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    Nails La Vie

    3.7 (210 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure and pedicure

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    Gel pedicure
    Nicky K.

    I get a gel pedicure regularly have been a handful of shops on island. Have even been to this shop before, previously had a great experience as well however, Tracy hands down best pedicure I've had in a long time Thankyou so much

    Original paint job before technician cleaned up nails. Missing corners and pooling
    Alyssa Y.

    Staff was very friendly, but the work was poor quality. The technician rushed through painting my nails and didn't bother to clean up the edges. Corners were missing paint and it was pooling around the cuticles on almost every nail. I had to ask the technician to clean it up but it still is not worth the money I paid.

    Gel nails (after one week)
    Renee S.

    I love Kaimuki!! I've been coming here for at least a few years. Boss babe Ann, always welcomes me with a big cheery smile " Hi Renee" . I don't know why I never wrote a review. I COVID procedures in place, temperature checks, sanitize etc., barrier shields. The salon is always clean, you'll see staff sweeping, cleaning. I'm a little OCD because it's so important, before pandemic and especially now. Prices are reasonable, and my amazing nail artist Vivian is the best!! She is very detail oriented, going back trimming cuticles to give me the perfect mani or pedi. She helped me with a nail infection (not from here) I was dealing with because I work in Healthcare wear gloves and wash my hands a gazillion times a day. It's sad to see business has slowed, but for me I need my cuticles professionally trimmed. I usual do a regular mani decided to do gels for the holidays, I love Christmas! Support local, see Vivian, Ann or anyone of the other nail artists, great customer service by all. Guys too, go get a mani/pedi you'll love it!!

    I called and asked for a technician who I used to go to but apparently is no longer there. However, there is another woman with the same name who has been there for almost 2 months. When I got there, I mentioned that she was not the technician I used to see ... but thought I'd give her a try. My pedicure had to be redone because at the very end when she asked if everything was ok, my nails were not cut evenly and one even pointy in the middle. I asked to that that one nail fixed. She immediately removed the polish from all my toes and redid the cutting/filing. The technician said the polish was too thick so she wanted to do it over with another bottle. I really like the pale pink color I chose and asked if there was another on the shelf. She found a bottle but it was much darker and she responded it's ok, they just diluted the previous one because it's old. Uh....no. This is Barbie pink, not pale/closer to white that I initially chose. The polish application is sloppy and sad to say she tried, but it looks unprofessional. After 90+ minutes there I had to leave. I gave 2 stars only because the massage and cuticles were ok.

    French tips with pearls
    Caroline K.

    Nail la vie is in a convenient location with ample parking. They accept walk-in's but it's best to call ahead to make sure they have a nail technician available. I always book with Cindy, because she has always given me spectacular service. Cindy is courteous of your time, prioritizes your comfort, and delivers results. She is a perfectionist, which I love. It's such a treat to visit Nail La Vie, and you should experience it too!

    My girlfriend got her nails done here by Tiffany, and did a beautiful holiday set. Tiffany took her time and did quality work on my girlfriend

    Tiffany's Art  work

    I came here recently and had the best time. everyone was very kind and accommodating. I sat with Tiffany and got my nails done for christmas and got the cutest holiday set! she took her time and made sure to focus on all the little details. Love this salon!

    Opi gel manicure with glitter. $35

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    I always get great service, the vibe is super mellow and quality of design and attention is superb.

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    Ask the Community - Nails La Vie

    Do they have gift certificates?? Mahalo in advance for any info.

    Yes they do, just come in the salon and tell them you wanna buy gift certificate.

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    Review Highlights - Nails La Vie

    “Today, Jenny accommodated me last minute for my wedding this Friday, which I am so grateful for.”

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    Blissful Nails & Spa

    Blissful Nails & Spa

    4.7(192 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Kaimuki
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Went for my first time and was very impressed they could take a walk in that day…read more I loved how small and relaxed the salon felt. My lady did amazing work and will definitely be back.

