Top Reviews about 19 Nail Salons in Irvine, CA

shelley herbelin Took Savannah Rose my granddaughter to get her nails done with acrylic pink French dip gel. Ladies did a beautiful job. Great customer service. Place is clean always busy. Always refer them to all my friends

jillian Ogo I’ve searched far and wide, very good nail salon! Customer service here is phenomenal and their work is amazing. Very kind.

Alicia T Carry, Kerry, Kari... however you spell her name... should only be doing pedicures The gel manicure was terrible. She used old nail files, cured the nail polish on my skin, filed my skin with the machine and blamed me about my cuticles being dry...

Michelle Taormina Very impressed with our experience here. Reminds me of an old school salon - lots of regulars , not many frills (chandeliers or crystal artwork) but an amazing job. My daughter and I both got manicure / pedicures and I added on the 20 minute massage - this was soooo worth it! Can’t wait to come back, Thank you ladies !

lauryn carter i asked for a design on one of my nails (just a heart) and my tech flat out refused. not because she couldn’t, but because she didn’t want to take the time to do it. she was rude the entire time to me, and the woman who took care of me before she came in to work was rude as well. the set of plain gel nails were cut crooked, and painted poorly, with smudges on multiple of my nails.

Lea S This was my second time coming here. I showed a photo asking for the glazed look, she said okay and proceeded to use what seemed like eyeshadow glitter and put it on my nails with an eyeshadow brush. She was rough when doing them, had the nail gun so high it was burning my fingers. Here’s what I asked for with photo and what she gave me…..

Соёла Дашипилова I truly love Oiuna. Her work ethic, attentiveness, attention to detail and delicacy is amazing. Love my nails every time she does them and this time around she really did an amazing job. Ive gotten amazing compliments!

Ashley McPoland *** Update: I’m changing back my review to 5-stars. They did call me back to allow me to reschedule which was very nice. Thank you, Klou! Ive been coming here for a few months and love the quality of their work. However, I wanted to leave a 4-star review because they are not accommodating to loyal clients who have scheduling conflicts. I booked my appointment this morning mistakenly for same day, when I meant to schedule for tomorrow (Tuesday). I immediately called and texted to let them know, but they told me if I didnt show up I would be charged for the service as a cancellation fee. Just a heads up for anyone -- make sure to be on top of your schedule! Otherwise, love their work.

Иннокентий Сутаев I recently had the pleasure of visiting this salon for both a manicure and pedicure, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Oiuna was incredibly friendly and professional, making me feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. The attention to detail was impressive, and the products they used felt high-quality. My nails look amazing, and the whole experience was so relaxing. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for top-notch service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Jenna Burke Had a wonderful experience today. Ivy was wonderful and very friendly. My nails came out exactly as I wanted/asked for - they look and feel amazing! My fiancé got a pedicure with Helen and absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back!!

Queta Merrill The new owners Ken & Ivy are amazing and have turned this salon into an upscale establishment. They have also upgraded their services and are by far the best nail salon that I have been to in the last 10 years. Henry is a sweetheart and absolutely amazing. He usually does my pedicures which always includes a massage. I met Henry in 2019 and kept coming back because his manicures and pedicures were impeccable. He decided to stay on when Ken & Ivy purchased the salon late last year. I wish I could include 10 stars but the maximum is 5. I highly recommend Beauty Retreat.

Savannah Smith Ivy did an incredible job on my nails, she always does. Service is so good, everyone is so kind. Love coming here, its hard to find a nail place that does my nails perfectly, this is the place. They do so perfect every time and prices are good.

Peacock Threading ✨I have been a loyal customer of Golden File Nailspa for almost two years now, and I couldn’t be happier with their exceptional service. Every time I visit, I am amazed by how professional and skilled all the nail artists are. No matter what nail design I ask for, they always execute it perfectly and with great attention to detail. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the owner, who truly goes above and beyond to take care of every customer with professionalism and care. This spa is more than just a nail salon; it’s a place where you feel valued and pampered. I highly recommend Golden File Nailspa to anyone looking for top-quality nail services in a warm and welcoming environment!”

Monica Magana I had the pleasure of visiting Golden File recently, and I must say, it was an incredible experience! The salon is absolutely stunning, with a chic and modern design that creates a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by Carroll who made me feel right at home. She was also the one to do my nails which came out beautiful. She understood the assignment. Thank you so much. I looking forward to the next visit.

Sha Az Avoid if you want to keep your fingers. As beautiful as the work was. The nail techs don’t take off gel x properly - improper training/incompetent in gel x and removals and add more sets on top of old ones they don’t fully remove. Now after a few new sets my gel x is stuck to my nails/cuticle/finger and looks like fungal growth from it….nails are bleeding and breaking — but the gel x is still stuck on —will need to go to ER now. I paid and tipped you guys too much to be experiencing this. Will be filing a complaint with the state.

sea gulls I paid $60 for a basic mani and Pedi. Overall a good experience and good price especially in this day and age. They were professional, quick, and took walk inside. I also saw their technician licenses were posted by the reception desk.

