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    Nail Express

    4.0 (30 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Nail Express

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Keil L.

    so convenient! i'll be a regular customer! it's located in restaurant row and i was expecting the prices will be a bit higher due to its location but it wasn't (score). they have 3 spots for pedicure, i think 3 for manicure. The nail polishes are a bit old and dry that I would personally will just bring my own next time. I asked for a french tip and it was an added $5. My total came out to $32. It's been 2 weeks and my nail polish are still intact.lol. The massage chairs are old, you can barely feel that it's massaging you.The space looks cramp as well but they did a good job on my pedicure that I wouldn't mind coming here after work all the time! they validate parking, accepts credit card, no apple pay.

    Mia Isabella B.

    I was debating whether or not to write this review because the ladies that work here are so sweet, but the quality of the work they produced was very disappointing. I moved from the Bay Area where I found AMAZING nail techs, so my expectations are a little high, but the work from Nail Express lacked so much technique. Like I said, the ladies who work here are SO SWEET, but I wasted $60 on a mani/pedi just to remove it myself 30 mins after getting it. My nail tech put about 4 layers of nail polish on. Even though the surface was dry, the layers underneath were nowhere near dry and began to peel and shrivel in the heat. Also, it took them nearly an hour and fifteen minutes to remove my acrylic nails when it should take (at an exaggerated most) 20 minutes.

    Anita M.

    Made an appointment for a basic manicure They asked me 3 times what I wanted And three times I told them basic manicure with no polish. It's nice that they want to make sure you get what you asked for. No one asked me what shape I wanted my nails. Who in their right mind wants their nails to be cut blunt straight across. They are hideous. There are still ridges in my nail bed and it says their basic manicure is $15. I was charged $18 for this ugliness and now I'm immediately going to another nail place to have it done correctly. Also, the place is very dirty and the nail instruments did not look like they had been cleaned. Very disappointed.

    Jagged French manicure..
    Brenna B.

    I went to Nail Express for a "manicure/pedicure." What a joke. First of all, their "manicure" is nothing more than filing your nails and applying polish. If you want your nails trimmed or your cuticles cut, be prepared to pay more. I asked for a French manicure and was extremely disappointed. So disappointed that I had my polish taken off the same day. The pedicure was better, but I still would not rate the pedicure as being great, by any means. The design on my toe is one that my 5yr old could draw. Needless to say, I won't be returning and I would not recommend this nail place to anyone.

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

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    4 years ago

    None of the staff wore masks. Paraffin wax on hand was nice touch. Mani pedi was good.

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    9 years ago

    Beautiful and affordable, clean and professional, glad I found this place. Nice and lovely staffs.

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    7 years ago

    This is by far the best nail spa! I received an excellent manicure; both relaxing and professional! I can't wait to return!

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    Great little shop- friendly, quick & accommodating! Quiet and clean, prices were affordable.

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    10 years ago

    This place was great. I got my nails and eyebrows done here. They did a great job and the pedicure was nice and relaxing.

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    Conveniently located at restaurant Row and Julie and the rest of the crew are all stellar.

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    Lux Nail Salon

    4.3
    (200 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    First time trying out Lux Nail Salon since my favorite place in Kakaako closed shop. As much as…read morepossible I'll try to see Ha and followed her to her current nail salon. I've been seeing her for some years now, her daughter Lily is working out of another nail salon in town and use to do my manicure/pedicure if her Mom was already booked. She has an eye for detail and will clean up your hands and feet like there's no tomorrow. Lux Nail Salon is pretty on the inside with a few other nail technicians that are also available. Several leather chairs for pedicures. It's a nice quiet atmosphere with comfortable air conditioning. Street metered parking all around the Kakaako area. I haven't quite figured out what would be the best day to visit Ha during her work week. But I'll be back again soon!

