I was in the market for a new nail artist and I have found my girl! I really like hard gel nails…read morethat are Japanese/korean design inspired. I was fortunate enough to book a weekday appointment with Jane. She has a super packed schedule and her skill and precision in nail art absolutely reflect why she is so booked! My nails have been going strong for 5 weeks! No chipped nails! Her attention to detail is unmatched! Not a single air bubble or gem is out of place. My nails also did not feel thick which I loved. Her studio is a small room and she is a one woman show. I can't wait to book her again for another manicure!

THE BEST! Jane is truly a masterclass of an artist, she takes so much time and really puts in the…read moreattention to detail. She's always the friendliest and such a kind person to talk to. I recommend her to all my friends, there's a reason why she's booked for months in advance. She's the best nail artist I've ever been to and I've been to quite a few over the years. I can't imagine going to anyone else!

Another amazing set by Tiny! I've been going to her for years and she never fails to amaze me with…read moreher detailed designs. I love this salon and recommend it to all my friends.

I am super particular about my nails. I work a lot with my hands but I'm obsessed with a coffin…read moreshape nail haha A long nail bed, short as hell nails, and a coffin shape don't always go together and I've have a lot of salons in the past tell me I either need to pick a different shape or they have to make the nail much longer than I prefer I always go to see Helen and she's wonderful! Pays attention and always does my nails as close to the way I prefer and close to my vision as possible. I'm always happy to see her for a new set. I got a simple French tip today and they obviously look great, but she's done a lot of other great designs for me, cat eye, a tone toned neon French tip, nail art, etc. Most of my visits to 2EM have been awesome, I have gotten my nails done by a few different ladies here before and a lot of them are great

Such a nice clean environment with friendly staff. The recent new owners are a notable improvement…read moreto an already established salon. I've noticed that they have brought in new staff to accommodate what appears to be an increase in clientele. Shout out to Tony for gel manicure and Mina for pedicure. My daughter loves Krystal and after having her do my nails while Tony was on vacation, I 100% agree and recommend! I would also like to recognize Nancy who has been there for many years (18?). She has been taking care of my 80+ years mom's pedicures and is very gentle and thorough.

Requested a much needed pedicure and was told I could come in now, and didn't need an appointment…read more The welcomed me with a friendly smile and very helpful, showing me the various packages. Loved that they offer you drinks. I went with a cup of their Vietnamese Coffee and some water. I had the pleasure of having Lily as my nail tech. She was very gentle and friendly. She checked in on me, every so often to see how I was doing. She explained to me what she was doing and was very patient. The energy there was Great. Wasn't too loud or crowded. It was peaceful. I will definitely be making Pure Nail Bar, my go to place in Irvine for a pedicure. Thank You Ladies.

I have been a client of Tammy's for 30 years, and I can honestly say she is exceptional! She is…read moreextremely professional, incredibly talented, and always pays attention to every detail. Her station is consistently spotless and clean, which I truly appreciate. Beyond her talent and professionalism, Tammy's friendly personality makes every visit feel relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable. After 30 years, I wouldn't trust anyone else. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work, I highly recommend Tammy!

Love this salon! I've been going to Tony for manicures for years. I've tried other salons that are…read morecloser to home, but I always come back to Tony, he's the best

I've been going here for almost a year now and will never leave!! Best spot in town, Mia is amazing…read more:)

The best in town for nails and I fully recommend to come here. Tyson always does a good job on my…read morenails and he is a real professional. He can do exactly whatever I want. I used do scare when they clean and polish my nails with the nail drill because it burns and hurts. But with Tyson I don't need to worry about it and just chill.

I've honestly been debating whether to write this because I've been happily gatekeeping Mesa Nails…read morefor the past year since moving back to OC... but they deserve the recognition. If you're tired of loud, chaotic nail salons that smell like acrylic the second you walk in, this is the complete opposite. Mesa Nails is a private studio, so appointments are quiet, relaxing, and genuinely feel like self-care instead of surviving a nail salon. They also don't do acrylics, so there are none of the overwhelming chemical smells. Asem is incredibly meticulous. Her shaping is perfect every single time, the cuticle work is probably the best I've ever had, and she pays attention to all the tiny details that most places rush through. No thick gel, uneven shaping, lumpy polish, or sloppy chop-shop work here. She removes only the dead cuticle carefully without damaging healthy skin, so I never leave with swollen, over-cut fingers pretending it's "normal." Everything is also exceptionally sanitary. All of the tools are sterilized, sealed, and opened in front of you, which I really appreciate. They also have a huge color selection, whether you're into classic neutrals or something more fun. Every photo I've attached is on my natural nails--no tips, forms, or extensions--which says a lot about the quality of her work. I've never had issues with lifting, chipping, or premature wear. They grow out beautifully and still look polished weeks later. It's one of those rare places where every appointment is consistently excellent. I almost regret sharing this because getting an appointment might become harder... but if you appreciate clean, natural-looking nails and someone who's genuinely detail-oriented, Mesa Nails is absolutely worth it.

The best Russian manicure I've had after trying three different places. Highly recommend! Asem is…read morealways punctual with appointments, very detailed in her work, and consistently create beautiful nail designs. You can truly tell she take pride in the quality of their work and pay close attention to every detail. A special thank you and huge compliment to Asem for her amazing talent and care. Definitely my favorite nail place so far!

Tammy is amazing! My nails lasted 3 weeks and they were perfect! She's also a sweetieread more

Tammy is exceptionally kind, accommodating, and professional. She takes her time and does clean,…read moreexcellent work. She's also very easy to talk to and just generally nice to be around, which makes the session feel comfortable and relaxing. I will be back!

I've had a lot of bad experiences at both traditional nail salons and with private nail techs. At…read moreregular salons I would leave with bulky nails that would snap off or even start turning green underneath. I've also tried a private tech before where I would sometimes leave with nails that weren't fully cured or had bubbles or dents in the gel. Charlene completely changed my expectations. She takes her time and is incredibly meticulous with her work, and you can really tell she cares about the quality of what she does. Every set is perfectly shaped, smooth, and never bulky. everything looks picture perfect when I leave! And a huge difference is how well my nails last now too. Before, I felt like I had to go back every two weeks, but with Charlene my nails easily last a full month and still look great. If you're picky about your nails like I am, she's absolutely worth it.

I don't do my nails often but I know when I do choose to do them again, I will most definitely be…read morecoming back to Charlene. She first asked me to provide some nail inspo only to ensure that she could provide me with the quality of nails that I hoped for when going to her. We started out with a dry manicure, and I could already tell that she was very attentive and detail oriented to ensure that it wasn't painful. Not only did I feel well taken care of, but she was also very efficient and I had absolutely no complaints. The nails turned out even better than what I showed her. Will most definitely be coming back!

Always a little nervous going to a new salon, but Tammy took such great care of me! She was very…read moreattentive to my needs but was still very quick and efficient. I got a builder gel manicure for such a fair price. Like others have mentioned, they're cash only and they do get busy so it's best to call ahead for an appointment!

Mary is quick, precise, efficient, gives helpful feedback and will do any design you ask for.read more

It was my first time getting my nails done and from start to finish I felt very taken care of! The…read morewhole experience was extremely relaxing. I was helped by Lea and she was super attentive. I just got a manicure but I wouldn't mind coming back for other services

Just right around the corner from my house, I love coming here! It's so nice and clean. Nina is SO…read morehelpful. Love all the technicians. Been coming here for over a year -- zero issues ever