I've been going to this salon since I moved to Anaheim, and I'm really glad I found this place. I especially like Tina -she is an excellent nail technician for local manicure services. She is always friendly and always looks beautiful and professional. Over the past year I've really grown to like her :) When I get a pedicure, I always use the massage chair for a back massage, which I really enjoy. I also get my pedicures here , overall, they do a good job as well. Very happy with this salon! read more

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I have been coming to this salon for years now and I continue to be a satisfied customer. Tina is truly amazing and kind! I even called right at 6:30 pm and she was more than happy to accommodate me. I always bring my friends and family. Love this place! read more

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Glad I tried this salon convenient location and suprisingly good ambiance which is far from what it looks like outside. Been going here since October this year for Gel X manicures & Gel pedicures and everytime my nails gets lots of compliments. Tina does a great job on making my inspo nails come to life. (See pics for reference) The foot/pedicure spa is okay, could be better in terms of scrub & massage but it is not so bad. At least, i still get somewhat spa treatment that are rare on places i usually go to because they only do dry pedicures. Plus all the ladies that helped me with pedicure spa were really nice & sweet. I do recommend this place and I love Tina she's the best on gel x manicures! read more

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I called on a Wednesday afternoon if they were accepting walk in and they told me I could come in around 1:45 pm. I do like how friendly the staff is here. I requested gel pedicure and manicure but ended up getting gel x to get some length. It's a very clean spot and in total I think i was there for 90 minutes. I think what took the longest is that I asked for French tip on my toes. I do like the quality of how both came out. I could have just done a simple gel pedicure but wanted a self care day of getting the massage and scrub and leg mask and hot towels so I did the one under the most expensive but kind of regret paying that much for what felt rushed. My leg massage was 7 minutes but it felt like minimal effort into it. The hot towels were just kinda warm. The leg mask was on me maybe 1 minute and the scrub felt like it didn't even scrub me with how low effort of putting it on felt. I think because I was willing to pay more for the extra stuff I wanted it to feel better. Besides that I do think this is a good spot. Maybe I should have been more vocal about what I wanted but I get a little shy or just expected them to do better. read more

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So glad I found this place! Was looking for a nail place that was local and luckily found this one. Wanted a cute nail design before my trip to Japan and Nancy (name twin) was the one who helped me! She was so nice and patient with my indecisiveness and the end result looked SO GOOD. I had such a hard time picking the color for my nail and Nancy probably brushed on 4 colors before I settled on this beautiful brown and she was always so patient and made sure I loved the color. She referenced an image I provided to her and was so meticulous with the design, she even stayed a little late after closing to finish my design flawlessly (sorry!!) She also has a dog so she understood my obsession with mine hehe. Will def be back for all my nail needs! read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Shiba Inu nails by Nancy! - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

My go-to nail salon in OC! Staff is always so nice and welcoming. They have great selection of colors. Will continue to return! Make sure to make an appointment or you might have to wait a bit. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Came in for a regular gel pedicure today and was attended by a new employee. Unfortunately, it took an hour and a half for a gel pedicure to end with bumpy gel, uneven nails, and filled cuticles. Pedicurist did not feel confident with what she was doing even in trimming down my nails or scrubbing my feet. Had to ask for more scrubbing and cleaning around my nails and still left unsatisfied. :( Seasoned employees are usually really good but I am disappointed in this experience.. if you are going to charge the same amount for services, please make sure you are hiring trained nail professionals that can at-least cut and clean nails or ensure that you are training them to ensure they are doing a decent job on a regular client. read more

Came here after a long and stressful week. Walked right in and was taken in. I came here back when they first opened years ago and still it's such a great place to get service. The staff is friendly kind and accommodating. They gave me the deluxe pedicure and it was amazing! I really recommend it and on top of that the Owner is so sweet and kind read more

Essential Nail & Spa - DELUXE PEDICURE - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Tina has been doing my sister's nails for years and years so during my 3+ month stay down here, Tina has done my nails several times and I have been delighted every time. She's excellent and fast - and friendly. I highly recommend her. read more

