I've been going to Jennifer consistently since 2018 (minus several months during the outset of COVID), and she never fails to give me nails that everybody wants to see and compliments. Before I get into the rest of the review, I think it's important to note that Jennifer specializes in DESIGN EMPHASIZED GELS. If you want the whole spa experience, go somewhere else. The whole process is fairly simple, I text her for an appointment, I show up, get my previous gels removed and new gels applied and I'm out of there in typically less than an hour. I always show her pictures of the designs I want or the style/colors I'm looking for and she does her best to match and design my nails with me. She has a great selection of colors, gems, stickers and other design elements. My nails typically can last anywhere from 5-7 weeks with a bit of lifting on the edges. I typically go every 5-6 weeks depending on how long my nails get. I personally love that she's fast because who has time these days to just sit at a nail salon for two hours with your hands tied? Some may say she is expensive but her base price is comparable to many of the chain nail salons, and the price only goes up when you start to add additional design elements. Even then she is much more affordable than other korean nail designers I've been too. The only gripe I have is that she's getting so busy these days and it's harder to get appointments! She's so good and so deserving of the business but the selfish part of me wishes I could've kept her my little secret forever. read more

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Actually been going here for a while since before covid and i really liked getting my nails here. I came back here recently and was left quite disappointed in the lowered quality, effort, and a steep increase in price. I came here with bare nails with wanting a simple glitter coat. The nails took around 20minutes - it was so fast. All she did was glitter and before a similar design like this in 2021 would be like 40$ with gel removal included. This time i was charged 70$ + tip.. i was honestly quite shocked when i heard the price. Was not sure how something that was done as quick as 20minutes and no design, no gel removal really cost that much. Not to mention the gel nail started peeling after a week or so. Not sure what happened or changed but super disappointed. I understand theres inflation and prices have been increasing nowdays but this was a bit too much. read more

I hate giving bad reviews to small businesses but I think the 4.5 stars is misleading. I saw the pictures/reviews posted here and they were all positive so I made an appt with Jennifer a week in advance and saw her a few days ago. I gave her my inspo picture but I don't think she carried out the vision of what I had expected from the design. It could have been more detailed/true to the picture, even if my nails were shorter. I also feel like she rushed and didn't give my gel enough time to set before doing another layer. The whole appt was about 30-35 minutes (including waiting for her to finish her previous appt) and her next appt was already coming in towards the end of my appt. The results of this: only 2 days later, my gel is already peeling and chipping. It's a bit of a disappointment for paying $60+tip for a gel mani and not being satisfied. *EDIT: I did message her about this and she offered for me to come in and fix it. I don't think I will take her up on it but I updated my 2 star to 3 star for her customer service. read more

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I needed to take one more star off. My gel mani is 8 days old, it's already started to peel from the side. I'm on my vacation, this is very disappointing. I've had $20 gel mani's that last at least 2 weeks. read more

Nail J - Gel mani 8 days old, already peeling from side. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

I found Jennifer through Yelp and she did not disappoint! Ever since I found her, I've been going to her every month! She's always so patient and accommodating. Her service is 5 stars on its own, and her work is amazing! She can do whatever designs you want, or even help you decide what you would like. Her station is always so clean and tidy, and she does your nail really quick. She may be fast with her work, but her attention to details are immaculate. Never once I have been unsatisfied by her. I'm so glad I found her, and will continue to go to her! I forgot to add that even after 4-5 weeks, the gels are intact with no issues! read more

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I found my go to place when I want to treat myself to some cute gel nails! Book an appointment by shooting her a text or kakao. She works quick but does a great job! She's also super reasonably priced! She's located inside echan hair salon! Lots of parking and right across delicious hanyang restaurant! read more

