Pau Hana

Best gel manicure I have ever had — and the pedicure was really good too. My technician was very attentive and thorough, and the cute seats, soothing music, and general sunny vibe made for a nice treat! More expensive than some, but definitely worth it!

Pua Hana is such a relaxing experience. The chairs are heavenly and the music makes you feel like you’re on vacation. I am always hesitant to get manicures in general because they never last too long for me, but my last manicure from Pua Hana lasted about two weeks! I love that they offer Zoya (a more natural nail polish) — it’s a small upcharge of $ 2, but prices are extremely reasonable. Plus, you get a short back rub as your nails are drying!

I love Pau Hana! This salon has an adorable Hawaiian theme, relaxing vibe and offers great mani/​pedis. It’s never a zoo and they only have a few chairs. I recommend you book in advance. Sanae is my #1 and always book with her.

Came in at 8:15 and no one could take even if I waited. What this means is it isn’t really open till 9 but more like 8. So if you’re looking for a place that’s open later this isn’t NOT IT.

This place is absolutely ADORABLE. That being said the price is premium to sit on their tropical pillows, listen to hawaiian music, and get your nails done on little mini surf boards. It’s also TINY and hard to get in. They only take reservations for gel manicures/​pedicures and end up turning most walk-​ins away because they are so booked up. They can only take around 4 people at a time comfortably. It’s a treat every so often, and they do a good job. It’s nice to sit in the little arm chairs to get a mani. It can be a bit claustrophobic and over-​priced so I usually just hit up Ocean Nails, it’s basic but does the job. This is a nice treat if I have someone in town for the weekend or want to feel a little fancy that day. The gel manis last nicely.

Great nail salon. Adorable atmosphere, clean, pleasant. Only issue is it’s small and can be hard to get in!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM!!! Their service is amazing. All the girls there are super sweet. The place is kind of small but it is spotless. I usually get the regular mani/​pedi so I can’t say anything about the gel manicure (even though I hear they do an amazing job in that department as well) The only reason I give 4 stars and not 5 is because this place get very crowded and very busy. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!!! I usually make an appointment at least 3 days in advanced and 7 days if it’s before a holiday.

Loveeeed this place. It has super quirky décor (all Hawaiian themed haha) and super great service.
I got a mani-​pedi here and it was SO relaxing. They play mainly Hawaiian music and there are no TVs or chatter. It’s just peaceful and quiet. The place is definitely meant for pampering. They use non-​toxic nail polish and there’s a natural vibe to the whole place this is nice, too.
One thing is, I happen to have VERY dry cuticles so need help really cleaning them up (otherwise, I end up picking at them — I know, I know, bad habit). They don’t really get in there to clean up the cuticles the way I’m used to.
I happened to walk in a couple days after the big snow storm so I had no trouble walking in without a reservation but other reviews mention it can be hard to get a reservation. The place is tiny (3 pedicure stations and a few manicure stations) so I can imagine it fills up quickly. In fact, when I went, there was only one person getting her nails done but after I sat down, someone else walked in and that was it — all of the pedicure stations were taken.
Still, definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a relaxing mini-​spa day!

A little expensive, and my gel manicure only lasted one week and one day without chipping – it also seemed like the paint had been thinned, the way it looked after drying. Pedicure was really good, and the people were nice, but the gel manicure is way too expensive for the low quality.

Pau Hana has become the most popular nail salon on Court Street, and for good reason too. They offer the best gel manicure. I don’t know what they are using, but it’s durable, and removal doesn’t strip and weaken my nails like other gel products can. Their seasonal pedicure is full service extra massage, and complete callous removal without a razor! One tip… Plan ahead and make an appointment. Walk-​in accommodations are extremely rare here now.

I wish I could go here all the time! It really is the nicest nail experience around, but it´s usually so busy you can´t just walk in– you need to make an appointment ahead of time. It is incredibly clean and the Hawaiian atmosphere is very relaxing.

Getting my pedicure as we speak… this place is a mini oasis. The staff is just so friendly, not to mention great at their jobs. From the décor/​atmosphere created to the services… they go the extra mile. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in the area!

