Words cannot describe how incredible Nicole is with Raw Sugar Nails. Nicole has transformed my nails from can barely grow them before they break off, to the longest natural nails I've ever had IN MY LIFE!! (And I am incredibly rough on my hands and nails due to work) She really cares about nail health, and her holistic approach has transformed my nails. Her ability to help create your vision is amazing - she really is an artist. Also her Mid Mani Refresh process lets you keep those nail designs longer than you can imagine. I can wear the same polish for almost two months (with a refresh in the middle) and it looks incredible to the very end. Trust me when I say you won't find someone who has a better seal on the edges. It's amazing! I'm so glad that I found Raw Sugar Nails. I highly recommend her! read more

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Nicole is the best nail technician in Oahu. She's an artist. She cares for hands and feet holistically and takes time to listen to her clients. She's very detailed, always on time, has transparent pricing, and her work is meticulous and thorough. Her space is clean (and really cool!) in the Waialua old sugar mill area. She's also super knowledgeable and fun to talk to. I can tell that actually loves what she does-she's not just dialing it in. I highly recommend Raw Sugar Nails. read more

Not the best picture but by far the best pedicure and manicure I have ever had, hands down! Nicole is absolutely amazing and knowledgeable about every aspect of hands and feet. She's taught me so many things I didn't ever think to know or pay attention too. She was such a pleasure to be around and made me so comfortable. My feet and hands have never, I mean NEVER been so cared for. She has a true talent and I am so excited I found her! I will 100% be back and recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you Nicole! read more

Raw Sugar Nails - Not the best picture, but definitely the best pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Nicole did an amazing job! I wasn't sure what I wanted to do as far as colors & design. It's rare that I treat myself to getting my nails done so she was able to work with something simple & custom just for me. I was impressed with her eye for detail & nail care. Throughout the service I was informed with what she was doing next. I left the service with more knowledge & information on how to best take care of my nails than when I originally got there & I will now be incorporating daily hand moisturizer & cuticle massage to my at home self care routine! read more

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Any business that refuses to list their phone number deserves a one star actually they should get zero stars but unfortunately I can't give them zero stars absolutely horrible communication not to mention the Two phone numbers that are listed are both incorrect read more

Just wanted to leave a review of this awesome salon I found in Kaimuki. Raw Sugar Nails is located inside of Salon 96816. There is only street parking from what I could see, but luckily for me, my appointment was later in the evening. The place itself is very clean, friendly staff. Nicole, the nail technician, rents a little spot inside of the salon. This girl Nicole is freggin awesome!! I haven't had my nails done in many years, so I wanted to spoil myself for my birthday. I'm not into having fake acrylic nails and wanted to begin the process of growing out my natural nails. She used a Japanese gel technique and was very thorough with her explanation. Of course most of it I couldn't retain, but I appreciate the amount of time she spent on me alone. She spent approx. 2 hours from beginning to end. Started working on me at 6:30pm and finished a little past 8:30. I knew this was going to be a great experience when the nail technician is extremely excited. And Nicole is very happy to explain what she is doing along with her background of how she came to Hawaii. Such a sweet girl and a great listener! For everything Nicole did, two types of gel (I asked to make the gel thicker so my nails wouldn't break), Gold chrome over a bright coral color, it was reasonably priced. I will definitely be seeing her again for future appointments. I really don't want anyone else to do my nails. read more

I found Nicole, because I was specifically looking for the Japanese gel manicures closer to North Shore, so I didn't have to drive to Waikiki. Well, someone told me about her, I went and I'm a client for as long as I'm in Hawaii. Nicole is a whole positive vibe. She's an awesome person and is so very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. She's clean, honest and fun. You will have one on one, undivided attention from her!!!! She's awesome. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Nicole is the freaking BOMB, professional, and just such an outstanding nail technician. She killed this Gel-X set. If you want someone who's going to give your hands and nails the love and care that they deserve you need to come and see her. She's thorough and detailed oriented. She hand painted the hibiscus on my finger. She is AMAZING. She takes so much pride in what she does and it really shows. HIGHLY RECOMMEND See her twist on the inspiration behind my nails read more

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Nicole is a professional when it comes to nails. I really appreciate that she's invested in finding the healthiest products, techniques, methods of nail care. Her nail nook in the co-op is pristine & the interactions I've had with the other stylists & customers who occupy the space have always been positive. I would recommend Raw Sugar Nails to anyone . read more

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Had some paint chip off on my toe after a day at the sandbar in Kaneohe and thank goodness Nicole was available. Really cute shop and easy to find in Waialua. Nicole was gentle and friendly - definitely recommend and will be back next time we are on the island! Thanks Nicole. read more

