Love this new shade of red Kim did amazing on my gel…read morebuilder. She shaped them how I wanted and cleaned my cuticles. My natural nails have grown so much and I trim them every time. Lin & Anh are my go to for my pedicures and I moved away from square shops toe nails to rounded edges. Looks so much nicer on my feet. Remember cash only. Parking can get tight. But when the hair place is closed you can park there. Appointment is the best because this place is always booked and busy.

I was trying to find a place that did dip powder without gel and found this place nearby !…read more There is a small parking lot, I had to go to the lot over. ***They have a sign that says don't park at the Chinese restaurant, you will be towed. Place was super packed and busy. I called to make an appointment in advance so there was no wait. Nails came back a bit lighter than the sample but I still looks good! It was $40 for the nail dip on my real nails The nail tech that did my nails was very friendly and patient.

I booked my first visit to Charming Nail Lounge on 4/10/26. Other than simple nail polish, I have…read morenever gotten any sort of Gel-X or Gel builder done on my nails before so I didn't know what to expect. Annie was extremely patient and knowledgeable. She looked at the nail inspo I wanted to achieve for my engagement shoot and helped me understand what options would work. She also took the time to explain the differences in gel builder and Gel-X and provided a timeline for maintenance for each option. Annie knocked it out of the park! She executed the design with a great level of detail. She took her time to make sure I liked the shape of the nails, design, and length since I type a lot for work. That was really considerate and shows she cares about her work and clients! Overall, Annie made me feel very comfortable and the nails looked amazing! Thanks so much Annie!

First time here and so good I had to leave a review. Came in for an appointment and got seated…read moreright away. The lounge is clean and bright and has a very calm aesthetic with lowfi music and cooking ASMR in the background. Tiffany did an amazing job shaping my nails into delicate almonds and painting them this gorgeous muted grey cat-eye with the purple iridescent chrome. She was so thorough with my cuticles and gave me an even coat of builder making my nails look extra crisp. Then Vicki came in with the free hand skill- painting liquid chrome silver drip on each nail for the final design. It turned out so awesome and I was getting compliments left and right in the salon. It's giving cosmic Sailor Moon vibes Obviously I can't take any credit- but thank you to Charming Nail Lounge and the amazing nail techs for their artistry!

I am super particular about my nails. I work a lot with my hands but I'm obsessed with a coffin…read moreshape 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

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

I've been coming to Essence for years now and I get the best service every single time. They are…read morealways friendly and make sure you like the shape, color, etc along the way. Today I got my gel mani done by Quinn and pedicure by Na, and they are hands-down the best. Will definitely be asking for them next time.

Highly recommend this nail studio! I had my nails done by Rachel and she did such a fantastic job…read more This is my second time coming back to have Rachel do my nails as she does such a fantastic job! I wanted a cats eye manicure and she was so detail oriented to provide different cats eye effects on my different nails.

I used to be more of a regular, but the person who I'd go to is no longer there. I saw a few…read morereviews for Tiffany and recognized her photo - I'm so glad I decided to book her for both mani and pedi! The receptionist accommodated a special request and the salon staff is friendly, plus it was Mother's Day so they gifted all moms a rose I don't wear my nails long but wanted something pretty. I chose the same color Tiffany had on her nails and it was perfect. Second pic shows one of my nails that tore off the day before and Tiffany was able to make it look great! Thank you I will be back soon!

I've been coming here for a year now so I can give my full review!…read more I make an appointment at the beginning of every month and they already know me so when I arrive, they already know I get the gelx medium almond shape. All the employees here are all very nice and super helpful, especially when it comes to the crazy inspo designs I bring into the shop. Yes, the designs I choose are intricate and require a lot of time but they always execute and I always get a ton of compliments on my nails all month long. They have two locations and theyre both phenomenal and super clean. Highly recommend Essence Nail Studio, both in Irvine!!

My favorite nail salon ever absolutely recommend Vivian…read moredoes my nail design perfectly every single time Love uuuuu vivian

I had to come here because I was in a rush to get my nails done before the weekend and it was…read moreconvenient. I got my nails and toes done. My nails were pretty but my toes were not very nice. The service and the price was not worth it. It is much more expensive than other nail shops in the OC. On top of that the nail technicians were not very friendly and the desk person refused to break my $100 so I could leave tip. The lady working on my nails kept on telling me not to move and all I wanted to do was relax and speak with my friend. I have gone to many nail shops with other girl friends and we talked a lot. This is the first time I was angrily told not to move because it was bothering the technician. For the price I paid, I am not dealing with that type of service. I will not be returning here.

I really like this place. Booking an appointment is super…read moreeasy. But one of the times, I messed up my appointment time and ended up being a walk in. But they were very accommodating and fit me in really quickly. Clean, spacious and great atmosphere. I only get pedicures so can definitely say it's quick, efficient and relaxing. I definitely recommend this place.

