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    Essential Beauty Bar

    3.7 (69 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Services - Essential Beauty Bar

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    I did a cat eye French manicure the gel nails, and Darcy had done that for me. She was really good and then I did my toenails with Tina and she was able to help me with my ingrown toe but you do have to come early at 10 AM she needs time to do it but they were both excellent so

    Brittney A.

    I am so impressed with this nail salon! I got my nails done yesterday and I can't stop looking at them! I hope they wear well (and I will give an update on them) but as of right now, they are perfect! I think the lady who did my nails is named Mia? She was extremely detail oriented! She took her time and really perfectly did all the steps. She was very polite and I personally don't like to chat too much when getting my nails done and she was so into her work that she didn't chat too much either. 10/10 would go back! PS: I got a classic shellac mani and the color is creekside Update: they were practically indestructible. Lasted way over 3 weeks but my nails grew out so I had to take it off

    Katherine W.

    I went to Essential recently with my boyfriend to get a mani pedi. Unlike the cheaper nail salons, the staff at Essential are very polite and pay attention to the details. The salon is also kept very clean and easy going. I've been to a couple where the staff are constantly chatting to each other but here they really pay attention to you. I had to book an appointment in advance since they only had limited staff that day. I went in for a classic pedi and shellac mani and they both came out great! The colour I originally chose for my pedi was quite sheer so my technician suggested a few alternatives colours and solutions for a similar treatment. They was very helpful and attentive in their service. Although they don't have massage chairs, the overall experience was great and the price point was even better. You save on taxes if you pay with cash. I would definitely come back for my next appointment!

    End result - Shellac Nails $30
    Elaine Z.

    My friend and I decided to go on a spontaneous nail day, and since my friend found out about this beauty bar that does walk ins, we decided to try it out! The store wasn't too busy when we arrived (Saturday 5pm) so we got seated at the nail stations pretty quickly. The nail artists are very welcoming and polite, they tried to converse with us while doing our nails. My friend had very thin skin and while they were cutting cuticles, her skin started bleeding. The nail artist was very apologetic even though my friend insisted that it's okay. We both got the Shellac Nails for $30 (tip: pay in cash so you don't have to pay tax!), which includes nail filling, cuticle cutting, color, and a short massage! I have never gotten my nails done in Canada so I didn't know what to expect. However, I was quite disappointed that nail patterns are not included in this price, since they usually are at asian countries. (I'm also not sure if it is generally non-inclusive at nail salons in Canada?) Overall, it is a very clean salon and the service here is superb. Staffs are super friendly and patient. Will I be coming back next time? Definitely, if I'm not feeling like trying out a new place!

    Chaewon K.

    Absolutely loved my experience here! I only get nails done back home in Korea but now I think I found a place in Toronto where I can go regularly! (Great location & affordable price) I got my nails done by Bella, she was extremely sweet :)

    Sparkly Shellac done by Sita. Love it!!
    Dorna R.

    Went to Essential Beauty Bar for a shellac mani and regular pedi. My fiancé got regular mani-pedi. I am giving this place a 4 star as a whole. The shellac I got with Sita deserves a full 5 star but the pedicure experience brings the whole rating down. Still, my overall experience was a 4 and I will be back to Essential Beauty Bar for sure. First of all, the staff are super polite. This is not one of those "feel bad" salons that you go to and end up being treated badly not knowing why everyone is so rude and mad. The staff here is patient and polite and you can tell that they like their job. The space is very small but they use it efficiently. They do not have massage chairs, you sit on a long elevated bench/sofa and they have sinks at the base of that. If you're looking to get a massage at the same time as your pedi, this is not the place to go. That being said, there is a short foot massage that comes with the pedi for free. They use green salt which feels good on the skin and massage you up until the mid-calf area. The sinks were super small, my fiancé had to put his feet in there at an angle to make sure they were fully submerged in water. He requested extra scrubbing at certain spots of his feet and the lady did it with no problem. They asked me to move to the chairs to do my shellac, but my fiance had to do his manicure as he was sitting on the pedi bench. He had to twist his body the whole time to make sure the lady could see all his nails and work on them. Not a very pleasant experience for him. Now for the shellac, Sita did mine and she did an amazing job! I first asked her to do sparkle at the tips but she told me with the type of sparkle i chose it makes it very difficult to do just the tips, so I decided to do all. It looks amazing! She made the coats very thin which I liked, and was taking her time applying the nail polish and cleaning everything. She did an amazing job. I personally do not like to talk that much as they work on my nails. She was not talking too much, focusing on her work and getting the job done perfectly. She was extremely friendly too and wrapped my feet in saran wrap after the pedicure and helped me put my shoes on. When I go back again, I will just go for Shellac, and I will just book it with Sita. I am very happy with the results!!! P.s. they stamp cards for you, with 10 stamps you get free service (not sure if it was shellac or a whole package though).

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    Review Highlights - Essential Beauty Bar

    Mary leads a well oiled team - every time I've come, I know I'll leave with an awesome set that will last at least 4-5 weeks with the bio gel.

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