TINA is my girl. The way she shape my nails. Asks for Tina ladies. I got gel regular in almond shape. Nail color #9 read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Tina is amazing!! Quick and fast, and she accommodates to my likings. 100% recommend. read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Gel X Nails by Tina - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Long overdue review but once I moved I struggled so much to find a place that would have the skills to do the nails I want. I'm pretty particular with my nails and this place has never disappointed me. The prices are really good and the cleanliness is great. I've been coming here for a little over a year and I won't stop until I have to move read more

Tina always comes through for me! I was a hand model for skincare shoot and needed to redo my nails last min. Client was looking for a very natural look. Tina did an amazing job as always! Thank you :) read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Natural nails done by Tina - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

1st timer. Very friendly service. No wait time. I got the GelX for the firat time and they look so much lore natural than the acrylic set. Price is reasonable. $55 for the set and $20 for pedi. read more

Essential Nail & Spa - GelX set - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

When I need a pedicure, this is my place to go... Excellent and friendly service, highly recommended read more

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First Timer honest review: They have various options well-priced. I opted for the 2nd tier pedi $30 includes scrub and warm lotion/ 7 min massage. Not worth it, I've had better elsewhere. No timer either so it felt more like 5 mins massage or less. Heel scrub was more like a gentle rub. Stick to the basic $20 pedi instead. My BIGGEST CRITICISM: Unsanitary! The lady didn't change her gloves after and hopped onto the next client, tools were not labeled clean or soiled, and the yellow heel scrubber she used was not disposed of!! and the little tray was rinsed with water then out back! I wanted to like the place but unsanitary practices is a gamble for your toes. If they improve that, the place would be great. Oh well! I still gave them a good three stars because the lady was detailed with the cleaning of my nails and did great polish work. But please please practice better health standards! read more

Essential Nail & Spa - My toes looked great, but they need better health standards for sure. If you know..you know! - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

I was looking for a new nail place that was closer and found this hidden gem. It was very last minute I decided to chance it and just go in without making an appointment. It was Saturday around 1pm, I arrived and the nice lady there told me she can take me in right away. She was very friendly and nice. This place is clean and cutely decorated. There were 1 other girl there getting her nails done. The salon had these clear separation plastic wall things up from where you get your nails painted. It is located in a plaza with plenty of parking space. They have a variety of colors and styles to choose from. The nail tech (I forgot her name) who did my pedicure was very sweet and listened to what I wanted. She did a great job. They accepted Venmo as a form of payment I think it's probably because of covid. I would recommend this place. I plan to go back soon! read more

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Today I went to Essential Nails on Melbourne and Pipeline, I got the best French Tips ever. I've gotten my Nails done there before and was pleased. I had my nails done at other places and when I got home I had to make them straight and clean under my nails. But not today, today they were perfect! Thank You Mary read more

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I think I've found my nail salon in the area! I came in on a Saturday afternoon and they were able to take me as a walk in. The workers here are very friendly and the salon is very open, clean, and bright inside despite it being in a pretty sketch strip mall. I requested a pedicure and loved the whole experience. I was definitely treated with care and I'm very happy with how my toes turned out. The shape and color were perfect. The prices here are reasonable for the quality of service and nail care that you get. I'll definitely be back! read more

Tina is my girl, she always does a wonderful job. I now use gelX bc of her recommendation and wont go back! She executes nail ideas, perfectly :) read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

The service here is so good! It's very easy to make an appointment. I just text Tina and her response time is very fast. The workers are all so nice especially Tina. I love the way she does my dip powder. My set always look super nice and lasts all month. I love the color selection here. There's alot of natural colors compared to other places I've been to. I haven't gotten any designs myself but my friends have and it looks identical to the picture they showed them. The price is affordable and the salon is really clean. After a week of my new set I broke a nail and they fixed it free of charge! read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

Super friendly nail salon. All is the staff were nice and attentive. I got gel x here by Cindy and I did a milky white look :) Cindy was sweet & took her time w my nails. I was going through a horrible break up and everyone was so sweet and giving me life advice :') would definitely recommend !! Gel x was $55 for a full set with no designs. Mine was $60 total! read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Gel x - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

DO NOT COME HERE!!!!! If i could give ZERO stars I would. I had a gel manicure done. About a week later i noticed a bump on my right ring finger. It was red and swollen and painful. Finally went to the Dr as this is not normal. Dr confirmed it was an infection from a dirty instrument used to cut my cuticles. Now I'm on antibiotics. Beware of this place. read more

