I am super particular about my nails. I work a lot with my hands but I'm obsessed with a coffin shape nail haha A long nail bed, short as hell nails, and a coffin shape don't always go together and I've have a lot of salons in the past tell me I either need to pick a different shape or they have to make the nail much longer than I prefer I always go to see Helen and she's wonderful! Pays attention and always does my nails as close to the way I prefer and close to my vision as possible. I'm always happy to see her for a new set. I got a simple French tip today and they obviously look great, but she's done a lot of other great designs for me, cat eye, a tone toned neon French tip, nail art, etc. Most of my visits to 2EM have been awesome, I have gotten my nails done by a few different ladies here before and a lot of them are great read more

2EM Nail Place - Short coffin french tip (not gel x) - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely amazing experience. The customer service here is top tier...Kenny at the front desk was so welcoming, helpful, and professional from the moment I walked in. My nails by Kay were immaculate. She is incredibly detail-oriented and did such an amazing job with my manicure and gel application. I'm very picky when it comes to nails, and she truly exceeded my expectations. Everything was clean, precise, and beautifully done. This is definitely my new go-to nail salon now. Highly recommend! read more

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Another amazing set by Tiny! I've been going to her for years and she never fails to amaze me with her detailed designs. I love this salon and recommend it to all my friends. read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time getting my nails done in Irvine, and I know how hard it can be to find a place that actually does good mani-pedi work. I found this spot on Instagram and thought, why not give it a try--especially since I needed my birthday nails done. So glad I did! I was paired with two amazing nail techs. Jane absolutely killed it with my pedicure, and Cindy did such a great job on my manicure. Both were super sweet and really took their time. The place itself is really nice, clean, and very spacious. They do get busy, but the front desk handled everything so well and made sure everyone who walked in was checked in and taken care of. Check-in was easy, and paying was even easier--just Zelle and you're good to go. Super convenient. Overall, great experience! Thank you 2EM Nails for making my birthday nails perfect You'll definitely be seeing more of me soon! read more

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Got a classic pedicure and a clean up for my nails. They are so clean and super fast service. I especially love how clear the air was. Even with a classic pedicure they gave me a wonderful massage. They have super strong hands and it's so relaxing! My hands were dryer than a dessert and they were able to miraculously revitalize them. Totally recommend! read more

2EM Nail Place - Classic pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I've previously rated this salon 5 stars because I've been coming here almost every month for gel nails and have always had great experiences. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was really disappointing. I originally had an appointment for strengthen gel like I usually do, but this time I decided to just get my current gel removed so my nails could have a two-week break from constant polish. I had an appointment and was seated after about a 10-15 minute wait. It was clear the salon was understaffed that day, which I completely understand - that's not the issue. The problem was the lack of communication and the way my service was handled. The front desk woman (who I assume may be the owner) started removing my gel with a drill, then soaked my nails and left me sitting there for quite a while. When she came back, she would work on my nails for a short time, then leave again to manage the front desk, ask other nail techs repeatedly if they were done yet, and continue taking in walk-ins even though it seemed like there weren't enough staff to handle the current clients. This resulted in my appointment turning into a cycle of her starting to remove my nails, leaving midway, coming back briefly, and leaving again. I was repeatedly left sitting there with partially removed gel. I'm not writing this because they were understaffed (I understand things happen), but better communication would have gone a long way. I would have happily waited longer for someone to properly help me rather than having my service constantly interrupted every few minutes. She did try to be nice and offered to put a top coat on my nails, but halfway through she left again. At that point I just asked to pay and leave. I've never had an experience like this here before, which is disappointing because I've been a regular customer. I hope this was just an off day, but experiences like this are unfortunately how businesses lose loyal customers. Note: I've attached a photo of what my nails looked like after. I also asked if they could be cut to the shape of my nails and she cut them square. read more

2EM Nail Place - Strengthen gel manicure - natural pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I don't get my nails done that often because I usually have short nails for my job, but I have a special occasion upcoming and someone recommended 2EM Nails for Gel-X and builder gel. My nail tech, Kay, was so patient and explained the differences between the 2 styles. I ended up doing Gel-X because I wanted extra length and let me tell you, they were NOTHING like when I tried acrylic nails way back when. She fit and shaped them so perfectly and I couldn't even tell they weren't my natural nails. I was also impressed with how well the design came out. I prefer minimalist designs in general and Kay perfectly combined the multiple inspo pics I showed her. The salon is also v nice, no loud TVs playing random daytime talk shows and very clean. Would highly recommend. read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

