mirrors or ladies seeming completely resentful toward me for being pampered. Everybody was attentive and courteous, plus I was completely satisfied with my final results. I'd give this place 4.5 stars, not 5 because the prices (while not bad) aren't a steal either and I could have gone for a bit more massage treatment. It is worth it for the ambience and service though...*when* I'm rich I'll come here all the time. :) read more

Hoa is my new favorite place for a pedicure. I work a couple of blocks away and often meet a friend here if I have a break in the middle of my day. Yes, I've yelped poetically about other nail salons in the past, and I meant it at the time, and still do, but here's the difference, when I leave Hoa, my toenails are Beautiful. I don't know what it is, but they're perfect. I always get compliments on them, which was weird at first, but now I'm totally used to it. Even men, normally oblivious men, stop what they're saying mid sentence and comment on how nice or pretty me toes look. I even got one "smokin hot" from a really cute young guy. The women are nice, the place is really clean, the leg massage is good, and not just a bored pinching rub-down. Michelle, the owner, is smart and organized and always makes you feel welcomed. I never make an appointment and she's always nice about getting us in and never makes us feel bad for just dropping in. This is how good it is. A few nights ago I posted a photo to facebook of my foot in a cast in the ER. More people commented on how great my toes looked (cute little hot pink toenails in a big black boot) than on anything else. Perfect pedicures! Amazing place. Really good prices. read more

I come here about once every two months for Brazilian Waxing. The price is affordable. And, it takes less than 30 mins to get the business done! 1) it's a nice location. However, parking isn't easy (if you don't want to walk too far). I normally park at QFC near by and walk over to the salon. 2) staff is very nice and polite. They greet you with smiles and you can even feel it on the phone when you make an appointment. 3) the salon is very clean from the lobby ,the waxing room, and to the bathroom. The reason why I didn't give 4 stars or more is because ever since I started my wax here, I started having a lot of in-grown hair. I've had wax done in the other salon and it was never a problem. Therefore, I thought it could be the wax they use. Sometimes, here and there, there was a couple hair missed and I had to take care of it myself. read more

In addition to going here for my acrylic nails, pedicures, and manicures I now go for eyebrow waxing. Tina is amazing! I have the weirdest eyebrows in the world, and she is able to make them look really great! I can't say enough good things about this salon. read more

A friend is visiting me from out of town and we wanted to kick off the vacation with some girl-time and get pedicures. I found Hoa on yelp and I have to say, we got the best pedicures either of us had ever had (and believe me, I've had a ton). They fit us in right away and took us to this private room in the back. The entire place was so clean and welcoming. The ladies were very thorough and really took their time. The one issue I normally have with spa pedicures is the super quick leg massage I get. That's the best part! Well this place put all others to shame. It seemed like they spent at least 10-15 minutes on each leg. Heaven. Afterwards, we decided we'd get some waxing done and again, they fit us right in and did a fabulous job on brows and lips. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get a quality, relaxing pedicure! read more

I've stopped going to Hoa. I can deal with the strange vibe and the fact that no one speaks English. I'm also pretty versed in the Vietnamese manicurist attitude - I don't take it personally at all. What I can't deal with is that my manicurist kept injuring me. I gave her a couple of chances, but enough is enough. I was bleeding and/or bruised during each appointment. I could not change to a new person as only one technician there does gels. I've spent a lot of time in the beauty industry - as a client and an esthetician. This nail salon is, I believe, clean enough. However, even without the injuries, I never enjoyed going there. Someone else said the technicians look like they'd rather be getting dental work done and that's a fairly accurate portrayal. I received expensive services and I tip very well, but I never once felt welcome here, even with the punch card they gave me for frequent service. It's difficult to find decent nail salons in Seattle, but there are certainly better places than this. I now go to Rachael's Nail Parlour in Everett. She is expensive, but an absolute joy and extremely talented. She's worth every penny - my nails are extraordinary. read more