Nail J - Simple gel nails :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

Jennifer is amazing! I first went to her last year to get my nails done for my engagement. I texted her and was able to schedule an appointment the same week. It was my first time getting professional gel nails and I wasn't really sure of the design I wanted. Jennifer was so patient and suggested alternatives to stones as I was hesitant on stone designs. She was so quick and detailed oriented! The finish looked so high quality and it lasted for 6 weeks! I loved how they came out and went back to her for my engagement photoshoot & my civil ceremony nails. She was able to squeeze me in despite my last minute request. Now, my wedding is in 2 weeks and I already booked her again for my wedding mani & pedi! :) 7/23 Edit -- Just got my wedding mani & pedi done and Jennifer was as amazing as ever! It took a little over an hour for BOTH services (design mani / 1 color pedi). Love how quick, yet detailed Jennifer is. My nails are wedding & honeymoon ready! read more

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Highly recommend Jennifer !! She was so nice and accommodating to what I wanted. I gave her a couple of reference photos and she exceeded my expectations. Perfect for korean style nails read more

Nail J - Pretty nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

Jennifer does an amazing job at her craft. She's excellent and has great attention to detail. I've been going to regular nail salons but I've been looking for someone who has the skill for design. My lash extension lady recommended her to me as many of her customers go to Nail J and I am so glad I did! Shes meticulous, fast, and super talented. Her nail station is located inside Echan Hair. Also, she specializes in gel manicure! She does it exactly the way I love them!! read more

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So she offered me 2 times I can come in. I chose at 450 on a friday. That Friday she texted me if I can come earlier. I said I can't. She persistently kept texting me to come in earlier but I could not I was at work. She sounded like she just wanted her day to be done. But she was the one that gave me the option at 450. I got there at 445. And she was with another client, so I had to wait. No big deal. But by the time she got to me, she was in a complete rush. She did not take her time with me and you can see it by the work she did on my nails. I'm so embarrassed by how my nails look. They look like cheap press one. But I guess with the press ons the line would be straight. My gel is even lifting already. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. THE REVIEWS MADE ME WANT TO COME TO HER BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE EXCELLENT WORK BUT ITS NOT. IF SHE WANTED TO LEAVE EARLY SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE OFFERED A 450 APPOINTMENT. I CANT BELIEVE I PAID 50.00 FOR THIS SET. I GOT RIPPED OFF 50.00. TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE read more

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It's my first time to have my nails done by Jennifer. Thanks to other Yelpers' recommendation! She is fabulous! I just showed her a picture of the design I like. After a glimpse of the picture, she said no problem and let me pick the color I prefer. Then she immediately started the remove my previous nail gel, trim my nails, and started new design on my nails. Everything was done within an hour at a very efficient and comfy speed. I definitely will come back frequently and refer to my friends! read more

This is my second review and I've been coming to Jennifer for the past 7 months. I am still impressed and very satisfied with her work! I love that I can come in, show her a picture on pinterest of how I want my nails done, and she is able to replicate it. What I also love is that she gets my nails within the hour or less. This helps me tremendously with timing especially since I just had a baby recently. I highly recommend anyone to come and book an appt with her! She may not have an availability on the same day like other places, but it's worth the wait! And the gel nails last a long time! I get my nails done on average every 5-6 weeks, and my nails haven't been chipped or ruined. I work in an animal hospital, so that says a lot. read more

Nail J - Light pink ombre with a little bit of sparkle - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Jennifer is amazing! Coming from Korea, I went to great nail salons there and I was very picky in finding a good one here in States. I've tried different nail salons here but Honestly Jennifer is the best. She is very quick. She doesn't ask unnecessary questions. Perfect nail! Tip: Make sure to make appointment!!! Her Saturday schedule is usually booked. Plenty of parking space! She shares the space with the hair salon so the hair products for perm will smell sometimes. However, your nail will be done in no time. read more

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Jennifer is the only person I come to get my nails done! She has all the cutest bling and powders and is really skilled at what she does. I show up with complicated design pics and she always delivers. She's also really nice~ I highly highly recommend coming here! read more

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I used to get my nails done for $10 at random shops because I didn't think it was worth it to invest in cute nails. However after I went to Korea for vacation I saw how nice the nail salons were and I just decided to throw caution into the win and splurged on nice nails for the first time in my life. Once you treat yourself there is no going back..... After I got back I looked for a Korean nail shop that was reasonably priced and close to Irvine. My friend recommended I check out Jennifer so as soon as I got my paycheck I zoomed over to Buena Park to get a gel mani and regular pedi. It was super easy to book an appointment (just text the number) and she was super cautious with my nails and took really nice care of them! They've been looking pretty shitty ever since I got back but Jennifer basically brought them back to life! I'd definitely recommend her if you want to pamper yourself or if u want a little something special after a long week :) read more

