The best nail salon I've ever been to & that's saying a lot! Everyone there is extremely talented, very sweeet, very friendly and couldn't be more accommodating! The shop is always kept perfectly neat and clean and it's a very welcoming environment! I go to Emily, the owner who has painstakingly and patiently cured the horrible damage that I did to my own nails trying...and failing miserably, to do my nail tips by myself. I don't normally write reviews, but they do such fantastic work there, I wanted to share....however, I don't want it to get so popular that I can't get an appointment there either! LOL! read more

I have been a regular customer of this salon for at least two years, getting Gel-X or builder-gel full sets every four to six weeks. Unfortunately, over the past year, I have been consistently disappointed with the quality and customer service. On four or five separate occasions, one of my nails fell off within two weeks, requiring me to take additional time out of my day to return for repairs. After the change in ownership, I began booking with Emily, whom I understand to be the new owner. At my last appointment, Emily gave me a medium-length Gel-X set with French tips. Within only three days, the white polish was noticeably chipping from the tip of every nail. When I returned, Emily showed no sympathy for the inconvenience and made me feel as though I was imposing by asking her to correct the problem. She repeatedly suggested that I must have been "using my nails too much." Gel polish should not chip that badly after only three days. I directly asked Emily whether she had used regular white polish instead of gel because that was exactly how it appeared. She said no and insisted that she had used gel polish. I do not believe she was honest with me, particularly because after she touched up the white polish on the tips, it did not chip again. I asked her to redo the nails and make them slightly shorter, but she said I would be charged for that and would not redo them complimentary. The only correction she provided was a slight touch-up to the ends of my nails. There was no discount or other gesture for the repeated inconvenience. I left feeling that my concern was blamed on me rather than honestly and professionally addressed. After being a loyal customer for years, this experience was disappointing enough that I will not be returning. read more

Wonderful customer service. Liked my manicure. Great attitude and service. Will definitely come back. read more

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I love this nails salon! I've been coming here for 3 years and have always enjoyed my experience. Every technician I've worked with has always done a wonderful job. I especially love the owner Emily and Ana, they are the best! The vibe is so cool, seasonal, relaxing. Finding a good salon is hard, you won't regret it! read more

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Loved my experience at Luxe Elle Boutique! My ombré nails look so pretty and Emily is such a sweetheart to work with! Thank you read more

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Amazing service! They took me in before my scheduled appointment. They offered me beverages and were so kind. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Anna & Emily always do beautiful work!! I go in every 2-3 weeks for gel nails & regular pedicure with callus removal read more

I hate to leave negative reviews. I rarely do it. But, when it comes to certain things like a nail salon, I believe people deserve to know what they are in for. (I once knew someone who had to have a toe amputated but a bacterial disease they got from a salon.) This was my first time at this nail salon. I asked for a gel pedicure. I had a nice soft spoken gentleman, who did the pedicure, however, it was the most painful pedicure and I've had, and I have had hundreds. I had gel nails to begin with. Normally a good salon will soak the gel off. This gentlemen didn't try to remove the gel by soaking them. He sanded them and the nail bed. As he was cutting my nails, he began cutting my cuticles and he was tearing at the skin, and it made me bleed. He pulled and cut at so many places in a way I've never seen done, that I began to wonder if he was even licensed. I've never seen anything like it. Afterward, he put oil on my feet, so much in fact, I was slipping as I was walking out. It was the weirdest thing I've experienced. I had planned to get a manicure and quickly changed my mind. There are too amber wonderful nail salons to go to a place and leave in pain. Thats my $.02 Won't be back. read more

This nail spa is one of the best in Newport Coast. The service is amazing, and they always do a beautiful job. If you're looking for the perfect nails and want a place you can truly trust, this is it. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the staff is professional and attentive. I highly recommend coming here to get your nails done and enjoy a great, relaxing experience. read more

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I finally found my nail salon. I am probably the only woman that has anxiety getting a pedicure but I do. I get really bad ingrown toenails and have avoided going anywhere. Thank goodness I found Emily at Luxe Elle. She makes me so comfortable and is patient with me. The location is great and all the nail techs are very nice. I am so grateful that I found this place. On top of that she blessed me with the sweetest gift today from Emily. She really values her clients. I highly recommend trying any one of their nail techs. Ask for a glass of wine, relax and get pampered. read more

