I love my nails so much! Salon Cherie specializes in Japanese gel, and making the switch has been the best decision ever. The quality, durability, and finish are unmatched! I really love my technician, Hitomi--she is so gentle and sweet, and I always feel so relaxed during my appointments. I cannot stop staring at my nails every time I get them done! Chiru is also an amazing technician who is incredibly meticulous and detailed in her work. You can really tell they both take their time to ensure perfection! I also love their monthly specials because I'm not the most creative person when it comes to nail designs, but if you come in with a vision, they can create beautiful, intricate designs as well. Plus, their prices are very reasonable, especially for Hawaii! I even built three cabinets, and my nails still looked perfect--no chips, no damage! That really says a lot about the quality of their work. I am seriously so amazed! I'm so happy I found them--Salon Cherie is truly the best nail salon on the island! read more

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DO NOT COME HERE! Hitomi is the worst nail tech I've ever dealt with, and her attitude made everything even worse. But putting the attitude aside for a moment--here's what actually happened. She nipped the skin on two of my right-hand fingers. When I mentioned it, instead of being careful, she got lazy and didn't even clean the cuticles properly on my left hand. She admitted she skipped them because I "complained" - of course I spoke up, it hurt. And through all of this, she never apologized. Not once. Then she burned one of my nails with the curing light because she left my hand under it too long. My finger and entire hand hurt for the rest of the day. After all of that, the gel manicure still came out terrible, with messy, uncleaned cuticles. What shocked me the most was that she didn't offer a single apology at any point--not for the nicks, not for the burn, not for the poor work, nothing. I've genuinely never encountered someone this rude in a service setting. Earlier, I wondered why the person before me looked upset--now I understand. Despite all of this, I still tipped 18% out of habit, which I regret. I usually tip 25%, but honestly, this experience didn't deserve anything. In my opinion, do not come here--and if you do, at least avoid seeing her. read more

Ever since I started going there, I go religiously every four weeks and love it. I get gel nails by Hitomi and pedicures by Alice. They both are great and I'm satisfied every single visit. The only thing is hard to make appointments initially but once you start going there, it's much easier because I just make next two appointments at the time of my visits. read more

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Salon is very dirty with nail dust everywhere. The nail technician Hitmoni is probably the WORST nail tech I've ever been to, mostly because her lack of service and how she outwardly shows her discontent with her clients. For example, Hitmoni sighed, frowned and aggressively grabbed my nail because she was upset because the gel didn't cure properly. Do not go here. It's not worth it. I wish someone could tell the owner about Hitmoni as reading all the reviews here, I'm not the only one with had to deal with her read more

I've been coming to this salon and seeing Hitomi for over 4 years. It was initially good. I built a rapport with Hitomi and my nails were always so well done. But in the last few months her attitude and quality of nail polish skills deteriorated. She nicked my cuticles in two different occasions and I dealt with a very bad infection. The infection lasted to the next appointment and asked her to be careful. She was careless and hurt me. She was rough. And she this time nicked my other thumb and like the other reviewer said, she didn't clean it or say sorry! I had to take the alcohol spritzer from her and spritz my own nail. I don't know why she changed. I cannot risk going to her again. Too bad, she's a very talented stylist and I can tolerate a poor attitude but getting nicked a third time, would be foolish. read more

This place is a NO. Cute and small. Is it clean? I'll let you take a guess what my answer is. She ran behind due to her prior appointment and rushed on me. I asked her if she needed a break since I was her last appointment and she looked tired. We all have long work days. I get it. She declined. She of course cut my skin on multiple fingers. I said ouch twice before she slowed down. I went in with natural nails being a decent length (on the longer side) with the exception of one nail being short. I asked if she could provide an extension to which she said she didn't have enough time. Mind you, she ran late and I felt she should have accommodated my request. I thought she was shaping them and just making them even with the exception of my one finger nail. Nope. At the end my nails are noticeably shorter. She even asked if I wanted to keep the length before starting! I'm sad. read more

