love Quinn! she always listens to what design i want to achieve, gives me her honest opinion, and had great advice on how to make my nails last for my 3 week trip. her work is always also had gel pedicure with Christy- fantastic! Gentle but still careful with every detail read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - gorgeous gorgeous work im OBSESSED - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Rachel was amazing in bringing to life the design I brought in for her. My nails came out exactly how I wanted them and the color match was perfect! read more

David did my nails and it was great! It was a very relaxing experience! The place was very clean and nice

Went back for a second time - long overdue. Lan did my nails this time and GIRL! I am OBSESSED! I came in with a reference photo and Lan had the perfect suggestion for colors. She is very friendly and was so patient with me when I was deciding on what color combo I wanted. Thank you Lan!!! Color 89 & 141 on the tip GelX Medium read more

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The wife dragged me to Essence Nail Salon for a pedicure, and I was convinced I'd hate it. Turns out I was wrong for a change Tina did a fantastic job, they took us right on time, and everyone was so friendly. I was the only guy there but never felt out of place. Not sure pedicures are going to become a regular thing for me, but my toenails have definitely never looked better. Highly recommend Tina and the team! read more

Just got my nails done with Quinn and she did the prettiest brown French tips for fall! She was super friendly and walked me through each step making sure I was happy with the pricing, colors/design before moving forward. I appreciated how thoughtful and communicative she was throughout the appointment. I will def be back! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - French tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I had a good overall experience at Essence. The staff was friendly, and they did a good job with my nails!

I have darker skin tone and the gel colors that are more compatible with darker skin weren't available. I also wasn't able to communicate what I wanted and when I tried to communicate, show inspiration photos, and ask questions, Tina just brushed it off and said "I got it honey." I ended up choosing the darkest pink gel nail that they had because she insisted on it and it ended up still not being dark enough and now I can see my natural nail color under the polish. When I pointed it out to get it fixed, she just said that "it's like that" and brushed it off again. I ended up getting engaged in these nails and it's so annoying that I hated my nails during it. They say it's a "final sale" and to "make sure you like them before you pay" but every time I brought up a concern it was brushed off. The nail prep and shaping was done well but they do whatever they want and if you have questions, they just brush past it and you might end up paying a lot for something you don't like. I don't like to make a scene but I was very disappointed in this experience and will not be going again. Nail colors provided should be in ranges that work with all skin tones. read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

This family owned business does excellent nail work, and their studio is beautiful and clean. My teenage daughter also had her nails done for a dance and they treated her with care and made her feel welcomed from the beginning. read more

After about 5 years or more of coming here for fingers & toes...how does it just keep getting better??? I wanted a chocolate toes and a soft chocolate with a little cat eye on fingers for September...and got exactly what I wanted! GORGEOUS! read more

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It was my first time coming to this salon. Lots of parking and easy to find. A lot of natural light which makes it great for choosing a polish. Rachel did my builder gel fill and I love that she was gentle with the drilling. I could tell she wasn't in a rush. She did a great job with the shaping and making sure the polish covered the entire nail. David did my gel pedicure and he was very gentle with the cuticle work. I appreciated his attention to detail. It was a true luxury experience getting my nails done here! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Builder gel fill + pedi - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Quinn is the best!!! She has a keen eye for detail and works with perfection. She is also very knowledgeable and will make appropriate recommendations for shape and color that are suitable for you. Highly recommended nail artist. read more

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My Pre-fall nail color! Rachel's recommendation. I feel like having a milky brown sugar boba drink read more

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I've been coming here for a year now so I can give my full review! 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!! read more

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Love my new gel mani! Lan's suggestion for fall colors was perfect and the quality is awesome. Thank you so much! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Brown French tip gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Just came home from the salon and manicure looks like this :( Only the first coat of color goes to the edges, but it appears the remaining coats do not, especially the top coat. The top coat on my thumb was really irregular, which I pointed out in the salon, and they were nice to fix. I did notice my nails were done very quickly, but I figured speed didn't matter as long as they were done well. But it appears there was lack of attention to detail in the haste. I thought the pedicure was good, so leaving 3 stars for the overall experience. The owner/ manager was also kind to fit me in because I didn't have an appointment. First time getting a mani here because I couldn't make it to my usual place. Underwhelmed with my mani, unfortunately :( read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

There is no better luxury nail salon that I would choose!! This location is the better one! I also love all technicians but Rachel is my favorite!! . If I could come every day I would!! Bathrooms are always clean and they offer a refreshment too read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Wonderful experience. Thank you Quinn and Hana for knowing what fits me best. I always like coming here. Been coming here for years and every time I'm leaving with a great results. read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Thank you Quinn and Hana for an amazing treatment. You know me perfectly - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is really overdue. Ridiculously detailed work by David Huu. I love David's attention to detail because it's on another level. I've been going to him for about 2 years for pedicures. So happy I got to see his manicure work for my last Gel Manicure. I make sure to book my appointments for all Essence Nail salon services via Vagaro Thank you, David! Very Special Thank You to Jennifer G. and Tina P. as well for Mani/Pedis. Thank you both so much for taking such great care of my nails the last 2 years, too! The team at Essence is phenomenal read more

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Quinn has done it again! My fall nails look excellent!! My daughter got Halloween nails and they are so cute!

