The best for pedicures, also for cleanliness and a luxury VIP vibe! Ari runs this business by herself a female boss! She is also a mother so her aloha spirit welcomed my daughter and I and she treated us like VIP!!! I'm sad that my set of nails did not stay on but my feet she still going!! I loved the privacy as she only does by booking no walk-ins! She also can get hang-nails out like no other!!! My daughter and I were impressed we have tried other places and we're disappointed by the dirtiness and the factory feel this place is nothing like others on the island this top teir establishment and I wish I had the money to go back when I do I will be coming here! My big toe was in bad shape and Ari was able to build me a nail! I have felt much better wearing my slippers now mahalo nui loa for the kindness you showed to my daughter and i! read more

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I have been coming to Sue for over a year now and she is great! I get a gel pedicure from her every month and she always does whatever design i want and it ends up beautiful. My mom and kids love going to her for manis and pedis as well. read more

I would gate keep but what good would that do to Hilo and Ari nails. First time meeting her. I showed her a few pictures and she listened to what I wanted. Did not know what to expect. At the end my nails were so dainty, pretty, perfect, and just the right amount of zhuzsh and that I felt pretty from my Nails to my feet!!' I'll definitely be going back!!! read more

She did a great job on my mother who made 91 this year. When I flew home, noticed my mother's toenail's were starting to stack on each other and it would be difficult to cut. I was amazed with the pedicure results and her nails looked great. read more

Ari Nails - Mom's pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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What a great experience at Ari's Nails! Su is wonderful and we enjoyed the conversation we had. She is very attentive and scheduling was easy. Clean and comfortable environment. Overall very pleasant experience! read more

Ari Nails - Nails done at Ari's Nails by Su. What a great experience and enjoyed the conversation. Overall experience was excellent! Mahalo nui Su! - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Loved nail fill I got here! I hadn't had my nails done in YEARS and wanted to have them done for an event in Colorado that I was attending. The salon I went to initially did such a bad job that they were popping off in just a few days! I already had to leave for my trip at this point so had them redone in Colorado upon arrival. Wanting to not have that experience again I checked online for who had the best reviews and this was the spot! I was not disappointed! Will be returning :) Mahalo! read more

Ari Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I take my Mom here and she is handicapped with a walker and she is treated with nothing but dignity and respect. The woman that takes care of my mom is just amazing. She does such a great job on her and mom is thrilled. There aren't enough good things to say about this nail salon. This place is just fantastic. read more

Outstanding service and beautifully done pedicure. Very efficient and the salon is immaculate.

I'm so happy I found this place! Definitely recommend for walk-ins, affordability, the salon and location, especially if in the downtown area. First things noticed was how clean and well taken care of the space is. Very welcoming! It wasn't bustling, with only two nail techs on hand, both sweet and demure, which further accentuated calmness. I just needed my set filled in and wanted to go back to a basic color as well as the shape changed from coffin to almond. Last hoorah before going back to natural. The owner ended up doing my nails, in less than an hour; we had a nice lil chat. Ari is the name of her daughter! :)) so cute! 10/10 would return. read more

Ari Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Super cute place with a super sweet owner. Shop is clean and organized like other reviews mentioned, would definitely come back when we need services again. Not a busy/noisy salon at all. Full set w/ gel polish was under $70. She also offers permanent jewelry in the shop! read more

Ari Nails - Full acrylic set with gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

So sweet, typically goes by booking but was kind enough to take me as a walk in, i was new and she made time for me. loved the inside and the vibes, let me play whatever i wanted on her tv. the nails are gorgeous!! a little on the pricier side $94 dollars for a full set, but i think the price reflects the result, which in this case was amazing! read more

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I was really impressed by Sue's servic. Great mani & pedi. Top quality and good atmosphere too. Feeling beautiful, relaxed and grateful! My husband got to enjoy her massage chair the whole time. read more