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Very clean. Everyone is pleasant. I've been coming here for a while now. I only get pedicures. It can easy be missed from the street but right off Brookhurst. I recommend! read more

Went for the first time for a full set. I called ahead for an appointment at 1 and they could take me at 1:30. Nice, clean, and pretty shop. I love my Vietnamese people, they remind me of my mom. Tina did my acrylics. She was very nice and light handed. I had a design in mind and showed her photos. She recreated them for me with no problem & a little interpretation, which I was totally fine with. I always worry that nail techs won't be able do what I want from what I see online (IG & Pinterest). $70 for full acrylic set, long, coffin, hand-painted design, each hand different color. Great price!! I'll definitely come back--especially with any photo references, confident that Tina can do it. read more

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I saw some good reviews so was really excited to check this place out - considering this was my first visit to nail salon since Covid started, I was really excited! I got gel manicure and regular pedi. Pedi lady was great! She took care of the cuticles well and color was applied evenly. But gel mani was not the best.. I was able to see small bubbles on the nails, told the technician, but she was kept saying "I can't see it". She tried fixing it but was keep applying another layers so made the nails look bumpy. At least she tried fixing it but honestly, it's not the best quality. And my nails look dirty afterwards. Recommendation : I would appreciate better skilled technician next time, please have hot towels ready (first time seeing a nail salon without steamed towels), applying oils afterwards will make the nails look better..! Overall service was really really fast. I arrived at 6:15, waited 5-10min, got back into my car at 7:10. Not sure if I'll come back but hopefully my review would be helpful to both owner & others. read more

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I came in for same day appointment. Tina did my gel manicure and they turned out great. I'm a neutral nail type of girl and I love the variety of nudes they have! I also got the lavishing pedicure and my feet are so soft. It was a nice pampering session, especially since I haven't been in a nail salon since before covid. I definitely will be coming back to try the dip manicure. The place was super clean and everyone was wearing a mask. Love all the safety protocols. read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Gel manicure - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

My go to nail salon!! Everyone is always super friendly and staff puts in the dedication to the job! They always have a show playing on the TV which makes time go by quickly. read more

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Tram and her mom are the sweetest! My nails desperately needed to be tended to after getting engaged with 3+ weeks grown out nails. Tram's mom removed off my old set and reshaped my nails with a new set of dip, making them much thinner and natural looking on my real nails. Thankfully I already have length on my natural nails, but I love how dip helps my nails feel more strong with a couple layers of powder. Tram and her mom made sure I was happy with the color and shape. Tram's mom took her time and made sure everything was nice and even. I got a light dusty pink dip and ended up getting marble designs on my ring fingers, I really liked how subtle she did the marble. The salon was super clean, really bright and modern with a cute aesthetic feel. They also do lashes and waxing services there! I left super happy, thank you Tram + mom!! read more

nancy does such a good job! they are so lenient with times and are very on point with having your nails done at a certain time! they are always playing a netflix show and have music playing! everyone is so sweet and the place is super clean read more

Tina still continues to slayyyyyyy as always - every set that I get from her each month, I get soooo many compliments! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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I was in the area for a doctor's appointment, and drawn in by the glowing reviews, I got a classic pedicure and gel manicure here. They were kind, efficient and skillful with their work, and even got rid of a terrible ingrown nail that had been bothering me for weeks. Try to make an appointment before coming since it was quite busy. Prices are super reasonable too! Will be returning. read more

Essential Nail & Spa - Basic milky white gel mani - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

As someone who was a consistent customer for a little over 2 years, I have so much to say about Tram. If you're looking to get your lashes done, please look elsewhere, it'll save yourself a lot of stress. It blows my mind that she thinks she is capable of running a business because she is by far the most unprofessional person I have received service from. My first issue occurred when I realized my fill looked off. I asked tram and she said she has no idea what the issue was. Long story short after several texts back and forth trying to figure out what was wrong, she said she was using a new brand of lashes and the d curl she was using may not have been the same d curl as the one she's using now. I was infuriated and shocked that she failed to even mention the new change to me. Since then, I feel as if our relationship became awkward and it was to the point I didn't feel comfortable requesting her for any changes regarding my lash set. Now what's my biggest issue with her work ethic, is her passion for gossiping. Word comes around goes around. Don't refer your friends to her because boy, she will put words in your mouth to start drama and cause chaos between your friends. It's evident that she thrives off of gossip. There have been multiple incidents where she played the he said she said game. Not sure what she gets out of it.... At the end of the day, her quality lashes are ok. If you take good care of your lashes they should stay on for 3 weeks (from my experience) but the lash tech herself is a horrible person. read more

Came for the 1st time to get my moms nails done. She loved it. Definitely coming back again. read more

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The best nail salon in Anaheim! They are very friendly and are all great at what they do.

