There are literally no words eloquent enough to express the gratitude and honor it has been yo spend the last 2 days with Shanelle and Pita and Jenny. Paramedical Tattoo Course If you are wondering about taking Shanelle's course; quit wondering and jump in. I can guarantee you will leave with not only the craft knowledge but an unwavering sense of purpose and intention! Shanelle is unmatched in energy and knowledge in this industry. I can NOT express enough that not only are you gaining the knowledge and hands on experience of this craft; you are filled with so much business knowledge and guidance that you will be successful with out a doubt. Shanelle takes the time to get to know you as a person, student and entrepreneur. Shanelle is able to accept you for your personal needs though quickly is able to support you in feeling confident and secure as a practitioner. Shanelle is an absolute TRIUMPH in every way! Her unwavering dedication, support and strength in presence of those around her leave me with no hesitation that what she says, she means. She is here to support us all from beginning to success. Much Love and Respect for this absolute treasure of a trainer is unmatched for style and knowledge. And she is the definition of BADDIE! I would be remiss to acknowledge Pita; who is the paramount example of effortless support and quiet determination. Pita acknowledged EVERYONES needs in such a strong yet unassuming way that the room felt smaller without her in it. Pita is also a wonderful example of showing by example; she's knowledgeable and competent in the craft as well. Pita is an absolute gem and BADDIE in her own right! Jenny happened to be with us as a trainer as well, go check her out @coverupbyjenny. She has amazing reviews and is a spectacular soul! read more

Full disclosure: I am posting this 3wks after my visit, but began typing parts of the following while still at the salon being worked on. I am adding onto it before posting. I did mention that I was dissatisfied before I paid and was offered a smol credit towards my next visit. I feel terrible writing such an awful review of the place because they are very highly rated (which is why I paid a visit) but I have to speak my truth. And the aim of this is to bring an awareness. I've been going back and forth about leaving a review this whole time. I'm disappointed. I expected more. I'd like to return because I AM impressed by their lineup of services offered/the cleanliness and everyone is friendly. With that being said, why wouldn't they have an exclusive lineup of highly & dynamically trained/skilled nail technicians performing services that will uphold the caliber of business The Beauty Plug aims for, on hand, for walk-ins and appointments alike... especially on weekends. thank u, love u. I received a Gel X Full Set w gel polish + "a design" - which was airbrush ombré with an outlined tip & a Gel Pedicure. - Gel X application glue was left with a lot of space where my natural nail was exposed under the gel x nail. If you know gel x you know what I mean. - Blotchy clear coat; not one nail has a smooth clear application. - Crooked nail application on my thumb. - No blending of the nail extension edges to my natural nail. - No consistency in size and placement of the extension. (Some are further over with my real nail exposed.) - After one week most started lifting from my nail bed. - Another tech had to pull away from her client to do a part of the service mine wasn't educated on. *COMING BACK TO MY DRAFT TO SAY THAT A FRIEND TOLD ME IT LOOKED LIKE I HAD PRESS ONS* I wish I took pictures. But I had to get them thangs off. Those pedicure stations are very aesthetic but not made for luxurious comfort. I asked for her to trim my toe nails during my pedicure and she butchered them so short when she got to filing it started to be painful. Ending to say that I don't think this place is worth avoiding altogether, but I wasn't impressed enough to make it somewhere I frequent for nails because of my experience. Other services of theirs caught my eye too! read more

Found out about this place two weeks ago while walking around the mall with my family. It's a little hidden and located on the side of the mall that isn't crowded, a plus! Had no thoughts about getting my nails done today but since I had time, I figured why not. Walked in and they took me in for a gel pedi right away. Although booking an appointment would be best, I got lucky! My nail tech was so sweet and kind. Real gentle with her hands. Very satisfied with my pedicure. Aesthetically, the salon is beautiful and clean. Ambiance was very calming and helped me de-stress right away. Will be back when I have more time in the future. Definitely recommend! read more

