# Hongdae nail salon free gel removal, checkered art in 30 min: Byuazeu - By Jaeha (https://superchart.com/en/@powder-drawer-seoul/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review from a visit provided by the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@powder-drawer-seoul/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@powder-drawer-seoul/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/index.md) ## In short Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare is a nail and beauty studio near Exit 9 of Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. Just signing up for Naver notifications gets you free gel removal from another salon, and this September's monthly art — a ₩49,000 watercolor checkered pattern — took only 30 minutes from removal to finish. If you're after fast, affordable nails in Hongdae, Byuazeu is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 19 Hongik-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) — 266m from Hongik University Station Exit 9 - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 - **Reservations**: Naver reservations available; book ahead as same-day slots fill fast - **Perks**: Free removal of gel nails from another salon just by signing up for Naver notifications / free removal on repeat visits if you leave a Naver or Google review - **Monthly art prices**: Brown-tone dot pattern or gray-tone star pattern ₩59,000 / chosen watercolor checkered pattern ₩49,000 - **Time taken**: About 30 minutes from removal to finished monthly art - **Payment**: Naver Pay and Toss Pay accepted (deposit deducted from final price) *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Checkered pattern monthly art nails from Byuazeu Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-01-8mt3p-1200.webp) ## Hongdae's go-to for monthly nail art: Byuazeu Nail Right as summer was winding down and fall was starting, it felt like the perfect time to change up my nails. I'd gotten a nice set in Da Nang, Vietnam, but it got me searching for something more affordable back home. Byuazeu Nail in Hongdae turned out to be pretty famous, so I'm sharing the location, prices, and this month's art all in one place! ### Byuazeu Hongdae Nail location & hours - 📍 Location: 19 Hongik-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (1st floor) — 266m from Hongik University Station Exit 9 - ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 - 💅 Naver reservations available - 🎁 Naver notification perk: free removal of nails from another salon ## Location, booking, and the vibe inside Byuazeu Nail ![Exterior of the Byuazeu Nail building near Hongik University Station in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-02-1h5gf-966.webp) You can get there straight from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station, or from the Seogyo-dong bus stop. I came in the evening after work, and the building had that distinct Hongdae atmosphere going for it. ![Entrance to Byuazeu Nail salon in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-03-1mu80-966.webp) ![Byuazeu Nail counter and reservation check-in area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-04-idkha-m-966.webp) ![Waiting area inside Byuazeu Nail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-05-1qpcn-966.webp) You come in, switch into slippers, confirm your reservation at the counter, and wait in the waiting area until you're called. Same-day slots fill up fast, so make sure to book ahead! ![Sign explaining free removal of other salons' nails via Naver notifications](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-06-bj8h8-966.webp) ### How free gel removal from another salon works Just signing up for notifications on Naver gets you free removal of nails done elsewhere. And on repeat visits, leaving a review on Naver or Google also gets you free removal costs..! It's such a nice touch since removal fees can add up more than you'd think. ![Drink fridge in the Byuazeu Nail waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-07-1bruq-966.webp) ![Drinks and water available while waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-08-1h576-966.webp) While waiting, you can grab water or a drink from the fridge. ![A wall of nail polishes displayed at the salon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-09-1mkro-966.webp) ![Byuazeu's nail color wall organized by shade](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-10-cxo0c-966.webp) ![Vertically arranged nail color display shelves](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-11-1alxx-966.webp) The moment I stepped in, a whole wall of nail polishes caught my eye. They're neatly organized by color, which made browsing pretty fun too. ## Removing my old set and picking September's monthly art ![Sample nail designs available to choose from in-store](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-12-18sz9-966.webp) There were so many sample designs to choose from, so even if you don't have an exact design in mind, you can just look through the options in-store and decide. ### Byuazeu September monthly art prices ![Collection of Byuazeu's September monthly art nail tips](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-13-lwlod-966.webp) There were so many nail tips perfect for that in-between summer-fall moment, it was hard to choose. ![Brown-tone dot pattern monthly art nail tip](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-14-4xv4s-966.webp) ![Gray-tone star pattern nail tip sample](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-15-10tyi-966.webp) While waiting, I'd already shortlisted three designs — a brown-tone dot pattern and a gray-tone star pattern, aren't they so cute? These must be popular too, since the customer next to me chose the same star design! Both of these designs are ₩59,000. The other option was none other than this month's pedicure-style art — a watercolor checkered pattern that looked like it had just soaked up water. It was so cute I went back and forth before finally picking it! It's ₩49,000. ![Nails neatly cleaned up after removal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-16-skkn4-966.webp) I was honestly shocked at how fast her hands moved. When I got my nails done in Da Nang it felt like it dragged on forever, but here there wasn't even a moment to get bored. Look at those neatly cleaned-up nails! Such a satisfying reset. ![Pad and lamp setup at the nail treatment table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-17-1rm6q-966.webp) Since I'm on the shorter side, they gave me a cushion to sit on, and the lamp was positioned right at the perfect spot under the pad, which made the whole process a lot more comfortable. ![Checkered pattern accent gel nail on the thumb](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-18-1w9zi-966.webp) ![Gel nail with ink-black base mixed with green and blue tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-19-15tzb-966.webp) ### Checkered thumb accent + a mysterious ink-black color My nails were in a pretty rough state before, so seeing them look this clean now is almost emotional. Especially the thumb — it used to have a really busy design, so this simple but striking checkered pattern is genuinely so satisfying. The thumbs got a checkered accent, while the rest of the fingers were filled with an ink-black shade that has subtle hints of green and blue mixed in — such a mysterious color. It's not a harsh cool tone or too dark, so it's an easy, wearable color, which makes me like it even more. ![Close-up of the finished checkered pattern nails](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-20-1vtni-966.webp) I'd forgotten my wallet, but luckily Naver Pay and Toss Pay were both accepted, which was a relief. You just pay the remaining amount after the deposit is deducted! ![Photo of finished nails taken after payment](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-21-4qlz0-966.webp) ### From removal to finished art in 30 minutes My nail tech's hands were incredibly fast — everything from removal to this month's art wrapped up in just 30 minutes. If it had finished even sooner I could've caught the fireworks festival, but thanks to the timing I still made it to the pre-festival crowds with friends I'd just met!! ## The finished nails in indoor and natural light ![Monthly art nails seen under indoor lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-22-19le2-966.webp) ![Ink-black checkered pattern nails seen in natural light](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-23-coh7i-966.webp) Isn't the thumb pattern so pretty? Every time I look at my nails now I just feel happy. It suits short, wide nail beds like mine perfectly! Made picnicking along the Han River feel even better too. ![Photo of nails taken during a Han River picnic](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz-24-9tddx-966.webp) I'm a bit of a dopamine addict so I usually get really bored during nail appointments, but my nail tech worked so fast and so carefully that I left fully satisfied. If you're looking for an affordable nail salon in Hongdae, definitely give Byuazeu a try! ## Where it is - Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare (뷰아즈 홍대 네일 속눈썹 스킨케어) - 19 Hongik-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 홍익로2길 19 1층 - 37.5545302, 126.9237929 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B7%B0%EC%95%84%EC%A6%88%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%20%EB%84%A4%EC%9D%BC%20%EC%86%8D%EB%88%88%EC%8D%B9%20%EC%8A%A4%ED%82%A8%EC%BC%80%EC%96%B4/@37.5545302,126.9237929,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@powder-drawer-seoul/hongdae-nail-check-art-buoaz/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt