Pros: - Lovely modern minimalism decor - at least 16 pedicure chairs with built-in massage you can enjoy - clean sink area with fresh towels for sanitizing your hands prior to appt - at least 6 manicure stations with plexiglass between client & nail tech - reasonable prices (at present) for all you receive - sufficient free parking - comfy waiting area (4 chairs) - they stay busy but reception is friendly even when rushed - refreshments include wine, water, coffee - skilled, gentle techs (some more than others) - large selection of glossy/matte/metallic nail polishes - a few techs are skilled at adding hand drawn touches to your design, be sure to inquire at desk before you are assigned a tech if this is what you want - clean restroom available Cons: - there can be a language barrier but take your time, be kind and be sure to repeat what you hear to ensure you and the tech understand each other - prices have changed at least 3 times in 2 years so be sure to check prices before agreeing to your service Here is how to have a great experience: - always respect your technician and other staff, they are worthy and there is nothing more annoying than to get a client who looks down on those providing a service. Apply the Golden Rule and you may find you have made a new friend. - don't come in rushed - expecting immediate attention, sit down, relax, perhaps have a beverage and wait your turn patiently - look your techs and other staff in the eye when you speak and, smile! You may make their day and they may make your in return. I am a regualr patron and have my favorite tech. I make certain to call ahead and ask questions so that I and the staff can have a pleasant experience. Try to remember the names of the people who service you and greet them by name. I would not consider going anywhere else for my mani-pedi because I might be disappointed if I make a comparison - that's how good they are! I don't like to sound preachy but having spent time there I've seen all kinds of clientele and how they interact with their service providers so I thought I'd pass along everything I learned! read more

Place looks nice and the people have been friendly, but I haven't been back in over a year or 2. My friend had an issue with one of her nails so she went back to have them fix it and instead of soaking off her acrylic they just pryed it off, taking some of her actual nail with it and leaving a bleeding hole in the middle of her nail. Yet they continued to go about their business and put a new acrylic on. I personally went through the process of getting mine soaked off and they got extremely sticky and gummy, which is not how the nails should react to the soaking. I would be wary of the acrylics here. I have my suspicions based on those 2 events. Not sure if anything has changed since I've been there, but I won't go back to a place if I can't trust their practices. read more

Super clean, they do a great job on your nails. My nail polish on my toes tends to chip though within a week or so, I'm not sure if it's the type of polish they use, but usually I can get a few weeks out of it before they chip off. But I love their selection, and it's just such a nice space. They also offer tea, water, etc. read more

Very dissatisfied with the salon and their customer service is non existent. The pedicure caused painful damage to my toe. I would give then 1/4 read more

Clean, inviting, relaxing, and they got me in right away. Ask for Diana! She gave me the best foot and leg massage I have ever received. She is detail oriented and did a fabulous job! read more

Not impressed with their customer service. Rushed job and manicure didn't even last 12 hours.

Went in a couple days ago, first time in the salon first impression, stunned by the modern/glamorous combination style of the salon. Second impression, prices were to high at my expense and point of view, requested a service, they started right away, told them how I wanted them to look, halfway through he started painting, now the colors I wanted were light nude & white. I don't know how he missed it but he painted them the incorrect color, not only that the shaping are completely different from my other ones along with the length and design. Third and last impression, the total... now they/he told me the total before I requested service, in between and after he finished, so I knew what I was paying for wrong, as I was paying he told the price again not any "extra charges" along with the price! Same day, I check my bank account and come to find out not only was I "paying" for what I thought was paying but extra fees and charges I was never told... never again and would like a FULL REFUND! I don't understand why they tell customers the "price" multiple times then in check out find out that it's not the SAME PRICE they kept repeating over and over! read more

They're always busy when I go, but it's worth the wait. Always impressed with their pedicures. The polish work is spot on every time and they massage very well! The only place I'll continue to go to in Bluffton. read more

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A great, place kind and polite staff very cozy surroundings got the organic full pedicure

I typically don't go here, but a group of my friends made an appointment to get our nails done for Christmas. The lady started on my nails and got up midway and walked away without saying anything. I sat there for 45 minutes before someone came back to finish my nails. The polish is already chipping after a week, it was $40 to have gel put on my nails. I'm disappointed to have spent so much on my nails for the awful service they offered. Do not recommend. read more

I am sooo happy!!! Today I had a few minutes to get a pedicure. I usually go to another salon but I was here and thought let me try this place. They opened sometime in 2020. I'm glad they made it through. It's a large salon. It's is beautifully decorated. Today Dayana did my pedicure. I just wanted a quick pedicure... this was basically a polish change. I'm not mad about it, but I should have read the description of the service on the menu. No cream, no massage... probably for the $40 pedicure that would've been included. As I said I am very happy with the service I received. I'll be coming back here and next time I'll have more time for the $40 pedicure. read more