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Summary: this place is mainly for short term designs, not long term wear from my experience. My niece and I had our first visit here this past weekend. I appreciated when making this appointment that she was providing us various time slots so that my niece and I could go together. Our sessions went fairly quick. I think it took about 1.5 hours for both of us. She was very accommodating to the designs we showed her pictures of. We were amazed that she had every stone, glitter, colors, etc. that matched what we sent her. We were both very satisfied with the designs however the quality was a bit poor. I had found that the gel has started lifting on a couple nails that same night. Not much thorough prep was done for my nail bed to ensure that the manicure would be secure. Unfortunately this is not the place for me. The quality is not what I had hoped for. read more

Nail J - Ring finger started lifting - happened same night after manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Jennifer does an absolute AMAZING job at nails. Her work is so good, other places i've been to don't even compare! Her attention to detail is unmatched and I always leave feeling like I got exactly what I wanted. As someone who loves unique, good quality nails, Jennifer executes so well. You definitely get what you pay for (and even more honestly!) In addition to the cute designs, these nails last so long! My polish wasn't cracked or chipped. My previous set had lots of gems and I didn't lose a single one. I was super impressed! I highly highly recommend coming to Jennifer. read more

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Jennifer's work makes me LOVE getting my nails done. I found Jennifer through Instagram and loved her cute, whimsical designs. Making an appointment with her via text was so easy. She works at a desk stationed inside a Korean hair Salon, and on my first visit I was incredibly impressed with the quality and speed of her work. My nails are flawless, perfects edges on all sides, no bubbling, exactly what I asked for from the plushy gel color to the stones, and it didn't take over an hour like the other Korean nail salon I used to frequent where I came out a bit disappointed each time from less than stellar attention to detail. Jennifer's work is not only consistently perfect, they last so long (I'm rough on my nails) , the stones do not budge or get caught in my hair at all. I am super impressed with the quality of her work and the quality products she uses. On my last visit I went out of my comfort zone and asked for larger stones (she has a huge beautiful collection of Amazing unique nail gems!!!) I am so happy with my nails I could not stop looking at them. Strangers could not stop looking at them, I get complimented at least once a day. My girlfriends had a full on discussion about them during brunch lol. My only regret is that I haven't found Jennifer sooner. TLDR; perfect, fast, reasonable pricing . Looking at my nails make me soooo happy and can't wait to get more designs from her. Thank you Jennifer! Update: whenever a stone or two falls off she fixes it complimentary. She's always been very patient and sweet and I am addicted . I've never had so many compliments from random people who will stop me just to talk about my nails. read more

Nail J - 2 weeks out. No lifting, peeling, stones did not budge or get stuck in my hair, and soooo many compliments. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

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my friend come to her very often and would always post a picture of her nails and i loved it so i asked who she goes to and she gave me her info so now I have been coming with her for a couple months now and i LOVE it! I always get compliments on my manicure gel set (: any idea you have in mind she got you lol very good a recreating. She works fast and very talented Definitely worth my drive to her. Definitely recommend. read more

Nail J - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

Let me just start by saying that Jennifer is so sweet and a badass at what she does. She is fast, meticulous and careful. I went in for the first time this week and I'm so happy I found her. She listened and executed on the exact design I was looking for. She suggested a few things and I trusted her professional eye, they looked great! Getting an appointment was very easy & only a few texts away. The location is beautiful and very clean. Overall I am very happy with her services and I will definitely be back. read more

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Beautiful nails done by Jennifer :) she worked very fast and provided great care, making sure I liked the color and style. Pricing was a little more than your typical gel/acrylic, but for the quality and attention to detail, I highly recommend read more

