I requested a nail design and they paid attention to the details I wanted. I love my gingerbread design! The staff are also friendly, and they even offered me a drink. The service is superb. read more

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One of the best pedicures I've had. Was greeted walking in very nicely. My tech took her time and did an excellent job. Really quality work. The vibe was nice and their massage chairs are some of the best I've experienced. I wish I lived closer. I would never go anywhere else. My tech was a younger lady with tattoos and glasses. Thank you!! read more

Essence Nails - Toes - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Made an appointment here after reading a few good reviews. Decided to get simple ombré pink and white acrylics for a trip. Got them done on Thursday and by Monday they were already lifting. The nail tech I had seemed to not know what she was doing or the steps of service during the appointment. Added both the before and after photo. Lifting on almost every nail by the cuticle and also not shaped very well. read more

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Reasonable price. Talented people. Had a pedicure Bought gift certificate for a birthday gift. read more

Bang, Tom, Christian, and Hannah are the best!! Always to perfection!! Thank you so much for your excellent quality of service!!

Nice friendly and clean. Hot stone massages are the best part!! Drinks are available.. appts reccomended..

Friendly staff, Hanna is great, she takes her time to get your nails perfect! She is always welcoming and so happy.

I will treat myself every now and then and yesterday I went to get my nails done here. Worst set of nails I have ever seen. My hands look like a hobbits! Hana did them and she should NOT be doing nails! Not Dip nails anyways. read more

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Great staff, one of the better manicures I've had. Took the time to do a beautiful nail shape and cut off as much as possible of the dead skin (most salons struggle with this, I end up going home and finishing--nothing left for me after this visit!) Would come back again 10/10. Thank you! read more

Great place!!! Ask for Kenny!! The pedicure is fantastic and relaxing, I love the pearl spa... Highly recommend!!! The deep powder for your nails is fantastic... keep it longer!!!! read more

Essence Nails - Love it!!! Ask for Kenny. Deep powder!!!! He is the best!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I walked in last night on a whim and asked if they had availability the next day for myself and 3 friends to come in for a pedicure. They were able to accommodate us and after today I couldn't be more pleased. The pedicure was great, massage and hot stone included in the basic pedi. Customer service was outstanding. We were offered drinks- and 4 moms out on a late Saturday afternoon were appreciative of the wine and mixed drink offerings. The staff were all super friendly, especially Hannah who is really funny and easy to chat with. I plan to come back and would definitely recommend them! read more

Wish I knew the name of the lady who did my pedicure yesterday. Both of my big toes are incredibly sore from her cutting and digging too much. Won't be going back here ever. read more

Yes I would definitely recommend Tom and Bang and the crew there I've been using Tom and Bang for like 10 years the pictures do you know Josh this summer some are really good pictures and some are not so good I love the way they do my finger nails and my toenails. read more

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$50 and over an hour later, this was my worst experience at a nail salon ever! I'm not sure the name of the lady who did my nails but she really did not seem like she knew what she was doing at all. I'm not sure how she looked at my nails and was proud of her work/allowed me to leave like this. I asked for an acrylic fill in with gel color. I was in pain the whole time because of the products she put on my nails and how aggressive she was with the tools. She left 3 different cuts on my cuticles and even made me a bleed a little. None of my nails are the same length, some are thick and some are thin, they are cut and filed crooked, I almost left that place crying! I will never be going back or will I ever recommend this place to anyone read more

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I was in town on business and as usual I checked Yelp when I needed my nails done. Great shellac manicure - see photo (french with ring finger colored tip) less than an hour total and she did an excellent job. I did not get her name. :( I highly recommend this place. read more

Essence Nails - French shellac with a little flair! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The combo mani and pedi is extremely relaxing. Pressure points relieve the stress Tons of colors to choose, make the total process easy and relaxing. They actually keep their appointments too. read more

I was attracted by the gleaming Yelp reviews only to be sorely disappointed. I called to make an appointment for two and the person who answered said to "come now" so we arrived within 10 minutes. We arrived, only to be questioned about why we were there. Clearly no techs were available to do our nails. Fast forward, my little sister and I both get our manicures done. Her nails are very poorly painted with smudging everywhere. My nails were quickly painted by the owner (her next scheduled client was waiting) with tons of spots here and there. Not to mention, mine was shellac, so she could have done an extra coat to mitigate the spot issue. She also filed my nails after setting the gel (which should never be done because it breaks the gel seal); of course the gel started lifting within the week. Pros: They use warming pads to soften your cuticles before removal, extremely quiet (no uncomfortable Vietnamese conversations the whole time), owner greets clients as they arrive/depart. Cons: Everything else. read more