    Came for the first time and it was a good experience... for my girly! Tiffany was amazing and did…read moremy homegirl so well. She was super nice and did her toes perfect. However, I got a random lady and she did not say her name when she asked who is getting Tiffany. She legit cut me right when she started with the sand bit taking off my old gel. No apology or anything. Already hella bad start. She was really rough with the cuticles too and then CUT ME AGAIN on the same foot. She also didn't make my Big nail toe even when she trimmed off the length. The vibe was professional and they were nice but next time I'll request for another lady.

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    Cuts on same foot and uneven big toe length
    Cuts on same foot and uneven big toe length
    Full set acrylic with gel polish and beautiful nail art by John!! I just showed him a picture and he recreated it perfectly!
    Full set acrylic with gel polish and beautiful nail art by John!! I just showed him a picture and he recreated it perfectly!
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    The Beauty Bar Hawaii

    The Beauty Bar Hawaii

    4.6
    (91 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Ever since moving to Honolulu, I had struggled to find a reliable nail salon. I have a pincer nail…read moreon my left big toe (caused by wearing the wrong hiking shoes on a strenuous, 18-mile hike that I did in 2018). The mutated nail is managed by monthly pedicure appointments, meaning highly experienced nail techs. The Beauty Bar was the 3rd nail salon I tried out and I haven't had to go anywhere else. I've been coming for the last 3 months and continue to be very happy with the service and results. Not only is my pincer nail always treated and trimmed carefully and expertly, the pedicures are well done and last for over 4 weeks (just using regular polish, not gel). I haven't tried the Japanese gel manicure yet, but I'm waiting for a special occasion to make the splurge. There's only a couple of downsides: 1) the prices are very high and 2) the massages are too soft. For example, I've paid $4 or $5 for callous removal at other salons, but they charge $10 here. Otherwise, I have no other complaints. I love the ease of the online booking system. The salon is clean and has a very chill vibe.

    The folks that own and run this operation are so chill and professional. Everything is sparkling…read moreclean and organized. I love coming to this place to have my fingers and toes done because, if I have to be honest, I always thought having manicures to be too lah dee dah, but not here at The Beauty Bar.

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    Interior!
    Interior!
    Gel French tip on natural nails (+gel x removal)
    Gel French tip on natural nails (+gel x removal)
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    Gradient Nail

    Gradient Nail

    4.7
    (867 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I'm absolutely in love with my nails! Lily (one of the owners) truly exceeded my expectations,…read moreevery-time. Been going here for years now and every time I have an appointment I always look forward to it and very excited. From the moment I sat down, she was so warm, professional, and detail-oriented. She took her time to understand exactly what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. The shape is perfect, the ombré blend is so smooth and clean, and the finish is super glossy and elegant. I've gotten so many compliments already! You can really tell she takes pride in her work -- nothing felt rushed, and every detail was carefully done. Not only is her work beautiful, but their new location was super spacious, clean, hygienic, and comfortable, which is so important to me. She's incredibly talented and consistent! If you're looking for a nail tech who delivers high-quality, stunning results every single time -- she's the one. Or any one at this salon I Highly, highly recommend!

    It was really easy to make an appointment via text and phone. Initially it was only be for two but…read morethe next morning we added on two more pedicures and they were very accommodating to all the changes! The prices were very reasonable. I paid $75 for my manicure ($25 manicure, $45 gel french tip, $5 nail fix) and my pedicure was $37 for a basic. The new salon is brand new and everything is very clean. Ruby did my pedicure and Alex did my manicure. They were extremely busy while we were there but it seemed like it ran really smoothly. Everyone was pleasant enough but not much talking and it did feel a little rushed at times but also understanding that they were trying to accommodate all 4 of us on short notice. Ruby cut slightly too deep into the side of my left big toe and she apologized but it was very noticeable swollen and painful the next day compared to my other toe so that's not ideal. She was very meticulous with the polish application though! Alex did a great job with my deep french manicure. He was very quick and efficient with putting on an acrylic tip onto my thumb that was shorter than the rest of my nails. He was careful to not have the gel touch my skin and seemed to be the go-to for frenchies. The girl working the front desk didn't seem to be in a good mood. I don't usually mind but she was very short with her responses and not particularly nice or helpful when I asked a few questions regarding the pricing and point system. There is plenty of street parking available and it was easy to find. They're very popular so expect to be a slight wait and it's definitely a more sterile and clinically run salon than a welcoming one. I didn't see anyone with a walk-in so I would always recommend making an appointment!

