Michelle did a horrible job with acrylics. One popped off not a week later. I didn't get what I asked for in the first place, rather she told me what would look good and I ended up disliking them so much. And one just popped off when I was literally just touching my hand. Absolute chop shop read more

I love coming here.. it's been awhile and I always have an amazing time and there is always someone available to serve u when u walk into the place.. thanks for the chrome look today.. there so pretty.. toes are the same too read more

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Found a new place to get my nails done today. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. I was really happy with my manicure and pedicure. During the mani pedi they use hot stones to massage as well, this was a first time experience for me. They also didnt try to upsell me on add on items which was appreciated. I plan on coming back her for follow treatments. :) read more

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Michelle is so detail oriented and precise with her work. The salon is very clean and well-run; I always have a pleasant experience coming here!! read more

Perfect Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Took my mom here we got two pedicures and one manicure one gel mani for me ! Great attitude extremely positive energy and very immaculately clean . Gel nails by Michelle cute little bit messy . Next time I'm gonna try less layers of gel maybe that will help also they have Karaoke in there . read more

An average and no frills nail salon. I came here with a group of 6 for a friends Bachlorette Party. Even though we had made an appointment awhile in advance to forewarn them about the size of the group. They seemed to neglect writing down the appointment time for all of us and only had about three staff members working at the time we walked in (two more staff later arrived about 30-45 minutes after we arrived at our 10am appointment). Because of this, we were at the salon close to two hours, which isn't bad, but it could have been prevented. For $35 I got a no frills manicure and pedicure and had my callus' removed. I love the fact that the price here is so cheap, but you get what you pay for. For a $20 pedicure, I got a quick 30 second massage on each leg, my callus' removed, my toes worked on and a nice polish put on them. For my $15 manicure, I got a skimpy 15 second massage on each arm and a quick nail trim and polish. The lady that did my manicure and pedicure did a great job on painting my nails (they're so pretty now!) and she was very friendly and nice. Overall, I got what I paid for at this nail salon. I guess I'm just used to paying ~$50-60 for a mani/pedi and getting a longer massage for my arms and legs (which is what I really crave when I come to get my nails done) and just have an hour long relaxation time just for me. On a random side note, this place has karaoke that you can sing with while you get pampered. Such a random touch, but it seems to fit with the whole theme of this off the wall salon. Overall, this isn't somewhere I'd go regularly, but I'll be back when I need my nails to look pretty and want to make my wallet happy too. Happy nail going! read more

I live in Los Angeles and was only in Irvine to run an errand and decided to get my nails done while I was here. I quickly yelped nail salons in the area and found this place. As soon as I walked in I didnt know what to expect, especially just walking into a nail salon its always a hit or miss, but I guess I lucked out since this salon was absolutely amazing. I wished they were located in LA just so I can keep going back. They gave the best massages and took their time and I didnt want my mani-pedi to end. I was actually sad when it was over because it was such a relaxing experience. My nails looked great and my manicure actually lasted for over a week, which is unusual for regular polish. If you live near or in Irvine, you're lucky that you have easy access to this place! read more

Since moving from Irvine to Lake Forest, I couldn't justify driving 20 minutes north to go to my normal salon in Tustin. After doing some research on Yelp, I decided to give Perfect Nails a try. I was super torn between giving them 3 or 4 stars. The decor is really outdated, and I wouldn't say it's particularly nice inside, but it's clean. For $25 I got a full set which is the best I've found anywhere (I expected to spend $45). My nail technician was Kevin, he wasn't friendly or unfriendly, he was straight to the point and did everything in an hour. He did a great job and my nails came out exactly how I wanted. As other reviewers have described, it is definitely no frills. They don't try to upsell you, but they also are not chatty or particularly friendly. You won't get the "all about you" treatment like more upscale salons. I'll probably go back because it's literally down the street from my house and the price is amazing...I just wish they'd update the atmosphere so it didn't feel so dull. Highly recommend if you just want a salon that's straight to the point and really inexpensive! read more

Went there with my girlfriend to get chrome gel and was not happy about the service at all!! First of all Vivienne who did my nails seemed like she was in a bit of a rush to just finish my nails!!! Second she did a really poor job with the way she applied the chrome powder, it almost looks like I just poorly painted my nails!!! Very disappointed read more

Had a very nice experience here. Michelle did an amazing job on my nails. Let's talk about the amazing prices $28 for a gel Mani! Place can be a little tricky to find. Happy I found my new go to place. Vivian & Michelle are very pleasant 100% about costumer service!! I also love how they play movies here! read more