Essence Nails - Uneven application of the shellac. Didn't paint full nail beds. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Truly such a pleasant surprise! I've never been anywhere where they've actually listened to what it is you wanted and did it without trying to talk you into something completely different. I left there not only happy with the experience but happy with the work done. Will certainly be going again! read more

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Not a bad experience, but not out of this world either, A-OK just about sums it up. It is so much more fun to get a mani/pedi with a friend than by yourself so my friend and I decided to wait until we were in town together on our first day to get our nails done. We chose here because it was open on Sundays, took walk-ins, and was near Publix to do our first grocery shopping in town when we were done. They were able to take one of us right away when we arrived around 11/11:30. We both sat in the pedi chairs and the woman who was free got to work on me while my friend soaked her feet. After about 15 min another employee opened up and got started on my friend. At that point we went back and forth on who was ahead of who at different points in our service. I feel like I definitely got a better pedi experience, the woman with me took her time on each part of the process and my friend moved onto our fingernails first. For my fingernails, the woman forgot to have me pay before she started polishing so I had to wait for my nails to dry before I paid. After 3-4 days I noticed the tips of my nails were starting to chip and by day 5-6 the bottom part of my nails on one had had some chips. The service was a good value, $35 for mani/pedi, about the same as I would pay at home in NY. I don't get my nails done often, so it was a nice treat. The pedi has held up much better than the mani. read more

I edited my rating from a 5 to 2.. came in Saturday ...I come to see a specific lady Kerri.. who does great work and she was booked.. which is fine I understand.. I asked to make an appointment for Sunday.. when very rude lady think her name is Vicky.. she sits to the right of the front desk said we don't take appointments on Sunday.. Kerri overheard and asked me to come in at 9am Sunday.. I get there at 8:45am waiting in my car till they open.. Kerri even waived to me as she was walking in.. 8:55 2 other women walk in... so I go in right after just for the rude Vicky lady to tell me she just sat Keri first come first serve.. so I waited because I'm already there.. now I'm listening to the rude lady answering the phone and making appointments.. nice.. got a fill and a pedicure.. Sat under the foot lamp for 45 minutes before Kerri came back to put a top coat on when I told her you could still see my nail underneath I want one more coat.. she then tells me to put my feet under the lamp and doesn't come back.. she finishes with the pedicure she was doing with another lady and then starts doing someone elses nails... so now my feet are incomplete with no top coat she sees me paying and says nothing... I will never come back.. word of mouth is everything! I have friends and family that go here and after I tell them what horrible customer service I experienced will think twice.. I've never ever not tipped because I've been in the service industry.. so with that being said I usually tip over and above... but not today.. work on your customer service! read more

I rate this place 5+ stars! First of all, The parking lot is huge, so theres no worries about looking for a parking spot. Before coming in, theres a hand sanitizing table and mask required sign. When you come inside, they check your temperature. I feel safe coming in here during COVID-19 because they take the extra steps to make sure everything is clean and everyone is safe and comfortable. Not only does the employees make everyone comfortable, they always do the best job on my nails!! read more

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I was there over 3 hours. A guy did my mani and pedi. The pedi was ok except I had cuts on both big toes and got an infection that so far has lasted 3 days plus. He did not do a good job on my nails and another lady had to come fix them. She did a good job and they compensated by giving me a gift card for the future... i didn't complain while I was there - they just made it right in their own. I doubt I'll be using the gift card. Not because they didn't try to make it right but mostly bc of the infections - and who can be there for 2-3 hours. read more

Essence Nails we have well trained technicians and we do speak English. Welcome to Essence Nails in Sarasota. read more

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BEWARE!!!! This has been one of the WORST experiences I have ever had at a salon! Not only did they give me the wrong color but they refused to change it and they did an extremely sloppy job on my sisters design and when I asked to change it... I received so much attitude! Horrible job.. horrible service.. DO NOT COME!!!! Anywhere would be better! Oh not to mention $40 for acrylic overlay. Ridiculous! STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! read more