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    White gel polish with white chrome and hard gel on top
    White gel polish with white chrome and hard gel on top
    What I asked for vs what I got. Really not sure why the glitter was added? Also my cuticles are scabbed and sore day after

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    What I asked for vs what I got. Really not sure why the glitter was added? Also my cuticles are scabbed and sore day after
    Walea by Salon Glitter

    Walea by Salon Glitter

    4.4
    (297 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    Unwind at Ward …read more Limited technician availability, so call or stop by to book an appointment (: . After a hectic Wednesday workday, I was desperately looking forward to my appt I had booked for myself and my bestie last week. A gel pedicure w/ an add-on foot massage easily relaxed my aching feet and calmed my busy mind for what felt like too quick of an hour. Pedicures do not include your typical salon package of exfoliating scrubs and the like. But you can ($) add on calluses removal or a (quick) massage to the service. . The classic industrial Ward interior of a high ceiling and open space concept meant - great ventilation! It didn't smell of ammonia or nail polish at all. Our technicians were very pleasant, very helpful, and didn't judge or stop me from scarfing down my very late lunch on the salon chair - tg! . I'll be back to try their massage services (: cheers

    Call for an appointment early. Made 3 appointments for a girls day relaxation. First time here…read more Nice interior very calming and comfortable. We were welcomed and asked to wash our hands before our nail appointment began. Everything was very clean and comfortable. I waited for a little while as I was having a pedicure. I chose my color and then my appointment began. Sarah was very nice asked me before she began what shape I wanted for my toe nails. My mom and sister also enjoyed their nail appointments. Nice selection of colors and nail styles to choose from. We will return again.

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    Don't know the exact color but chrome nails!
    Don't know the exact color but chrome nails!
    New Kakaako location! Penty of parking. Now offers massage service too!
    New Kakaako location! Penty of parking. Now offers massage service too!
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    Bellissima Hawaii Nails & Beauty

    Bellissima Hawaii Nails & Beauty

    4.4
    (291 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    when requesting for a nail appointment, they're pretty quick and timely with responding-…read moreexceptional with providing an appointment within the same day or even same hour! showed up with a nail inspo and was not disappointed with the outcome as it came to exactly my expectations. my nail tech was ee and would recommend her with my next nail inspo~ located in dada salon with ample parking near ala moana, which is very convenient considering i live in town by ward so the drive is super close by.

    Update: As you can see the owner replied, but with lies. I got a brand new set on 7/3, NOT a…read morerefill. Now I'm even more pissed. And the "towel" I was referring to was the dry towel they use during the procedure. Ewww learn from your mistakes and feedback, don't make excuses and lies! Disgusting. Now I'm gonna blast them on SM. Fucking refill lol! I do pottery as everyone knows about me. I only do my nails when I'm not in class which just ended. I have receipts. Not even 2 weeks after getting a full set of gel extensions, three nails fell off. I was going to write a reivew about the lack of cleanliness this salon has, but then the nails just started coming off one by one which obviously has only fueled my dissapointment. The salon has some very talented nail artists, but it doesn't matter when the conditions are so unsanitary. My girl used someone else's dirty towel and there was nail dust all over it. I wanted throw up the whole time I was there. Really unfortunate.

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    Bellissima Hawaii Nails & Beauty
    Bellissima Hawaii Nails & Beauty
    Bellissima Hawaii Nails & Beauty

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