I went to a new nail tech because my usual had hurt her back and was on a break. My friend had recommended this nail tech and because I wanted a Japanese nail tech, my nail tech was Hitomi. First off, when she was done removing my old gel nail, she had dusted off herself and her machine, and then me...which was a little off, but I shrugged it off. Next, she had put on a different polish than I had chosen so I kindly asked her to check because the color looked off. Thats when she got really mean and stood up saying nothing and started removing the ones she had already painted. Then she quietly asked me to relax my hand, which I couldn't hear at first then she said, "relax!" and slightly slapped my arm. It's only been 2 days and my studs get caught on to my hair and they are not placed straight AND my thumb nail came off. I asked my other nail tech and she said that the gel hadn't cured all the way and it was wet in between the layers which could give me allergies. It wasn't Japanese quality at all. Such an unprofessional job. read more

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First time getting a manicure and pedicure in my entire life. Is that a surprise for someone is pretty girly girl. Never thought of spending my hard worked money for salon service. Well since my bf decided to pay for it, why not!. His female co workers urged him to do after all, I went with them to get pampered. In the landmark building between Ala wai and Kalakaua ave, enter the parking lot on Ala wai ave, make sure to get your validation sticker before leaving the salon,parking cost $3.50 total for over 2 hrs. By appointments only. The salon is small cozy shop with 2 manicure and pedicure stations with extra manicure table. Options to pick, gel, regular, or acrylic nails styles. Check out their instagram or facebook page for monthly specials ranging from $65 to 85. cute designs or simple colors. I had a difficult time picking the color, various colors to select from. Went with light blue gel color for mani and slightly darker blue polish color for pedi. Nail technician was professional and friendly, whoever her name is. The appointment was 2 hrs for both pedi and mani. My bf approved my nails :) read more

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A friend of mine recommended Salon Cherie to me years ago, and it was the best advice anyone has told me! The technicians have always been super friendly, professional, and the results have ALWAYS been stellar. I'm usually pretty picky, but I have never walked out of the salon without being super happy with my nails. My mom and I go at the same time, and Hitomi and Alice are always great! We end up having conversations with all of us, and laughing the hour away. Getting an appointment can be challenging, but we book our next appointment when we're there, and we can usually get the time frame that we want, no problem. The online system to book is also pretty easy to use, and once booked, the system updates my calendar, and sends me reminders. Parking is in the lot off of Ala Wai. It can be a little confusing (the first time I went into the apartment building next door), but once you find it, it's no problem. They'll validate, so you'll get a discounted rate. It ends up being between $1.50-$2 every time we go. It's located on the second floor of the Landmark Building, so use the elevator, stairs, or escalator. (It's the door you're facing as you get off the escalator.) Now for the nails, omg. We always do the monthly specials; the designs are always so intricate and cool-looking, and the prices are affordable, too. There are 4 designs at $70 and 2 designs at $85. You can change the color, which fingers which designs go on, and the jewels used on each nail. For Japanese gel + nail artwork, it's a pretty good deal compared to other places I've been. The Japanese gel is so strong, but doesn't seem to damage my nails. I surf almost everyday, and my nails last for 4-6 weeks, easy. The only reason I need to go back is because my nails grow! TL;DR: Highly recommended salon for quality Japanese gel, with amazing, friendly, meticulous technicians. read more

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Love my bridal nails by Hitomi! She is always able to perfectly recreate any design I bring to her and I also love all of the monthly special designs! Highly recommend Salon Cherie if you are looking for Japanese style nail designs. read more

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This little salon has been my go to nail salon for years! It's located in the Waikiki Landmark building upstairs and their parking lot entrance is along Ala Wai Blvd. *They are by appointment ONLY and it's easy to book on their website or phone call. No walk ins. I usually get Japanese gel manicure or pedicure and they last for a month or sometimes longer. Every month they have monthly specials that are different designs for a set price. The designs range in price depending on the detail and the colors used can be changed. The nail techs are also very skilled and can do a design if you bring in a photo or have an idea. Definitely check them out on Instagram or their websites for their current designs. Overall, the nail salon is very clean and there's only a few chairs. They've always provided me with great service and fair prices for the services. Go treat yourself to a new set of nails! read more

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Japanese gel nails! Seriously, nothing compares to the quality of the work here and the prices are fair! I wash my hands over a hundred times a day and these nails look just as great on day 14 as they did on day 1! There is validated parking in the structure below the salon, ample stalls and it's pay by card only (for parking). The salon has a few nail chairs and two pedi seats, so it's best to make an appointment ahead of time. You can snag an appointment online through their website or call. The salon is super clean and cute inside. They have become my new go-to nail salon! read more

