I recently moved to the west side after living in town my whole life, so I was a little nervous about finding a good nail salon out here. The first place I tried (not this one) did a terrible job with the shape of my nails. My mom had recommended this place since she had a good first experience here. When I called Bui808 Salon to book, I already had a great first impression. I spoke to a gentleman (I'm assuming is the owner) and he was able to fit me in just 15 minutes after I called and had an appointment available right away. When I arrived, I was kindly provided directions on where to park because I was unfamiliar with the area. Jenny was my nail tech and she happily fixed the shape of my nails and gave me the correct almond shape I originally wanted. She was very kind and paid attention to detail. She also did a great job on my pedicure. I'm really happy to have found my new west side nail salon and will definitely be back! read more

Bui808 Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This was not a good experience. I was rushed from the start and pressured to make quick decisions, especially with color, without being given the space to think or ask questions. The energy felt impatient the entire time. I don't deal with anxiety, but this appointment actually made me feel anxious--that says a lot about the environment. The work itself was average. Not bad, but definitely not worth the experience. There are many nail salons to choose from, and I would go anywhere else before coming back here. What stood out most was the lack of patience and basic respect. A salon should feel calm and professional. This felt rushed and uncomfortable. I won't be returning. read more

First off talk about amazing honest business! Before I started I had put what I thought was a $5 bill in my pocket to tip! Turns out it was a $50 bill I honestly would not have noticed until later! If you have a trip scheduled skip doing your nails prior! Just come on out and go see this beautiful establishment! I had no appointment and thought I was lost. The business looks like it's in a residential area. I walked in and was greeted immediately and put my number in. To my surprise they were ready for me. It's huge inside! I can't believe all they do Tattoo lips Eyelashes Ombré eyebrows Pedicures Nails. Two of my nails broke imagine my frustration to wake up that way knowing I'm not even home to go see my nail gentleman that I have some words for What I appreciate was the honesty she kept saying I'm Sorrry I don't have the exact powder . I told her thank you for saying so but that is ok ! Next visit I'll be coming here when I fly in to get my full set. No strong nail smell in the air. Polite staff Cost for two nails fixed gel white tip painted $15 read more

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Great service every time I go. The workers are very friendly & welcoming. Always leave satisfied!

YALL SEE THE REVIEWS??? HAHA, YES, BELIEVE THEM!! Asked for a simple french tip for a pedi & she couldnt UNDERSTAND & was annoyed and said she had to dip bc apparently they cant do french tip with regular polish??? $15 more?? UH OKAY?? I choose basic white polish. She paints it like my 6yo. I ask her to redo big toe nail, she get mad & go to owner for help. Im sorry I DONT KNOW WHO UNDERSTANDS ENGLISH AND WHO DOESNT! Wear a sign next time???? Anyways you definitely get what you pay for. Never again. STAY CLEAR OF HER SHE WILL COMPLAIN & SHOW UGLY ATTITUDE bc she dont know what she doin! read more

Bui808 Nails - PEDI SERVICE 0/10 - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Absolutely love it here, I've come a few times and it's what you expect. I loved Vicky my nail tech, she did great at doing what I asked for my nails. Are there hidden prices? Yeah but still worth the $$. I love showing people this shop bc they're always pleasantly surprised read more

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I was afraid to return due to the bad reviews but I'm glad to say I did. Lily was great over all amazing massage took off all my callus and I loved every minute. Even loved the end result. Only thing I could say is a bit over priced to what I'm use to. My usual spot is a little more price efficient for more services. read more

Bui808 Nails - Tini lavender pedicure with callus removal - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Convenient location - that's the only good thing about this business. My young teen daughter, exploring her independence, walked there twice. Friday, before Easter was her first experience there...alone. We live nearby and she FaceTimed me to show me who her nail tech was. She was excited and said she had "good service" by the middle aged woman, but forgot her name. When she returned home, she showed me her nails and was really excited about the design. Plain white pedi and acrylic with French tips and a design on two nails for her mani cost her $186!!! She was happy and proud of herself so I said nothing. I had never paid that amount for myself anywhere else, but ok...she's learning. A few weeks later, she calls for a walk in and is told to come in. Once again she goes alone and tells me about her experience with "KIM". She said to me, "Kim said your nails are so bulky; she was so impatient with me after I told her I got them here. I asked about the prices to make sure I had enough and she told me to just sit. I tried to explain what I wanted because I was worried I might not have enough. She looked at me like she was disgusted with me. I asked her to go a little shorter because of my school uniform policy then she seemed really annoyed with me and cut them much shorter than I showed her. Then she filed them even shorter. I'm glad you came mom; I almost cried." Although I'm disappointed that my daughter received this treatment, I'm thankful for the lesson it taught her. They may have ripped her off with their sub service and mediocre skills, but at least she knows the difference now. My teenager would much rather spend her savings at EnvyEyes and Pearl Nail Salon in Pearl City. "They always make me feel comfortable and explain to me what I don't understand," she said. Never again, I do NOT recommend this business... read more

