I only recently got back into getting my nails done so was on the hunt for something near my house. We had an outing on Saturday so I wanted to get it done Friday after work. A quick call to the salon and the person confirm me at 5:30. At arrival, I did have to wait a little longer. They were busy!! The vibe was buzzing and rambunctious. Customers and artists just laughing if up. I soon realized that they paid so much attention to detail and wanted their customers to be completely satisfied that if someone needed an adjustment, they'd fix it on the spot. Nevertheless, they were extremely apologetic and my assigned person actually got one of her coworkers to get started on me while she finished her previous customer. I was there for a gel manicure. My nails were mostly long but my two index fingers were shortened because I broke them. It was suggested that if I wanted to maintain length that I "patch" my broken nails with gel-x extension which was what I was hoping for. What I also appreciated was that they had someone else who was more familiar with gel-x come over and put on the two for me versus my person just doing it herself. Everyone was super nice and friendly and their work is immaculate. I plan on returning when it's time to re-up! Check it out! read more

Sugar Coat Nail Spa - Gel manicure (Gel x only on my index finger) - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I love this place. Mani pedi every week. Great ambiance. They know me and I get great service.

Amazing experience getting a head massage/facial! I will have to come monthly! Just treat yourself! Good value for your money and you come out feeling brand new! read more

Penny and the team here are amazing.'they offer you water and always want you to be comfortable. No upselling and clean facility! read more

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Well tried a new location today with my friend, feet feel good, now time for some Amecis. read more

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Did the premium package and it's totally worth it. The ladies who took care of us were really nice and made sure we enjoyed the experience

I had the best head spa massage by Cindy that I have EVER had!! She was amazing and so kind! I will definitely be coming back!!

Amazing amazing amazing!!!! Penny does my hair she does such a great job every time. Such a friendly shop with the nicest beautiful that work there. I've also had my nails done twice there And now I'm going to go back to get my hair done and always get my nails done fantastic job. The price is so reasonable and you get the best job every time. I recommend the shop to everybody, you won't be disappointed. Thank you sugarcoat read more

I can't express how much I love this nail salon and the ladies who work here. I started something new called the Cat Eye Ombré. Ladies you HAVE to try this look!!! It's stunning! read more

My friend and I have been coming here for almost a year now. I found them on Yelp! When I was looking for a nail salon close to our area. I was curious about this new nail spot so we decided to check it out and have been coming ever since. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly! Sometimes my toes are cut super short and nails are not perfectly painted but you can't tell unless you look really close. Of course hubby always notices it when I get some design. Overall, this is our to go spot. I haven't gone anywhere in the area other than this place. Love that they have a points card Tip is cash only so make sure to bring cash! I recommend making an appointment because they could get busy. read more

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Came here as a walk in they were very nice and accommodating. I am very picky with my nails and i needed a fill and they did an excellent job. This will be my go to place from now on! I told her i wasn't happy with my previous work done somewhere else and she completely fixed my nails. read more

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I came in for the premium hair treatment and WOW! I've always wanted to try this and when a business opened down the street from me, I came. It was everything I wanted and more. Cindy was amazing! I'm already planning on coming back to treat my mom to the best pampering I've ever experienced. Exactly what I needed read more

Back from NYC to visit and I'll only go to sugar coat nail spa. I've worked w a few of the technicians and I absolutely love them. They take great care of the job and always work hard to get the look I want. It's good vibes all around with the ladies that work there. read more

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Great work. Beautiful work even and good quality . The issue is that the workers were talking complete trash on me in their language thinking I wouldn't know. People need to know that we have technology now we can use to translate . They were talking shit on me right in front of me in their language . Thank god for the translator app on my phone . read more

The nail ladys here are very kind, and the salon is nice and relaxing, although, lately everytime I've done my nails here they have peeled/chipped. I don't know if the nail polish brand isn't a good quality one or of the polish is just old. Also after the lady painted my nails I still had polish on my skin that I had to ask her to clean up after she was "done" unfortunately I wont be returning here read more

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Amazing experience! The staff were very nice and welcoming, and store was very clean. Rose did my dip powder acrylics today and they turned out so pretty, looks exactly like the reference picture I showed her. Will definitely come back!! read more

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Run. Don't waste your time here. They do not properly wash their tools and gave me a nasty and painful toe infection. Some of the nail techs are very inexperienced and couldn't complete a gel manicure correctly. I spent 3 hours just to get a gel manicure done because the first nail tech kept messing up. When asking the first nail to correct my nails due to bumpiness, bubbles, and Cotten stuck to my nails, she would pinch my fingers extremely hard and give me attitude because her next customer was waiting. Getting my nails done is treat for myself and relaxation time but this experience was definitely not it. read more

