Got lost at first due to google taking us to the wrong address. Called all 14 nail salons in Kailua, Kona and we received such terrible customer service. We then decided to walk-in to one and they looked at us like we were stealing something from them! Apparently salons on that side of the island doesn't like money?!? Anyway salon #15 was this gem! And I'm soooo glad we found her! She's the sweetest most humble English speaking person ever! Native Hawaiian girl that has her own spot, that provides awesome customer service! She's the owner and the one that provides the service! Seriously can't get better then that wouldn't mind flying to Kona just to get read more

AMAZING MASTER STYLIST! You won't catch Cherise calling herself this, but she should. I came in being a little weary of going to a different salon from home, but itchy eyes and some collapsed fans forced the need for a fill. Cherise blew me away and I dare say blew my home salon's work away. I not only had collapsed fans but I had a number of eyelashes that had accidental multiples glued into one (causing the itching). If she was in my hometown I'd religiously stick to her- if you're in the area I'd book her just to let her work her magic. read more

Westside Beauty - Finished, beautiful aftermath!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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I'm an artist and a mom. At home I wash dishes and dig around in the garden and use my hands, hard, which is why I don't normally dress them up (because they get wrecked). I now work in a field where my hands are seen more often (pointing at plans, notes etc). I need look more "profesh" without long nails I can't type with. Cherise makes my working hands look lovely. Cherise is an all around kick-ass. Creative, independent, intelligent, self-employed, no-nonsense business woman -- classy, beautiful and handling life. She's pleasure to talk to and I admire her authenticity. She keeps her studio well-decorated and pristine and she takes great pride in her work. For my working hands, she does a short acrylic set with clear coat so everything is clean, uniform and even. You can't really see them grow out and I come back every 3 weeks for touch-ups. In the words of Parks & Rec's Tom Haverford, "Treat yo self." read more

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After trying several different places, I finally found the one! Cherise is great and she keeps her shop spotless. I got a great pedicure with a feel good scrub and massage. Not only are my feet happy, but thanks to her massage chairs I left feeling completely relaxed. Thanks Cherise, it was a pleasure and I will definitely be back! read more

I cannot be thankful enough for Cherise and her nail salon. This hardworking, detail-oriented and friendly nail technician is the only person I will allow to touch my nails ever again. I've been to many nail places in the Kailua-Kona area per recommendations from clients and friends but none have satisfied like this salon does. I've known this woman for only a short amount of time and she fixed all my nail mishaps from other salons. (I used to have severely shaven down nails (to the point where it would be red) and amateur nail work). Whenever I have a nail emergency or just need to get my nails done, she responds very quickly and takes me in as soon as there is an appointment available (within a day or two). It is located in the King Kamehameha shopping mall which is between American Savings Bank and Honda dealership. Her shop is located near ginger and koi boutique so for a closer parking, park in the "more customer parking" area in the back. Although it's a little shopping mall with restaurants and such, please look for her. It'll definitely be worth it. Thank you so much Cherise for being an awesome person and nail technician! read more

Westside Beauty - One of many Arylic Gel Nail Polish Sets she did & believe that the gem never did fall off or budge for about a month and a half. - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Sweet personable and pays great attention to detail! Love the offer of refreshment and her efficiency. Thank you Cherise! read more

Westside Beauty - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Went in with our friends while we were at PTA. The lady that did my friends nails was extremely hospitable and nice on the phone and in person. Note that she does not do glue on acrylic she only shapes them. rather than immediately reject a customer due to their laziness this lady made time to fit us in we also witnessed her make time for another client when she didn't have to. It's refreshing to see people go out of their way to make time when they don't have to. Because of this we got nice nails without an appointment ^_^ read more