    I'm very sad to write this review. I truly dislike writing about my negative experiences…read more My nail tech was pretty rough and would turn my hand and fingers without a word into awkward positions and her nails would dig into my fingers. I thought she did an ok job, but a couple days after getting dip powder done my pink nails started fading into clear and white ish almost tie dye colors. The salon didn't feel clean or comfortable either. Parking was really hard to find too. It was my first time here and as I paid they said I had to leave a tip in cash. I told them I didn't have any cash and that I didn't know they only took cash. It was awkward and a bit stressful since of the language barrier my nail tech didn't fully understand. I asked if she could do Zelle or Apple Pay. They said no. And I said I'm sorry. But it felt like they wouldn't let me leave until I left a tip. So another nail tech got involved and it was like a 3 way award tension or none of us knowing what to do. Eventually I felt like I had to find a way to tip so another nail tech eventually had me Apple Pay her. Both the nail tech were not thankful for my cooperation and just visually looked annoyed and frustrated at me. But I truly felt very pressured and uncomfortable by this. If they require a tip and require a cash tip they should have explicitly put that in the booking instructions and notified me before confirming the appointment. I really didn't like this experience overall and especially didn't like feeling like I was corned and couldn't leave until a tip. It was a really disappointing first experience of getting my nails done here.

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    Blissful Nails & Spa
    Blissful Nails & Spa - Gel polish manicure with nail art design

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    Gel polish manicure with nail art design

    Kahala Nail & Lash - Fill & gel polish

    Kahala Nail & Lash

    4.3(157 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Aria did my nails! Theyre perfect! I got gel x. She was very friendly and always checked with me to…read moremake sure what was being done was exactly what I wanted for my nails - the shape, length, color, design. She also took care of my cuticles and did a great job. If I could give more stars I would! I will be coming here from now on for my nails. I first went a few weeks ago for a pedicure. The massage chairs are amazing! I did the deluxe pedicure with gel for my toenails. It was so worth it. The massage and scrubs were so great. My mother in law had her ingrown nail taken care of and she also says she would absolutely return.

    Hannah did a great job on my pedi!…read more This is a convenient location with lots of free parking. As soon as I walked in, I was warmly greeted and as luck should have it, there was an open chair, without an appointment. The salon is bright, beautiful, and clean. They have seven comfortable pedi chairs and they even have privacy curtains in between each pedi chair, if you wish. While the massage chair is on, sit back and enjoy watching their big screen tv. It was Vietnamese street food while I was getting pampered. They have an incredible selection of polish colors to choose from. I especially appreciate that this salon uses a new bowl bag with each customer. I absolutely loved the Vegan Clean Spa Pedi. Thank you Hannah!

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    Kahala Nail & Lash - New promotion in February 2024

    New promotion in February 2024

    Kahala Nail & Lash - Promotion in February 2024
You got the tote bag with services over $60.

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    Promotion in February 2024 You got the tote bag with services over $60.

    Top Nails By Ana - Cat Eye & Flowers

    Top Nails By Ana

    4.2(231 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Kaimuki
    •$$

    I've been a client of Diana's for about 4 years, and I can honestly say I wouldn't trust anyone…read moreelse with my nails! Diana is incredibly talented, but what truly sets her apart is her knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to take exactly what I have pictured in my head and bring it to life on my nails. No matter how specific, unique, or sometimes crazy my design request may be, she always understands exactly what I'm asking for and somehow makes it even better than I imagined! But over these four years, Diana has become so much more than my nail technician. She has become a genuine friend. She takes the time to care for me, we laugh, we talk, we catch up, and every appointment feels like I'm spending time with someone I truly enjoy... not just going to get my nails done.That kind of connection is special. If you're looking for someone who is exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, creative, attentive, and truly cares about her clients, Diana is your girl! She puts so much pride and love into what she does, and it shows in every set. Diana, thank you for four years of beautiful nails, laughs, conversations, and friendship. I appreciate you more than you know! 5 stars doesn't even feel like enough!

    Coming to Top Nails has become part of our self care routine! May does the most incredible job on…read moremy acrylics. I let her have artistic freedom every time I come and I have never been disappointed. She is creative and so talented. She also makes the entire experience personalized. Annie also takes such great care of my husband who gets his mani pedi while May attends to me. Annie is thorough and gives great massages (so he tells me!). Every time we come, they remember us and attend to us like family. The customer service is phenomenal. And, I appreciate that when something doesn't go right (like I smudge my nails) they always fix it right away without any fuss. Everything is super clean too, which matters a lot to me. We have gone to SEVERAL other shops in Kaimuki but honestly, Top Nails is superior to the others. I'm so grateful we found them.

