Basic nails and a 6th-floor view at Naeil Didi, Apgujeong Rodeo

A nail salon within walking distance of Apgujeongrodeo Station

While looking into nail salons in Apgujeong Rodeo, my friend decided to get her nails done, so we went to Naeil Didi together. We booked a weekday 3:30pm appointment, and it was an easy walk from Apgujeongrodeo Station.

My friend was the one actually getting her nails done, and I got to watch the whole thing beside her, from picking the design to the finished result. Even as someone who doesn't get nails done often, there were so many colors and design types on display that I found myself looking through them one by one.

The view was great too, being on the 6th floor

Naeil Didi is on the 6th floor of its building, so the moment we walked in, the outside view through the big windows caught my eye. Being up high meant an open sightline, and the interior didn't feel cramped at all.

The nail products and colors were neatly organized, and the overall interior was tidy without any clutter — a good first impression. I waited nearby while my friend got her nails done, and the space was comfortable enough to spend the time in.

Customers kept coming even on a weekday afternoon

I figured 3:30pm on a weekday would be fairly quiet, but customers kept coming in more than I expected. While my friend was getting her nails done, reservation after reservation showed up, keeping the seats steadily filled even in the middle of a weekday afternoon.

It wasn't just a brief rush — people kept coming and going the whole time we waited, which gave the sense that this is a go-to spot when people search for nails in Apgujeong Rodeo. If you have a specific time in mind, booking ahead seems like the way to go.

Picking the design was half the fun

The thing you end up deliberating over longest when looking for nails in Apgujeong Rodeo is the design, and Naeil Didi had plenty of styles in very different moods, from syrup nails to magnetic nails to this month's art.

Beyond flashy designs, there were also softly shimmering colors and designs that made the hands look neat and clean, so my friend browsed a bunch of options before deciding. Comparing how the mood would change once each one was actually on the nails made the whole picking process fun.

Careful work, even watching from the side

Watching my friend's nails get done up close, it wasn't just about applying color — the technician kept checking the shape of the nail and the overall balance throughout.

She shaped even the tips of the nails carefully, and while applying the color, I noticed her double-checking the small details multiple times.

Once finished, the nail shape looked noticeably neater, and the design suited my friend's hands naturally. Watching from the side, I realized nails come down to more than color choice — the technician's skill matters just as much.

An easy wait, even just tagging along

Since this was a visit tagging along with my friend, I naturally got to see what the waiting experience was like too.

The interior was clean and I could look out at the view through the big windows, so I waited comfortably until the session was done.

The staff were friendly too, so even though it was our first time visiting together, it didn't feel awkward at all. Whether you're visiting with a friend or waiting while one person gets their nails done, it's an easy way to pass the time.

The mood of her hands changed once it was done

Seeing her hands before and after up close, just changing the tips of her fingers ended up shifting the overall mood quite a bit.

The color and design weren't over the top, but they caught a bit of a highlight every time she moved her hands, and it looked even prettier in person. The same color can look different depending on nail shape and design placement, and once finished, the design she'd first picked ended up suiting her hands naturally.

Business Info

• Name: Naeil Didi
• Address: 6F 601, 18 Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00
• Reservations: Available via Naver Reservation
• Parking: Building valet parking available

Wrap-up

While looking into nail salons in Apgujeong Rodeo, I went with my friend to Naeil Didi and got to see it all firsthand — the steady stream of customers even on a weekday afternoon, the clean interior, and the view from the 6th floor.

I also watched up close as my friend got her basic nails done, from the nail shaping to the color application, all handled with care, and once it was finished, the mood of her hands had clearly changed. It was an easy visit to wait through together, and seeing the finished nails, I understood why she'd taken so long deciding on a design. Really happy with how stylish it turned out. ^^