Steven is my nail tech. I highly recommend him. He's creative and can replicate designs that you show him. Clean, neat salon. Modern amenities and fixtures. read more

I just got a manicure from this nail salon. I ended up here by accident and it was a wonderful experience. Try them out. Jessy was attentive and friendly. His work was superb. I just wanted to add a week later my nails are still shiny and look great. read more

Essence Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

This nail bar is everything. The staff is incredibly friendly and patient. I enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. I always feel relaxed when I come in for a nail appointment. The place carries a variety of nail colors (especially fun bright colors), and you will never be bored trying to make a selection. The main plus is if you come in with a photo for a nail design, it looks exactly like the picture. I have had many instances where I provided a picture and was confused about the end result. That will definitely NOT happen at this nail bar, and you won't be disappointed. I've added a picture of my nails so you can see the finished product... I'm definitely a happy customer after every appointment!! read more

Essence Nail Bar - I love my nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

After going to another local nail salon for a couple years I was looking for a change as their service was mediocre and my dip nail set only would last for a week or two. Glad I found Essence. Went to Steven and his technique makes my manicure last for 3+ weeks. He is patient and is very detailed. If you go to Essence ask for Steven! read more

Essence Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

Walked into essence nail bar with a photo of what I wanted done and Van understood the assignment! I am obsessed with my fall colored nails. She took her time and did exactly what I asked for. Everyone I spoke to while there was very kind and greeted me. Once she was done with the design, one of the workers complimented her work and I agreed with him. Their prices are very reasonable and i am so happy to say I found my go to nail salon. read more

Great service and my nails look great. Steven was very patient and precise. He took his time with my nails and pedicure! Ty! read more

Essence Nail Bar - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

I have only been to this business twice but having a reservation is a waste of time. The first appointment was an hour late and while they did a good job it was very frustrating. The second was an hour before they informed they had no one to do a fill even though the appointment was for a fill and it would be a wait since they had other appointments. I ended up walking out with no nails but they did manage to have a pedicurest take off the color so I was worse off than before. I will not return again! read more

First time I went Jesse did my nails and they were amazing. I was in love. Second visit was a disaster. I ended up in Yan's chair and what a mistake. It started with her unable to shape my nails correctly, I showed her a picture and we got squared away. Then she was using the drill to do clean up, she was pushing the bit so hard in to my nail I was crying and asking her to not hurt me. Finally she gets fed up and demands someone else works on me, at this point I asked to please just take the nails off. She started slamming things around with an attitude. Then she hurriedly soaked them off, leaving a layer of acrylic on my nails. Almost a week later and the leftover acrylic is still flaking off my nails. All in all, I paid for her attitude, getting the drill pushed so hard in to my nails it hurt and paid $15 for the experience. Once I got home, I realized I had divits on my nails on my right hand from the pressure she was using to "clean up" my nails. Jesse is amazing. His work is top notch. If it's anybody else I wouldn't let them work on your hands. read more

After moving to the Apopka Area, I was trying to find a nail salon that wasn't too far. I looked up on yelp the reviews, and found this one that I thought that accommodate my request. I was specifically intrigued by the photo they had of a client who had Halloween inspired nails and were long. When I came in for my appointment today, I requested the same length and shape of that picture I saw on their yelp. Sad to say this is not my cup of tea and this is after a few attempts on trying to coach and explain what I wanted. read more

Essence Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

Julie never, ever misses! Her work is seriously so amazing. Before coming here my nails were constantly chipping and breaking, with or without dip and/or gel. I was at my wits end and came in saying if the same thing happened again I would stop getting my nails done altogether. Needless to say, I haven't stopped returning. These are my natural nails pictured in my review!!! She completely transformed my nails with her work! All the employees do great work, especially with pedicures. If you're looking for phenomenal work, definitely check out Essence! read more

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I will start by mentioning that I believe you will be ok if you get service by Steven and Julie, per the reviews that I read prior to requesting and appointment, they are very much recommended and highlighted, you can actually see some of their work here. With that said I am very disappointed and no intention to return there. I requested appointments with the individuals mentioned above via their online portal, to be notified at the time of my appointment that they were booked already, I think that if you offer an online option to schedule, before sending a confirmation you make sure that there is actually an opening with that individual. If you're planning on going there it will be best to request the appointment in person. Regarding the work done, my daughters were with me each getting their nails done and a pedicure. The pedicure was wonderful, but the nails a totally different story, you can see how my nails were file, and the color of one of my daughters totally different from what she asked. The worse was my other daughter... I just leave you some pictures, sure not the worst nails ever but not at all what she asked and paid for, I mean she asked him twice to make the shape narrow and he answered I am not done yet... there is an ispo picture and then the actual nails read more

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It was a good experience but at the same time my toe nails now have edges and snagged a blanket because of how squared off some of my toe nails are. Not to mention I asked him to cut them down more. It was decent but I'd try other places out before going back. read more

Julie was fantastic great customer service and did an amazing job 10/10 definitely recommend going here!!! read more

Essence Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AND NOT AT ALL GOOD. The worst pedi, no lotion in my legs and not massage. The tech couldn't even figure out how to do my French tips. Then I had a gel manicure and that same tech did it. A literal day later the all peeled off like Lee press on nails. They did fix it but I won't go back, this new management team and employees are not up to par. read more

I've been coming to Essence Nails for over 2 years...since they opened and LOVE the service. I never feel rushed and the stations are always clean. I never have any issues with my service or nails and if I did the owners always address it without any fuss. I referred my friends and family who now are also loyal customers. read more

First visit to the salon. Everything is neat and clean. Wait was very small for us. Folks that came in after had a little longer wait. The really nice thing, when it got busy they did not short change my service. Deluxe pedi is super! Great quality on products and staff. I will be back! read more

DISAPPOINTMENT! They are BASIC AF. I didn't get what I asked for, instead I left with just white nails...that's not what I wanted. I had to asked to get something basic because that's ALL they can do. Very DISAPPOINTED because they had people raving good views about this place. ITS NOT ALL THAT! read more

Essence Nail Bar - DISAPPOINTMENT - Nail Salons Near Me - Apopka, Florida

it was a horrible experience. we got this older guy with glasses and he was so rough and mean and literally made it seem like we were being difficult. but he took no care into doing our nails and literally left my nails feeling so raw. would NOT recommend him at all. not sure about the other employees- but he cautious. I heard Steven is great but our guy was NOT. read more

I have been to almost every nail salon in Apopka looking for the best one. By far essence is my absolute favorite. I have gone back multiple time in the past 8 months since finding them and will continue to do so. I usually just get Dip done and on occasion get a pedicure. Vhan is amazing at nails. She pays attention to detail and my dip usually lasts 3-4 weeks without any issue. As long as Vhan is there I will be a forever customer! read more

I drive almost an hour just to get my nails done here. So much detail and care that I can't find myself going anywhere else!

I dropped in to quickly get my nails done while I was in town for a wedding and they did not disappoint. They soaked off my acrylics and switched my nails to dip with great attention to detail! I was so pleased. Now I just have to find a salon as good in my home state of Colorado! Thank you for your great service read more