Just wow. I used to go to another salon until their work just kept getting worse and worse. I found Ari's Nails here on yelp, and decided to give it a try. I have no words for the kind of service that has been given to me. I am autistic and so it can be hard for me to communicate, and honestly I was just embarrassed by the state of both my toes and my fingernails. She NEVER judged me for anything, and took such good care of me. We talked about the fact i'm from the south, and we had the best time. The services she provides is top tier, and helped make me feel like a woman again. I will never stray away from her after this! I can't wait to come back in a few weeks and see her again. If you're looking for a one woman show, she's your gal! Sue is so kind, fun, and honestly someone I would recommend to anyone and everyone. The vibes of her salon are so calm and comforting, quiet and relaxing! Thank you Ms. Sue for all you do for girls like us who just want to feel confident again! read more

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I love Ari! She always does an amazing job and is so sweet! It's always a great experience going to see her. I usually only get my nails done but I'm sure her other services are awesome too since her customers always seem so happy!Her shop is clean, cute, and so very friendly. 10/10 read more

Su is absolutely amazing. She was so sweet and booked me in at the end of the day. I recently moved to the area and have been in search for someone that can take care of my claws. My previous set was in bad shape. Su definitely came to the rescue and saved the day. read more

My nails are beautiful. I have received so many compliments. Salon is clean and relaxing. Owner is very friendly . I highly recommend this salon. Definitely my new nail place. read more

Ari Nails - Green and pink ombré. Inspired by Sakura season. - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I have lived in Hilo now for over four years,have tried many different nail salons and Ari Nails is by far the best

Came here per local friends recommendation while visiting fam and friends on island. Great location in downtown Hilo and plenty of parking (just try to avoid farmers market hours). Suji did a phenomenal job delivering the design I wanted. I'm detail oriented so I tend to get fixated on flaws but couldn't be more satisfied with how my nail design turned out. I'll be coming back to get my lashes filled next time read more

Ari Nails - Living for these new nails. Fabulous - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

She was good, fun and had a great atmosphere in her shop! I highly recommend this shop. Pedicure looks great and price very reasonable

Sometimes timing is everything. I happened to walk by, desperately in need of a pedi. Su graciously agreed to squeeze me in for "a quick pedicure." And although it's been a long time since I have treated myself, I can honestly say that this is the best one I have ever had. She worked so quickly, carefully, and efficiently, and was kind and not at all judgy about the state of my neglected toes. And the massage... At least 3 callers were disappointed during my time there, as she let them know she was fully booked for the day - and the next day as well. It's no wonder, with the service and value she provides. Her salon is cute, pristine, and all equipment used was freshly sanitized. I look forward to seeing her again the next time I'm in town. I will be sure to call to schedule ahead of time to guarantee an appointment! read more

I just had my nails done by Ari and highly recommend! I was lucky to get the last spot available on a Saturday and she was very professional and pleasant starting at booking. My nails were very well done and Ari was very nice. I highly recommend Ari both to locals and tourists alike! Thank you, Ari! read more

Great place for a mani, pedi, and wax. So many nail polishes and colored dust to choose from. I asked for a more muted gold for my pinkies (I don't need glitter!) and they had exactly what I was looking for. Idk how long nail polish should normally last but mine are still in perfect condition after two and a half weeks! read more

Ari Nails - Pinky nails after 2 weeks of wear. Still perfect - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Loved getting my nails and pedicure here. I will definitely be back. Su is wonderful and the space has lovely energy. I had a relaxing experience and love my nails! read more

Ari Nails - Pearl gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Su is awesome. Thank you for my pretty mermaid nails! They look awesome. I've been bragging about your kindness all day. -Krystal the Hot Mess Healer read more

Super cute new nail salon in Hilo! The owner is from Oahu and brings such a good vibe and style to downtown Hilo! Her worker Liz is also amazing! She gives the best massages! I've been here a few times and it's my new go to! The salon is clean and very well kept! The owner speaks English very well so it's nice to have a conversation while getting your nails done. The quality and pricing for what you get is very reasonable. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Good service. Very nice lady. My daughter was very happy with how her nails turned out! Big plus: free use of massage chair for mom while waiting! Place is clean. read more

We walked in with no reservation-around 4 o'clock on a Saturday and the owner gave us a warm welcome. We had our five-year-old with us and they immediately turned on a children's movie and she sat content the hour we spent getting our pedicures. This is a very friendly spa with reasonable pricing. The leg/foot Massage was amazing. we both thought our pedicures were professionally done. CoVid precautions were well covered. This is now our "go to" nail salon ! read more