I was in desperate need of a pedi so on my lunch I strolled down to Perfect Nails wishing for just that. "Susan" was my pedicurist. I use the parenthesis because, well I think you know why. Well, "Susan" was actually very sweet. Wasn't too chatty which I liked and was very attentive and detailed. I had told her that my lunch was over at 1:30 and she reassured me at 1:20 that we'd be done in time. Well at 1:50 I started to sweat. I get that she was really into creating her design but if I knew it was going to take 30 minutes just for her paint them I would have passed. Especially since her design was not one I picked and something I'm not crazy about. When I tell her I gotta go after she's finally done, she then realizes that my lunch was over at 1:30 and claims that she forgets. She rushes to get my bill, put my sandals back on, etc. No harm, no foul. Susan was sweet regardless. I'm happy with my toes, don't get me wrong. But I'm not ecstatic. And for $30 +tip, I don't know... I might have to pass. I'm a $20 pedicure kind of girl. Sure they did more like slide a rock up and down my feet and calves but that's not $10 worthy to me. read more

This is my favorite nail salon in OC! The ladies there are absolutely the sweetest I've met at a nail salon! I casually came in around 7 PM asking if they are still open. They stayed open just for me! And my pedicure took about 45 minutes. I couldn't believe how gracious they were in taking me in. A lot of people turn late comers down. But she took her time and gave me the best pedicure, including a hot stone massage on my legs and feet. She was really helpful in helping me pick out a color, explaining which colors were less sheer and brighter. It's even decorated really well, with fun dressing room signs and pretty colors everywhere. They have a large flat screen TV for your enjoyment. I highly recommend it! read more

I love this place! It is called Ombré dip powder nails. read more

Perfect Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Good place to go for a no-frills mani or pedi if you're not too big on the fancy pampering or top notch service. Can't complain about the prices at all but the place could use a tune-up. $20 for a regular pedi $12 for a regular mani $28 for a gel manicure (the kind that lasts a loong time) Came for a pedi with my mom, who got a gel manicure. I burned my foot placing it in the WAYY over-heated foot soak and almost jumped out of the tub. The lady who did my toes wasn't much of a talker. She communicated via grunting the whole time and gruffly jerked my feet wherever she wanted them. However, the work on my toes were solid. She paid a lot of attention to getting the margins and edges flush and even got in a 1 minute foot massage/rub per foot. There seemed to be a lot of nail color choices, but a lot of them looked sorta old and settled on the bottom. As long as you pick a color and shake it up...it'll look good as semi-new! One thing that got on my nerves though. Had 2 magazines on my arm rest and was reading one. A new customer came in and sat down. A pedicurist came over and asked me if I was done with the magazine. I hesitated but said yes, and instead of replacing it with another magazine, she just took it can gave it to the new customer even though there was a HUUGE stack of magazines no one was reading on the side. -_- What the crap. Mom's gel manicure apparently was done old school style. Instead of using the chemical drops that are gentle on your hands/skin/nails, they still use an alcohol soak, which are harsher for you overall. read more

Great service. Great prices. Clean and nice atmosphere. The ladies are fabulous and so sweet. I've been going here for more than four years and am a huge fan! read more

I have been coming here for years. My favorites are Sunny and Vivian. I get pedicures and leg massages with the hot stones. It is so relaxing in here. I get stressed due to work and parenting and coming in here is like therapy. The atmosphere and energy are very positive and uplifting, and Vivian has such a kind, welcoming, and generous heart. I highly recommend it. read more

BEST Pedicure I've ever had! I upgraded to a deluxe pedicure (because treat yo self!), and didn't regret it even if it cost a little more. Peach exfoliating scrub, cooling mint mask on my calves and toes, callus removing cream, extra massage, and finishing off with a hot stone massage. All in a massage chair. Even better than that was the actual painting of my toes! Perfectly painted - even, no chips, no gaps without paint, and filed to the perfect length! In love ! Found my new spot for nails. read more

Perfect Nails - Love the color and sparkle!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This establishment is therapeutic!! I go at such random times and the ladies are always amaZing and so kind( Even tho I know sometimes people are high maintenance, we can understand body language and tone of voice ,). I just started the silk wrap gel polish and Kelly is my gal!!! Every 2 weeks, thanks ladies read more

