Makiki Nails

I forgot to ask her name (terrible) but definitely my go to place for excellent service and beautiful nails! I walked out of the nail salon and regretted not getting gel nails. :’(They’re so beautiful and I know I’m going to be clumsy lol.

I come here all the time for pedis. They can usually fit me in without too much trouble and are accommodating for extras, like a quick brow wax if you need. The leg massage is included in the pedi, but a longer one costs more (as it should for their time). I’m not sure who the sour reviewers are, but the employees here have always been sweet to me. Maybe it’s because I tip them, but it could also be because I treat them like human beings and not servants ;)

Gel removal for $ 23.04, which I thought was high. Pretty harsh removal process… soaking in a bowl of acetone and then clipping and filing the polish off. The tops of my nails are scraped and a little sore. I’ve never had gel removed like that. I can’t speak to their polish services since I only had polish removed and not repainted, but from my experience I wouldn’t recommend this salon.

I made an appointment for 10:30am on Tuesday, once I got there they were extremely busy due to NYE. I waited until 11am to be taken care of, all technicians were super nice and apologized multiple times for the delay. It is understandable due to the holiday.
I was taken care of my JENNI who was kind, patient, genuine and very attentive to how I like my nails. I got a light pink gel manicure and I must say I absolutely love it!!!
The job itself was cheaper than many places I have seen, thank you for a great price for an amazing job!
The salon is clean and organized.
This may become my new nail salon!
Thank you ladies, especially Jenni!

I will never go there again they charge for massage if it’s past the ankles?! Yes they don’t massage the above the ankle they don’t even give good massage on your feet I am disappointed I rather drive to fort street mall to get my nails done then walk around the corner to this place the one girl in there is nice young and does good nail art she should find a better salon to work at the other ladies grumpy and talk about you while doing your feet Im not about that type of negative energy with someone touching my feet even my 5 year old said she didn’t like one of the ladies that spoke to her rudely. This was the second time I went thinking maybe the last time they were having a bad day. Bottom line NOT friendly, NOT clean and they need to get with the times seriously!

My boyfriend and I were walk-​ins because we were going to take engagement pictures later that day. I got white tip acrylic nails and after she was done they hurt all night and there were bubbles in my nails. But the most upsetting part was that instead of taking my boyfriend who was waiting for a mani — pedi they scheduled a call-​in for his spot. This was very upsetting and rude, they didn’t even apologize.

The boyfriend and I went for pedicures this afternoon. Both girls who worked on us were very professional.
I called about an hour early to make an appointment so that we would be able to get our pedis done at the same time. We were a couple minutes late, but they held our spots.
My toes look great and my boyfriend’s feet are nice and soft.

Easy to find. Not particularly friendly but feet feel nice and look pretty which is a good outcome. Prices reasonable. Place is outdated but I didn’t come here thinking it was a 5 star spa so not disappointed. Not sure about the instruments cleaning… didn’t see it come out of a sterile pack. Hopefully they were at least clean.

Can’t believe I never wrote a review! Been coming here for years and it’s a most consistent nail spot. They are friendly, clean, quick, reasonably priced and do a great job. It’s close to my home so it is my go to nail place. Sometimes I stray if I find a Groupon etc but I always come back here for my regular servicing as I know what to expect to every time. I get my brows done here as well (when Benefit Brow Bar is too packed) & they’re good too. Ask for Jenny for brows… Prices have changed through the years but as of now it’s about $ 35 for mani/​pedi. $ 7 – 12 for waxing.

I’ve been wanting to get my nails done (acrylic) for a couple weeks and finally did this past weekend. I decided to go to Makiki Nails because it’s pretty close to where i live and the reviews here on Unilocal were pretty decent about the place.
Going there gave me a bunch of feelings, mostly nervous for what my experience would be like. Anyways, i called ahead and actually asked to make an appointment with Tracy for that day but she wasn’t available for the time i was heading in. Instead, i had Jenny and she was very accommodating! She made conversation and made me comfortable. I HATE when the drill on my nails because i always get knicked, which is pretty irritating and hurts a bit. She was extra careful when it came to that and i appreciated it! She’s very sweet and makes sure what she’s doing is exactly what you want. Very good customer service!
Not to mention acrylic set is only $ 25!

