Hawaii Kai Nails & Spa — Local services in Honolulu

I recently visited this nail salon for the first time after hearing good things about it. I like to bring my own gel polish to avoid sharing, as this can sometimes lead to nail infections. The technician was fine with me bringing my own polish, which I appreciated. We had a bit of small talk, though it didn’t turn into a full conversation.

One thing that bothered me was her comment on my habit of picking at the skin around my nails. As an esthetician, I believe in creating a comfortable, judgment-free experience for clients, so I found her comment unnecessary and a bit rude.

When she began the manicure, she initially tried to use Beetle gel polish, which is known to cause severe contact dermatitis. I asked her to switch to a different polish instead, and she seemed annoyed by my request. I also specifically asked her not to use a drill bit on my nails, as it makes them feel thin and sensitive. Unfortunately, she went ahead with it anyway, leaving my nails sore and red afterward. This was also the fastest gel manicure I’ve ever had, and within three days, the polish started to lift. The whole experience felt impersonal, like I was just another...

Vacation toes! I called to see if they could fit my daughter and I in, they had a too late appointment so I said thanks and planned to try the next day- they called me right back and said they could fit us in, in 20 mins. We had the deluxe pedicures. Both pedicures were carefully & precisely done. My daughter had her gels removed and the service was gentle and thorough. This is one of the best pedicures I have ever received all the way down to the heels which were cracked and are now super smooth. The people are really nice, the place seems organized & clean. If I were local, this would be my place. Try them!

FOLLOW UP:🌺 it has been over three weeks and we are back home. Even after our week of outdoor sports on the beach, it has three weeks since my pedicure, my toes are still unchipped and...

Mandy made me feel unwelcome when I showed her my gift certificate that I was given for my birthday present.Mandy then started to walk around the shop talking in Vietnamese.I asked her what is the problem. Mandy said," We don't know who gave this to you." Mandy started to whisper to the other girls in the shop.I do not understand Vietnamese.I wanted to walk out because of Mandy's rude behavior.But I stayed. It was my birthday present from my friend who teaches Zumba at Hawaii Kai Town Center.By the way ,she asked me who gave me my gift certicate as well.I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome by Mandy. I will not recommend or will I return...