Good quality mani/​pedi. Minus one star because it is pretty hard to get in and also takes longer than other places. Good to go if you can wait a while and want a leisurely spa afternoon. Definitely the cutest place in the neighborhood, and also very clean. Bring cash for tip

It is so hard to find a sink only nail salon (hygiene!)and this place has that and is so cute. They do nail art too! Only in gel though. And have non toxic polish. The chairs are comfy and the staff are wonderful.
Be sure to make a reservation — they are too small for walk ins.

This place is so adorable. The salon is Hawaii themed: cute little surfboards, Hawaiian shirts, and hula girls are everywhere and they play relaxing ukulele music. Their manicure chairs are unique: they are chairs not tables. Their pedicure chairs are wicker lounge chairs. Be advised, they do not have massage chairs. If that’s super important to you, maybe reconsider this place. Another downside is their polish selection. They offer Essie and zoya, but charge $ 2 more for zoya. The polishes are kept on cramped little shelves in a poorly lit spot so it’s hard to see to pick one. I recommend bringing your own polish maybe. Aside from these little issues, the place is great. My manicurist was sweet and gave me a great, precise manicure with one of the best hand massages ever! They charge $ 5 to remove gel polish and the manicure itself was $ 11.50. I will be coming back and I recommend this place! The atmosphere alone is worth it!

It’s a bit too expensive and too difficult to get in without a considerable wait to make this place a regular spot for me, but it’s good for once in a while. A pity too, since there’s such a lack of good nail places in the area and this place fills that void.
It’s tiny, and there were probably no more than 4 people working at any given time. Both times I’ve been here, all nail technicians were busy and people were waiting. The décor is adorable. Beachy, surf décor, very Hawaiian. It’s a cozy and comfortable set up. I’ve liked both pedis I’ve had done, and they don’t rush the job even when people are waiting.

Cute place (small), as soon as I entered I felt relaxed. The music and décor makes you feel like you are transported to the beach. I went on a Friday morning (11am) for a mani & pedi (this was my first time here). There were only 3 employees, 2 of which were already busy with customers so I was the lucky one to be attended by the third one.
In overall, she did a great job on my pedi. But I feel that by the time she started working on my manicure she was a little rushed. Understandable, given that by that time they were getting more customers in and the 3 employees were already busy. However, I feel that this is when the level of customer service began to fall… my girl decided to stop mid-​mani to clean and prep two other seats for the waiting customers wanting a pedi (they had to wait about 15 – 20 mins), therefore the whole process took longer than expected.
Regarding the quality of my mani it was OK. I got a gel mani: the first day it looked really good and I was very satisfied. But by the second day I started to notice what looks like ‘bubbles’ on my nails. I usually like gel because it lasts longer but this is the first time I see such a poor quality…
Although I wasn’t happy with my manicure I will still give it a second chance. Maybe get a regular manicure next time. The employees were nice, but I definitely think they need at least one more person helping out!

Such an excellent nail salon experience. Of course, the price is higher than I would like. I went with a good girlfriend of mine. Definitely not something I can afford to do every week. Nonetheless, after reading the most recent article about how nail salon workers are treated in The New York Times, I rather have my nails done less, by people that I know aren’t suffering. When you think the price is too high here, please read the article, «THE PRICE OF NAILS»
The Hawaiian décor is very relaxing, there aren’t people waiting around the salon — so it’s not overwhelming with people. They offer organic nail polish for +2 extra. It’s nice to walk into a salon for a change that is extremely clean, and doesn’t smell like nail products.
My nail technician took her time, was detailed oriented and I was not rushed. She was kind, honest, and was able to answer any questions that I needed.

Ohhh yes. Laid back Aloha vibe. Excellent services with attention to detail. Didn’t feel rushed. Got a pedi and 20 min massage. Almost fell asleep in ecstacy. Hands of a god. Thank you!!!

I feel like this might be the most relaxing nail salon ever. Music is mellow, staff is quiet and sweet, décor is «Hawaiian» but somehow manages to escape being tacky and goes straight to charming and quirky. Prices are really reasonable and they have a great selection of organic ($ 2 more) and Japanese gel polishes ($ 5 more). They tell you up front so there are no sneaky surprises. They also offer waxes and massages.
Overall, my new favorite nail joint in all the land.