So... I waiting a good 24hours to write this review only because I wanted to make sure I wasn't putting any residual emotion behind it... I don't write bad reviews so this one is kind of hard, especially since I've had good experiences in the past... and I actually like the lady. I was having a horrible day & made the decision that instead of buying myself a hydro flask that I'd treat myself to a manicure, I looked up upperwest side because when I do decide to put something on the chemically un-natural side Cherise is the only one that doesn't destroy my nail beds. Thankfully she had an opening!!! I proceeded to ask if she did just a thin acrylic over lay on the natural nails. (I work in the service industry so I was trying to find something that wouldn't flake off in food or look grungy after 3 days) I could tell she was busy during the phone call so I kept it short & sweet & figured I could just ask my questions when I got there.. when I arrived she was finishing someone up but was still with me at the time she scheduled me for (she's always very efficient with time & service). This is when it got weird... I don't know a lot about the different kinds of things you can do, especially with all the nail art advancements... plus, it's not my career choice... so she asked me if I wanted a Gel or Acrylic overlay, well I know gel has burned my nail bed & when it breaks from a hard pump it has cracked my actual nail.. so my response was "I honestly don't know the difference but I know I don't like gel" (what I actually wasn't understanding was what an overlay actually meant) well instead of being informative & helping me out a little she just smirked & went silent.. I began to feel really stupid for not knowing the correct nail vocabulary.. she then asked me length, which my nails had a very nice starting length (HAD), so I asked her if she could match the rest to the length of my longest nail... she then told me "I don't have time for a full set, I only have time for an over lay"... at this point I'm wanting to crawl under the table & die, what a way to make horrible day better. She went silent again after this statement & proceeded to file my nails. So I finally got the guff to ask, "is the only difference between an overlay & a full set extending the length of the nail. Another smirk & quick yes leaves me dumbfounded... I was asking for no more than an 1/8th of an inch extension... and she didn't have time... it wouldn't have taken any more of her time. The entire experience was silent & uncomfortable, I even told her in the beginning "I really appreciate you fitting me in but if I'm inconveniencing you I could go.." she adjusted her attitude a little after that yet some how I still ended up with Gel (memory was correct, it BURNS when you put it under the lamp), shorter nails then what I came in with, all shaped crooked & sharp on one end, and grungy looking after 1 day of a light load work day. I spent $45 on a set that actually maxed out my day and left me outside on the bench bawling my eyes out & I even tipped her $10 for her horribly rude demeanor, inability to full fill her customers desires & making my day even worse. I have 1 broken nail & 3 others that have separated gel from nail & collected dirt under.. not to mention the others that I have to shape myself so that I don't end up with another broken mangled nail.. but hey, there at the end! Thanks for pretending to actually care what my nails looked like & getting a little excited about having orange glitter! My advice would simply be, take pride in what you do & if someone comes in a little uneducated realize they took the time for you, maybe you should take the time to teach & inform them instead of making them feel like a crumb of dirt on a kitchen floor. Oh & also... you live in a state of Aloha, maybe acknowledge that someone with a sad face who came into your salon alone might just need a little aloha to make their day better, I'm pretty sure that's why we pamper ourselves in general! I barely have luxury cash & honestly I wish I would have stuck with a hydro flask... I don't think it'd broke with in 24 hours at least! read more

Westside Beauty - Pointer & middle finger lifted & thumb nail broke while sliding a chair into the table. - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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My nails where great lasted long 100% recommended never had better. Her salon was spotless clean. Service is very nice. 10/10 will go again

Very experienced nail technician owned business. Cherish fit my daughter and I in on a busy day. Loved our gel manicures, expertly done. She is easy to be around! Cute decor and great service! Thanks! read more

Love this spa I've been going there for years cherise always does everything I need perfectly... if your looking for a quick chop shop this is not the place everything is from scratch and custom which I love!!! read more

Westside Beauty - A million colors to choose mix and match love it!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Aloha! I'm an older guy who is finding it difficult to keep my feet in proper, healthy condition. I've gone to other salons in Kailua-Kona for a pedicure, but they were quite expensive and gave me only moderate attention. Cherise is professional, knowledgeable and personable. She gave me an explanation of what she was doing as well as an explanation for why my feet are doing what they are doing. I intend to go back to her salon on a regular monthly basis. John S. read more

Got a pedicure. Place is very clean. She was very attentive, did a nice job. Feet and toes feel and look great!