I have been getting lashes from Tram for the past 3 years and I am truly blown away every time! The time and effort that Tram puts into lashing is insane. Her work is literal art, I cannot express this enough! Tram is a beautiful, kind soul and genuinely cares about her clients. She will fit you into her busy schedule, even on the days that she has off. Now that shows DEDICATION. She will make you feel so beautiful and confident. I used to wear mascara everyday but ever since I went to Tram, I never bought another bottle of mascara again. Your lashes will last a whole month before you even have to go for a fill! Amazing quality, amazing service, amazing girl! Don't think twice about going here! Go now! Go!!! read more

First I'm a man ! Lol I moved to Anaheim 6 months ago , been looking for a good place , I found it . Very nice people , great work ,nice clean new equipment and massage chairs!! This is the place to go forget the rest The best part , when I call they say hi David ( my name ) every time!! I've been going here since Covid Every time the same , they know who I am when I call ( that's very important to me in business to know your customers ) and always very friendly and nice !! Great massage chairs Very clean read more

I really wanted to like this place. I went last Saturday to get a dip manicure and regular pedicure and even though I was a bit taken aback by how much the workers were up-selling me, I left happy because my nails looked amazing! However, within a few days two of my nails broke off for no reason and when I asked the salon how much it is for a repair, they told me to come in free of charge. When I came in, I had to wait 30 minutes even though I had an appointment time. Then when I was attended to, the woman who fixed my nails cut off part of the skin on my pinky, giggled, and said "it's ok, it's just dead skin" without asking me if I was ok (it really hurt). Unfortunately, now I have two nails that are a lot thicker and a different shape from the others. The salon is super nice and clean and the staff is extremely friendly, but I think I just had an unfortunate experience. read more

I didn't think my nails could ever look as good as how they do now! I started going to Essential Nail & Spa earlier this year and I really enjoyed the cleanliness of the salon. I appreciate how they took proper safety precautions due to COVID. They are very thorough with their social distance policies and are always properly masked. The salon space looks very clean and hygienic, so that was a huge plus for me. Now for my nails! I've been going to Tina for my dip nails and I absolutely love how they turn out every time. I always ask for an almond shape to my nails and she always carefully files them until they are the perfect shape. I'm sure it's due to Tina's skill with the dip products, but my nails normally stay good for 3 weeks! My nails don't chip off and the original coat of dip always stays in place. And that's with me lifting weights, boxing and working in healthcare. I love it! I cannot recommend getting dip with Tina enough. Pricing wise, I'd say it's fair! My nails grow long and I think the dip powder prevents my nails from breaking. Length wise I don't need acrylics so for a set of dip on my natural nails, it cost me $45 and I give tip as well. For the times when I'm feeling more spicy, I'll ask for a design I see from Instagram or Pinterest and Tina does such a good job. The extra design may cost an additional $5-15 depending on the complexity. I think it's worth it to be happy whenever I look at my hands lol. Plus, I always get compliments on my nails. Lastly, if by now you are still not convinced to try this place out, let my photos do the convincing for me lol. The staff is very friendly and they accommodate scheduling very well! I work nights and I am still able to get an appointment whenever I need. I found my go-to place for my nails. Thanks again, Tram and Tina! read more

Essential Nail & Spa - My latest nail selfie! Almond shaped nails with off-white dip color by Tina. (No acrylics, just my natural nails) - Waxing Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Just ok. I came for a gel mani and regular pedi. My nails look OK. They kind of look like I did them myself. The massage chair didn't work and I'm not even sure I got a massage with my pedicure. I read elsewhere about cleanliness and I kind of agree. Very questionable. My pedicure was meh. Overall Meh. For $65 you could get better elsewhere. read more