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Jennifer is one of the sweetest and most talented nail techs I've ever met! I've been coming here for about two years now (long overdue review, I know) and I seriously leave every appointment loving my nails; Jennifer's attention to detail, creativity, and aesthetic tastes always deliver. She works incredibly fast compared to other shops I've been to, and the quality of work is truly amazing especially considering how efficient she is with your time. I don't usually have a concrete idea of what I want, but somehow Jennifer manages to decipher my ambiguous colors and vague ideas into a masterpiece every time. Not only that, but my nails almost always last me at least a month, and the gems I've gotten have never fallen off (I was pretty cautious about getting gems at first, but let me tell you, they do. not. budge. Even with my picky fingers). As for pricing, if you're used to going to Vietnamese nail places, this will probably be a little bit above those. That being said, the pricing is fair, and I firmly believe you're paying for high-quality work. I always feel like I leave with a unique set of nails that were designed for me, and the creativity and effort Jennifer puts into all of her work brings me back time and time again. TLDR; 10/10 would recommend. Trust. read more

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I recently came across this place on yelp. Jennifer is really sweet and does the exact design you show her with precision, color matching, and all the little details. I love how fast she works with great quality, shaping, care, etc. Overall happy with how they turned out! read more

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It was my first time getting gel nails and I loved the process!! I looked through her Instagram and brought in a picture of one of her designs. Jennifer posts a lot of creative and well-done styles, so I highly recommend checking her IG out to get an idea of how skillful she is. During the process, Jennifer was very helpful and gave me suggestions on any ideas I had. Overall, it was very good customer service and surprisingly fast. I'm happy with how my nails turned out and would come back again. Tip: 1. Nail J is actually located in Echan hair salon. Her booth is right behind the front desk, so just walk in and an employee of the hair salon will probably redirect you. 2. Jennifer answers very quickly through her cell. I was able to make appointments and ask any questions (price and designs) through texting. read more

I came here for the first time and I am SOLD. She was so good. I been wanting to do this design for months and a lot of nail tech said they cant do it but I finally got it. The result was so amazing and I cant stop looking at my nails. I was worried about doing this specific design because of the large stones but she made sureeeee it was on there and it wanst going anywhere. Im so satisfied and cant wait to come back read more

Nail J - So satisfied - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

Jennifer is quick and efficient! It took 30 minutes from start to finish for a mani. I went for something simple and referred to one of her yelp photos. She really will make your nails look exactly to whatever you show to her. read more

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Jennifer is great! She was quick but neat. Didn't really know what i wanted for a design, so i just gave her the idea that i wanted something that'll look fine when it grows out and the color scheme and she got them spot on. Very friendly and quick with responses. would recommend to anyone and everyone looking to do Korean nail art. read more

Nail J - Gel nails with design - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

Yes girls. This place is the 5 STAR nail salon in OC! Jennifer is so fast and talented. She can do so many different designs with reasonable prices, and keep my nails healthy. read more

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Jennifer is so talented! She delivers amazing work. I'm so glad I found her. My nails have lasted 4-5 weeks and do not chip like they would at other nail salons. She is excellent at what she does. I show her pictures of what I would like and she has not disappointed me. I definitely recommend her!! read more

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I love Jennifer! I've been to so many nail technicians, but my biggest complaint was how long it took to get my nails done. I run a business and have two kids so time is extremely valuable for me. I love that her salon is close to my office so I can usually come during lunchtime. Second, Jennifer does such an amazing job in less than an hour! My nails last the full 3-4 weeks until my next appointment. Thank you! read more

Jen is the best! A friend of mine had referred her to me when I couldn't get an appointment w another nail artist, and I just never looked back lolll I've been going to her for my nails for a over a year now and she always does a great job. Ever since she started doing my nails, they're stronger and never chip or break. Sometimes I'll try and take a break from getting my nails done, but then my nails feel sad and I cave and text her for an appointment lol would (and have) highly recommend read more

I've been going to Jennifer for the last 1.5 years and always leave happy. My nails are stronger and healthier now, and the longest length I have been able to grow them without breaking. Her space is clean and she works quickly. I recommend her to all my friends and family! read more