So I've been coming more consistently here recently, approx once a month. It's clean, chill vibes, and well ventilated. I don't have one specific technician I request because they are all good. I came here today, I've moved away from gel recently for personal reasons but let's just say medically. Today's technician keep bringing up gel. 1. I made an appt for a signature reg pedicure. 2. Regular manicure. I love gel but because I can't do it I will take next best thing. I always do a regular pedi. Today, 1. Your nails stain because regular pedicure, consider gel. I said no it's okay thank you. Once again, have you ever tried gel? I mean do I live under a rock? 2. I asked for a French mani w a pink base. She painted the white strip then proceeded to find some sort of something of pink. Now anyone knows if I say pink base, you use a light pink base color first then paint the white strip. I have to say, disappointed today. In regards to toes, I asked for the to be cut short. She left them sharp edges had to ask her to file them down again. Im bothered that writing this review while still here. Stop trying to push the gel!!!!!!!! And don't take people for a fool when they ask for certain things not my first time getting nails done. read more

2EM Nail Place - Does it look like pink base? - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I used to go to Myu Beauty to get my nails done by Lin which I LOVED so much but she is taking a break from nails so I decided to try 2EM and my first impression is that wow is this place huge! There is a ton of seating in there and I would say the staff is generally nice although they speak in Vietnamese to each other and not really to me. They were able to accommodate all the changes to my appointment time which I appreciated so much and the girls working there were so nice. There is a cash discount so bring cash if you can! I have to admit that the work is not as quality as where I was going before. One of the lemon decorations on my nail started to... crack, I guess, two days after I got my nails done but I couldn't do anything about it because I was supposed to get on a plane that same day. It's definitely cheaper than where I used to go to but you get the quality that you pay for. read more

2EM Nail Place - Crack... in my design two days after I got them done and it finally ripped off and I just have a crater haha - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

2EM is my new nail place! I love Lanie, she is an absolute tour de force of a nail artist. My second time seeing her and she took my inspo pic and just leveled the hell out of it. Little bit of trust and a lot of skill and these are my favorite nails I have EVER had! I wish the pics did them justice they are so vibrant and have a depth to them that is otherworldly. The staff there is so sweet and nice and so encouraging of their nail techs, it's nice to see coworkers being kind to each other, especially when the holidays have everyone stressed. read more

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2EM is located on the second floor of a smaller Irvine plaza, but I love coming here as often as I can to get mani/pedis. I usually bounce around different salons, but the past two times I've come here and Jasmine has done an amazing job! She's thorough and clean with her designs, she makes sure she doesn't go too deep with cuticles or filing. Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5/10 aesthetic is modern with marble, greens, and all new equipment. Ambiance 8/10: very quiet, and laid back. Service: 9.5/10 friendly and prompt, open to talking while you get services. Can make reservations online. They use new tools with each client. Classic Mani: $29 - 8.5/10 a really good deal for a full service clean up & color (not gel). Takes a little extra time to dry so make sure you wait! 2EM Mani: $49 - 8/10 same as above but with a little extra treatment such as 10 minute massage, and additional hand care treatments. They use great products for the treatments, and take their time with each step. read more

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Emily did an amazing job on my nails! The salon is very clean, and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great service, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Very easy to book online. I tried gel-x for the first time and had a great experience with Lynn! read more

2EM Nail Place - Gel x nail art - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been going to a nail salon in Costa Mesa for a few years, and it was fine and wonderful, but now that I have a baby, I needed to cut some time when getting my nails done. I was recommended by my friend to try 2EM, which is about two miles from where I live, so I was hopeful. I FOUND MY NEW NAIL HOME. I booked my appointments on their website and it was so easy. The location is upstairs and there are stairs and an elevator, if needed. It is in the same plaza as Irvine Market! Lanie did my nails and Theresa did my toes, and I rested the entire time. I put my full trust in them and they DELIVERED. They were both quick without rushing me, and their attention to detail and what I wanted, was excellent. I already made my next builder gel fill appointment! read more

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I've gotten manicures and pedicures done here twice now and both were great experiences! The first time I called, I asked for techs who did detailed nail art and was put with Myra, and I HAD to work with her again the 2nd time. I showed her Japanese-style nail set references and she took so much care in matching the colors and gemstone placements. Especially the linework, her lines are so neat and clean (i.e. the flowers)! Myra was super sweet and thoughtful too, I enjoyed chatting with her. I've been complimented by several people already and asked where I got them did! I also included my sibling's sets, the pink by Ann and green by Stella, and my cateye pedicure by Julia. If you follow Japanese / Korean nail artists and would like similar sets, give this place a try! Just a heads up that you may have to adjust your nail designs if specific charms or accessories are more niche! * Edit: Forgot to mention, Myra's (green cateye) and Megan's (black cateye) pedicures were beautifully done too, both for my sister. Myra's is still her favorite! In terms of stability, there weren't any issues with our nails the previous times, with them lasting for weeks / close to a month before we went in to switch them out since our nails beds were showing a bit by then. I'll see how our newest sets last! read more