Perfect Nails - Manicure time before work!! Thanks Michell - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Ummmm I don't know if the previous ladies like to have crappy ass nails (putting it nicely) but this place sucks some serious balls!!! Called and made an appt. no one specific, walked in they sat me down and I waited 15 mins til the dude sat down and started on my nails.. now mind you.. I was the ONLY one in their and the other 3 employees sat around eating and talking amongst themselves while i just sat there. Besides that my nails look like crap!! I specifically mentioned that i prefer my nails to be narrow and natural looking, well.... I walked away with a pair of DUCK CLAWS!!! AND.... most of them were crooked!!! He gave me some excuse after I complained that i didnt like them that it looks more natural and something about my nails and the way they grow... yada yada yada!!! Needless to say this place sucks ass and i will NEVER be going back!!!! P.S. If i could give a rating of NO stars I totally would!!! read more

So far, so good. I got a mani/pedi at this place exactly a week ago and I am happy to report that my nails are still looking to be in decent shape. The shine and lustre is diminished, which is to be expected at this point. But so far, no chipping or polish cracking off! And I have not been easy on my hands this week (unfortunately, we don't have a dishwasher! oh my!). They carry OPI and Essie polishes AND they do not appear to be diluting the polishes. (You mani/pedi veterans out there know what I speak of.) The facilities are clean. They definitely have the karaoke and Celine Dion on blast at this place. It is pretty hilarious. Karaoke and nail salon = genius. (No, I'm not being ironic.) The nail work, seems to be holding up. There was no skimping on top coat or nail cleanup. The gal was super friendly. It was my first time in this place and the gal seemed to be taking a genuine interest in trying to remember my name and getting to know me a bit in hopes of converting me into a regular. And they definitely seem to have a loyal following i.e., being on a 1st name basis with lots of folks, a couple people only wanting to be serviced by a particular person, etc. The prices are fair for south OC. I paid $30 w/o tip for a basic mani/pedi. (I still cannot get over that I can find similar levels of service and quality in LA for $10-15 less...seriously mind-boggling....how do these OC ladies maintain themselves at these prices?!?) Pros: Durable nail work. Fair price. Friendly service. Good polish color selection (NOT heavily dominated by crazy-ass neon green!). OPI and Essie (the standards). Cons: They are a bit crowded during lunch and Fridays (best to make an appointment). I know the Karaoke is entertaining but as a potential regular, I can see that sometimes it might be nice to see some tv programming or a movie instead of the karaoke and singing. read more

By far the best acrylics ive had. Kevin is the best. Friendly staff and welcoming. Just remodeled with new massage chairs. No frills, just good nails. Worth my 15 minute drive every two weeks. read more

Perfect Nails - Tons of colors to choose from - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Perfect nail did my nails perfectly! I came here to get my nails done for my wedding. Absolutely beautiful! First, wanted to point out that the workers here are Korean! And unlike other nail salons, they don't talk and blab in a different language talking smack about you! These ladies are soooooo nice and such sweethearts! :) always good vibes! My nails turned out absolutely gorgeous! And my toes as well! Got so many compliments on my nails at my wedding! :) highly recommend!! read more

Perfect Nails - Silk nails with glitter. French tip toe with glitter! So prettyyyyy - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I paid 73$ and got the bumpiest nails I've ever had. People keep telling me I need a fill and I keep saying I just got them done. Seriously don't even waste your time and money. I've been to a lot of nail salons but never seen such a thing. I am beyond angry, but I'm going to work so I didn't have time to deal with them. I will be going back to ask for refund or a redo on my nails l. They're horrible. read more

Found my new favorite nail salon. Vivian and the ladies were so pleasant and the service is excellent. They did a great job on my mani and pedi. Love the design and the clean nail work! read more

Perfect Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Vivian is absolutely amazing. I have gone to three different nail salons...from San Diego to Orange County trying to get this new trending nail shape: Russian Blade Edge Nails. And she did it!!! Love her. read more

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I love this nail salon. I am from Riverside and always stop at this nail salon on my visits to Orange County because I have not found better at an affordable price. Kevin is very meticulous with his job. read more