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Everything!! Emily and staff are incredible nail artists!! Super talented and creative

Absolutely LOVE this place! Friendly staff, amazing selection of polishes including Dazzle Dry (my favorite for non-gel nails). Pedicures are the BEST. The "better than your ex" pedicure features actual rose petals and the amazing aromatherapy smell of roses in the soaking tub. Milk and Honey is also a regular choice for me. They pour milk into the soaking tub along with all the wonderful softening secrets to give a fantastic pedicure. Emily, who owns the studio, takes a lot of pride in the decor and seasonal decorations which is always fun to see. It's always an enjoying experience and we never feel rushed. read more

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AMAZING SERVICE!!! Been coming here for a very long time, they are fantastic with designs and are the nicest people you will ever meet. The vibe of the place is perfect and I would 100% recommend for anyone to come here for nails! read more

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I've been there 5 times and it was great at first but the last couple times and especially the last time it's changed. My pedicure didn't get a top coat and when the polish chipped the same day I went to get it fixed the next day and they put another coat over the chip and the entire nail instead of replacing that one toe nail. They did then put a top coat on all toes. I mentioned that now my polish color won't match on the one toe with an extra layer, but they said it was fine. It wasn't - I had one toe a darker color than the rest. I'm disappointed in this kind of quality and care and cannot recommend this place anymore. Sorry. Hope it was a two off experience for just me. read more

I went to Luxe Elle Boutique and had my nails done by Mia--she absolutely crushed it! I asked for a fun mix of designs and she brought the vision to life perfectly. Polka dots, abstract swirls, pearls... every nail is different but still matches, and I've been getting compliments nonstop! Mia was super fun and easy to talk to. My mom came with me just to hang out, and even she had a great time chatting with Mia. She didn't get anything done this time, but already said she's booking with Mia next time! The salon itself is clean, cute, and has a really relaxed vibe. You can tell everyone there takes pride in their work. If you're looking for a creative, talented nail tech with great energy, go see Mia at Luxe Elle Boutique. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Amazing service and cute decor inside. I absolutely love my nails and will definitely be coming back. read more

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Had a last minute need for a dazzle dry color change and they were honest with their short staff that day but was able to put me in a couple hours after I called. Parking is difficult since it's street metered parking which is limited but I'll be back. Emily did a great job and the boutique atmosphere was helpful to wind down. read more

Jimmy did amazing! Came here to get a pedicure done and Jimmy took care of me the whole way. He's very tentative and careful with his work. Pros: - The salon is small, cute and by the beach! - parking garage next door provided - drinks provided (champagne, sparkling water, soda, etc) - great staff Definitely will be swinging back here to visit Jimmy when I'm ever in town ! read more

This is by far my favorite nail salon I've been to in OC. Everyone here is super nice and talented. read more

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Amazing experience with Aly!! She did such great work. So glad I tried this place! Thank you! read more

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Everyone made me feel like a star! I did not have an appointment and although I was a walk in they had 2 women work on me because they were booked all morning. I'm extremely happy with my gel manicure and regular pedicure. The manager was very hospitable and made me feel very welcome! read more

I wish I could bring her back with me to Arizona! Emily did an amazing job! I am very picky, and have no complaints. She was very attentive to details, and my nails are perfect. Highly recommend this cute little place, it is very clean, and they are very friendly. **UPDATED REVIEW** my nails started cracking 2 days after it was done, and slowly kept cracking more and more until they started breaking off, taking my natural nail with it. I loved the way she cleaned my nail, so I would come back here 100% for a manicure, however I would not get dip ever again due to it cracking and chipping within a couple days of it being done, and my nails being damaged now, I'm assuming from too much drilling (see picture) read more

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She did a great job! Removed an old set and did a great job, with patience per my request on fixing a nail. Will come back! read more

