Apgujeong Rodeo nail salon autumn cherry red one-color: Naeil Didi

I wanted nails with an autumn feel, so I went to Naeil Didi, a nail salon near Apgujeong Rodeo Station 💅🏻 The staff were so kind throughout, and they were meticulous from care to finishing, so the whole session felt great. Best of all, it turned out exactly in the autumn-toned color I wanted, so I loved the result 🍒 Here's my story of getting my nails done at Naeil Didi :)

Where is Naeil Didi, and its hours and parking

Naeil Didi is located at 18 Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, 6th Floor, Unit 601, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, a 3-minute walk from Exit 6 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station. Open daily 11:00 - 21:00.

• 🅿️ Parking available ⭕️ / Valet available (₩5,000 fee)
• ✔️ If you're driving, send your license plate number by text in the morning so they can register your car in advance.
• ➡️ Once registered, you can park after arriving in front of the building, and you settle the parking fee when you leave after your treatment.

How much do gel nails at Naeil Didi cost, and how to book

Naeil Didi operates on a 100% reservation basis, with a ₩30,000 no-show prevention deposit. Check the price details in the info images.

Various nail designs are posted on their Instagram, so check it out for styles that match your taste 💅🏻

5th floor Suite or 6th floor Naeil Didi: finding the building

Naeil Didi is inside the Korcomo Building, split between the 5th and 6th floors, which can be a bit confusing for first-time visitors.

• ✔️ 5th floor: Naeil Didi Suite
• ✔️ 6th floor: Naeil Didi
• 📩 On the day of your treatment, they'll text you which floor to go to, so just check that message haha

🚘 If you're driving, parking is available for the duration of your treatment, and you need to register your license plate number in advance. Parking is ₩5,000, settled when you leave.

✔️ Take the elevator up to the 5th floor first, then go up one more flight using the stairs on the right, and the Naeil Didi entrance appears! ⋆◡̎⋆

Inside Naeil Didi: the space and the mood

The interior of Naeil Didi is compact but clean, and there was a huge range of gel nail colors on display 💅🏻 The nail and pedicure stations were neatly arranged, and the chairs were cushy so I felt comfortable the whole time ➿🛋️ Above all, my nail artist was kind from start to finish, so I got to enjoy the treatment in a relaxed atmosphere ✨

What the basic nail care includes

First, they carefully cleaned up my overgrown nails with an electric drill, then shaped my nails to the shape I wanted using a wood file.

After finishing the cuticle cleanup, the basic care was done so neatly! Even just with basic care, the area around my nails felt so much tidier, which was strangely satisfying haha 🌀

After the basic care, they applied the base coat. I loved that the base was applied as thin as possible, with no lifting, super carefully done! Even just with the base coat on, my nails looked neat and pretty already.

Testing five cherry shades on the nails

After the base coat was done, they did a color test 🎨 I told them I wanted a cherry color that fit the autumn mood, and they tested a whopping five shades on my nails! Even within the same cherry family, the colors looked slightly different once actually on my nails, so I could compare and choose. In the end, I picked the one that looked brighter against my skin tone and was the most vivid, punchy cherry 🍒

After that, they applied the color — quick hands, very meticulous work — and finished off the care with some nice-smelling oil at the end ✨

The finished autumn cherry red one-color

Ta-da! Here's the result 🪄 Isn't it so pretty➿🍒 It's exactly the punchy, vivid cherry color I wanted, so I really loved the result! In sunlight, the color pops even more vividly, giving off a different but equally pretty feel ☀️🍒

Indoors, this is exactly how the color looks. Not too dark and not too pink either — a vivid cherry red that makes the hands look cleaner and brighter!

In person, the color is even prettier than in photos, so I personally love it even more!! 💅🏻 It suits autumn well, and since the color itself is the statement, my hands looked pretty even without any elaborate art. Naeil Didi also has good reviews for longevity! I'll check the durability myself after 4 weeks and add an update ✨

Is Naeil Didi worth it as an Apgujeong Rodeo nail salon?

Overall, I loved that the process was thorough yet comfortable at Naeil Didi! What satisfied me most was that they tested multiple colors and helped me find exactly the punchy cherry I wanted 🍒 The finished nails also make my hands look clean and bright, so I feel good every time I look at them these days haha. If you're looking for a neat and thorough nail salon near Apgujeong Rodeo Station, I recommend Naeil Didi! 💅🏻✨