Service: Gel X fill and nail art. After an endless search for nail techs, I finally found one that does phenomenal work, is reasonably priced, and an overall good vibe. Book with Taylor when you visit The Beauty Plug, and you'll never leave disappointed. read more

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If you're lucky enough to come across Shanelle's The Beauty Plug IG page and you get even an inkling of inspiration to contact her, DO IT! I've never felt the passion in instruction like it was with Shanelle. This is her passion and she passes it along to her students. When you take her class you leave feeling confident and ready to start your career because her method of instruction is clear. She wants every question asked as she says "no question is a dumb question" and that hit home because my dad always said that. This class felt right and I know from her instruction and mentorship that I'll be successful only when I try because these products and techniques learned in her 3 in 1 class prove their worth, they produce amazing results, and they change the lives of the clients. It's up to us to succeed and Shanelle gives you everything you need to make it happen- she gives you social media content to get you started. She provides templates for marketing and tracking sales. She's available when you're needing her. And she becomes your friend. Who else does that for you? She didn't create a "follow up" class. Shanelle Lopez creates core memories. Lastly, tell her your 'why.' read more

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What an absolute delight this place is! Tucked right in the middle of the mall, The Beauty Plug feels like a little oasis--a calm, mellow escape from all the noise and hustle outside. The vibe is amazing...soft energy, relaxing, and truly welcoming. My nail tech did an exceptional job on my mani/pedi with incredible attention to detail--patient, precise, and so talented. I walked out feeling refreshed, polished, and honestly a little obsessed. I'll definitely be back. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Such a clean salon where you can get eyebrows, body sculpting and nails etc done in one spot. Thank you for the hospitality and by far one of my favorite nail set/colors. See you all soon! read more

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Life-Changing Experience: Scar Treatment with Shanelle Lopez, and Jeff "Picasso" After living with visible scars for over 20 years, I finally decided to seek help--and I'm so glad I did. I visited Dr. Charlie Chen, who recommended microneedling treatments at his office and referred me to Shanelle Lopez from The Beauty Plug for paramedical tattooing to help with color correction. From the first meeting, Shanelle was warm, informative, and incredibly dedicated. She thoroughly explained the tattooing process and worked meticulously to color match my skin and reduce the visibility of my scars. During this process, she noticed that my hair follicles were present in all areas except where the scars were, which made them stand out even more. That's when Shanelle went above and beyond. She introduced me to Jeff "Picasso" from Picasso Jeff Scalp Micropigmentation. Jeff came all the way from Los Angeles and skillfully added faux hair follicles through micropigmentation over the areas Shanelle had color-corrected. The result? The scars became virtually invisible! Truly flawless. This entire experience has been nothing short of life-changing. Shanelle poured her heart into every session--she even gave Dr. Chen's office a special serum to use during microneedling to further enhance the results. She invested her time, energy, and soul into helping me rebuild my confidence. And Jeff's artistic expertise brought everything together perfectly. Thanks to Shanelle and Jeff, I finally feel like I can look in the mirror without being reminded of my scars. I am forever grateful to both of them--and to Dr. Chen for setting everything in motion. If you're struggling with scars, please know there is hope--and amazing professionals like these who truly care! Thank you so much! read more

Good quality! They put out good customer service and are fast. I feel very comfortable when I come. Great vibe!

This place is great, friendly staff. I finally found a clean and sanitary place that knows how to do quality nails ! So glad I stopped by, Thank you ! read more

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I love it here it's such a vibe inside!! The girls are so friendly and attentive. Terresea is my go to she is the reason why I keep coming back she does an amazing job every time! read more