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When we first entered, the room was very pretty, there was a minty aroma. But it wasn't too faint nor too strong. When my mom and I sat down, the ladies looked prepared and were pretty friendly. They treated us nicely and gave us beverages around the time my mom's nails finished. (My nails were finished before hers.) The downside was the price and design. My mom and I had hello kitty designs, though we bought hello kitty nail decals off Amazon for them to add it. My mom had gel x and I had just the plain gel. They actually CHARGED us for the hello kitty decals. They didn't give us a specific reason, besides the reason that "they applied the stickers" though we provided it and it didn't take much time either. (We only did 2 ring nails for the stickers.) They had also done my mom's callus, she had thought it was included or free; because when she paid, they charged her an extra TEN DOLLARS. (This wasn't INFORMED to my mom until payment..) My mom had to ask the lady to finish cutting her cuticles. Though they were nice, they started rushing once customers came in. If they are rushing I think they should hire more workers..? For my nails, I got French tip and a hello kitty design. The design did NOT look like hello kitty. It looked like a little kid drew a white cat with a yellow nose and pink bow onto my nail. The French tip was fine though. I don't recommend going to Luxe Elle if you want to be charge mysterious fees and being rushed out so they can attend to other customers. read more

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I have been trying out different nail shops in Laguna beach and this one by far is my favorite. Vivian is amazing! She really took her time to do quality designs. 10/10. Definitely coming back! read more

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Absolutely my favorite nail shop from the pink decor to the consistent quality service!! Loooove. Worth booking an appointment read more

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We called ahead and made an appointment for three persons, myself, and my two daughters. We asked twice if they had time to accommodate all three of us at 6 PM. When we got there, they were not available. They only had one person to help one of us. That's OK, but they didn't even address us to say how much longer the weight would be. They just let us sit there for a half an hour without even speaking to us. And then, when I asked a question, I was made to feel very uncomfortable for asking the question and another patron, and the Salon berated me for asking when we would be served when we had an appointment For 6 PM and it was now past 630 and no one had even addressed us. I left. And was made to feel like a jerk for asking why our appointment wasn't honored. read more

I love this local nail salon! The salon is beautifully decorated and comfortable. They have convenient parking behind (next to 14 West Hotel). They are always super friendly and welcoming. Everyone does a wonderful job and my nails always look amazing and last weeks without breaking or chipping due to the high quality products and excellent work. These are my real nails with gel builder! read more

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I came in and was immediately greeted. The salon is clean and kept well and very sanitary. Su was amazing and took a lot of care into making my nails perfect! Talked with me about the process because GelX was a first time for me I will 100% be coming here from now on. My nails do not feel damaged and i feel like i got a full service. Prices are very reasonable which makes it easier to leave a nice tip:) read more

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I came in as a walk in and was helped in good time. Aly who did my nails understood exactly what I was going for and did my nails beautifully! I felt comfortable having a dialogue with her and she checked in with me throughout the process to make sure I was happy. read more

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The staff does such an exceptional job, and my nails always look perfect and chipped free for WEEKS. I went over 3 weeks with my builder gel nails, and they lasted with NO chips at all. Forever a regular customer! I book through ClassPass, which is amazing. Love the aesthetics and vibe of the salon as well. Free private parking lot right next to the entrance- don't miss it! read more

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I have specific preferences when it comes to getting a good pedicure. Many places these days charge a lot of money without providing enough time, care, or personalized experience. However, during my visit back home, I was fortunate to find a wonderful nail salon on Yelp. Even though I didn't have an appointment, they were kind enough to accommodate me quickly and offered a variety of services when I called to confirm their availability. They don't offer acrylic services, so there is no chemical smell when walking in, and it feels very fresh and minty. For my pedicure, I had Jimmy, who was absolutely amazing. He was very friendly and made sure that I was comfortable and enjoying my experience. Ingrown nails have been a problem for me, but he handled them like a pro without causing any pain or discomfort, and I had no pressure, redness, or pain afterward. I opted for the callus repair pedicure and added lemon, ginger, and detox, which took the experience to a whole new level. I highly recommend it. The hot towel was amazing, with a fresh minty aroma, and the massage was one of the best I've ever had. I felt like I was in heaven, and it felt like time flew by when the timer went off. Overall, my experience was a 5/5. As someone who is always busy and on the move, it was one of the best pedicures I've ever had. During my service, the woman in the front was so kind and allowed us to add a man's pedicure as they had availability. While the woman who did it was kind, she seemed rushed with the entire service. They are very punctual with their massages, but it just felt like she questioned what I set up with the woman in front, whom I presume is in charge. As I understand that English may not be her native language, it just doesn't feel great to have anyone in service stir a conversation right in front of you while I saw the level at which she questioned he service she performed. In all, my partner's pedicure was less than 30 minutes, not what we expected, at least for $40. We would rate it a 3.5/5. My only two suggestions in my review are to have a variety of beverages during the service and to pair the callus repair pedicure with paraffin wax. If it boils down to the price of wax, it should be a maximum of $5 as an add-on to the service. As much as I wanted it, I felt that a $10 add-on was a bit much, as previously stated in other reviews. If you're looking for quality service, I'd recommend checking them out, and I would definitely ask for Jimmy. He is the absolute most amazing. read more