I'm so happy to have found this amazing new spot in kaimuki to get custom and great nails done! I love the cute Japanese simplicity style she has with a raw sugar twist. She has a featured artist this in her studio Kris Goto which I Love! (I even bought one of her art works) Another great thing is she's open in the evenings/nights 2-9p! After a busy day of working everywhere its nice to know I can get my nails did after without trying to speed through traffic to make it there before closing. Nicole is definitely a nail artist! Thank you Nicole I'll be back! read more

So I want to start by saying that Nicole is a true artist and I was so impressed by my entire experience with her. She is a master of her craft and gave me the best manicure I've ever had. Not only did she do a beautiful job, with a gorgeous, unique design, but she really cares about her clients and takes a gentle, holistic approach while prepping the nail. When she was explaining the way that she does this, I was skeptical at first because my experience of gel nails has always been that the process sort of has to be damaging to your nails, otherwise the manicure itself won't last as long. I could not have been more wrong. I had my nails done by Nicole on 2/2/18, and it is now 3/7/18, almost a full FIVE weeks later and they STILL look beautiful (albeit a little grown out)! I could not be happier or more impressed!! read more

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I must start with saying, I am a long time Yelp stalker but have never felt compelled to review anything, even if I love it but ... I am obsessed with Raw Sugar Nails! Nicole is not only THE most amazing nail artist but she is super incredible human being! I have been to many many nail salons and I have never loved any of them. Raw Sugar Nails is all about holistic nail care, which really resonates with me! I also LOVE her new location Palm on 8 in Kaimuki. It is full of the most amazing women in the hair/skin/nail/MU business!!! I also want to say that my gel nails last me 4 weeks! I am very heavy handed and have never had my gel nails make it one month! I will always be a customer of Raw Sugar Nails! read more

Just LOVE my new Raw Sugar nails by Nicole!! It was a much more gentle nail prep process then I'm used to and she even taught me about the repercussions of cutting the skin around the nail. Who knew the skin was still alive! She does an incredible dry nail prep rather than soaking the nails scraping the cuticle off the nail plate... Her process is relaxing and exfoliates the skin around the nail, an extra soft bit removes the dead skin on top of the nail, and the gel are high quality Japanese products you would never see in a your conventional nail salon. Nicole's sanitation standards are on point. She sanitizes everything she uses while you are there. Even the LED light you put your hands in. This is my new favorite place to get my nails done, it was fun, they came out beautifully and I can't wait to get my next designs! read more

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This is my absolute favorite place to get my nails done. I almost don't even wanna write a review so it stays a hidden gem in Kaimuki. Everything about my experience with Raw Sugar Nails is always the best and top quality. Each nail is always meticulously cleaned in the most healthy way possible that I didn't even know about until I went here. There's so much about nail health that I didn't know about. I always get the signature power gel because I work in the hospital and am constantly washing my hands. They stayed on perfectly for 3 weeks until I went back because I wanted to get them redone....but I know it would've stayed on longer. The gel nails that I usually get at every other nail salon always start to peel from week 1-2 which is so annoying that's why I love Raw Sugar Nails. I'm so stoked I found them! Also, the girls at Raw Sugar Nails are amazing artists and take the time to make each design on every nail perfect. Can't wait to get them done again next year!!! read more

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Love this place. It's a small place that's above finance factors. I didn't know this place was here. She didn't sand/file the top of my nails which I was looking for a place that didn't do this. I've never had extensions the way she does them, but I really like the method she uses. She cleaned up nails I'm a nail biter and didn't make me feel shame for being one. I'm trying to go my nails so her method will help me grow my nails strong. She even gave me an education on nails and how to help them grow better and stronger. Will be returning when she gets back from her birthday trip. read more

Hallelujah. This place and Nicole are amazing. My nails look fantastic, the setting is comfortable and chic, and the over all vibes is good. I loved how Nicole explained her process and reasons for it, had tons of options and was fun to talk to while getting my nails done. Bonus is the parking is easy and you can grab great coffee at the Curb downstairs before or after (or both) your appointment. I'm definitely coming back and am so happy to have found this place. Boo yah read more

Nicole is seriously amazing. I knew what style I wanted based off of the pictures on her Instagram, which was the Rose Quartz gel manicure. I had gel on from a previous salon, which she took care of easily in a healthy way. I personally don't think I take care of my nails very well, I use them and abuse them, but since my manicure at Raw Sugar Nails I've gotten multiple compliments and people asking me if these are my real nails... Hell yeah they are! Thanks, Nicole! It's been over 2 weeks since I got them done and they for real look like I got them done this week. Can't wait to come back! read more

I love getting my nails done by Nicole! She has such a calm and relaxing energy. She never seems in a rush and always does your nails just they way you want. I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted and she turned into something amazing. Thank you! read more