My nail tech rushed through doing my full set with ombré powder. She did not get the color I picked but chose two different lighter shades to pick from. I had to ask her to file the corners of my nails because it still felt rough and sharp in some areas. I even had to file my nails more when I got home. She also didn't clean up my cuticles at all and didn't put any lotion or massage my hands or forearms at all. Even the customer sitting next to me got a massage at the end of her service. At the end of my service, my nail tech, Tram, just put cuticle oil on my nails and told me to wash my hands. My nails came out nice but not at all happy with the service. It seemed like she was in a rush to leave. I most likely will not be back again. read more

Bui808 Nails - Full set powder ombré - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Where to start 1st time I went here I had a mediocre experience.I spent most of my service entertaining one of their 6 year old kids.(No one told me it was bring your child to work day)He was playing Roblox on his tablet and came to sit next to me while I was waiting for service.I'm not a horrible person so I was being kind.Finally, the nail tech comes to the second floor and I get to finish my service.Mind you, I DID NOT GET A DISCOUNT FOR BABYSITTING,however I liked my nails and they lasted,since then it's been 1 thing after another.In December I got "cat eye" style for the first time ever. During my pedicure I expressed that I wanted paraffin wax and hot stones. Lan recommended a service that either didn't include it or it included it and she forgot to do it.Either way, I asked for it and did not receive it.For the manicure, the television wasn't connected and I was staring at a wall for the entire duration. I expressed numerous times throughout my service that I would like the movie that was on in the pedicure area be put on there.Idk if they ignored me or it got lost in translation... but it was never turned on.It seems that only a few employees CAN actually speak English which in my opinion should be a reason that they shouldn't be serving customers that ONLY speak English. Finally the service was over and I noticed she was using magnets to move the polish? Idek tbh. She showed me and asked "you like?" I said yes cause it did add a cool effect. I figured it was included in the service for cat eye but I was wrong. Mind you no one has said anything about the magnet being an extra charge. And they proceeded to CHARGE ME EXTRA for a "French tip" magnet design I never requested..... (my sister who got cat eye as well did not get charged extra and her nail tech also used the magnet) I gave them grace yet again and decided to give them one last chance. This time getting dip powder. Vickie at least was fluent in English so I was able to articulate clearly what I wanted. The service was wonderful and while my nails weren't perfect, they looked pretty. My husband on the other hand, developed ATHLETE'S FOOT after his pedicure with Lan and shared that his toes were BURNING the whole time. (That's cause Lan SCRAPED/LACERATED HIS SKIN on not just one but TWO TOE NAILS. ._. She asked my husband if he was okay and his people pleasing self said "yeah". She then continued to RUSH and SCRAPE MY HUSBANDS CUTICLES FURTHER TO THE POINT THAT IT SCABBED. This place LACKS INTEGRITY, that much is clear. I was very happy with my service though. I love getting dip powder cause it never chips. I could do just about anything and the only time anything would happen is if they got too long, the tip of my nail would break off But never have I ever had dip powder chip......... until today. I returned to the salon to find a woman lying flat on the front bench. I went to walk past her to see if I could get the chip repaired and she sat up quickly and asked me "how can I help you?" Turns out the relaxed woman being unprofessional on the front porch actually works here. I give grace yet again cause it's the end of the day you know? I'm sure she's tired. She then begins to repair the chip. To repair you must first remove the previous dip powder. Instead of soaking off the polish to preserve my natural nail she proceeds to SHOVEL a plastic nail tip between the powder and my nail to FORCE IT APART. I've NEVER seen this technique done. Naturally, it HURT. I said "OUCH" and she didn't stop or apologize. There seemed to be ZERO concern or empathy for my well being. Finally the pain is over and she begins to file the nail down. She dips the nail 3x where I guess Vickie dipped it 2x-3x? (The shade of blue ranged from light translucent blue on some nails and darker opaque blue on others on the first day already) The repaired nail is a darker blue than the others now. (The absence of uniform application/color also happened with the cat eye ) Then she proceeds to show Lan to confirm that is it a darker blue. Speaking their language the whole time.I find it disrespectful to knowingly speak a language in the presence of someone that you KNOW doesn't speak your language. I know it's common in nail salons and that doesn't excuse the disrespect. I will not be returning. ALL IN ALL, Nail Longevity: 3/5 English Speaking:2/5 Proficiency: 1/5 (it felt like they kept asking each other for directions on how to do their job? For example, they were acting like they didn't go to cosmetology school and I wouldn't be surprised if that was accurate tbh. Idk I don't speak their language, but that's what I gathered based on body language. Customer Service: 0/5 Integrity: 0/5 Vibe: 1/5 The vibe felt like I was not welcome every time. I hate giving up on people who are clearly learning and genuinely feel bad leaving a negative review, however, my grace has run dry. Good Luck if you go here..... read more