Such a great experience today. I felt so relaxed and taken care of. I wasn't sure on color and what was suggested to me was perfect!! Love this nail shop. read more

Amy is AMAZING!! She is my go-to person! This is my third time coming here and I love her and I love this nail salon. It is so easy to book on the Vagaro app or by calling. Thank you for all that you do, Amy!! read more

Second time I've come to see Quinn and she's done a fantastic job again! Nails come out amazing and the last one lasted two months. I will keep making the drive out to see her!!! read more

Best nails I have had ever. David was fantastic and I highly recommend him! My nails look amazing! Gel french tip was $52 plus tax at the time I got my nails done this month. Not sure if that's expensive but I would gladly pay that for the gorgeous nails I got! read more

My first nail experience where I felt relax and not judged by other nail salons. I love the high ceilings and cute design interior to set the tone that I will have a pleasant time and I really did. My only agenda coming in was my regular nail spot didn't have time for me. I needed to remove my current set of gel nail, get a new design but my issue was I had no idea what design to get. The process to remove my old set of nails and design was easy, not annoying and I didn't have to soak my nails for hours in a weird liquid. I like that! The front desk girl was so nice to help me with an ultra cute nail design. It was white and glittery with 3D details. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Quinn is the best. Highly recommend this nail salon. My nails always look so great and Quinn always has a design ready for me. Clean and they do great work! Amy is my go to for pedicures she does an excellent job and overall it's a relaxing experience. read more

I love Quinn and her attention to detail. She really takes her time when doing my nails and they always turn out exquisite. I highly recommend her if you go to this salon. If you are picky she is the girl for you. Also, David is always my go to when it comes to my pedicure. He takes his time and always does an amazing job on my gel pedicures. They last pretty long. Quinn + David are the perfect combo if you're looking for a good quality man/pedi. read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Fill + ombré by Quinn - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here on a whim and left knowing I will come back! John was excellent when making the appt and describing all the various packages,. We had Christy,David, Quinn, and Amy. All were professional, courteous, and polite! We had gel manicure and classic pedicure. It was a fun afternoon! read more

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Quinn was amazing with my manicure nails and got exactly what i wanted ! She is the very detail oriented and will definitely come back. Rachel was also very amazing with my pedicure ! The salon is also very clean and great with making sure appointments are on time . read more

Had an appointment with Lan and was disappointed. While filing my nails, she kept getting close to my skin that I had to pull back my hands. Even after telling her that the filer was hurting me, she kept being rough and ended up cutting skin. I was also disappointed with the quality of the nail design. She couldn't provide the same design that I showed, saying the colors won't show and kept arguing my color choices. I ended up going with the color she chose and instead of the pastel colors I wanted, it was more vibrant that ruined the look of the design. My nails were also so thick and looked like a bubble so I ended up going back and asking her to redo it. Instead of my previous design, I asked for another one, thinking it'd be more simple. She told me she'd charge me to redo another design and I was fine with it since I just wanted to get it done. She again argued against the color I chose, saying its too light to appear, but I pushed back this time and it turned out fine. In the end, the design I chose (french tips) were not consistent, and even the other workers were disappointed by the design that they chose not to charge me extra. I won't be going back. read more

I've been goin here for a while I love it! Quinn is the best! My nails are always so strong! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Another beautiful gel manicure by Quinn!! She never fails to execute the designs I bring, no matter what. I can't wait to come back!! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing service!!!! Best nail salon experience ever. Quinn did an amazing job and was super friendly, gentle, and helpful in deciding both color and shape. Prices were also super reasonable. I will 100% come back to her! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Another great appointment at Essence Nail Studio with Quinn and Amy! Nails are ready for fall! read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Ready for fall! Thanks Quinn! - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Essence Nail Studio -- where refined beauty meets modern luxury. Their studio is designed as a serene escape, offering premium nail care with exceptional attention to detail. They use high quality products and elevated techniques to deliver a flawless, lasting finish every time. From the moment I walk in, their focus is on comfort, precision, and a personalized experience tailored just for me. At Essence, it's more than a service -- it's a statement of elegance. Indulge, unwind, and leave feeling effortlessly polished. read more

Quinn was very detailed and very good. The Gel X nails with thin french tips was exactly like picture I showed. 100 % recommend!

Booked a gel mani appointment with Quinn same day for later in the afternoon. Came in on time but Quinn was busy so waited about 10-15 min. I also asked if they could accommodate a spa pedicure and they could--I had Christy for that. Both ladies were great! Quinn was so detailed and thorough and checked in with me often to make sure I was happy with the results. And Christy was funny and sweet and did a great job on my pedicure. Will definitely come back! Parking is easy but you may have to park further away due to all the businesses in the complex. This place used to be a cafe back in the day but the interior is unrecognizable. It's tile floors and lots of comfy pedicure chairs. Manicure stations looked comfy as well with rests for your wrists. They also offer you champagne or water when you come in which is a nice touch. read more

Quinn has been doing both my nails and my teenage daughter's nails, and we absolutely love her work. She is talented, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented. Whether it's a simple set or a more creative design, she always delivers beautiful results that last. The Gel X she recently did for my daughter was stunning and received so many compliments. Quinn consistently exceeds our expectations, and appointments with her are always a great experience. If you're looking for a nail tech who is skilled, reliable, and genuinely cares about her clients, Quinn is the one to see! read more

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I called them in the morning and was able to get a booking for the same day! Super great place, it is clean and elegant. Came in to do a mani and pedi for my wedding this weekend and they did an amazing job, especially since I have 2 cut off fingers and deformed nails due to an incident when I was a child. Lynn was so patience, welcoming and nice. She tried her 110% and I loved the relaxing pedicure too. 10/10 would recommend! *ignore the scrapes on the side of my fingers, it wasn't due because of anyone at the salon. I just pick at my hangnails too much and my cuticles are in recovery because I worked at the lab for 1+ yrs where I constantly washed my hands* read more

Essence Nail Studio - Woodbridge - Gel X (right hand) - Nail Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I took my mom to the Essence Nail in Irvine for pedicure and she really liked the calm and friendly environment here. read more

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