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Never the same price for the same service. Super busy and under staffed, quality has dropped in the last few months. read more

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Staff was friendly but service was very rushed. Manicure consisted of cutting cuticles, putting on polish (sloppy), and then rubbing lotion on the tops of my hands with wet polish. Salon was very busy but that doesn't justify a poor service! Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

Essense Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Found this place on yelp and I love it!!! Beautiful place right next to Kroger. Just came after a long day at work and months of not having my nails done... I'm pretty sure the woman who did my feet is Mary and Simon did my acrylic nails... Came in got attended fast ultimately the best service i've gotten from any nail salon i've been too. So sweet, gentle and fast paced. Will be my set place for sure! read more

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Maybe if you are not particular about have matching nails. By that I mean same length, same shape, repairing chipped sides and not just filing them any length to do an unprofessional job. Ever time I go I'm dissatisfied and this is the last time!!! read more

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I think my nail tech was new. I had to remind her about what was included in the organic package. Massage was terrible and then my manicure looks like I did it with my left hand. That night, my gel manicure has chips in it... $120 later and I'm a bit disappointed read more

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Salon was clean. Pedicure massage was great but tech did not clean out under the nails and the right toes nails were left longer than the left. read more

I have been to many nail salons in the area, but Essence Nails has topped them all! The atmosphere is not only relaxing, but customers are offered refreshments, including wine. Vincent is the absolute best nail technican! He listens & pays close attention to detail. There's also a rewards program if you pay cash. Essence Nails is not your typical nail salon-they go above & beyond! read more

This is simply a wonderful place. From your greeting. Ease to make appointments and the best nail and pedicure anywhere. The "top of the line" pedicure is magical. Simon is terrific. read more

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I walked in on a busy Friday and was taken in very quickly. I got a pedicure and full set with a design and needless to say I'm very pleased. my nails came out exactly how i asked and would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Come here if you want to have sketchy "charges" added to your bill and get ignored/ treated like crap for being a loyal and returning customer! My friend and I both walked in the day prior to make appts for the following morning. We booked 2 appts for 10am and my friend requested Nina as her nail tech. The next morning we came for our appts on time, i waited 20 min before someone started on my nails. My friend had dip on her nails and no one came over to start soaking her dip off til we were there for 30-40 min. Nina was completely ignoring us, and told the receptionist she doesn't take requests on fridays (why were we allowed to make an appt with her then??) Nina and the establishment had so many opportunities to make it right. We watched nina finish someone's pedicure and then start on another person that walked in much later than us, while my friend was still sitting there soaking her nails and being completely ignored. So regardless If nina doesn't take appts on Friday she should have prioritized my friend who was there first and specifically asked for her. What a trashy way to treat a loyal client. 10-15 more people walked in after us (it was a Friday morning) while my friend sat there being completely ignored. By this point we had been there well over an hour and my friend was sitting there soaking for so long that her nails are getting soggy and weak, no one is coming to remove the dip. The guy working on my nails ended up having to do both mine and my friends nails which obviously took twice as long as it should have. He was in such a hurry to get our appts over that he messed up my gel nails (it's bubbling and chipping already and Its only been a few hours, he didn't allow them to dry long enough in between coats) and then clipped my friends long NATURAL nails without even asking if she wanted them trimmed- she DIDNT!!. So she had to get tips on her nails as a result of that. To make matters worse not only did they not offer even a dollar off as a discount for all the major screw ups and inconvenience, they actually had the NERVE to charge us $5 for "nail shaping" ??? In what world is shaping not included in the cost of a $50+ manicure when you get the exact same shape you came in with and didn't get them drastically shorter or longer. And after he cut her natural nails without her consent and has the nerve to charge for nail shaping. The AUDACITY of these people is through the roof!!! At the end Nina had the nerve to FINALLY come over and start arguing with us , acting like WE did something wrong?!! Never apologized, never offered a solution, just combative and rude. How embarrassing that she treats her loyal clients that way! When we asked for the owner she said she won't be in for 2 weeks. How convenient! We left our number for the owner to contact us but given the disgusting poor attitude of the employees I have very little hope that the owner will ever call back to make this right. So word of advice to Essence, stop over booking your appts and train your staff on customer service!! And to any potential clients reading this, do yourself a favor and go to literally any other nail place in bluffton, or at the very least DONT ask for Nina, and make sure you ask for a price breakdown at the end of your service or they will add random charges and completely rip you off!!! read more

I make the drive to visit this establishment because the customer service is top tier! I always feel so welcomed and it's such a beautiful place. I got my usual mani and pedi and again top tier. I really appreciate you guys! read more

This is not how you appropriately take dip off. I understand there will be damage to your nail beds when getting it removed, but it has never looked like this before. My nails are peeling layers off because it was not smoothed down enough and was only done using a nail file. I am appalled. I visisted here once before this time and had a wonderful experience, but after this time I will not be going back. read more