Nikki rocks! The only reason that I get my nails done is to take care of them (and avoid chewing them), and Nikki is ALL about nail care. She takes the time to talk to you about proper nail care. She doesn't just teach you about her method of caring for nails (she uses the Japanese technique), but she teaches you about how to care for your nails at home and how to grow stronger healthier nails! She only does appointments through an app called "style seat." You can access it through her website. It's super easy to use. But she doesn't do walk ins, she does by appointment only. She's a very talented nail artist and is always down to try a funky design. She's also very fair about fixing a nail if there's any issue that you have. I haven't felt this comfortable with a nail tech in ...ever! The place is a little hard to find. You park in the lot behind the financial building with the bakery place. It says customers only so I was wary but it's fine because she's in the same building. Then you walk up the stairs and go to suite 7 (it has a little pinnacle under the number). I'll post pics of how to get there! I was a little freaked out at first because I seemed a little lost, and it almost looks residential but it's really cute inside. She shares the space with a hairstylist and a makeup artist, and there's a cute waiting area. read more

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Nicole is simply magical. Her work is the best in town and she is extremely knowledgeable about her craft. She not only knows about nail care but nail HEALTH which I feel is a totally different thing in itself. Her work is clean and it lasts a long time. Personality wise she is so very sweet and easy to talk to. She is one of those genuine people who you always look forward to seeing because they just exude positivity. Highly recommend! read more

You should never take my reviews with a grain of salt, as I am an avid Yelp user but trust when I say I NEVER leave reviews for anyone (even when I get some great service at places). I told Nico that, but I also promised her I'd leave a review so here it is -- just to show that she is that AMAZING!! I appreciate the fact that she is so attention-to-detailed, uses the most gentle products and she is just so genuinely sweet and caring when it comes to getting to know her clients. I've been to one or two great nail technicians before but I like that she possesses knowledge about nails, hands & feet that I've never heard from any person I've been to in my life. Seriously, ask questions & Nico will have answers for you. You can also tell that she's super passionate about her work as an artist and she does the cutest Japanese designs! I got cute french tips, hehe. I usually never get acrylics but when I came in it was the first time in maybe almost two years that I had it done by another salon and let me tell you -- she took her time buffing and SAVED MY NAILS. She also made sure to ask if I was okay & if she was gentle enough throughout the entire process. I was very inspired to hear how she got into the nail industry, and I applaud that she's making her dreams a reality!!! As long as I'm in Hawaii, I'll always be doing my nails at Raw Sugar! read more

Nicole is the best nail artist I've encountered in my life. She takes a holistic and nurturing approach to her art. Not only will she teach you how to achieve longer, healthier fingernails with her massage technique but she is also an incredibly talented artist. I've had disgusting callouses on my feet for decades and I had always been under the impression (from other nail salons) that I needed them sawed off in order to have baby soft feet. Nicole explained that what was happening was that my callouses were experiencing shock when cut off and that I needed to focus on nourishment instead of my usual razor or cheese grater situation. Since my last pedi of youth 3 months ago my heel callouses are remarkably less hard. Nicole is an expert of her field and she will keep you on track for your nail health as well as deliver incomparable nail art. She is always coming up with new and exciting ideas for nail art and is the only place I've ever been to that has extensive nail art swatches. Thank you Nicole! You've opened my eyes to what nail health should be! read more

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Nicole is probably the person/nicest nail tech I have ever met. I had a lot of nail art done so I was with her for hours, she was patient and helped me with some creativity for the nails. She has unique products, everything is really sanitary. You can tell she cares about her clients and the service making sure everything is perfect and sustainable! Great secret nail spot inside the salon. Not your usual nail place read more

Best nail experience ever! More than just getting your nails done- I've never met a nail artist so genuinely sweet, focused on her client, meticulous and amazing at what she does. To top it off- GREAT VALUE. Highly recommend Raw Sugar! read more

Nicole is amazing! She truly is the BEST in the business. I had a horrible hang nail. She took care of it without outright cutting off the extra hanging piece. She used her special tools to exfoliate and buff the skin off. It was painless and effective! I also had the pedi of youth service which was amazing as always. My feet and hands look fantastic! MAHALO Nicole!! read more

Sorry this is so late. I get really busy and forget. Nicole was definitely memorable and I wanted to make sure to put this in, even though it is very after the fact. Nicole is sweet and easy to talk to and her pedicure is totally lasting. And she fit me into her schedule before she usually opened up. A Kaimuki gem!! read more

Raw Sugar Nails is the BEST! You won't find another designer on island to give you custom nails that will last this long! In the photo attached, my nails are one month old... no chipping on both hands. On my way to my appointment I met my now boyfriend and am collaborating on a jewelry business with him. Whenever I look at my nails I'm reminded of how long we've been together!! It feels like forever! These nails last and have style unlike you've seen... Thanks Nicole!! read more