Like any other nail shop. The only thing I really liked was that it was clean and didn't have that…read morestrong polish smell, which was nice. However, the callus removal was a 0/10. I paid for the nicer package, but the oils they used just masked the calluses instead of actually removing them. It looked fine at first because everything was shiny, but once the oil absorbed, the calluses were still there. Definitely not worth the upgrade.

I was looking for a nail salon near my boyfriend's place and came across this establishment due to…read moretheir high ratings and cute interior. I came in for a gel pedicure + removal on a random Tuesday afternoon. When first arrived, I was greeted by the owners husband (?). He checked me in and was offered water right away. Then the technician came to grab me and was seated right away. The interior honestly left me astonished because of how detailed and girly it is! They also offered some snacks on the side which I devoured (I didn't eat lunch yet lol). The technician was so detailed and ensure that the shapes are what I desired and same with the color that I wanted. The overall cost was affordable compared to what I used to pay and its gel!! I'll definitely be back!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Le Petit Salon! Kim, the owner, is incredibly kind. We…read morecame in for a last-minute mani-pedi to pamper my daughter, and she was so accommodating. She also helped recommend polish colors and creative ideas that matched exactly what my daughter had in mind. Sophie was amazing! She hand-painted my daughter's nails with so much talent and care. The design was very detailed and custom, and she took her time to make sure everything was just right. What I really appreciated was her patience as my daughter changed her mind a few times, and Sophie handled it so graciously, making sure she was happy every step of the way. Emily was so helpful throughout the entire process, consistently checking in on us and making sure everything was going smoothly. She also checked us out at the end, making the whole experience feel seamless and easy. Melisa did my daughter's pedicure and was incredibly gentle. She did such a beautiful job with her toes, and my daughter felt so comfortable the entire time. The entire team truly cares about your experience and satisfaction. They go above and beyond to make sure you leave happy. This is a truly special place--we'll definitely be back! Thank you so much ladies!

I don't typically get my nails done, but I was 38 weeks pregnant and heard a pedicure will induce…read morelabor. My friend found this place so we tried it! First I would like to say every member of their staff were the friendliest people I have ever encountered. Every single employee was so easy to talk with, they all seemed genuinely happy to be there. Overhearing conversations around the room everyone seemed to be wee engaged with their customers. I don't usually get my nails done because in the past I have so awkward, but that was not the case here. Their kindness has made me want to consistently get my nails done by them. The service came out beautifully, my tech made great suggestions since I wasn't really sure what I wanted. I felt so relaxed after, the leg massage was WONDERFUL, my feet looked beautiful and the experience truly made my day better. Also I went into labor 4 hours later, so maybe pedicures really do induce labor. My labor and delivery nurse said my toes look BEAUTIFUL also! I look forward to getting to return here!

This was unfortunately one of the most stressful and disappointing nail salon experiences I've had…read more Prior to arriving, I checked their online booking portal and noticed they had availability every 15 minutes starting at 1 PM through the end of the day, so I assumed they had room for their classic mani-pedi combo. My previous nail salon in Mission Viejo would block off unavailable times online, so I genuinely thought they had availability. When I arrived, they told me they could do the pedicure, but the manicure would depend on time. Which is fine, I understand and respect their availability. While they were setting up the pedicure station, they rushed me to pick a color, barely giving me more than 2 minutes before telling me to just sit down and saying I can pick later. For context, I only wanted a basic regular polish mani-pedi -- no gel, acrylics, extensions, or nail art. Just regular polish, shaping, and shaping. They handed me a gel sample book to choose from, I asked if these were the colors on the wall, and they confirmed it wasn't because they don't make sample books for regular polish. So the book was pointless... I normally do a shiny silver color on my toes, so I asked if they had something similar and was basically told "I don't know. Whatever we have is on the wall." I said I'd like to quickly look at the wall myself and if they didn't have something similar, I'd just go with white. As soon as I sat down for my pedicure, another technician came over to start my manicure, so naturally I assumed both services were being done (great!) She asked for my desired length and shape, and I requested oval. Less than 5 minutes into the manicure, I noticed my nails were being cut and shaped unevenly and nothing like what I asked for. When I politely pointed it out, she proceeded to say in Vietnamese to her coworker (I'm Vietnamese and understood everything) that I was being difficult and that she was going to help another client instead... About 10 minutes after she walked away, I was told they no longer had time to do my manicure anymore -- which left me disappointed considering they had already chopped off my nails and left them unfinished and half filed. I asked if they could at least file my nails evenly since they had already cut them, and while they agreed, my nails are better, but still uneven across the board. The most frustrating part was that while my hands were occupied, the pedicure technician just started painting my toes white without confirming the color with me or letting me go back to the wall to look. Ironically, when I went to pay, I found the exact silver color I had originally been looking for. Overall, I left feeling rushed, dismissed, and stressed out instead of relaxed. I don't normally leave reviews, but I wanted to share my honest experience.

Excellent 100% service Arissa and Miri are very nice and…read morethey do very good job They make me look so pretty !!!

A lovely salon with personal attention and peaceful atmosphere. I had a great manicure and will be…read moreback.