Essense Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

With outa doubt the nicest nail salons I have ever been in. The floors are beautiful marble or at least it looks like marble. It is a large enough that it doesn't feel crowded. I had Sofia as my tech and she was wonderful and did a great manicur. read more

Not a good experience... walked in the first person had a bad attitude so they switched the tech i asked to cut toes a little keep shape... not a pleasant pedicure short toes and completely different shape. Did not want to take chances with nails so i just asked for a regular manicure, which looks terrible. Really wanted to like the place since its close to home. Very nice place inside but poor service. $70 total for regular mani pedi also was there for 2 hours lol read more

Essense Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

By far the best mani pedi around. Mary is 10/10 amazing. It's such a beautiful nail salon, I will absolutely be back!! read more

Essense Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Very disappointed. Went to Essence April 6, with my granddaughters and daughter, after spending over $270.00 for the 4 of us, I just found out that the acrylic literally fell off my one granddaughter a short week later. She came home from school and mentioned to her mom that one had fallen off in school and sat at the table and easily picked all the others off with no pain, no acetone, nothing, they just came off. Will never go back and you should not either. The pedicures were not that great either and the attitudes of 2 of the 4 techs we had were not the best. Just go somewhere else. I never, never, ever give a bad review, but had to with this. read more

Got my nails done at Essence Nails Spa yesterday afternoon, i was pleasantly surprised! i brought a picture of a nail design i wanted and asked if there was someone that could replicate it & the very sweet receptionist said yes and I took a seat, I was a little nervous because I've done this in the past at other nail salons in Bluffton and my nails looked nothing like the photo I brought in & i was definitely at the end of my road spending a lot of money and not being happy w/ results! definitely not the case here! My nails came out awesome & I didn't feel like my nail tech rushed through it like I've experienced before! All in all I will definitely be returning back to Essence! read more

Essense Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

I had a great experience here. They did a wonderful job on my dip, French nails and pedicure. The facility is beautiful and clean by far the nicest in the area. read more

I took my Grandmother for a manicure here. While i got my SNS dip done, she got a regular manicure at the same time. She waited with her nails under the fans for about an hour to let them dry. When she went into her bag about an hour later to pay, all of her nails were ruined instantly. Mind you, we waited for a full hour for them to dry. When I showed the lady at the front desk, she tried to blame my grandmother for using her hands too quickly. She didn't even try to offer to fix it. I explained that we were waiting for an hour for them to dry and she stated that regular polish takes longer than that, which is simply not true. I said that there must have been something wrong with the polish and at first, she wouldn't have even let my grandmother pick a different polish. I had to step in and tell her the one she used first was clearly old and no longer good. This is the third time that the employees have been rude and not understanding. When they were done, they sat my grandmother in front of the fan and then turned off the lights since the salon was closing, not giving ample enough time for them to dry. I will not be returning and will tell other clients I know not to come here either. You are treated like you're disposable and not like you're a paying customer. Don't waste your money here. read more

I was disappointed after my visit today. I went in for a pedicure but could have done it better myself. The technician was young and inexperienced. Definitely not worth the money, even for a basic pedi. I don't think I'll go back. read more

This is by far my favorite nail salon. Everyone is warm and welcoming! My nails look amazing and I can't wait to go back.

Best salon in Bluffton. Beautiful setting, excellent service, great employees, and they serve wine!!!

I got the herbal pedicure today and it was phenomenal, probably one of the best pedicures I've ever had. I'm not sure what the bad reviews are about but the guy who did my feet was amazing. They got me in during a busy Sunday immediately. I will be going here from now on. read more

I like Essence. I would make an appointment vs walk-in Sunday, but I've always had a good experience. The place is beautiful. The music is calming. I've enjoyed my pedicures very much there. Not all of the commotion like many places. read more

From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed! I know walk-ins maybe a thing of the past but nevertheless I tried! I was met with a smile and immediately ushered to wash my hands...safety first! Vincent offered me a beverage and I'm seconds I was in the chair! The style is clean and crisp! Plenty of room to roam and feel pampered. I opted for the Classic Pedicure....yes honey! I was again greeted by the receptionist to secure my services with a smile! I'm impressed and I hope I have found a home for all of my nail/waxing needs! read more

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Typically I love this place but I showed up 5 minutes late to an appointment and they said they couldn't take me for 30 minutes because I was "late." Just know to show up on time/early if you want your appointment time to be met. read more

Although they have somewhat good service and provide good nails, their prices are outrageous! They charged me $65 for basic acrylics with no design, then said if I wanted 2 little lines painted on it would be an additional $20. At my other nail place they do amazing designs and it only costs me $65 in total. read more

Best nail salon!! Ty gave me a great pedicure! Looked great even without polish. They fit me in without an appointment and were so nice!

Went last Sunday and had a pedicure. It has only been a week and my polish is already coming off. Needless to say I will not be going back.