This is my go to nail place. It's a hidden gem. Tracy does my nails and always takes her time to make them beautiful. I get the acrylic dip and my nails last weeks without any breaks or lifting. The salon is clean, friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. They take time to understand what I want, and take care to make sure I'm happy. I drive from Irvine to go here since it's hard to find a good quality nail salon that doesn't charge outrageous prices. Highly recommend!! read more

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First time coming to this salon and this is going to be my new location! I didn't have an appointment and came in when they opened & luckily they were able to do my pedicure and gel manicure. This location is very clean, the staff is so polite, and friendly! read more

Sugar Coat Nail Spa - Gel manicure with design - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Got a $75 gift certificate for this location from my husband and it took me a while to get in. When I went to pay they said the gift certificate was too old and had expired. I showed her that Gift certificates in the state of California are protected against expiration dates. She still refused to take it as a form of payment. read more

Bad service bad work and they charge it for everything they do. Don't try this place. It's not even worth it. I don't know how they get this much stars probably they had all their relatives. put reviews in here because I went there and they messed up my nails This was a week ago. Let me show you my nails, and this picture and you guys make your own decision, thank you. read more

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I've been in search of a nail salon to go to regularly and came across this salon on yelp. I always get a simple nude gel manicure but decided to try out hard gel because I heard they last longer. In my experience, gel manicures take around 1 to 1.5 hours. My appointment only took 40 minutes to do hard gel nails... I think that already speaks volume to how rushed it was. They didn't even prep my nails; they went straight into applying the hard gel. I asked them if they could shape/file my nails BEFORE applying the gel but she said she'll do it after. She didn't even cut/clean my cuticles. The result of it reflects the effort that was put into it. The gel is overflowing onto my cuticles, which makes it look really messy. The shape of my nails are all uneven. Not to mention the application is all bulky and thick due to not properly filing them down afterwards. Save your money & time and go elsewhere. Now I have to spend extra money to go get them fixed. read more

I absolutely LOVE this nail spa. The ladies are sweet and AMAZING AT WHAT THEY DO! They can do any design you ask them to, flawlessly! I've never left disappointed. I love that they take walk-ins because I hate making appointments. The wait is never long either! Prices are good. Covid is still a thing so everyone wears masks and there is hand sanitizer. If you're looking for a great nail salon with a relaxing atmosphere and nail techs who are extremely talented, this is the place for you! read more

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Sugar coat can be a little hard to find because they don't yet have their sign up. It reads "Nails & Spa" only I love this location because they delivered the exact design I wanted. My daughter and I got our pedicures and I got gel builder. The gel builder they used was the next I have seen. It was completely clear and left my nails looking gorgeous before polish. I'm tempted to just get a clear polish next time because my long nails with just the gel looked strong and healthy. Very pretty This is most affordable location I've found - between Irvine, Mission Viejo and Foothill Ranch. I love the prices and everyone here was very kind. read more

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I've been going to this nail salon for two years now, and they are amazing! From acrylic to dip to gel, I've done it all, and they never disappoint. For the ladies with thinner nails that break, strong/hard gel is your best friend. My nails ALWAYS chip with regular gel, but with hard gel they stay so strong and never break-- the only reason I need to get them done again is because they're grown out. This place literally never does me dirty, plus they have a bunch of cute colors and chrome :) 10/10 recommend! read more

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Very nice and friendly, not like other nail salons that treat you rude and just talk behind your back in their owe language Kristen and Tracy they are both good, I always like my nails read more

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Finally! A nail salon close to home that I love! I made a same day appointment and they were able to accommodate me. When I arrived, I was greeted and sat down right away as well! They have super comfortable massage chairs...I caught myself dozing off a couple of times. Their pedicures are super reasonably priced and even came with a 5 minute massage that truly felt amazing! I liked that the pedicure was quick and I was in an out within 40 minutes. Be sure to bring cash for tip and also ask for their punch card if you plan on returning! read more

The ladies at Sugar Coat treated us well. They were quite patient when we picked out all the colors that we wanted. We showed them the samples from Pinterest and they helped us to find the right shades. They were very fast finishing 3 manicures and 2 pedicures from our party, and we were all happy with the results. The facility feels new and clean, no complaints there. We booked in advanced because it was a Saturday, but they take walk-ins too. read more

