I've been going to this nail salon for years now - I love it! Specifically, I love my nail tech,…read moreTini. I always feel welcome and every nail design looks amazing. I get pretty crazy designs, and Tini always makes every one look great!

My favorite place to go for a perfect set. Everyone here is super friendly - they have a great…read moreselection of colors and nail accessories. You can book easily online or just call

Irvine Nails provides exceptional service! I called close to closing time to schedule an…read moreappointment for the following morning, and they were incredibly accommodating in finding me the earliest available time. I ended up arriving about 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment, and even before the salon officially opened, and they welcomed me right away. Michelle was fantastic! She was communicative, attentive, and gave me exactly what I wanted without any pressure or upselling. She took the time to understand my preferences and delivered beautiful results. For context, I'm very particular about my nails and used to drive 35 minutes to my previous salon because I struggled to find someone who met my standards. After my experience here, I can confidently say I've found my new go-to nail salon. Highly recommend Irvine Nails and Michelle--10/10 experience!

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.

The place is very nice and clean and the technicians did an amazing job and I'm super picky!!…read moreHighly recommend!

Jane and 2EM made my Friday even better!…read more Luckily, I was able to get a walk-in appointment and was all set for a basic pedicure but because my feet needed TLC after a year without pedicures, I upgraded to the 2EM pedicure because of the massage. I'm so glad I did because I experienced a relaxing transformation all while enjoying a delicious honey herbal tea that Jane provided me. I plan on returning to Jane and 2EM for these luxurious pedicures and their other services.

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!!

Requested a much needed pedicure and was told I could come in now, and didn't need an appointment…read more The welcomed me with a friendly smile and very helpful, showing me the various packages. Loved that they offer you drinks. I went with a cup of their Vietnamese Coffee and some water. I had the pleasure of having Lily as my nail tech. She was very gentle and friendly. She checked in on me, every so often to see how I was doing. She explained to me what she was doing and was very patient. The energy there was Great. Wasn't too loud or crowded. It was peaceful. I will definitely be making Pure Nail Bar, my go to place in Irvine for a pedicure. Thank You Ladies.

my father went here for a basic mani pedi as he is older and has arthritis. even for something as…read morebasic as this the service was fantastic. the location is very convenient if you live near woodbury and the facility is antiseptic clean. will be back.

i love this place! i'm so lucky I live right across!…read more thai and tammy were so good to me, very warm and patient, and their suggestions were genuine and helpful. they both did a wonderful job doing my manipedi and it only took an hour! my nails turned out soooo beautiful thank you thai and tammy! i'll see you guys again for sure! if you're in irvine/UCI area please stop by this salon in Campus Plaza for your nail refresh (I honestly like it a lot better than the salon in UTC and think it's more worth )

I made an appointment with Kenji and he is so nice & friendly!!! He is so funny and great a…read moreconversations. He is super gentle and his work was clean! Thanks for making me feel brand new!!!

Kelly did amazing and did exactly what I asked for. I originally went in to get a Gel X set but…read morechanged my mind as I wanted to go with my real nails. So I got hard builder gel instead. They were very accommodating and even though they were getting ready to close Kelly still executed my nails. Will be coming back again

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.

Great gel manicure. Staff is clean, polite, and the place is relaxing. Katie had great attention…read moreto detail. Will be back!

Outstanding service! So happy to find this place! Nina is always wonderful in helping my Mom who…read morehas early Dementia. Highly recommend!