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I have had stretch marks on my calves for a while especially right after 2 pregnancies. I happened to stumble upon The Beauty Plug's IG page because of my search on stretch marks removal. I contacted them and got a video conference to discuss how it works. I felt the authenticity of the team on how they explained the procedure, sessions needed and cost. I did my first session with the owner who took great care of me during the procedure. The healing process for me took about 6-8 weeks because of my darker skin color. The results were outstanding! I highly recommend them. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this nail salon! From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and cared for. The service was truly above and beyond and everything was done with such attention to detail. A special thank you to Roxy and Yeazmin they were both incredibly kind, professional, and so much fun to chat with. It was such a pleasure meeting them. This is officially my new nail place! Highly recommend to anyone looking for excellent service and a relaxing, friendly atmosphere! (: read more

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Came here for one of my best friend's bachelorette party to get a pedicure, and it was such an amazing experience. The salon was decorated bridal theme, and snacks and champagne were provided. Not to mention, the place is so beautiful. The owner was extremely attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The nail tech did a great job meeting my special needs. I definitely recommend coming here for any occasion, but especially for any bridal experience! read more

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Had the best experience ever.vanessa the receptionist is beyond helpful. She has the best customer service values I've ever seen. The inkless Tatoo treatment my sister and I did was so great.I've done it a couple other times at other places and didn't see much difference but after getting one session done from the beauty plug I saw a big difference. Shanelle the manager recommended greremedies to use for our after care. A great serum and red light therapy. I highly recommend this place. read more

I had a really nice pedicure done for my Hawaii trip. My toesies were picture perfect in the tropical colors of pink and orange with glittery chrome coating that shined in the sun. Conversation flowed easily. Very relaxing. Book w/ Sheena! read more

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The ambiance is beautiful and they have wonderful service! Selena did a great job on my gel pedicure. When my toddler got restless the owner stepped in to help where she could. This mama needed the extra hands! I am so grateful for that! Will definitely be coming back...without my toddler lol read more

Thank you Shanelle and your team for the sweet embrace at the Beauty Plug. From the decoration, to the communication preparing before the event, to the champagne, the charcuterie board, and the kind nail techs you made my bachelorette experience a memorable one and I loved my nails! Thank you to Claudia for being so kind and delivering beautiful nails in time for my wedding Also for going above and beyond with my song requests, it made the environment even more wonderful! May God bless you girls abundantly for what you do read more

Well wanted to try something offered and the one in charge of my partner's nails didn't want to do the service. Rushed the whole royal treatment. I got paired with a newbie that messed up steps and didn't know what they were doing. Quality was not that of a royal treatment. Offering an alcoholic beverage will not offset the experience of this trip. Definitely not recommending based off the first impression. The vibe is ok but too focused on the glam that the service is lacking. Best part of a pedi is the massaging chair not esthetically looking bench with "golden" accents for the pedi. There's a lot that went wrong in the visit. Betting the 20% off advertised on yelp won't even apply. Just finished paraffin and that was extremely rushed. Wax wasn't even fully done molding nor did they do a good job of putting the bag on my feet. 100% don't recommend a pedi from these 2 techs. I can add a pic of them but I don't want to get in trouble and I respect people's privacy. Also if looking for location it's in Plaza Bonita Mall under champs. Partner's view A lot of words need to be said but no need to keep going on on this post. Just don't recommend. read more

Shanelle's customer service and execution was amazing! I hired the team to do my bridal party's nails for my wedding this past week and it was such a great experience. Everyone was assigned an appropriate tech who knows what they were expected to do in terms of nails. We were greeted with champagne and charcuterie. The place was decorated with cute little balloons and engagement/ wedding decor and of course they went the extra mile to give me my own "wifey" cup to drink from. My tech Christina took my inspo pictures and brought it to life. I always pic complex designs and she kicked it! Overall, such an amazing experience that my bridal party and I won't forget. read more

Yes, the do excellent work and are very professional. The staff is very friendly. They are a little expensive but I think it is worth. You get what you pay for. read more

Sheena did a fantastic job, she recommended a hard gel overlay for me and I loved it, I recommend her to everyone!!!

Did a French mani and pedi with my best friends for her wedding! Everyone was very attentive to all of our group and treated us to some snacks, decorated for the bride to be and played her fav music. Definitely recommend 10/10! read more

i had the pleasure of getting this gorgeous set done by Claudia. she did exactly what i wanted when it came to the shape & design. i wanted a nice pink cat eye nails and they turned out even better than the inspo picture i showed her!! Vanessa was also wonderful for setting the appointment for me & offering a glass a wine during my appointment. 10/10 read more

The staff is amazing, specially Adriana and Teresa, they were very knowledgeable and helpful with my questions, I've been looking for a spa to treat my wife to a day of relaxation and beauty treatment, their spa is state of the art, modern and clean, I will definitely bring my wife here for all her beauty needs. read more

I got the inkless stretch mark removal service and I couldn't be happier with my results! I have had deep wide white stretch marks for decades and didn't think anything could actually remove them until now. Just after one treatment my results were insane. I know everyone heals differently but personally, I was shocked at the reduction. I just left my 2nd appointment and honestly don't think i'll need another if I heal the same this time around. Shanelle is such a sweet genuine person and she has truly changed my life, I can't thank her enough. If you are skeptical like I was, book the appointment! You won't regret it. read more

Great Service Sheena was super friendly. Nice place , Definitely going back for more services.

Had a hard gel overlay mani done on my nails, not only was the design flawlessly executed but the wear on them lasted weeks without any lifting. I highly recommend Sheena as her skills and talent are remarkable! read more

Had my nails done with Sheena. Absolutely amazing. Wanted to keep my natural nails and let them grow long plus I love designs. She was very knowledgeable and had great design ideas. I been going back to her since! read more

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It was a great vibe. Felt very welcoming and they took great care of us. Thanks to Diana and Kati.

first time here, gel pedicure was very nice and had acrylic on toe, tech was very detailed about taking it off. ambiance is also very modern and nice, will definitely be back :) read more

Don't even bother making an appointment here. My mom and I came in for pedicures, and even though our appointments were booked at the same time, they took my mom first and made me wait over 40 minutes. All the manager could say was, 'Sorry.' If you're looking to get a pedi/mani done with a friend/family member, go somewhere else. Terrible customer service and attitudes. read more

I've been seeing Sheena for my nails and she does not disappoint. Always willing to listen to my weird ideas for designs and colors. Shes attentive and very sweet and does my nails just how I like them every time. I always get compliments on my nails and happily refer everyone to her. read more

I did Shanelle's stretch mark/scar training combo course in August and it was amazing! She shared so much information and provided all the supplies we needed. We also had a lot of hands on training with different models that I felt confident after a this training. I would highly recommend her class it's a 10/10. read more

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Shanelle is amazing! Love her talent for treating stretch marks and scars!! Her experience and care will have you so comfortable during the whole process! read more

When I started this journey I didn't know what to expect but I was hoping. Which, I did!!! Ever since I can remember I started getting stretch marks in my arms which to me they were HORRIBLE!!! I was self-conscious about wearing anything that would show them. I have only done 2 treatments so far and I have seen a big difference for the first time in year's I'm starting to feel "normal" about wearing shorter sleeve shirts. Shanelle has changed my life with this amazing treatment for stretch marks. read more

I was struggling with horrible stretch marks due to pregnancy/postpartum. I stumbled upon Shanelle's stretch marks ISR treatments and it's been life changing. I can't believe how effective and painless her ink-less treatment is. Totally recommend it to anybody struggling with stretch marks and/or scars. Thank you Shanelle you're making women feel more comfortable/confident in their own skin! read more

I struggled with severe stretch marks ever since I was 13 due to a rapid growth spurt. It pained me to look at the area in the mirror, until I went to Shanelle. I received the Brazilian camouflage treatment and she made the experience extremely comfortable and professional. She provided everything I needed for aftercare and also followed-up regularly to make sure everything was going well with my healing. I would highly recommend Shanelle to anyone struggling with stretch marks, she truly changed the way I viewed myself. Thank you Shanelle for making me feel comfortable in my own skin read more