I randomly found Nail J thanks to many good Yelp Reviews. Not only was Jennifer super responsive, but also incredibly accommodating and sweet in fitting me in on a busy Saturday. Her nail salon is located inside a hair studio. But there are plenty of free parking in the plaza. I always keep my nails very short, so it's really difficult for most nail artists to come up with a pretty design. (At least that's what they tell me) Jennifer complimented my hands/nails and took a lot of time to perfect her designs and took great care of my nails and cuticles. She was extremely detail oriented and caring. It is very clear that she is passionate about her work and cares about her client's satisfaction before her own gains and profit. Make sure to text or call at least a week in advance. The salon can get bit hectic because of the hair customers. Chemical smell from the hair salon is a bit overwhelming at first, but you won't be disappointed by Jennifer's work and her generous pricing. Feel free to tip her extra if you like her work. I am such a fan! read more

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I have had stopped doing my nails because all gel designs take over 1.5 to 2 hours and make me super exhausted after hours of sitting still. But Jennifer is an ultimate time and energy saver! She works very fast but never loses her attention to detail. Gel and stones hold up until my next appointment with her (generally last from 3 to 4 weeks). I got my nails done by Jennifer today and made my next appointment right after because she gets booked up really fast! read more

Nail J - Spring nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

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My second time coming and Jennifer didn't disappoint I decided to try something new for my birthday next week and green is one of my favorite colors! I stopped wearing acrylics for awhile because it damaged my natural nails and I wanted to embrace my natural nails because short nails can have fun too!! I showed her what I wanted and it's just identical to the photo. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to show off their natural nails :) read more

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I've been coming to Jennifer for about a year now! She was recommended to me by mom who found her here on Yelp. I've noticed my natural nails have gotten so much stronger and longer over time. She works very quickly at her station and everything is very neat you're usually out around an hour most times. I love that she takes the time to file the polish off before reapplying every time definitely helps keep them strong. My nails usually 3-4 weeks just depending on how my last week goes I work with my hands a lot. She has soooo many different types of gel colors, gems, & accessories for your nails! I always share a inspo pic from Pinterest or from her page and she does a great job recreating it (: I also get lots of compliment from others noticing my nails in public. I definitely recommend her to friends and to the people who notice my nails often! read more

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I went to Nail J for the 1st time. I've been searching for a new nail technician and unfortunately this is not the one. She is quick to respond to my appt. inquiry which I appreciated. Reasonably priced at $60 for gel mani and pedi, I thought. However, my nails turned out horrible! My old gel was not fully removed and I was able to see the old color through the new gel polish. I made mention of this to her and she tried to fix it by adding another layer of the new gel. She kept layering the gel until it was nothing but a glop of gel on top of my nails. I had to search for a new place to redo it because not only did it look terrible, it was so uncomfortable to wear. I also tried to reshape them myself with no luck at making them look better. As far as the pedicure, she had me soak in just water, no soap. I would have assumed she would use cuticle oils or something, nothing. As precious reviews have said, she works very fast, too fast in my opinion. I will not be returning. read more

Nail J - A glop of gel polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

I thought I would try Nail J because of the good reviews. But it was average with a little polish on my finger and some of my toenails were not completely polished. And it was expensive ,there was no hand or arm message and no feet or leg message ,just some cream on my legs. Jennifer did do it very fast though. No spa pedicure $45.00 Disappointed, will not return. read more

Nail J - polish on skin - Nail Salons Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Jennifer is great! I've been going to her for about 2 and a half months and I'm so glad I switch and came to her! She's quick and efficient. My nails literally last for 4 weeks! Highly recommend her! read more

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I have come here a couple times and each time end up loving my experience. Jennifer is very sweet and is easy to make an appointment with through text. Her designs are always great and she can always replicate the photos that I bring in. Her prices are very reasonable, and ranges from about 45-70 dollars, depending on how many jewels you would like. One time, my thumb had chipped so I asked her if she had some time to quickly fix it and she was able to fix it the same day I texted her. Not to mention that she fixed it free of charge! I was so grateful and I love getting my nails done by her! Highly recommend!! read more

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