Shoutout to my nail tech Jenny who I go to every time! She’s thorough, consistent and skilled in the magic she does to my nails! I never leave this place unsatisfied, it’s clean and organized and all the workers are extremely polite.
Definitely my go to! I especially love the gel full sets!

No, just no.
I feel like the pedicure was mediocre. I paid for gel polish and it chipped right away. Within two days I was able to peel the entire nail off.
The lady was also very pushy. No, I do not want a flower design.

The Ladies here are welcoming. Just depends too though but who doesnt have a hard day? Sometimes they get busy so it’s good to make an appointment or at least call before heading over. I like coming here cuz it’s close to home so it’s very convenient.

My friends recommended Makiki Nails a long time ago, but I only checked it out recently. I walked in and inquired about an «express» pedicure (I was running late to a get-​together).
I chose a bright pink OPI color. There was one empty chair left. «Tee» took care of me. She trimmed and shaped my toenails, and carefully removed my feet’s callouses. She did a meticulous job painting the nail polish on. She adjusts her conversation style to you. I felt like she was thorough, sensitive to my needs (such as ticklish feet) and she got me in and out in half an hour! [B/​c of the time constraints, I skipped the leg/​feet massage, pretty decoration on the big toes, drying of the nail polish, and whatever else comes with a real pedicure.]
When I saw my bill, I thought, «Awesome! They must officially have Express Pedicures here» even though it wasn’t on the menu. It was fairly inexpensive compared to other places I’ve been to. But later on, I read the salon menu I had taken with me and realized $ 22 is how much they charge for a regular pedicure. WOW! I’ll come back and enjoy the full experience. I noticed other Unilocal-​ers liked Tee so I’ll be sure to request her again!
I don’t get pedicures regularly (maybe once or twice a year) but since my experience at Makiki Nails was so wonderful and affordable, I may consider going more often.

Just one. Prettayyy like cheerleader model… Or somethin prettayyyy…
So I don’t have to be super deep and insightful, right? Cause this review is not. At all. Just don’t want you to get your hopes up. But as a self-​proclaimed fashionista, (it’s a hobby and passion), all I gotta say is that after over a year of not having fake nails, having been irritated about the maintenance and cost of them, I am totally falling back in love with them. Sure, you have to relearn how you type, button your pants, put on necklaces, etc., get «fills every 2 – 3 weeks” — the feminine feeling and cost of them is worth it. I have cat claws! Great for back scratching but also just to feel good about taking care of yourself. Nice, long nails make me feel glamorous. A little treat after a hectic work day. On top of that, they’re a topic of conversation, and they look good when shaking hands, nicely groomed, little bit of swagger as they say. I love getting a traditionally-​based design and tweaking it a bit. Fits in with my business meetings on the conservative side, yet displays a hint of personality. Creativity. Extroverted — ness. Characteristics that I find important in any marketing professional.
I go to a Makiki Nails, because it’s close to home, super reasonable pricing, and not up selling you like cray. It’s not a fancy joint by any means, but I really like the customer service. Plus, I’m not spending a ton, which frees up funds for paying down my student loans from grad school! I know y’all hear me on that. Fml.
You want crazy designs? Realistically– Not the place to come. Simple stuff. Good color selection, convenient locstion. Inexpensive service with a smile, I’ll take it!
The main point I would like to make (journalistically I should’ve started with this.) is that the ‘one nail’ trend is on point these days. Why be traditional? A Classic French mani with random fingers painted in vibrant colors (and designs if you wanna mix it up!) is where it’s at. It’s still business appropriate with a little edge. My only advice is please don’t get flowers… So 1991. Soooo over it with all the awesome nail art that is going on! Get a reverse French or some hello kitty steeze. Stripes and acrylic bows. Flowers??? Please, no. Cause, 2014.
Final thoughts, Anjelah Johnson. Nail salon. Epic. Fave standup comedy routine. Imma hyperlink the video later, but for now– google it. And laugh your butt off. ;)

This nails salon is dirty, no customer service, but it’s cheaper than most nails salon on Oahu!
I came here three times, first visit was good, second visit was ok and third visit was horrible. Their nail polishes are old and dry, just like the place. They don’t do a good job cleaning their tools. Some of the manicurists always give me the stinky eyes as if I’m giving them an attitude. Overall, my nails don’t get trim evenly and they don’t do a good job removing my callus.
I’m done be a customer at this nails salon because I hardly leave feeling satisfied!

