FAQs

Do you accept walk-ins?

HON 1 -Yes, walk-in customers are always welcome. *Please note, most of appointments are booked in advance which may reduce the chance of same-day/hour availability.

HON 2 - Walk-ins are not accepted. Services are scheduled by appointment only, last minute appointments are accepted but may reduce the chance of same-day/hour availability.

What kind of payments does HON accept?

We accept all Credit/Debit Cards (4.5% service fee). This fee is waived if the total is paid in full with Cash or to HON’s Zelle Account. There are various ATMs and banks located near both of our locations.

is gratuity included?

Gratuity is not included in the final price. The industry standard for tips is 15-20% per technician, per service. It is greatly appreciated. Please be aware gratuity is cash only and cannot be added to debit/credit card transactions. You may consult with your technician(s) to see if they have Venmo or Zelle accounts. It’s expected to leave gratuity before your departure.

is there a parking lot?

HON 1 - Yes! We are located in a small complex on Woodhaven Blvd. We share a parking lot with 7/11, East Meets West, Hot Yoga 4 You, and a 24 hour Laundromat.

HON 2 - There is no private parking lot. 95th street is a residential block, free street parking may be limited. There are plenty of street meter parking spots nearby. We ask you to kindly allow yourself some extra time before your appointment to find parking if you are driving.

Do you charge for nail fixes?

If your service was within 7 days, we do not charge for a nail fix. We kindly request that you contact us & send us a picture, if you’re not able to make it within that time frame. This excludes any nail breaks that require repair and an extension. Any damage reported after 7 days will be repaired at a minimum cost of $5.

How long does a gel manicure last?

Gel manicures typically last about 2 weeks. The durability of your gel manicure depends on the condition of your natural nail and what environment/activities your nails are exposed to. Certain conditions tend to increase the wear and tear on your gel manicure which can damage them prematurely.

What types of Gel brands do you use?

We carry CND Shellac, Wave, Apres, and BIO Seaweed (not to be confused with BIO-Sculpt).

What’s the difference between SNS and HON’s SNS with Gel?

SNS is a powder that we apply over the natural nail to give it reinforcement. Unlike other Nail Salons that use 1 layer of sheer base and 2 layers of SNS powder color, HON applies 2 layers of sheer base followed by 2 layers of Gel Color. Our application process does not require the use of an LED light. The SNS service you receive at HON won’t be as thick as most SNS full powder services anywhere else. Additionally, most salons will use the E-File drill during a full SNS powder service to bring the thickness down and give you a final smooth shape. At HON, we do not use the drill during the application of our SNS with Gel services, only during removal but never on natural nails.

When do you use the E-File Drill?

We use the drill to remove the Gel color from Apres Gel X Extensions and SNS services. Once the color is removed, exposing the clear plastic nail or SNS sheer base, we wrap each nail in aluminum foil in an acetone soaked cotton. We never use the drill to prep your natural nails. 

How do you remove Apres Gel X Extensions? 

We use the drill to remove the gel color from the Apres Extension. Once the clear Apres Extension is exposed, we wrap the nail in aluminum foil with an acetone soaked cotton.

How do you remove SNS w/ Gel?

We use the drill to remove the gel color from the SNS sheer base, never on natural nails. Once the SNS is exposed, we wrap the nail in aluminum foil with an acetone soaked cotton.

How do you remove HON Gel?

We slightly file away the shiny top layer and wrap the nail in aluminum foil in an acetone soaked cotton.

Policies

  • ‍1. No food or eating inside of the salon.

    2. No children. Unless they are receiving a service or are able to wait quietly in the waiting area without supervision.

    3. No phone calls. We kindly ask for phone calls to be taken outside and phone volume to be kept at a minimum to maintain a quiet and relaxing environment for our clients.

    4. No plus ones. Please refrain from bringing guests to your appointment to avoid congestion and help maintain a relaxing environment. If bringing a plus one we ask that they wait quietly in the waiting area.

    5. Kindness and respect to your fellow clients and HON technicians is a must! We request a quiet, peaceful, clean and positive energy environment to be maintained at all times!

  • HON 1 - Same day cancellations, reschedules, and no-shows are subject to an automatic $15 no-show fee onto the card that is saved onto Square upon booking your appointment.

    HON 2 - Same day cancellations, reschedules, and no-shows are subject to an automatic $25-$45 no-show fee onto the card that is saved onto Square upon booking your appointment.

  • A strict late fee of $5 will be added anytime after 15 minutes, no exceptions. This ensures that both our fellow clients’ and HON technicians’ times are respected. If you are more than 15 minutes late with no prior notice, your appointment may be cancelled.

  • Gratuity is not included in the final price. The industry standard for tips is 15-20% per technician, per service. It is greatly appreciated. Please be aware gratuity is cash or zelle and cannot be added to debit/credit card transactions. It’s expected to leave gratuity before your departure.

    We value every single one of our clients and we pride ourselves in providing top notch service and the highest quality detailed work. Gratuity is highly appreciated.

  • The base and color of the polish stays tacky during application before curing. Be careful not get lint and fibers on your nails. Wiping the fingernail causes the color to fade, hence we cannot guarantee an even shade of color on all of your nails.

    Please kindly make sure to view the shape, color, and design, every step of the way prior to curing under the LED light. If any changes or repairs have to be made after the LED light, you will be charged a $5 fee. No exceptions. We expect all clients to be able to communicate with their techs every step of the way.

  • If you need designs, please book in advance, so we can schedule a longer appointment for you. We run on a strict schedule and cannot guarantee a design if you don’t book in advance.

  • By visiting HON, you agree to have your beautiful nail artwork posted on various social media for others to see. If you wish not to have your nail artwork posted, we will gladly refrain from doing so. We take the protection of client confidentiality and privacy very seriously.