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I'm absolutely in love with this set done by TINY .The shape is clean, the finish is flawless, and you can tell so much care went into every little detail. Highly recommend read more

2EM Nail Place - By TINY - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

absolutely love coming to 2EM Nails Salon! I've done everything here -- Gel X, builder gel, dip powder -- and I'm always so happy with the results. No matter what I get, they consistently deliver beautiful, high-quality work and really take their time to make sure everything looks perfect. Everyone there is so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely cares about their clients. The salon is clean, relaxing, and has such a great atmosphere. They are also amazing with designs -- they always bring my ideas to life and exceed my expectations. I always leave feeling confident and taken care of. Highly recommend 2EM to anyone looking for top-tier nails and an overall great experience! read more

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I went in on Sunday for a builder gel manicure. It's only been 3 days and the nails are fully chipped. They do a good job on the designs, but for the price I'm paying, I would expect the nails to last longer than 3 days. read more

2EM Nail Place - Chipped nails and it's only been 3 days - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Had an amazing experience with Kelly! I got a gel manicure and she took the time to go through the colors that matched what I was looking for. We ended up choosing a combination of colors with a clear subtle glittery top coat. Would definitely come here again! read more

My second year with Emily, and she truly never disappoints. She is amazing with designs and always so gentle. My fingertips never burn under the UV light like they have with other nail techs--never once with Emily. She's consistent, talented, and genuinely cares about her work. read more

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Amazing service! They are super patient and I'm always happy with my designs. Will definitely come back. read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I had been here once before and I really loved my nails, so I decided to come back. This time I got chrome nails done and honestly it was really disappointing. Literally one day later, the chrome started peeling off. I called and they said I could walk in to get it fixed, but I have a super busy schedule, that's the whole reason I get my nails done in the first place, so I don't have to deal with stuff like this during the work week. I had to walk around with peeling nails for a few days until I could go back. They fixed them, but then 3 days later the same exact thing happened again. The chrome started peeling and it looked so bad. Chrome nails shouldn't be peeling within days, especially after being redone. At that point it just felt like a waste of my time and money. I'm not sure if it's the products or the application, but something is clearly off. I won't be coming back. read more

Tiny hooked it up for EDC weekend amazing as always!!! Quality work every time THANK YOU SO MUCH read more

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Came in with my mom for a walk in and vivian helped me! My design was a cute pink ombre with chrome. I was so excited they have an airbrush machine to get the perfect blended ombre! I love how my nails turned out, and will be back. read more

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I've been to many many different nail salons, in different city's, states, countries. I always call ahead to let them know I'm coming, what services I need, and get a quote. I've had $35 mani's $65 mani's , even $120+ mani's. But never ever ever have I been quoted a rate and walked out with a higher rate. I got quoted a $43 gel mani. Got a gel mani. Nothing special, no design. Walked out and got charged $53. Didn't ask. Didn't have time. Because any upcharge should be discussed for professionalism and transparency. read more

Kind and friendly with smiles. I will drive 45 minutes for this place. Cat eye with the most colors then any other salon and the best prices I have ever seen! read more

2EM Nail Place - The best I have ever had. So many more colors then any other nail salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Lanie did an amazing job on my nails. They were exactly how I wanted them and on top of that she was super friendly and had amazing customer service. I will definitely be coming back to her! Tiffany also did a such a great job with my pedicure!!! A clean French in my toes such a perfection! I'm definitely be coming back to her!! read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I really love this nail salon for several reasons and one of them being so close to where I live, only 10 minutes away. Making an appearance is so easy, I did it online. Many available spots and it is very straightforward. The salon is clean and I love the vibes. If you live in the area, I highly recommend checking this place out read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Best nail salon in Irvine! Lynn is always so welcoming, i've been doing my nails with them for almost 3 years now... all of the nail techs are super good at what they're doing. I personally LOVE LOVE LOVE Zoe, she is very professional and pays attention to details. read more

2EM Nail Place - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

It was a nice nail salon but my nail tech, Tiny, yelled at me because I was "having too much fun" and refused to cut my cuticles until after I told her, she threatened to take my nails off if I wanted them cut so after I went silent, she decided to just cut off my cuticles. She was constantly giving me a rude look and shouting at me in my face when I was speaking to her to ask her to add or take off things from the nails and judging me for doing so. Had it not been for her rudeness, I would have loved to come back to the salon. read more