Found this shop on Unilocal since it was walking distance. Nail was done subpar and it started bubbling in 2 – 3 days. Maybe because I went to the beach/​ocean prior to wedding day festivities. Disappointed.
They dont open unused nail tools in front of you. They just rinse them in blue color concoction with a brush.

Been coming here for seven years monthly for pedis and still LOVING it! I see Tracy by appointment and she is still the best. Strong hands, careful, precise, and meticulous with her work. We’ve built a great relationship and she’s funny, kind, and basically runs the whole place. She speaks the best English and communicates very well. She’ll help out the others if they need. They, too, are nice and do a fantastic job. But, for me, I won’t go to anyone but Tracy (old habits die hard).
Parking is easy in the lot in the back. Their chairs are comfy (but starting to get older). They do men more and more (so listen up guys: we love nicely manicured toes!)…but they do pedis, manis, waxing, color changes, gel, anything nail-​ish. Quite frankly, I sound like an advertisement and I’m totes ok with it.

Okay, so I know that I said that my exprience here wasn’t that good before when I got my manicure. The thing is though, I really wanted a pedicure and makiki nails was the nearest Salon so I decided to try give them another chance. And boy, was my pedicure different from my manicure. The funny thing is, the same lady did both, but I enjoyed the pedicure so much more.
I was real lucky when I came here since I decided to walk in and there was only one spot left. The lady that after me had to be told to wait 30 min. I loved how they thoroughly scrubbed, lotioned, and massage my feet. Plus, no cut cuticles! Although they only have a limited color selection, I found a nice baby blue that I liked and chose a simple flower design. I though it was kind of funny when she asked me if I wanted to get my eye brows plucked. I told her that I didn’t since my eyebrows are your typical Asian eyebrows, big but thin. You would even be able to see them if I got them plucked!
The lesson I learned that was although I didn’t like their manicures as much, they can do some pretty good pedicures. Will definitely be coming again sometime for another one.

If you know me, you know that I have zero time in my life for fiddle faddle. No, this is not an aversion to popcorn treats, but simply for things and people that waste time. Do you hear that sound? Working moms everywhere are applauding because we’re all suffering from exhaustion and not having enough «me» time.
+TV commercials: You’re getting in the way of me zoning out on trashy reality television. Waste of time! (Note: Okay so trashy reality television is technically a waste of time but it’s my «me time» and it helps me to de-​stress.)
+Traffic lights: Why are you always turning to red? This forces me to speed on yellow. Waste of time! (Note: I am a good driver. Although my last speeding ticket might prove otherwise.)
+Eating: Okay I know we have to eat, but I’ve done the Master Cleanse and there is so much more time in your day when you don’t have to worry about what to eat. Waste of time! (Note: This is my favorite way to waste time.)
+Slow Walkers: You hog the sidewalk with your dilly dallying and I want to push you out of the way. Oh yes I bumped you with my stroller on purpose! Why? Because you’re a waste of time! (Note: This goes for you people slow walking in cross walks. I’ve got my eye one you!)
You get the drift. I got kids to feed, groceries to buy, Unilocal parties to plan!!! There is no time for fiddle faddle, gobbledee gook, pitter patter! No time to waste precious time which can be better spent doing amazing life altering things!
That’s why I really love the ladies at Makiki Nails because the ladies there are no nonsense and friendly. You’re in and out at lightning speed. It’s not fancy but I barely have time to take a bath let alone get a pedicure. I always make sure I call to find out if they’ll be able to fit me in 10 minutes before I drive down to their shop. Because the last thing I want is to waste my time waiting in line. My favorite fob nail shop because of convenience, fast service and no nonsense. $ 23.18 before tip, can’t beat that!
Unilocal 365 Challenge: #57/​365 (The Fiddle Faddle)