We decided to get mani/pedis before our flight home and found this awesome salon. The owner Cherise is so delightful. She's very personable and very good at what she does. It is obviously her passion. The shop is very clean, decorated nicely and smells wonderful. I almost forgot I was in a nail salon. It was a relaxing experience. I wish I could book another appointment four weeks from now but that would be a little more expensive than my usual haha. read more

Westside Beauty - Nail Salons Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

I went to have services done on December 17th,2018.Very cute, cozy atmosphere, quaint only two spa chairs that I thought was more personalized individual service. I had my nails done with a process called Gel Nails. Needless to say on my right thumb finger you could see my natural nail and this occurred on Wednesday of the same week. I did phone and left a message and no call was returned. Phoned again on Thursday and spoke with the technical/owner Cherise, and she invited me to come in on Saturday, however I live a distance away and work 2 blocks away from the location Monday-Friday, so she said on Thursday Dec.27th,2018. I had my Pedi and Mani done for the Christmas holiday. Now instead of my thumb on my right hand its the other 4 fingers as well. At this point I canceled the Thursday appointment and request a refund for half the services. That would be $40.00 from the $75.00 that I paid her. Needless to say she reply with great quickness that she doesn't give refunds. I never had to deal with a situation like this ever. I wished her well in her business and blessings. I read other reviews and my experience is totally unacceptable. Unacceptable Customer read more

Wow. Here on vacation - had an appointment that I was early for, but address was wrong online. So I got dropped off at the wrong place and had to walk to the actual address. Took me about 15 min. When I got there she tells me I can't have mani and pedi, I have to choose bc she doesn't have time for both. I chose pedicure. She scrubbed the sh*t out of my feet so much so that they felt raw, talking the entire time so I felt like she was not paying attention to what she was doing. Put way too much polish on so that it took forever to dry and got smudged. Terrible service and terrible job. read more

I have been to many nail salons in my life and it has resulted in many health issues. I went in to Upper West Side Nails and Cheris did my nails the way nails used to be done. I didn't leave with my nails aching due to grinding of my nails. My nails were feeling strong and healthy. I totally recommend this salon to everyone. Cherise you are awesome!!!!!! read more

Hidden gem of a salon in Kona town area - its a very relaxing place and easy to get to. Cherise does a wonderful job and I love her artistic touches when I feel like being a little more sassy. On top of it all, Cherise has some great tips on keeping your nails healthy. read more

I went to this salon on a recommendation by a friend. Cherise, the owner, was very negative, opinionated, and pushy about me doing things her way. She shared information about herself that I found too personal and uncomfortable. The salon was dark and dreary and cramped. I understand they are moving and expanding so that may no longer be an issue once they move. Cherise did share some new information with me that I had never heard before but all in all it was not an experience I would choose to repeat. I'm from the old school of the customer is right. read more

Very nice nail spa. We called and made appointments with no trouble. Cherise was great...she took her time and made sure that our nails were perfect. The shop was clean and modern, and her prices are super reasonable. read more

Fantastic job, took my wife as a walk in. Prices reasonable. Map dot is in the wrong spot, go up ali,'i to the intersection, it's on the left next to the tattoo shop. read more

I had THE BEST experience getting a pedicure from Cherise yesterday!! I had no idea that I had two cracked nails lurking under my gel polish. This might have been a painful afternoon, but luckily I was sitting with the most caring and professional nail stylist on the planet!! Cherise spent extra time repairing my big toenails so that I can continue to do all the active things I do everyday. My feet take a beating and she made them feel wonderful. I can not say enough good things about her! She even made some recommendations for me on how to improve my nails long term, moisturizing! No one had ever taken the time to tell me this! I am looking forward to my next visit, and may have to come to the Big Island every month just for her services!! Mahalo Nui Cherise, keep up the great work! read more

Absolutely adore this place! Phenomenal service and amenities.Cherise definitely takes care of her clients, and does beautiful, intricate work. I highly recommend her services! If you like creative, highly detailed, precise nail work- you've come to the right place! read more

I am so excited to have found Cherise! She does an outstanding pedicure. Takes her business very seriously. I booked a pedicure for two people at the same time. I was surprised to see she had booked herself to do two at the same time. Her method of doing two at the same time was seamless. We both felt pampered and loved the resulting pedicures. I have already recommended her to several friends who, like me can't find the right person. You are sure to be more than satisfied with her services! read more

Very nice place! The girl who owns the place made me shellac manicure just perfect,was very friendly and did her job very accurate.