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Literally trash. Even the most ghetto nail salon I've ever gone has asked if I wanted clear polish or a buff shine if I didn't want color... and they charged an additional $5 as if they used the buffing cream and the drill or something, but whatever... I had to ask, and that's after the guy doing my nails didn't even put cuticle softener before cutting them... just trash... I will continue to just go to Mili Nail 2 off of Dillingham, they make sure you walk away satisfied ... This place, Bui808, on the other hand, they apparently could care less... I guess the eyebrow wax was okay, but they still get only one star because the point of my visit was for a manicure... read more

Bui808 Nails - Another angle of my trashy manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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I got a mani pedi on Wednesday night, and two and a half days later one of my gel nails already peeled off! Gel is supposed to last way longer than that! read more

Bui808 Nails - Gel manicure failing after 2 days :( - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Used to come here years ago. Came back. They're still awesome. Expanded their place. When taking off my nails from prior place it was PAINLESS! quality is amazing. Forgot how awesome they are. Definitely worth the drive. read more

Bui808 Nails - Jade nails for Chinese new year. Absolutely beautiful. - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Located in a beautiful neighborhood, this place truly delivers. Excellent service and a job well done--I'll definitely be back! read more

Bui808 Nails - Full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Worst customer service. Lady i had was rude asf!! She was doing my nails and she told me "you dont need to look at what im doing look up at the tv" ??? Where tf am i supposed to look!? You're in front of me !! I told her what i wanted as well and she was refusing! Like wtf ?? read more

Went back again and the same technician was there with the same crappy attitude. We had hoped that after not going for over a year, something would have changed. It didn't. We will not be going back again read more

Nails chipped after a week. The workers were nice, but I was disappointed my nails didn't last long at all.

Lily was great she took care of my feet for me . She was professional kind and loving . There was a lot of aloha in this establishment. If you are looking to get your feet hands taken care of highly recommend for you to come and enjoy this family atmosphere. You will leave with a smile and with peace of mind knowing you receive above and beyond what you paid for stay bless come and bless and no forget tips not included read more

Bui808 Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Well, I don't like to write bad review but I have horrible experience at this place. Please don't waste your money and time at this place!!! I moved to new area and found this place. It is only 2 min by walk. I read reviews and didn't have good reviews but I tried because it's close to my house. I called and scheduled my appointment for gel nail and pedicure. Regular pedi is $30. Gel nail is $65 Inside is very clean and organized just like regular nail salon in West side. Pedicure was ok. But the person who did my manicure is very rude. I have never had this rude person before. She has never smiled not greeting, I didn't have good sample to show so I explained her what I want. But she said " you should tell me exactly what you want!". But if I say something I want, she said "$10 each, $10 each" or "$15 each $15 each". So annoying. I felt so bad and I was about to leave but I just stayed and decided to write a review lol. She never talk to me while working on my nails. They still use very old tool to flat nails. I dont see it for a while because I heard those tools make nails damage. She didn't clean my nails before she put on gel. It was horrible nails are done. She never asked me how it was or anything. Her skill is very bad and the price isn't worth with it. They should training customer service and skills if they do a business. They just learn basic skill and get those price. I don't think so. It's Zero star. Not recommend. Don't waste your time and money and nails!!! read more

Bui808 Nails - Entrance - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Say less. My go to nail place from now on. Cute little nail place in the Mehana communities that is easily walkable if you live in the community. I went in at 9:40 shortly after they opened and they were packed solid! Always a good sign. I signed in on the iPad with my phone number and name so I could get the points and easier check out. I waited about 10-15 mins before being seen. A nice gentleman was helping me, I showed him a photo of what I wanted and he did exactly that. Another young lady was the one that did the design for me and they turned out great! The smell inside was a bit overwhelming but other than that, I highly recommend. read more