Perfect Nails - Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I was recommended by my hair salon to check them out after my hair appt. I just wanted a spa pedicure so off I went since I was already in the area. $30 for a 10 min. paint job. I'm not even going to really blame this one the lady that did my pedicure, but the establishment itself. Why? It's because they had no dryer! As soon as the 2nd coat was applied, the lady put my flip flops back on then applied the top coat. Seemingly the process is to just have you leave right after. NO. That's not how a good nail shop works, fancy or not. With that, my toe quickly got smeared within steps of me walking out. I walked back in to get it fixed, and they manually attached a mini fan to a cart to have it point at my toes. WHAAT??? I couldn't believe my eyes! They clipped it to a cart and I had to raise my toes so it could be close to the fan. Smh. This obviously has never been a procedure to ensure their clients nails were dry before having them leave. The place was not at all busy and if it was, still this last step is a must which I had to even ask for and only got a reaction afterwards with the manager. My cuticles weren't clipped to the best, either. It just felt like a pedicure that I could of gotten done cheaper somewhere else, minus the spa chair. Needless to say, I won't be coming back or recommend this place. *added. Just saw mani/pedi is $30. I could of gotten a full mani / pedi for the same price?!! 1 star it is!! read more

Perfect nail couldn't be anymore perfect!!! Best mani/pedi/music time ever!!! Hot stone massage!!! Love love love!!! A must... So go!!! read more

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Surprisingly the best place for your pedicure and manicure. The ladies were friendly, had karaoke put on and me and my BFF really enjoyed the entire experience. Pretty nails and happy customer! read more

Perfect Nails - Great place to get your nails done, chair massage and karaoke while you wait! Classic ;) - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place is just perfect. Vivian and Michelle are sweethearts and make you feel so comfortable. I've never been to a nail shop where they treat you with so much love and respect. They love to pamper their clients and no wonder they have AMAZING reviews on Yelp! I would honestly recommend this place to everyone. You have to give it a try and ask for Vivian or Michelle. Thank you ladies for everything my tootsies are ready for my trip to Puerto Vallarta. Can wait to show of my Black Nail Polish! I am one happy camper and seriously give this place a try, you won't regret it!!!! read more

Perfect Nails - Loves it!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Great staff! Really nice and caring. The place looks clean and you get a hot stone massage on your legs that comes included with their basic pedi! Love it! read more

i walked in and asked for a full set, then got asked if i wanted a pedicure and i responded with "no just my nails today" my nail technician then laughed and said something i couldn't understand, she sat me down and proceeded to do my nails, i asked for a coffin but i don't know wth happened to my thumb nail, it looks like oval. definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

Perfect Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I haven't been back since my initial visit and wonder if they still have karaoke...I have found better deals and quality in the area so I'm updating my review to 3 stars comparitively read more

Exceptional customer service!! Michelle did my nails and let me just say that they look amazing. I love the way she took the time to do my nails and she was precise and just made them look perfect! I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Michelle is the best for manicures and pedicures. I always leave happy and my nails look great. The prices are very reasonable which is an added bonus. They have a good selection of polish, although I tend to bring my own, but that's just because I like my colors and I never get around to painting my own nails with my polish. Easy to make an appointment, especially for someone like me who waits until the last minute. read more

I'm very happy with my pedicure and manicure. The lady who was doing my nails did a great job! I love the design. The only bad side of my experience is that I scheduled appointment for 2 people and I still had to wait on the chair for 40 min until someone started to do my pedicure Because suddenly there was a lot of " walk ins" and not enough staff. I know they work hard but that's why people make reservations. Other than that the ladies are very nice, hard working and I liked the service. Love my nails now!!! read more

Perfect Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My new nail place! Everyone is so nice and accommodating! I LOVE the fact that they're Korean!!! They did a great job!!! Yay! read more

I have been to Perfect nails a handful of times now and they are great! My nails always look amazing, they are gentle, have a great selection of polishes, and the massages that they give are totally worth it! I think they have great prices for what you get and it have not been disappointed yet. They also informed me that they were remodeling so I will have to go back soon to see it! read more

I needed a quick fix for my nails. I had a meeting and my nails chipped. So i yelped close locations. Easy parking and convenient location. Walked in an was immediately greeted by friend people. I had a hard time choosing my nail color and the lady (i think the owner) was VERY nice and patient with me. She did a great job but the shape of my nails were a little off. She was SOOOO nice I felt bad for critiquing her. I will definitely be back if I am in the area and need my nails done. read more

I live in San Diego, but travel back and forth to LA often. Lake Forest is about the halfway point on my trip. Today traffic was really too much to bear, so I decided to pull off the freeway and turned to Yelp for a good place for a mani/pedi. The staff at Perfect Nails was so welcoming, even though I was a walk-in. The shop is bright and clean with a large selection of polish. The techs are gentle and do thorough work. Their services had a unique touch I haven't seen in other places; the use of hot stones after the massage for both the manicure and pedicure. I really enjoyed both services and would definitely come here again. If you're lucky enough to live in the area, you should make this your regular salon. read more