I loved going to Cherisse (hope I'm spelling this right). She explained everything to me and did an amazing job on my nails. I'm referring my friends a a family to her read more

I received the most meticulous and relaxing pedicure here I've ever had. My daughter and mother-in-law felt the same. Friendly, expert service offered in a cozy comfortable space. While pricier than other pedis in town, this was worth every penny and i will be back! read more

I have been several times. My pedicures last a long time. This is 1 of 2 places I often get my pedicures. She has a great selection of color. read more

I am an airline pilot and see Cherise when I am in town. She does an outstanding job and is a very nice person. Highly recommended!

Upper west side is the best in Kona! I don't trust anyone else with my nails. I get gel nails every time. I've never had any issues or chipping and she always does a great job! read more

Cherish took really nice care of this out of towner (Lake Tahoe) on short notice.... and did a great job thank you !

Cherise did a fantastic job on mani/pedi's for me and my sister the day before my wedding. Cherise was great to chat with, and it was calming and soothing in the salon, exactly what we needed during this hectic time. She even used home-made scrubs and ointments from essential oils! Highly recommend you make your appointment today! read more

Possibly the best pedicure I've ever had. I have been hesitant to book any nail treatments in Kona as of late due to multiple bad experiences. This renewed my faith! Cherise was knowledgeable, energetic, professional, and helpful. I have terrible ingrown toes and she took extra care to inform me of how best to treat them, and she was careful with her tools! I will definitely be back. read more

I was referred to this place by a super nice woman at the Marriott who wasn't able to fix the tear in my gel nail (because they only have regular polish). When I walked in to this place, there was one employee there with a customer and she looked annoyed and didn't offer a greeting. Seeing she was busy I quickly explained that I just needed a quick coat and fifteen seconds under the gel light to temporarily seal the tear so it wouldn't get worse- not a new nail. She said she had no time the entire day to help and was overly rude when she said "I am not going to interrupt my customers to help you." Not even for something that could have taken less than one minute to fix that I offered to pay for. read more

Excellent nail salon! Don't go anywhere else in the Kailua-Kona area. Cherise not only does a fantastic manicure and pedicure, she is truly dedicated to doing the best job possible. In fact, people go to her to repair the bad jobs done at other salons. In my case, she could have done a simple repair but she knew that neither she nor I would have been happy with that so she took the time to completely redo the bad work. The result was perfect. Also, she's a great nail artist and has loads of ideas. read more

I was in Kona for my upcoming wedding and wanted just a simple gel polish change. I was disappointed to have a terrible first impression of this place after reading so many positive reviews. The shop was hard to find for this out of towner. The storefront is located next to another abandoned store. The salon has a privacy curtain that you can't see through, so I couldn't tell if they were still in business. The salon itself when I walked in looked old and drab. I was confused when I walked in, and stated that I couldn't tell from the outside if the store was open. The nail tech (only employee that I saw) snippily replied, "The sign says open." Her attitude was NOT friendly or welcoming. As a tourist, I have several choices on which establishments I choose to support. I was made to feel unwelcome and like I was interrupting. Plus, she didn't take walk ins. I went to VIP nails instead and was treated much more nicely. read more

My hair is perfect every time. I don't let anyone except for Libby Child touch my hair. She is very talented and nothing short of fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

Cherise did a great job with my nails and toes. She was welcoming and very insightful. She waited for me as I returned from Hawi and was running late. She took great care of my nails. Thank you Cherise!!! read more

Very, very pleased. Very clean. Pleasant experience. Excellent pedicure. Certainly will go back!

The best my nails have looked! I love them and they last. I have been going to her for months now and have yet to have a nail break or crack. Cherise takes her time and does it right, she knows what she's doing and does it extremely well. read more