Bui808 Nails - Custom Nail Design - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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So thankful they are open till 8! Walked in and was able to get these littles filled and prettied up for the holiday season. They were very accommodating. So happy with the shape, length, and especially the design! Mahalo Bui! read more

Bui808 Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I'm a new fan! Came here as a guest from a friend celebrating her bday. We got our nails done and I must say! I am very happy with the number they did to my feet and toes!! Bui808 is a small business located in Kapolei in the mixed housing / business district. You'll think you're lost but just follow the Yelp /google directions and you'll be fine. Parking was tricky. Street parking only and be sure not to park in any residential stalls or driveways. I forget her name but she did an amazing job cleaning my toes and buffing out all the rough spots on my feet. Clean toes mean that your polish will last longer without chipping or flaking. I always go with gel polish but even with that if not done right, your polish will chip or flake off if not done right. Truly a fan of Bui808! They will they text you with reminders and discounts but if you decide you don't want this - you can opt out of text messages. The price was appropriate and service was wonderful and homey! I loved it! They didn't make me feel like I was just another seat they had to service. Definitely will be booking my next nail sesh here. read more

Hoopili location is great, just recommend parking on the front street since the entrance is on that side. If you park by the back alley and garage, you'll have to walk around. A/C is blowing and the hand lotion moisturizer at the end does not smell that great to me. So much so, that for the price, I probably won't be returning. But I love that there's not many people here at one time and know a lot of folks love it especially for the custom designs! read more

If I could rate this place 0 stars I would!!! I drove from wahiawa just to get unfriendly service! I felt unwelcome the whole time. Never coming back. I tipped out of kindness but nail tech did not even do Atleast similar to what i showed him i wanted!! $90 down the drain for crap unfriendly service! read more

Bui808 Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Always a wonderful experience at this salon with same day appointments for a pedicure. I forgot the name of the staff member...she's so pleasant and takes her time with everything. I chose the deluxe pedicure again with hot stones, wax, and oils. I get the best foot and calf massages here! It's soooo relaxing and soothing. I highly recommend Bui808 with its great location, cleanliness, and top-notch friendly staff. read more

Favorite nail salon! Great people and service. I always leave happy and won't go anywhere else. read more

Bui808 Nails - Simple Christmas nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

They were so nice and accommodating ! Needed an acrylic removal and got a manicure added on.! Thank you. read more

The nail gypsy reporting again lol. I found another top notch salon that does offer super nice designs that don't cost an arm and a leg. They are located in Mehana of Kapolei so there's a bunch of free street parking. They take bookings online which makes it so easy. I text the number on their instagram to show them my design to get a price quote and they always stuck to it. No hidden charges at the end. They have 5 pedicure chairs available although I haven't tried them yet. Great customer service, awesome reasonable prices. Easy to book! My new go to!! read more

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They always do me right and I'm always leaving satisfied. They are straight copy and paste from what you show them and they execute it perfectly. I recommend my friends to come here and they feel the same way. Great place. read more

I normally go to Bui 808 and had a specific nail tech. My fav nail tech is on leave and I specifically asks someone who works just like her and they gave me this lady named Lily. From the time I sat down, I already had a bad feeling of bad attitude. After 10 mins , I decided to turn on the massage chair and I told her it wasn't working, instead of transferring me to a working condition massage chair, she said I should go to a massage spa to get my massage. So I never answered as I didn't want it to ruin my day . After a 15 mins she was working on my toe which I did explain to her what I wanted, she painted it the wrong way. When I said that's not what I wanted after painted my big toe nail, she was giving me an attitude saying I didn't tell her , so I said I did but you said you know what you are doing. So she just redid one big toe nail to get it right. When she got to my nails I also explained from the beginning what I wanted and when I noticed that she wasn't doing it right I told her that's not what I wanted and she said don't worry I know what I'm doing. And I was right I didn't like the way she done it because my previous nail tech does it a different way. I just zip my mouth and deal with the ugly nail and I will not go back to see this lady again named Lily. When I'm almost finishing up, she was complaining. She said it's the first time she's doing a nail more than an hour she said My design was tedious. Well you could've said you don't wanna do it when I technically paid for the Design, oh my gosh, what an attitude. All of it was briefly explain from the time I sat. Geeez quit if you don't like your job lady! read more