Just went here for the first time in January 2021 and it was amazing! I did a Japanese gel mani and pedi here and so far my nails look great and are holding up to my everyday routines. Yes, they do gear towards a Japanese clientele (I was the only client that was not fluent in Japanese) but I was treated well and I found the staff to be very friendly. I am not sure if in Japan the technicians don't normally talk too much to the clients, but for me it was fine. Sometimes I find technicians converse so much and they make mistakes...I prefer a quieter environment where I can relax. So just know this place is on the quieter side and don't expect a lot of chit chat unless you speak fluently in Japanese. They do validate parking in their building, I believe you need to come down from McCully and turn onto Ala Wai to get into their parking structure. read more

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Worst customer service and worst quality ever! Don't come. Got my nails done and the gel is so bad in quality it fall of TWICE!!!!!!!!!! Waste my time to go there three times to make appointments and make up and remake it. LYING to me face online saying no openings today and tomorrow and then I went straight to the shop then they said they are having openings tomorrow???? Why would you lie about that????? Horrible attitude!!!!!!!!!!! So angry read more

Moved home from Japan and needed a nail salon that does gel..made an appointment online which was super easy the week before. I was in and out in an hour and love how my nails turned out! Salon Cherie will now be my go to! read more

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This was my go to nail shop when i visit Hawaii annually. It started with my wedding nails back in 2018 which I loved and received so many compliments. However, I was disappointed with my visit this time. My appointment was with Hitomi at 4:45pm. When I arrived, she didn't look too happy and friendly. She did a poor job filing my nails. She did asked if the shape looks okay but there is nothing much she can do when she already messed it up and I don't want it to be any shorter. She also pull my cuticles really hard. Although it was not bleeding but it definitely stung when she wiped it with alcohol. The paint job did not look good either. At the end, she charged me $10 extra for gel removal. I asked her what is the gel removal for since I only had regular nail polish on. She only replied I thought it was gel and removed the charge. How can gel nails be removed by just wiping off one time and how could a professional mistaken this for gel? I will probably give this place another try but definitely not with Hitomi. read more

Per referral from a friend and bookmarking all their Instagram posts, I decided to call for an appointment to get the monthly gel manicure special! Always book at least 1 week in advance for an appointment. They validate parking, for which the entrance is located to the left along Ala Wai Blvd, before you hit Kalakaua and right after McCully. It was the worst following Google maps and not being able to find the darn entrance. I gave up and parked at the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel which runs $3 per half hour. Erika was amazing! Super fast and the coolest. She and I jabbered away about EDC and Monster Massive when it was back at the Coliseum in LA, missing big city life, and boys..obviously haha. It's best to go with the monthly gel specials which are posted on their Insta page. You can swap out the colors and change the layout of the jewels/pieces on different fingers for the same price. You can also request past monthly special designs as long as you have the photo on hand. Overall, they're a step above your typical nail salon, because the techs here work art and are quite talented and efficient. I kept my nails simple for my first time and was in and out within 35 minutes! Minus 1 star, because it is still pricey, and I'm not used to forking over that kind of money for nail paint. read more

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I continue to be so pleased with this place after a year of going here. I bring in designs and they're always able to match them or make them even better! My manicures last for a whole month! They are extremely clean, which is so important. Also, the health of my nails is amazing! My nails are so long and healthy (see pic no extensions added). It is really nice to know that they not only care about the way your nails look but also how healthy they are! read more

I've come to Salon Cherie a few times for their monthly special gel manicures. For $55 before tax and tip, it's not a bad deal, especially if you like the designs for the month. Also, if you come regularly, like once a month, the free soak offs make it worth it. Other places will charge $5-$10 just to remove the gel polish. I have another favorite salon for regular, one color manis. But I like salon Cherie when I'm feeling fancy. The designs range from simple to very complex and glittery. It is a Japanese nail salon after all. I get many compliments about my nails after I go to salon Cherie, but being a little OCD, I've noticed some flaws. The manicurists are so cute and friendly, which beats going to places like smileys for sure. It's a small shop, but well kept and clean. I've always found street parking across the street in the residential area, but there is a parking lot if you want to pay for parking. The first time I came, it was a little hard to find. From kalakaua, if you take the escalator up to the 3rd floor, it's right there. read more