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Recently opened and I decided to check it out. Since then, I've only come here for my nails. Kristine and Tracy are top notch. Very friendly and open to doing custom designs for gel and powder. I've been a gel nail gal for well over a decade with my only break being during Covid shutdown. I didn't mind getting back to the basics and doing my own nails for a while. I felt like a real pioneer woman. Sugar Coat has me hooked again. The willingness to do designs makes it so fun. Also their technique on powder dip is flawless. They last and they are not too thick at base with growth. I highly recommend. I need to go make an appointment! read more

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I had been trying to find a good nail place for about 2 years and every place I tried I would have an issue with my dip nails coming off at least one finger in 1-2 weeks. I finally got around to trying Sugar Coat Nails. I explained how my dip nails would come off so easily. They recommended I try "Strong Gel". I am so happy with the results. I waited to write this review until I had been multiple times to confirm that the service was consistently good. I highly recommend the "Strong Gel" and Sugar Coat Nails. They are friendly and I now have my new nail place. No need to look further! read more

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The lady was really impatient and rough when she doing my nails. I got scraped after callus treatment. I did let her know and she just said sorry... Plus, they don't sanitize their tools. Don't recommend this place. read more

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Booked appointments (for 3 full set dip powder acrylics and 1 gel) the morning of on a Wednesday 2/28/21- from now until end of June, 20% off your entire purchase!! I got a full set of dip powder and acrylics, $50. Plus the coffin shape, $5. But since it was our first time, she didn't charge the extra $5 for coffin shape, so it was free!! So kind!! After the 20% off, the total was $40, plus tip. They ask for tip in cash by the way. The ladies here are very sweet! They didn't rush us, and they made sure my friend had the exact color she wanted for her dip powder. read more

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Beautiful work done by Tracy! She took her time doing my nails & made sure the shape/color was exactly what I wanted. I absolutely love this nail spa & all the workers here are so sweet. They accommodate to your needs very well & made sure to have everything clean before working on me. I think I've found my new favorite spot! Will definitely be telling all my friends & family about this place. They have payment options of cash/card. I would recommend tipping in cash. Also was told they have a grand opening discount of 20% off going on til June! Parking was easy to find & there are plenty of spaces right in front of the store. read more

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After 3 weeks my gel nails are still glossy and have almost no chipping. I will be scheduling my next appointment with Tracy soon :) read more

Sugar Coat Nail Spa - Gel manicure with French tip & freehand dotted flowers, by Tracy. - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I went in with 3 daughters and the staff was amazing. Place was super clean and nice! I Love my nails and the luxury package was worth every penny! Thank you again! read more

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Been coming here for a few months now to get my nails done, and I honestly love coming here on my self-care days. The staff is super nice and they're always taking good care of my nails when I come in. Prices for their services are reasonable and they do a good job when I ask for specific designs on my nails! Definitely my current go-to spot read more

Im a regular here. Tracy does my gel manicures and Michelle does my pedicures. I find the pricing to be fair/average. The salon is clean. They do not hurt/cut me, like some nail techs do. They offer a stamp card, which I love - Gives you incentive to come back regularly. Overall I'm happy here. My nails look good and they always make time to fit me in. Other salons I have been to keep me waiting 15-30 min past my appt time, which I dont appreciate. I like supporting places that value my time, do quality work, and dont nickle and dime me. And thats what I have found here, so I keep coming back. read more

Sugar Coat Nail Spa - The "strong gel" works wonderful and lasts a long time, Tracy does a great job too, highly recommend! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Wow, 19 days after my gel manicure and it still looks amazing! No peeling at all. See maroon nails photo. Ask for the hard gel! My nails used to be brittle, but not anymore. I love the length it's at now. I will not be going to any other nail place. Great quality. Michelle does my nail and she is very precise. Plan for 1.5 hours. Price with tip, $60. read more

Sugar Coat Nail Spa - Gel manicure after 19 days - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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My first time here was last week... I really thought Tracy did a beautiful job on my acrylic nails and I also had a relaxing pedi, too! I will be back next week! Thank you, girls! read more

Second time here and I've finally found my nail salon. It's been a long time coming, and you are hard pressed to find a salon in this area that excels at shaping and execution this well. I haven't had to wait longer than 5 minutes or so when I've booked an appt. Obviously, book an appt whenever possible. Kristine and Tracy have both done my nails at this point, and I've loved them both times. I'm picky. The last salon I went to made me bleed and cut me four times (I wish I was exaggerating). Not even a light file burn at this salon which is pretty shocking to me. Anyway, I almost don't want to post this because I want to keep it a secret, but they're great women and deserve all the good business they can get. Ps-kids mani/pedi's are only $10. Like, what?! read more

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