Bui808 Nails - As you can see I want to paint my whole nails but with while and add glitter at the bottom. - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Went in for a soak off and new set. Instead got my old set ripped off (popped off with another fake nail tip) which was extremely painful. Customer service sucks, space is so small and tight here. The nail tech named BUi informed me that one my nails was a "fungus nail" it was my first time ever having this and he reassured me that it'd "grow out" so I didn't think anything of it since I had no pain or discomfort. Watched him continue using his electric filer over my "fungus nail" and my thoughts were screaming "how unsanitary" to use nails tools on fungus nails and not even clean it before or after use. Too many red flags I had ignored frm when I first got in that chair js to walk out unsatisfied paying $120 for nails that looks like a kid had done for me. Left straight to get them redone at another nail salon. Where they had educated me a little on what that "fungus nail" really was. Which was a "greenie" not fungus. Anyways I wouldn't recommend this place nor would I want to give this place a mother try. This was my second try & final attempt here. read more

Bui808 Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

It had been over a year since i got a manicure. This was a spur of the moment activity. This is the oddest nail salon set up. The shop is located in a townhouse next to a dentist in what looks like a residential area. There was practically no ventilation and i was instantly hit by fumes upon entry. The technician was kind and nice but I was not happy with my manicure. I was not asked as to what type of manicure I wanted -- classic or gel. It was automatic gel that was an upsale. The workmanship was sloppy with unpainted gaps between nails and skin and polish looking warped instead of smooth. I was concerned about the disinfecting of the tools used as I saw no cleaning of them or alcohol baths. Instead tools shoved into a drawer. Did I complain? No. Did I ask for a service discount? No. The cost was $60+ with tip. There was work performed, I received the service and I must pay for the service, even if dissatisfied. Will I come back? That would be a NO. There are so many lessons in life and it all boils down to choices. And I choose not to return. read more

I wanted to try out a new salon for pedicures. I'm not sure why I decided to do that but it was not a good idea. It's way too crowded in here and even when the appointment made for two people to sit together it took a while for that to happen so we were starting and ending at different times and it was a rush to get out of the chair because someone else is obviously waiting. I'm not sure if they overbooked appointments or if they take too many walk-ins but it's really crowded and it's like a assembly line of pedicures. I asked for a design on my toes and I got stickers. I should've said no but I didn't. I picked a sticker and it's not even three hours later and the sticker looks disgusting. I'm so bummed eight dollars for stickers that don't stick more than a couple hours And now look awful. The pedicures are expensive. You're honestly way better off just going to Royal nails, which is where I will be going back to after this. read more

Bui808 Nails - Look at how awful after 2 hours. So bummed! - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I'm a return customer and request Jessica to do my gel mani-pedi. She's meticulous and my nails remain looking good for 3-4 weeks. Also noticed they have quite a few male customers for manicures, pedicures, or eyebrow waxing. This salon satisfactorily duplicates any customer's request - either verbally or as it appears on their cellphone. You won't be disappointed! Pamper yourself to look and feel good. read more

I usually am very happy with this place, so I'm so sad to leave a bad review. This review rating is only for my pedicure. I went in yesterday for a pedicure and a gel manicure around 1:15 pm. The person who did my service yesterday was an older gentleman, and he scrubbed my feet so hard that it hurt, and once I said "ow!" He stopped but didn't said sorry or check my feet. Once I got home, I checked my feet and I found that my skin had 2 spots where it was scratched off . If the owner or management sees this review, can you please talk to the gentleman and make sure he's more careful when scrubbing peoples' feet...I don't want anyone else to get their feet injured. The same gentleman did my gel manicure and it was really good! It's just my feet that got bad service read more

Bui808 Nails - Scratched up skin on my toes - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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The service itself was really good. I got a manicure with gel extensions and then a pedicure. My only problem was my gel extensions lasted like one to two weeks. I got one finger fixed for free about three days ago and then another one fell off really easily in the shower last night read more

Bui808 Nails - Gel extensions - Nail Salons Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

PHILIP, thank you so much for the deluxe pedicure! Pregnancy leg cramps & sore feet ain't the biz. Go get our pedicure deluxe with Philip bc he gives the best massages & services :) read more

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Awesome staff and nail work! Been coming here for the past 5 years now and their surprising us with great outcome definitely a place to keep your nails looks glamorous read more

I received probably one of the worse pedicures I've ever had. The space was very small and packed. Felt like i was in a chop shop. The tech rushed, was very rough and he filed my big toenail crooked. I asked him 4 times to fix it and it kept getting worse. I eventually gave up. I would not recommend or be back. read more

just had the rudest experience with this lady sitting in the second chair doing my nails, in a white and black top. she kept pulling my hand and asking me not to move when all I was doing was talking to my friend next to me. had a simple design and she was arguing with me about the color I wanted for my nails. I will not be returning. my friend also got acrylics from them and within 4 days they were cracking and falling off read more