The salon was lovely, the ambiance was pleasant like everyone else says; however, I went in today for the first time to get a full set of acrylic nails. I've never had faux nails before but I'm fairly certain that your manicurist isn't supposed to cut you or draw blood. she did this THREE TIMES with the electric file. It was NOT a relaxing or pleasant experience. I figure manicure school 101-- don't hurt your client. I left with a pretty set of nails but with bleeding cuticles and a cut on my right ring finger. Oh well, not sure if I'll return. read more

Excellent service. I called on a Sunday morning and was able to get a same day appt for a pedicure and brow wax. Very little discomfort with the brow wax. The pedicure was not rushed and it was an excellent leg massage. Very clean and welcoming location, excited to go back. Happy they haves punch card, seems likes good deal. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Hoa Salon! The manager who works the front desk and seats you is just the nicest, sweetest woman. She and all her girls give great foot massages and make sure you are comfortable and happy. I will never go anywhere else to get a mani/pedi. Also, they are baby friendly. When my lil girl was young enough to sleep or hang out in my arms, they would seat me and the baby in the back room so we could relax and the baby wouldn't bother any of the other costumers. read more

It's ok but not worth the price. This is my third time and I wanted to really like this place because my friend raves about it, but each time I leave disappointed. The pedicure technician was yawning and her "massage" was more annoying than relaxing. I had to ask them to make sure the tips didn't have rough edges. Eye roll and something in Vietnamese...I won't go back. read more

Bless me father for I have sinned against my feet. It has been about a year since my last pedicure. I was about to go on a vacation where I would be wearing sandals. My feet were a wreck, so based on the reviews on Yelp I made an appointment. My pedicure was fantastic. My feet were as soft and smooth as a baby's bottom. I bought a new pair of sandals to show off my pretty toes! The atmosphere and decor of this place is high-end without the high-end price. The woman who runs the front desk is friendly and checks on you during the pedicure. She wants you to have a great experience. The place is ridiculously clean. I can safely say that I will be getting more pedicures from here on out! read more

I had high hopes for this place given the extremely positive reviews/ratings. We scheduled the back room at the Roosevelt location for a small baby shower and were rushed every second of the way. Immediately at 3pm, we were told we had to start right away due to another party coming in later - even though our guest of honor had not yet arrived. Our pedis took about 35 minutes and mine felt like a glorified color change with little attention paid to the cuticles/feet. While our nails dried, we tried to enjoy a little bubbly/snacks but were interrupted at 3:55pm and told we were only allowed to stay in the room for 5 more minutes and then had to leave. I get they were busy and had another party coming in. But I guess I wish they had told us there was a time limitation when we booked the room. Pedis and other spa treatments are meant to be luxurious and relaxing so when they pressure you with time constraints, you aren't left feeling very special or pampered. read more

Love. This. Place. (pedicure customer only) On the spendy side, but I've never been disappointed and they usually have immediate availability 'cause I'm not so much a planner. Tons of magazines, professional staff, clean, comfy chairs (and I've finally figured out how to program them!). And they just started a "punch" card...that'll probably get me in more regularly. read more

I went in for a full set of acrylics, customer service was good, everyone was nice. But my actual nails weren't that great, two of them were crooked and the nail tech wasn't eager to fix it, so I just gave up and decided to fix them myself when I went home, and none of the nails had an apex, all were flat as a board. I doubt I'll be going back. I guess they have the customer service down but are lacking in skilled technicians, at least where acrylics are concerned. read more

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Nice neighborhood salon. The salon has a stylish-looking interior and it is very clean. They have nice technicians and it has a more professional feel than some other salons. You get the feeling that they genuinely want you to enjoy your experience there. If you're looking for a place to chit-chat with your technician, this isn't the place for you. I personally prefer it this way - no pressure to talk about the weather. read more

I just enjoyed a lovely spa pedicure at Hoa on my day off. I love getting pedicures and typically there are things that bother me that Hoa has completely avoided. 1. Most places smell of cleaning disinfectant. Not relaxing. 2. some play really load bad music or even talk radio again not relaxing 3. Often the atmosphere doesn't feel as fancy as I want it to. Hoa has an amazing interior, feel very up class but is still super affordable. There chairs are the best ever and it is a small local run business with a incredibly nice owner who is really invested in the success of her business. go treat yourself! read more