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Highly recommend and will go back next year when I'm in town. My Japanese gel has been on for 2.5 weeks and it's still perfectly intact. The only reason I am giving 4 and not 5 stars is because of the heat spikes when curing under the UV. I've never gotten Japanese gel before, but it was pretty painful each time my hands went under the UV light, which I don't think is normal. I've had normal gel before and never experienced that. It only took an hour to remove the dip I had on previously and get the gel. read more

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Never recommend. Don't waste your money and time here. Her name is Maria Todo (I didn't ask her name but it says on my receipt) First time when I came into the salon, she was already had a bad attitude. I said hello with smile but she didn't say anything and went back behind the curtain then pointed the seat . I was kinda surprised because I never had this situation at any salons. I tried to touch my phone to show some pics what I wanted to do, but she suddenly took my phone without asking me and put under the desk, said "the phone should be here." We both speak in Japanese, I felt how she talked was SUPER RUDE. I was shocked what happened and couldn't understand what was going on,. I couldn't say anything because I felt nervous.. I really wanted to leave, but I didn't know I still could cancel or not because she already started removing old nails. Then she broke the old nail and it hurt but what she said to me was "where did you do this nail?!" I remember where but I didn't wanna say because she sounded like it's the previous nailists' fault. I said "I don't remember." but she asked me "this is not Japanese nail, right?!" rudely and without apology what she did to my nail. I was super nervous whole time there, so my fingers were tense, she kept hitting my finger many times to relax without asking nicely. Of course she didn't small talk the whole time. It was so awkward. I wanted some designs on my nail but I really didn't wanna talk to her staying there longer and didn't want her to touch my hands, so I gave up everything and changed my mind to do only one color nails. I had to endure until she finished, I didn't see anything she was doing. After she finished, I was so surprised what she did to my nails. All surfaces were not flat at all and edges were so dirty, nail lengths were all different... I have been to many nail salons in the US and Japan for long time. SHE WAS THE WORST NAILIST EVER. And after two weeks, started cracking, then completely broke some nails. I normally don't write reviews even they did a bad job, normally ppl who work at salon, they are nice. But she was SO RUDE and has NO TECHNICAL SKILL. I still regret going there and paying for such a terrible service. Do yourself a favor AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE! read more

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Came here once and won't ever be returning. I prefer going to Salon Glitter where they are much friendlier and do children's manicure as well. First off, if you don't get their monthly specials, their prices are pretty ridiculous for what you get. My nail design was just average but they did last long. What really turned me off is they speak Japanese to one another and you better believe they talk crap about their customers. I speak very little but grew up around my grandmother who was born and raised in Japan and later became a US citizen. She always spoke to me in fluent Japanese growing up. Little did my nail technician know, I understood every word she said. Such an unprofessional business, definitely can't recommend this salon to anyone. read more

Thank you Yuka!! I loved her work and designed that I chose!! She was pretty fast that I did not have to pay 2 hours parking... Oh well!! It's okay parking rate ($1/per hour) is actually really cheap for Waikiki!! read more

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It has been a year since my last visit, and this is still my absolute favorite place to get my nails done. Hitomi was very nice and skilled. She took her time and carefully listened and created the design I wanted. She even put the japanese gel on in a way that wouldn't chip it and gave me tips on how to make it last. So thoughtful! Thank you Hitomi!! read more

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I got the Spa Pedi Course (regular polish) with Alice. Pros: 1) I arrived early for my appointment, and Alice took me in right away. 2) Alice is very skilled. Her paint job was the best, cleanest, neatest that I ever received. She pays attention to details, took her time to make sure that she applied the polish perfectly, and yet seemed like she was hardly working at all... meaning, she's just that talented at her craft that she makes it look easy. It's been over three weeks since I got the pedicure, and the paint job is still intact! (And I've been wearing sandals nonstop and 3-4 times per week since.) Cons: None. It was perfectly enjoyable. Summary: Go see Alice! read more

I wish they had another location in Seattle... I came here while on vacation to gussy up my nails and oh my, Chiro and Yuka are the best. My reason? Very reasonable price, $55 for gel with design. Polish strokes with such detail, she's an artist. Designs are so adorable and they create new series every month! Very clean shop. Such fine work in incredible speed, I was in and out within 30 minutes. This place is by far my favorite nail shop! I'll be visiting them every time I'm in Oahu. read more