I went here recently and my normal nail techs weren't available but I did a regular polish with the upgraded pedicure. I was ok with pedicure but it was slightly painful but my nail polish on my hands were uneven (some places thicker and other areas thinner) and chipped immediately after. I guess thats what I get for booking a last minute/same day appointment not with my normal techs... I was giving my nails a break to heal since getting gel too often had damaged my nails so I hadn't been back in a few months and assumed everyone was good here but that sadly was not the case. read more

New favorite of this season. The cateye nail polish color is so classic, and along with the silver art design totally upgraded the look. Ann's skill is superb. She hand drew the silver bows and the stars read more

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Lanie was AMAZING!!! It's been a really long time since I have been happy with my gel x nails / nail design, but she was absolutely meticulous and understood the assignment! I'll be coming back every month for her! Kimmy gave the most relaxing massage during my pedicure that I almost fell asleep! read more

2EM Nail Place - Jil chose such cute colors for my pastel French tips! The matte finish was such a great touch! - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I got gel x nails with Lanie and they came out amazing! Took about 1.5 hours and the art is beautiful and is even better than the reference. Highly recommend and I will be back. read more

2EM Nail Place - Short gel x nail w/ art - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Booked an appointment here for gel x nails and a pedi and I'm so glad I did! All the staff were friendly and the place was clean. I was seated fairly quickly since I booked, which I recommend cause despite being a big establishment, it got super packed! I unfortunately forgot who did my nails/pedi, but both were super sweet and very talented. Wish I got their names so I can book for them again in the future! For my gel x nails, I wanted a design on the more complicated side, but she didn't hesitate and 100% delivered!! I got so many compliments on my nails (: read more

2EM Nail Place - gel x nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I rarely go to a salon to get my nails done, but my coworkers love this place so I had to give it a try. Located in a plaza near UCI, they had plenty of parking. It was super easy to make an appointment online which isn't typical for nail salons. The interior felt super boujie. I showed my nail artist Emily my inspo and she immediately went to work. She picked out all the colors and made sure it matched. If you're looking for someone who can look at a photo and immediately replicate what you've asked for, she is your girl. I will say, for $90, I expected the designs to be flawless but there were airbubbles in some of the flowers and she didn't bother to make it even so that bothered me. Id probably come back if I needed nails on short notice, but if not, I'd go back to my regular nail artist in LA. read more

2EM Nail Place - $90 gelx short almond - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

This was my first time and she did a great job on my gel 3d art design ombre! Thank you Kimmy for also doing my toes and delight spa and massages! I will be coming back as s returning customer!! It was a busy place , very nice people! read more

2EM Nail Place - 3d Gel Nail art was so pretty!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

UPDATE: After seeing my review, the front desk lady, Linh, sent me messages on Yelp and by text. She suddenly became extremely apologetic and offered a refund if I would consider removing or changing my Yelp review. I said sure because I didn't want Linh to hold my refund hostage. She sent me $83 on Venmo and another text to remove my review. This time I said no, because I was tricked into trying 2EM by all the positive reviews and people deserve to know what to expect from this place. Linh instantly became rude, the same way she acted in person, and sent me several more texts including "then you shouldn't ask for the refund" and "I was tricked by you too." Photo attached so you can see Linh's disrespect and unprofessionalism for yourself. Linh should have never charged me for the gel-X set that she and the tech forced me to get after they cut my natural nails off without asking. The tech insisted the only way she could fix her mistake is by putting on gel-X nails and I said no at least 5 times. I didn't want the fake nails on top of my natural nails, which I kept saying, but the tech kept bothering me and pressured me until I finally gave in. I did not expect to even get charged for something I was forced into, especially after they ruined my natural nails, but Linh charged me $169 with no itemized receipt. She said she took off $10 for the "confusion" but I can now see that was a lie based on the $83 she refunded because it doesn't add up with their menu prices. 2EM clearly wants to mislead people into believing they are a 4+ star nail salon by pressuring customers to remove bad reviews. And if you don't, they harass you. That's not a sincere apology, that's extortion. I am shocked the owner allows this type of behavior and treatment toward customers. read more

2EM Nail Place - Linh accessed my phone number through 2EMs system to send rude texts after I declined to remove my review. Very unprofessional business. - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I have been coming here for the past two years and Cindy and Kelly are amazing! They are both perfectionists and are also as sweet as can be. read more

Lanie did such an amazing job with my nails! She did the perfect cat eye polish, shaping, and hard gel fill. She also gave me tips/ recommendations on nail colors and styles throughout our appointment. Can't wait to come back! read more

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