Ala Moana Nails

Went in for a full Set as a treat to myself. 32 $ (for color, nor even French tips) which is pretty pricey. After I handed her two 20’s she put it in her drawer. Ok cool, 8 $ tip.
She didn’t do any sort of manicuring beforehand except cutting my nails. Nothing with cuticles, which I did need.
My acrylics were extremely thick and once I left I even noticed there was huge hard chunks underneath the nails. Normally they file those out.
I chose a neutral white/​natural color, the fan mad it wrinkle and look stripey. She should’ve done another coat.
My set didn’t even last 2 weeks before nails started popping off. (I have never had that happen) I don’t do any sort of hard work with my hands that would cause extra stress on my nails either.
Very disappointed that I wasted 40 $ at this salon. Won’t be back.

Because the salon is inside the mall they charge more… I will stick to my cheap salon that only charges me $ 45 for Mani and Pedi and does a much nicer job! I paid $ 60 here. Don’t get me wrong it’s a decent place but not worth the extra money.

Very nice place especially for inside a mall. I have had negative experiences before in mall nail salons whether they seem to rush to get through or it’s too noisy and chaotic. I found it to be very relaxing and quiet and my nail technician did a great job! I got just a regular pedicure for $ 35 and they gave a very nice massage on top of the normal pedicure stuff. I was surprised to hear it was an extra $ 16 to add a manicure because it seems most places are about $ 10 extra when you are getting a pedicure on too. I would definitely go back. It seems very clean and the whole staff seems very nice and friendly.

The staff here are really friendly but on my second visit the manicurist butchered my big toe and it resulted in a bad infection! I definitely won’t go back!

If you are going to charge $ 35 for a pedicure I expect a lot more. It was pretty basic, nothing fancy. They charge extra if you want any kind of nail art and they sliced my sister’s toe with the buffer without a discount or an apology. Would never go back.

Great Shellac manicure! Very professional and friendly service.

I go to the lower elvel, they are much friendlier. The manager on the upper level can be quite unfriendly, rude so I avoid her by going to the lower level. They do a great job and if you have an appointment, they do not make you wait by cramming in a walk in just before the appointment.

Yeah, I’m giving this place a 4. Because for a small nail salon they did a great job for $ 16.
I will occasionally get inexpensive manicures if I’m feeling too lazy to do it myself. This place is incredibly friendly and they did a great job. Sometimes the manicurist butchers my cuticles or makes me bleed; but they are so gentle i didn’t even feel it and she did an awesome job. You get a little hand massage before they put on the polish and for $ 16 it is well worth the price. They have acrylic nails there too and pedicure stations but i haven’t tired those. it seems like they get a lot of returning customers because the technicians were chatting with customers about their kids like they knew each other.
The décor is lacking and the wall by the polish is stained with some of the polish spills, but it is clean and the stations are nice.
The salon is located in the top level of the Southdale Mall, by Macy’s. If you take the elevator straight up, its right by it.