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There's a lot of things that make me love coming home but one of the biggest reasons is the excitement of getting my nails done here. We have great Japanese gel nail salons in Seattle but none of them can compare to the level of detail and skill I get from Chiru at Salon Cherie. Whenever I get my nails done there, it peels in 3 weeks but for some reason when she does my nails it last 5-6 weeks and sometimes even longer. I think a huge part is the care they take in prepping your nails before polish. I was really grateful for her attention to detail and she still constantly went over each nail to make sure everything was perfect. I am also all over the place in my ideas and somehow she manages to combine them better than anything I could ever think up. The base price for Japanese gel in Seattle is $70 then ~$2 per design so I love their cheaper prices for way higher quality nails. read more

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While I was in Hawaii, I decided to get my nails done since I was too sick to get it done before my vacation. I looked for places with good reviews and decided to book this one since they hand paint the designs. This salon is very small. When I went, there were only 2 nails techs. Definitely recommend you to make an appointment before going. It was really easy to find since it's right in front of the escalator. I got one of the monthly special. The design look similar to the design. They did not cut my cuticle. The gel wasn't that thick compare to the Japanese salon that use para gel. Overall, it's pretty good for the price. FYI, they do file your nails a lot. So if you want it long, make sure not to get it cut or trim because it will get shorter than expected. read more

Finally came here for the first time to get a manicure done with my sister for her Christmas present! Okay so I've been following their instagram for awhile now and have been obsessing over their monthly specials. I figured the Christmas and New Years holidays coming up would be the perfect time to pamper myself a little and finally give them a try. Disclaimer: if you're used to the typical manicures at other salons, you may be a little disappointed as they don't do the soak or massage. It's strictly nail business! Or it was for us because we did the December special. Which we're not complaining, our nails looks sooo beautiful! Every month, their IG posts about 5-6 styles of manicure/polish design you can have done for $55. They also let you change up the color of polish! Pretty good deal considering the work that goes in to the designs. I still can't get over how pretty my nails look! The salon itself is very clean but on the smaller side so they do not take walk-ins, by appointment only. They have 3 manicure stations and I believe 2 chairs for pedicures, and a back room where they do eyelash extensions. I am definitely coming back! Can't wait to see what next month's specials are. read more

I was recommended to go here by my cousin. Went to try it out in November 2018 and I've been returning every month because the quality is great. It's my first time trying Japanese gel and there is such a difference. The nail technicians at Salon Chérie are precise and clean. I am so pleased with how consistent they are every time. I love the specials of the month as well! So creative and I always get compliments on my nails. What's also really great is if you choose to get a monthly special which is all listed on their Instagram account you can change the colors if you don't like the color that they posted. So you can get really creative and personalize the monthly specials to you. I'm so glad for the recommendation from my cousin. read more

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I had a pedicure with a young girl, I don't know her name bc she didn't introduce herself and she did not talk to me a word. The massage was horrible, she had no idea what she was doing. And all this for 83 dollar????? Most expensive pedicure and it was one of my worst I used to do nails and pedicures and myself own a beauty salon as well, so I feel like this is the owner responsible to make sure only work with professionals and if she isn't enough train the minimum to not ask full price. Not returning for sure. read more

Love this place and all the girls who work here. So very polite and easy to chat with. My visit was one of the most relaxing ones at a salon. They offer the Japanese gel polish which lasts longer than regular shellac and have tons of design stuff to choose from. Felt like the color selection was a bit limited though. Wished they had something similar to Daisy DND which has color match for both hands and feet. Ended up w/ a very pretty shade of blue for my mani that was super close to my pedi color - 143 & 219. They charge $10 for gel removal. My Goddess pedi was great. Feet were scrubbed super clean. Massage and wrap were comfy. Also did nail art for $4/nail. All in all, my bill was $90 which is more than what I usually pay but so worth it. Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely swing by again. read more

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Love this place! -cute monthly specials for $55-$70 -QUALITY -cute small place with 2 pedi & 4 mani chairs read more

Salon Chérie - December Special! Always a treat going to Salon Cherie Sweet, fast, creative & amazing work! - Nail Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Popped my Japanese Gel cherry on vacation in Hawaii and it was amazing. I was able to book a last minute appointment here online after my store bought gel nail-strips were falling apart like bad wallpaper (never doing that again). I didn't really have any design in mind, only that it was neutral, simple, and can go with everything I wore. The manicurist (forgot her name) helped me choose one and she ran with it. I loved that they weren't so thick and didn't look fake. The design was simple but not (if that makes sense lol). One thing - salon was kind of hard to find...look up, they're on the 2nd floor. Definitely recommend if you're ever around Waikiki! Wish I booked an appointment to do a more complex nail design but still happy with the outcome. Time to find a Salon in my area that specializes in Japanese Gel art because I don't want to go back... read more