Ari Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Ari's nails was great!!! She was so kind and did a wonderful job painting my nails and putting stickers on them. Not only were my fingers and toes pretty, but she gave the best massages too. Definitely stop here for fabulous nails in Hilo! read more

Ari Nails - Gel manicure with stickers - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Love Ari Nails! The ladies are lovely! Beautiful and clean salon. Got a full set and pedi. My husband also got a pedi and his calluses removed. His feet felt such a relief afterwards. I also get my eyelashes done here and love them as well! read more

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Great quality work. Amazing selection of colors and glitters. Friendly vibe. Need an appointment! read more

Ari Nails - Epic mani!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Owner is super sweet and very professional, I called her first thing in the morning to see if she had a opening and where she was located, she said come on in, and if I was close by her shop, told her I turning around, reach there and she took me right away and she took her time!! I was so amazed with my nails when it was done, my husband love it as well!! I've been to many nail salon who rushes and do sloppy work & not even a week it's chip or broken or peeling!! But not Ari's she is amazing on her work and friendly and make sure there clients are happy!! I will be back again definitely and for the work she does the price is awesome, she ask what I wanted I said something simple showed her a picture and she did it thank you so much and can't wait to go back she is super awesome and very professional and her work place is clean, neat and beautiful read more

Ari Nails - Full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Best pedicure I ever had! Sue is fast, friendly, skillful. Shop is immaculate. Only place I'll go!

My sister and I both got full acrylic sets. We called ahead of time to book our appointment. Everything was great- they're covid conscious, the lady who did our nails was lovely, and our acrylics are absolutely stunning! I got lavender with butterflies, and my sister got solid white. read more

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I had a royal pedicure and manicure today from Liz, and it was a wonderful spa experience! The royal pedicure is true to its name with all the elements of an excellent pedicure plus an invigorating scrub massage, soothing hot stones, therapeutic massage, and special treatment that made my feet soft and nails perfect. The manicure was wonderful too. I don't like polish on my fingers so I appreciate the extra effort Liz put into making them shine naturally. Above and beyond the best mani pedi I've ever had. read more

Ari Nails - Natural nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Walked into the business with no such greeting at all. The two techs pictures carried on with their conversations. I waited for five minutes and received a call on my phone, which is when I stood up to step out and then I was finally greeted. I just decided to not return. read more

Ari Nails - Sitting in the waiting area not being acknowledged at all. Customer service is not a thing here in Hilo. - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This is the best Nail-Salon I have ever gone to, including many in Honolulu. I am very thankful to have found Sue, and highly recommend her. Clean and esthetic salon, peaceful energy - no annoying upselling, beautiful creations and service. Thank you!!! read more

It's hard to find someone who does my eyebrows in a way that I really like, so Su is the only person in Hilo that I will come to. Every time I've gotten my nails done with her has been a great experience and they come out looking beautiful. Thank you Su! read more

Nice place and people. Not to too loud or quiet when I went. Owner was friendly and let me know she was running a bit late for my appointment in advance. Always best to call in for appointment. This was my first time here, and would recommend to a friend. I think I would have asked for a different shape than the one I got the more I look at my hands, but other than that I was happy I got to get my nails done. Make sure you check your nails if you like the shape and design read more

Ari Nails - Heart to heart nail design. (Asked to replicate a picture I liked from Pinterest) - Nail Salons Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I have natural nails and went for a mani/pedi. There was only one person working. It took a long time and there are no massage chairs. The pedicure chairs are like wooden boxes. The lady was very nice though and did a good job. read more

I treated my mom to a "girls day" at Ari Nails. We got some of the best mani pedis ever! The ladies there are very thorough and also very kind and funny. I noticed some of their products they use are organic. I don't go to nail places specifically for that purpose, but it was a nice touch. Also, the nail polish they use is incredibly tough. I've had it on for a few days now and have consistently jammed my thumb, scraped my nails against things and the polish hasn't chipped, cracked, or scratched at all. I'm amazed! We will definitely be back for our next girls day! read more