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I recently visited with a girlfriend to use up some ClassPass credits before they expired, and we had an amazing experience. I was pleasantly surprised by the complete absence of any chemical smells, which made the entire visit much more enjoyable and relaxing. Super cute pink decor. All the girls are so friendly and professional, not to mention GORGEOUS !! My nails turned out beautifully - very natural and exactly how I wanted. Plus, there's free parking on the side, which is always a huge bonus! Highly recommend this place read more

I wanted to give them a 2nd chance as last time I wasn't thrilled with their service and I went on sat. 7/6/24, unfortunately on SUNDAY, my French nails are gone 4 nails completely faded, I knew the lady who did my nails wasn't doing them right but I wanted to see the results and 1 day is gone... I have been having my nails done for abt 30y. And never had them done the way she did... but in always wanting to give the benefit of the doubt I will go to the store today Monday to show my nails to the young lady who is the owner, per my understand on sat. Hope she will do better job for what I was charged$$$$ $130 (no new set just making them better and pedicure) it's a lot these days... a basic pedicure shouldn't cost $40!!!! read more

Emily is amazing this was my first time trying her out what brought me to her was the reviews and pictures of her work she is truly talented and did not disappoint...I love how she did Gel X on me and they aren't super thick and perfect length as I workout a lot she understood exactly what I wanted ...she also has amazing hospitality paying attention to detail and making sure I was the most comfortable she set up my phone on a stand and gave me a stylus so I can use my phone while she did my nails and made sure my kiddo was comfortable too! Hands down best service I have had in a very long time I will be back! Thank you Emily! read more

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I just had an organic pedicure with Jimmy and this was honestly one of the very best pedicures I've ever had! Right on the PCH in Laguna Beach, the service is as incredible as the location. The detox treatment was so refreshing, and the final outcome was so beautiful!!! I am definitely returning. I love this spot and don't want to go anywhere else!!! read more

I have tried so many nail places over the last couple years and this one has been one of my best experiences yet. Aly did gel x nails and I got a regular pedicure with Tina. The basic pedicure was still so amazing, relaxing and a great massage. Aly communicated with me making sure the length and shape were good since I usually don't get longer nails. They have beautiful color options to choose from. Price to me is completely reasonable and I will for sure be back. read more

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Great dip nails and deluxe pedicure! Very friendly staff. I will definitely return every time I'm in town. read more

Walked in and was greeted right away. Friendly staff. Good color selection. Need to let you enjoy the pedi a little more. Maybe a few more minutes of soaking and a few more minutes of massage. It was nice to be in and out that quickly but I wasn't in a hurry. The chairs are more comfortable than they look. read more

I love this place! I never used to get my nails done because I never liked when anyone would do them. So I did them myself. Before my wedding my friend found this place close to our venue and I crossed my fingers (no pun intended) that they would turn out decent. I got dip gel and they were beautiful. I've been back every 4 weeks since. ...and yes, the dips actually lasted 4+ weeks and looked pretty good. Emily did my nails and I go back to her. Different ladies have done my toes and they all take so much care and time to make sure they look great. This place isn't that close to my house or work but it's worth me going out of my way because I love my nails. I also love that they use natural products and not toxic chemicals. The place is really clean and doesn't have that strong chemical smell most places do. read more

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