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    Top Nails By Ana - My wedding nails by Diana and Ana

    My wedding nails by Diana and Ana

    Top Nails By Ana - Perfect for the winter time!

    Perfect for the winter time!

    Top Nails By Ana - Spiderman Nails

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    Gradient Nail - My Gradient Nails

    Gradient Nail

    4.7(871 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Been to gradient nail couple times now each time for pedicure. For the quality of service they…read moreprovide, the prices are reasonable (not cheap but reasonable, especially if you pay cash.) Had different technicians each time. They're all pretty good but for the first time I got Hailey. Wow she is amazing!!! I got the basic pedi ($37) and callus removal ($10). She was very thorough and detail oriented. I opted for no polish this time, and she really did her best to make my nails look as neat as possible. There was so much cuticle and dead skin removed. She also spent a good amount of time on my foot and leg massage. I have nothing but good things to say about her. Next time I'll definitely request her before I come in. The salon space was clean and well-lit. The chairs were massage chairs and they're actually decent, better than a lot of salon massage chairs I tried. I was also offered water. The basic pedicure also included quite a bit of different services and that's just basic, and I think it's more than enough. Parking could be challenging because they only have a few spots right outside the salon as the other stalls are reserved for other businesses. Some signs would specify their hours of operation so if I arrive out of those hours I would just park there. Also Sunday street parking is free. Sometimes they would send random texts for 5% off, and also discounts for birthdays. I mean it's not much but better than nothing. Great spot. I have a nail salon within walking distance from where I live but I'd rather drive to come here. Thanks Hailey!

    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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    Gradient Nail - What I got

    What I got

    Gradient Nail - White gel polish with white chrome and hard gel on top

    White gel polish with white chrome and hard gel on top

    Gradient Nail - 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

    Nail Story - Huge difference. Looks like a crack

    Nail Story

    4.6(325 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    For my daughter's birthday she wanted to get her nails done. For weeks, she scoured the internet…read morefor inspo pics and decided on a sunrise shell design. I looked for a nail salon located close to the UH Manoa campus and came upon Nail Story. Nail Story had great reviews on Yelp and I liked that I could make an appointment online. The prices of the services was also available when you make your appointment. We arrived a little before 5pm and had to wait awhile before a parking spot opened up in the lot. My daughter showed her technician the design and she was quoted an additional amount of $46. The technician then went to work and when it was time to do the design, there was a lot of back and forth as the technician had not done a sunrise shell design before. My daughter wanted it just right and asked her to redo it several times. I was surprised her technician didn't take offense, but also happy that my daughter was making sure she was getting what she wanted. The technician was great and stayed patient as she tried to replicate the design as best as she could. Finally, after what seemed like the fifth time, my daughter gave a big smile of approval. Thank goodness! | was getting hungry! My daughter loves her nails and I also had a great experience with my pedicure.

    I have at least ten Pedi Pampering check ins here and I confirm, the service is consistently…read moreawesome! Walk ins are welcomed here and they are quick to schedule an appointment if you call ahead. There's adequate stalls in the parking lot and they validate your parking stub so be sure to see the lot attendant before you enter the pretty nail salon. On average, there's at least five friendly faces that welcome you. Everytime I've been here, they are expeditious in getting me to a massage chair for pedi pampering. Consistently, the basin is clean and dry with sanitized nail tools opened in front of me. As with any salon, they have a menu of different levels in service. I feel they are reasonably priced and most times I request Deluxe pampering....although I have done the Royal pedi pampering a few times and loved it :) Unlike another nail shop in Kahala by Times who was rough and rude, THIS nail salon is so gentle. The technicians do a great job and I always leave feeling refreshed! The salon is clean, the employees are polite, and I enjoy watching an hour of K-drama on their big TV while being pampered. Thank you so much Nail Story! See you again next month :)

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    Nail Story - What I asked for

    What I asked for

    Nail Story - Uneven from sides

    Uneven from sides

    Nail Story - 5/10 of my nails were poorly done like this even though she nicked 5/10 of my fingers

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    5/10 of my nails were poorly done like this even though she nicked 5/10 of my fingers

    Nails La Vie - othersalons - Updated October 2026

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