I love my nails! I was put at ease right away, even though I wasn't sure what I wanted. The process was efficient and the results were great! read more

Decided on a whim that I wanted to get my nails done and was able to easily make an appointment. Love how my light pink gel nails turned out, and felt relaxed being the only customer there. The salon is tucked away with free parking by the Bread Shop. Nicole even kindly showed me how to take care of my cuticles at home. Will be back, hopefully with my mom too next time. Thank you Nicole! read more

I've found my forever nail person. Oh my goodness, thank god for yelp because without yelp, I would have never found Nicole. I was leaving on a trip Friday afternoon and desperately needed professional nail services that day. I typed in best nail salon and popped up raw sugar nails. After looking at all the pics, I sent a text that morning requesting for a last minute appointment. The stars aligned and she said yes! Her text was prompt and detailed with instructions on finding her location as well as parking. Parking is an ease, the same lot breadshop Kaimuki is in. I pulled right in, found her at door #7 on the second floor. Adorable, cozy space with modern decor, rose gold accents and a very chic vibe, she shares the studio with other aesthetics professionals. Nicole greeted me with the warmest smile and immediately got down to business evaluating my disastrous nails. I don't indulge in manicure often and have very dry, very sad looking nails. Even though I'm super self conscious about how my hands look, she never made me feel uncomfortable. She went straight to work with precision and a level of meticulousness I've never seen a nail aesthetician give. I was so impressed with the attention to detail and level of professionalism which definitely showed when everything was said and done, my nails have never looked this good. Just take a look at her pics and you know. She also teaches you how to properly massage your fingers/nails to optimize healthy nail growth and maintenance. I hate to say I'm getting older, but as time passes, you begin to realize that certain body parts age faster, and this is my wake up call to take care of my hands! She promised she's staying in Hawaii, so I'm set for life. read more

I've been seeing Nicole for probably almost a year now (recommended by a friend). I never used to get my nails done because I have a bad nail biting habit, but I've found getting gel polish is the only way I can grow them out and now I'm addicted. Nicole is all around the BEST. Personality is an A+ and she's sooooo creative. Check her Instagram to see what I mean. I usually just bring her a picture of what I want and we tweak certain things and I always love the results. Her nail polish selection is so cute too. Definitely not what you'd find at a regular nail salon. Thanks Nicole, love ya!!! read more

Nicole is AWESOME. She really is the best I have been able to find for nails on Oahu... I drive all the way from north shore, she's that GOOD. She's extremely flexible on scheduling which is so great if you are crazy busy all the time (like me!). Her services are very reasonably priced, especially considering her amazing artistic skills and the care she puts into every appointment. She's super gentle on your nails (no invasive cutting or crazy heavy filing) and gets the job done right. Her service area is very cute and clean and of course all her equipment is top-notch sterile... something that seems to be an issue on Oahu, but definitely not here. She is very creative when it comes to the nail art, on top of all the latest trends, and uses really good products. My last appointment I got rose gold chrome nails which lasted 2 weeks with almost no chipping...I am really hard on my nails so that never happens! On top of all that, she's super fun and easy going to hang with while you are getting your nails done. I highly recommend calling Nicole when you are ready to pamper your nails and get them styled out! read more

AMAZING!! Nicole is awesome! She's meticulous and super informative about the technique she uses. So I did the signature manicure and pedicure for my upcoming nuptials. And my nails and feet have never looked better!!! There were no harsh chemicals used and her space and her equipment are very clean. If I was local, Nicole would be my regular nail technician!!!! Thank you thank you!!! read more

Nicole was very good. A small intimate place. No massage chair, but the couch was so comfortable it was better. She only had time to do some special glitter polish, but it looked fabulous. I let her decide the color since I never know what to pick. The best part about it was how soft my feet were, Never had my feet felt that soft. It was amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

I'm so excited to have Raw Sugar Nails in my neighborhood! I was lucky enough to get my nails done by Nicole a week and a half ago and my nails still look amazing. Nicole really took her time and made sure I walked out with flawless nails. She has so many amazing colors I was struggling to decide on one; I had to get help from the expert! Nicole picked out a beautiful color combo, that has gotten me so many compliments. She knows her products and looks out for what is best for your nails and lifestyle. I've been to many nail salons on the island, but I was so impressed with the cleanliness and professionalism of Raw Sugar Nails. The ambiance was relaxing and the music was on point. I haven't had this much fun getting my nails done in awhile. I left with amazing nails and had a great time. I will definitely be returning and I suggest you call up and make your appointment today! read more

I had my nails done by Nicole almost six weeks ago and they still look good, except for the growth space! She is the bomb;)! Thanks to Yelp, I was able to find her and get in quickly too... hope she can take me in tomorrow...! read more