Cities in Hawaii
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About nail salons in Hawaii
The Hawaii nail salon market is a mix of independent neighborhood studios, family-run shops, and a smaller share of national chains. Across 6 cities and roughly 9 listed locations, you'll find specialists in everything from classic French tips to seasonal nail art, gel extensions, and Japanese-style gel manicures.
Most Hawaii salons offer the standard menu: classic manicures and pedicures, long-wear gel polish, dip powder, acrylic full sets and fills, polish changes, and a la carte nail art. Larger urban salons frequently add waxing, lash extensions, and brow services to the menu, while neighborhood shops tend to focus tightly on nails.
Pricing in Hawaii sits in the West region of the country. As a baseline, expect a classic manicure to run $22–$34, a gel manicure $38–$58, a spa pedicure $50–$85, and a full set of acrylics $50–$85. Nail art typically adds $3–$12 per nail depending on complexity. Prices climb in major metro areas (especially Aiea downtown salons) and dip in smaller towns.
Booking ahead is strongly recommended throughout Hawaii, particularly for evening appointments and any visit between Thursday and Sunday. Walk-ins are usually accepted on weekday mornings and early afternoons. For nail art, send a reference photo to the salon when you book so the artist can plan the design and any custom polish mixing.
Reputable Hawaii salons sterilize metal tools in an autoclave or use single-use implements, and many display their state cosmetology license at the front desk. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, ask whether the salon stocks 5-free or 7-free polish lines and whether they use a gel base coat with HEMA — a common allergen in cheaper gel systems.
Nail Salon List pulls every Hawaii listing from public OpenStreetMap data and refreshes it as new salons are tagged. If you spot a closed location or a missing salon, the OpenStreetMap community is the best place to report updates so the change flows through to directories like ours.
Typical pricing in Hawaii (West region)
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Classic manicure | $22–$34 |
| Gel manicure | $38–$58 |
| Dip powder | $45–$70 |
| Acrylic full set | $50–$85 |
| Acrylic fill | $30–$55 |
| Classic pedicure | $35–$52 |
| Spa / deluxe pedicure | $50–$85 |
| Polish change | $12–$22 |
| Nail art (per nail) | $3–$12 |
Pricing baselines are drawn from public industry surveys (IBISWorld, Nailpro, Yelp average price data 2023–2024) and reflect typical prices in the West region. Confirm prices directly with each salon.