Salon Cherie in Honolulu, HI

Never recommend. Don't waste your money and time here. Her name is Maria Todo (I didn't ask her name but it says on my receipt) First time when I came into the salon, she was already had a bad attitude. I said hello with smile but she didn't say anything and went back behind the curtain then pointed the seat . I was kinda surprised because I never had this situation at any salons. I tried to touch my phone to show some pics what I wanted to do, but she suddenly took my phone without asking me and put under the desk, said "the phone should be here."  We both speak in Japanese, I felt how she talked was SUPER RUDE. I was shocked what happened and couldn't understand what was going on,.
I couldn't say anything because I felt nervous..  I really wanted to leave, but I didn't know I still could cancel or not because she already started removing old nails. Then she broke the old nail and it hurt but what she said to me was "where did you do this nail?!" I remember where but I didn't wanna say because she sounded like it's the previous nailists' fault. I said "I don't remember." but she asked me "this is not Japanese nail, right?!" rudely and without apology what she did to my nail. I was super nervous whole time there, so my fingers were tense, she kept hitting my finger many times to relax without asking nicely.
Of course she didn't small talk the whole time. It was so awkward. I wanted some designs on my nail but I really didn't wanna talk to her staying there longer and didn't want her to touch my hands, so I gave up everything and changed my mind to do only one color nails. I had to endure until she finished, I didn't see anything she was doing. After she finished, I was so surprised what she did to my nails.
All surfaces were not flat at all and edges were so dirty, nail lengths were all different... I have been to many nail salons in the US and Japan for long time. SHE WAS THE WORST NAILIST EVER.
And after two weeks, started cracking, then completely broke some nails.
I normally don't write reviews even they did a bad job, normally ppl who work at salon, they are nice. But she was SO RUDE and has NO TECHNICAL SKILL. I still regret going there and paying for such a terrible service. Do yourself a favor AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

A friend of mine recommended Salon Cherie to me years ago, and it was the best advice anyone has told me! The technicians have always been super friendly, professional, and the results have ALWAYS been stellar. I'm usually pretty picky, but I have never walked out of the salon without being super happy with my nails. My mom and I go at the same time, and Hitomi and Alice are always great! We end up having conversations with all of us, and laughing the hour away.

Getting an appointment can be challenging, but we book our next appointment when we're there, and we can usually get the time frame that we want, no problem. The online system to book is also pretty easy to use, and once booked, the system updates my calendar, and sends me reminders.

Parking is in the lot off of Ala Wai. It can be a little confusing (the first time I went into the apartment building next door), but once you find it, it's no problem. They'll validate, so you'll get a discounted rate. It ends up being between $1.50-$2 every time we go.

It's located on the second floor of the Landmark Building, so use the elevator, stairs, or escalator. (It's the door you're facing as you get off the escalator.)

Now for the nails, omg. We always do the monthly specials; the designs are always so intricate and cool-looking, and the prices are affordable, too. There are 4 designs at $70 and 2 designs at $85. You can change the color, which fingers which designs go on, and the jewels used on each nail. For Japanese gel + nail artwork, it's a pretty good deal compared to other places I've been. The Japanese gel is so strong, but doesn't seem to damage my nails. I surf almost everyday, and my nails last for 4-6 weeks, easy. The only reason I need to go back is because my nails grow!

TL;DR: Highly recommended salon for quality Japanese gel, with amazing, friendly, meticulous technicians.

Love my bridal nails by Hitomi! She is always able to perfectly recreate any design I bring to her and I also love all of the monthly special designs! Highly recommend Salon Cherie if you are looking for Japanese style nail designs.

I went to a new nail tech because my usual had hurt her back and was on a break. My friend had recommended this nail tech and because I wanted a Japanese nail tech, my nail tech was Hitomi. First off, when she was done removing my old gel nail, she had dusted off herself and her machine, and then me...which was a little off, but I shrugged it off.  Next, she had put on a different polish than I had chosen so I kindly asked her to check because the color looked off.  Thats when she got really mean and stood up saying nothing and started removing the ones she had already painted. Then she quietly asked me to relax my hand, which I couldn't hear at first then she said, "relax!" and slightly slapped my arm.

It's only been 2 days and my studs get caught on to my hair and they are not placed straight AND my thumb nail came off. I asked my other nail tech and she said that the gel hadn't cured all the way and it was wet in between the layers which could give me allergies.  

It wasn't Japanese quality at all. Such an unprofessional job.

Moved home from Japan and needed a nail salon that does gel..made an appointment online which was super easy the week before. I was in and out in an hour and love how my nails turned out! Salon Cherie will now be my go to!