Best Nail Salons In Honolulu

“Smiley Nails is always such a pleasant experience! Everyone there is so friendly and they do a great job every time. I usually see Anthony, but if he’s busy, the rest of the team is just as wonderful. Definitely my go-to nail spot!“

“Very professional Japanese manicure! Gel is of high quality. Will definitely come back again.“

“Great simple pedicure which included four and leg massage as well as callous scrub. Inexpensive and excellent in an unassuming small place. Check it out!“

“Meagan is the best in Hawaii Kai. I always bring in photo of designs I like and she delivers every time.“

“Monet removed my gel nails so gently because I went there with a crack in my real nails underneath the gel ones and without hurting she removed my nails so nicely! I highly recommend this place!!“

“Best service! They truly make you feel welcomed and comfortable. They don't rush to finish and always put their customers first.“

“I had both a pedicure and manicure done here, the experience was relaxing and so gently done. Thank you, Dio for your hard work to make my hands beautiful! :).“

“What a perfect way to spend the afternoon with your best friend on her birthday week of celebrations! And is so awesome! And conscientious and is always smiling! So glad that she joined your company. And watching all that yummy food being cooked made us so happy that we had to run home and have curried rice with seared beef. Yay! See you next month!“

“I called at 8:30 AM and got appointments for my 2 nieces (11 & 15 yo) and me, for mani-pedis at 10:30 AM. Two gel pedicures, one regular pedicure and three regular manicures. The gel color selection was good. I was very happy and the person who did my services was sweet & professional. Everything was clean and nice. The massage chairs were very nice, and my nieces loved the whole thing. It came to $235, which I charged on a card, and paid the tips in cash. We will definitely be back. Thank you!“

“I had such a great experience at Creative Nails!

Conveniently located right off Monsarrat Avenue in the Kaimukī/Diamond Head neighborhood, just minutes from Waikīkī.
Monsarrat is a cute little street with lots of great places to grab a bite to eat.

The staff was super friendly and accommodating.

The salon itself is quaint and seemed clean. Lots of people working and busy with seemingly happy customers.

I came in to have my gel extensions removed from my hands and the gel polish removed from my feet- I was pleasantly surprised to find that their pricing is some of the most affordable around.

Not only was the service professional and efficient, but throughout the entire experience I felt genuinely cared for as a customer.

For anyone in the Waikīkī or Diamond Head area looking for quality nail care for affordable prices check out this spot.

I recommend calling ahead although it seems that walk-ins are welcome.“

“My neighbour recommended me this place, I could get an appointment right away. Everybody are very friendly, I got offered water and tea. Nina did a perfect job on my nails! So beautiful.
Thank you:)“

“I love the relaxing environment here. The staff are gentle and kind. My nails came out absolutely stunning. I can’t wait for my next appointment.“

“Vivi did my massage and it was such a comforting and soothing experience. Hawaii was raining that day and I had nothing to do, so decided to have my first ever massage. The location is at 25th floors, so the view was also great. From head to toes, I felt like every muscle was relieved and stretched. They also gave us soft serve at the end for free. For the three of us, the adjusted the type of massage depending on how we reacted, I did the oil press one (油压） because I wasn’t very resistant to a lot of force. Overall, great experience! Will recommend it to everyone who comes to Oahu.“

“Anna did amazing work on my nails. I'm so glad I found them on Google. Worth the short walk from our hotel for and it was such a nice relaxing break from the sun. Now I have beautiful nails to go home and wipe my tears with when I'm missing Oahu :)“

“I came in from another place with completely destroyed nail beds and Pave took full care of me. She has such a steady hands and warm personality, I felt like I left with more confidence and a new friend. Thank you Pave!“

“I got my hair done here for the 3 years I lived in Hawaii. Excellent salon in a very convenient location. Davis is absolutely amazing. I wish I could fly back every couple months to still get my hair done here! Highly recommend“

“I came to this salon with low expectations and just wanted a gel with white flowers to match my dress. I was blown away. The workers were very sweet and space was clean. I expected my nail technician to put floral stickers, but she hand painted them! She even mixed colors to match the flowers exactly on my dress. I will be returning to this salon whenever I visit Hawaii. I also love how they weren’t harsh in cleaning my nails and cuticles.“

“Awesome ladies, they were able to take me in quickly and get straight to my nails. I came in for basic maintenance, and they took their time to clean both. I would say to take a bit more time cleaning underneath the fingernails would be great, but not a problem.“

“To my complete surprise I was able to get a next day appointment for a hard gel fill and pedicure. The best part is, both were at the same time, cutting my time there in half!

Both women did a fantastic job. I have thin natural nails on my hands and she was gentle and took her time. When I didn’t like the final color after curing she went over it with another color and I love it. Didn’t make me feel bad or anything.

As for my feet. I get regular pedicures but I get calluses easily for some reason. Just life. I did the callus removal for $10 and wow. She did amazingly.

They are detailed and really do great work. The salon is very clean and all health protocols were followed. This is a great place.

Parking was not a problem for me. I did ride my moped. But do arrive early to find parking if you’re driving.

They said to just say I’d like them at the same time when I call. I love that!“

“I think I might have had the best (most thorough) pedi ever! Would definitely recommend! The chairs are great and the use the sanitary BAGS!!! Which is a must for me.“

“Yen Cao is a true artist. She is incredibly personable, and her shop is impeccably clean. She takes great care in showing every sterile pack of supplies, including expiration dates and the types of needles she uses, ensuring complete transparency. The shop is also conveniently located. What I truly appreciated about her was the time she took to assess my facial features to determine the most suitable eyebrow shape for me. She meticulously measured everything rather than simply estimating, demonstrating her expertise and precision. With years of training and mastery in her craft, I trust her completely. Beyond her skill, Yen is down-to-earth, kind, and genuinely cares about customizing her work to meet each client’s needs. Finding someone as dedicated and detail-oriented as her is rare!“

“As a licensed cosmetologist , I am very particular. This place TAKES CARE OF YOU !! Gentle application, fair pricing ,super friendly AND MY NAILS LAST ME 4 weeks . I stay in water so to me that is GOLD ! 10000000/10 (I’m a simple girl but they also get down in designs!)“

“I enjoyed every bit of my visit today. Lucy was amazing and she did my lashes with precision and she was extra gentle. See LUCY! to get your lashes done. ?“

“The staff is friendly, but what stood out most was the excellent salon management and cleanliness.“

“I wanted to share an update on my experience at this salon. My first visit didn't go as planned—my gel manicure started peeling within a day, and when I returned to have it fixed, the process was quite rough and caused irritation around my cuticles. Additionally, the re-done nails still had issues.

However, the owner reached out to me, apologized for what happened, and offered to redo my nails for free. I decided to give them another chance, and I'm really glad I did. This time, the tech was gentle and very detailed, and my results were excellent. I ended up getting builder gel with regular gel, and I'm extremely happy with both the service and the outcome.

I appreciate that the owner took responsibility and made things right. The front desk staff has always been welcoming, and this second experience showed me the quality they're capable of.“