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I finally had the chance to try out Salon Chérie after following them on ig for years!! Going to new places makes me nervous, (especially around waikiki) because of the whole parking situation. But no need to worry ladies, their shop is located in the Waikiki Landmark building which has a parking structure *phew* thank god lol! With validation, parking came out to $1.50 Now for my nails..... they're so cute!!!!!! Megumi did them, she was so sweet. She told me she just arrived from Japan 2 days ago! I was surprised at how fast she did my nails, I was in and out in less than an hour. I got a monthly special which came out to $68 tax included. Worth it in my opinion! The only gripe I have is the 3 little beads on my left ring finger aren't centered.. but I think maybe they slid while my hand was curing under the light :/ but it's okay, my hands are still overall really cute! I'd also like to add the fact that I really like how thin the finished product came out to be. I've gotten japanese style gel nails from other places before and although they came out cute, my nail would be so so thick from all the layers of gel! Not the case this time ^^ not sure if it's just Megumi's style or if everyone at Salon Chérie is the same though. read more

Salon Chérie - Right hand, February 2019 monthly special. - Nail Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love this salon. High quality for decent price. I get excited to come here every 4 weeks! read more

I had a great experience with Hitomi at Salon Cherie! I had a Japanese gel manicure done for $40. The environment is quiet, clean and friendly. I was out in 50 minutes, will definitely come back! read more

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I think I've found my new favorite nail salon!! After trying out many different places, I have to say that for the price and quality of work, no place beats Salon Cherie! It's been over 3 weeks and this is the only time the polish hasn't chipped yet and surprisingly the gems are still intact! You can tell they use high quality products! The salon is located in an office building that is easily missed. Once you locate the building and park (parking is only $1/hour!), head up the escalators/elevators to the 3rd floor. The signs by the parking structure are a bit misleading but the salon is actually located on the 3rd floor. I love how the salon has large windows for you to look out/in. I would say 99% of nail salons out there don't have that luxury and it's nice not feeling stuck inside a small space when you have large ceiling to floor windows. I took advantage of their monthly designs ($55) and told Mariko what colors I wanted. She did a great job removing my old gel polish and freestyling my design. I don't like idle chitchat when I'm getting pampered, so the quiet atmosphere of the salon was very nice. I walked out of my appointment a little over an hour later! Quality work at an efficient pace! I think some of it has to do with the fact that they don't massage your hands like most places do, but I'd gladly forgo that for amazing nails! Overall, I highly recommend making an appointment to get your nails done here! Keep in mind they only have 2-3 girls working at once so an appointment is required and you may not be able to get a mani and pedi at the same time. read more

Really clean and cute salon in the Waikiki Landmark building. This is my first time going to a Japanese nail salon and I was NOT disappointed. It can be pricey, but follow them on IG for their $55 monthly specials (you can change the colors if you wish), which is what I went for. There are only 2 manicure and pedicure chairs so make sure to make an appointment. Chiru was my manicurist and she was very nice and detail oriented. There is parking downstairs in the structure. If you're going down McCully st, stay in your far right and make a right on the Ala Wai. Then stay in your far left lane and turn left into the structure makes with the letter "P". Parking is $1/hour, pay at the machine using your credit card/debit card. The salon is right at the top of the escalator on the 3rd floor. Only difference between the traditional Vietnamese nail salons vs Japanese nail salon is that they don't do the traditional hand massage, which I'm totally fine with as long as they keep up with the beautiful designs, which are also very long lasting. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend you get some Japanese gel nails! read more

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I have gone to salon Cherie a couple of times now and I can positively say that this salon is best in quality. They have monthly specials on original nail designs that are $55 or $65 depending on the design. They use Japanese gel that lasts a long time. If you're fond of the small talk during your manicure/pedicure, this is not the place for you. The Japanese technicians are quiet and are concentrated on giving you the best looking and long lasting nails. Make your appts in advance because they are always booked. And don't be late! They seem to be on a tight timeline with their schedule. read more

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