So I feel like everyone should know this changed ownership about 7 months ago. I just found out myself! Tom and his wife and family are absolutely wonderful. Everyone is super friendly and professional and they truly listen to what you want/need. I'm so happy I stumbled in here and gave it a try. I get the BEST pedicure that I've gotten ever in Sarasota and I've been to MANY places. I love this nail salon and I'll recommend them over and over as they truly are fantastic. read more

I love Essence Nails. I have been going for 4 years now and I have only had great experiences. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Essence Nails! read more

I have been using Tom and family for over 15 years, I will follow him anywhere, they are the best and cleanest and so nice and fun. My nails, feet and wax is great, I get so many compliments daily read more

Friendly staff and Tom always does a fantastic job with my nails. I'm particular about my dip coming off, because I've had painfully thin nails from improper removal in the past. Tom is very considerate of this and gentle. Could not recommend this location more. read more

I went to Essence Nails on Thursday, 11/29 and it was the BEST manicure and pedicure I've ever had (and that's saying a lot!). We purchased a Deali-O ran by The Observer newspaper, so we received the Ultimate Pedicure/Manicure at a discounted rate... and the value just could not be beat. The pedicure included several different scrubs, a moisturizing lotion with steam towel wrap, and ended with the most relaxing hot stone foot massage. The nail technician was so professional and no doubt my shiny pedicure and manicure will last a long time. I can't wait to go back! Owner Lily and her staff were very welcoming, and they also offer waxing and more services. read more

Lots of polish colors to choose from. Been here several times and never had a bad service. read more

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Nancy and her crew do excellent work. The price is right and the quality of the manicures and pedicures can't be beat. The salon is always clean and well maintained. Their pricing is comparable with other salons and the location is very convenient to anyone living in Palmer Ranch. read more

I had the mani/pedi combo, and it was one of the better ones I have had. The salon has really nice massaging chairs, which are actually relaxing vs painful like some. The price was great for what I got, which was the salt scrub, hot towels, etc. I am only here on vacation but will definitely plan another trip to Essence Nails when I come back! read more

Essence Nails - Pink nails (OPI Pink Flamenco) - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I'm so picky when it comes to my nails, I usually get a pedicure and manicure every 2 to 3 weeks. I've been to so many places that have gel polish and then they don't apply it correctly, it goes onto my cuticle and In a couple days when my nails start growing the polish is so easy to peel off, makes me so mad. Lily did my nails and she def. knows what she's doing, she does a great job, my gel manicure lasted 3 weeks! I just went back for my 2nd time and another great outcome! I found my new nail salon! Def recommend ! read more

This place is awesome! I . They take really great care of you here and they're very sanitary.Service is excellent and they take their time when doing nails. Never feel rushed to get in and get out read more

I have been to Essence three times already and I love the job they have done on my nails. The pedicures and Shellac manicures are fantastic. I used to go to the Salon next door and my nails always chipped, were badly done, it was more expensive and the service was awful. I am very happy with Essence Nails. read more

Essence Nails - Love my nails! :) Thanks Tina! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Amazing- I drive up 30. min for Essence after trying countless salons in the area. Hands up- they are the best! read more

Essence Nails - Another amazing job by Nancy and Lily! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great salon. Clean, friendly and comfortable. Nancy did an amazing job on my pink and white nails. I will definitely be going back. read more

Essence Nails - Perfectly done pink and white! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I always bring my mother here because it's convenient but I'm always pleasantly surprised at what a great pedicure we get! They always take such great care with my mother and the deluxe pedicure is just relaxing enough to forget a week of stress! It's friendly and clean. read more

I am very unimpressed. I went in for a simple Manicure, and felt like I was on a conveyor belt. I was in and out of that seat in about 12 minutes, so that translates to a dollar a minute because the manicure was $12. No water to even put my hands or nails in, & the quickest lotion job I've ever had, and not a very good manicure either. How could it be in such a short time? I just don't really understand why such a ridiculous rush, with the exception of every pedicure seat being full, there was still some available technicians and many empty manicure seats. Will never return read more

Essence Nails - Very unimpressed! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This nail shop is in a nice shopping center. Best service and best staffs. They are so friendly and nice. A must-go place to have your nails done. read more

Essence Nails - Best pedicure ever! Love this place. U guys should go here to have ur nails done. Good service and friendly staff... - Nail Salons Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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