A W If there is 0 star rating, I will do so. I was in hurry want to try our the nearby store. Very bad experience. My finger is still bleeding now. The gentleman did not communicate when we started. He just rush you to get color number. They do not practice standard sterilize. All the equipments are used and did not wash through like the regular nail store. Did not see each persons license display out with their cart. Dont go to this store. I dont want you have my experience there. I got gel color for my hand (the gel stick on my skin, and the previous color did not got clean up remain there), and a service like just wash feet clean toes color, they charge me 58+1(the extra 1 dollar for using credit card).

Mstaken Official Absolutely terrible customer service from Anthony . Two stars because the nails I ENDED UP with were rather pretty. Went in, was quoted 50 dollars for pink and white dip nails. 55 for coffin shape. I asked told him I wanted gradient nails. Natural pink and white. He points to a few swatches, a hot pink and white gradient one and a couple glitter gradient and says "Ombre nail, very beautiful." I said "Yes! But I dont like hot pink for winter. I want natural." He says "Okay, natural pink and white dip nails." I replied "Yes." He starts the process and later I look down and realize that he had already given me 5 french tips in coffin shape! Way too much white space and it was lumpy and gross. I quietly explained that I did not think he understood what I meant and would like to do something else. The response was ALARMING. He set down his tools, became angry and rude started shouting to his coworker Tammy "I TOLD HER FROM THE BEGINNING. NOW SHE DOESNT LIKE THEM. DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I TOLD HER FROM THE BEGINNING" in front of all the other customers. She came over and tapped his arm and said something sharply in another language before turning to me and apologizing and helping me come to a solution He ANGRILY and ROUGHLY DRILLED my hands to take off his shoddy work, while yelling that I should have said something earlier. He went far as to say I WASTED HIS TIME. A I was incredibly anxious and embarrassed, as other women were laughing at me being yelled at by the manicurist and his coworker sheepishly watching across the salon and trying desperately to fix it. Nice atmosphere, plenty of happy patrons but one very rude and disrespectful employee. Do not go to him.

mariana jimenez Natalya is a true artist! I went in for a manicure and left feeling like a million bucks. The colors she recommended were perfect for my skin tone. She was so patient and made sure l was happy throughout the whole nail process! Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a top-notch nail experience!

Ursula Medina I had an amazing experience at Cuti-Cool thanks to my nail technician, Natalya! She was incredibly skilled and attentive. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions based on my preferences. The salon was super clean and modern and the atmosphere was so relaxing. My nails look stunning, and I cant stop admiring them! I’ve found my go to spot!

Aya 0303 Natalya is the best! I usually go for clean simple French manicures and they are beautiful every time.

Liubov Platova I’m absolutely thrilled with this studio! I had my brows shaped and got a lash lift here, and the results exceeded all my expectations. My brows are perfectly shaped now, and my lashes look absolutely stunning. The studio has such a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, and the specialists are true professionals who put their heart into their work. Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enhance their natural beauty. I’ll definitely be back!

Vika Katya is an amazing brow artist! She is truly skilled and knows exactly how to shape and enhance brows to perfection. I love the atmosphere in her studio—it’s cozy, welcoming, and always a pleasure to visit. Highly recommend!

Дарья Ос I’m absolutely thrilled with GG Beauty! The quality of their services is simply outstanding. I adore the way they do manicures, pedicures, and brows – everything is done with such precision and care. The service here is the best I’ve ever experienced, and the results always leave me speechless. This place truly offers top-notch quality and customer care. I’m beyond impressed and can’t recommend it enough! If you’re looking for a beauty studio that will make you feel happy and beautiful, GG Beauty is the place to go!

eugenie zheng I really love getting my nails done at Zoe’s because most regular nail salons only do basic nail work, which often turns out rough, uneven, and not very refined. However, Zoe specializes in Japanese-style nails, and she builds a structured base every time. This not only helps my fragile nails grow healthier but also makes them stronger over time. The structured foundation makes the final look smooth, delicate, and aesthetically pleasing. I especially love getting creative and well-designed nail art. Zoe is very patient and always does an amazing job. a 5 start review!!! highly recommended!!

Mike Tian My wife absolutely loves getting her nails done at Zoe Brilliance Beauty. She gets them done every month, always choosing different styles, including beautiful Japanese designs and seasonal themes. She just loves it! The nail artist, Zoe, is incredibly talented and skillful. She’s also very patient and easygoing, making every visit a great experience. I’m so happy my wife no longer has to travel all the way to Los Angeles to find a top-notch nail artist!

Allison Zheng My sister and I absolutely love Zoe! She is so sweet and makes scheduling an appointment easy. She’s super friendly and very accommodating to our schedules. In addition to nails, she also does eyelash extensions, and her work is truly fantastic. Zoe is incredibly creative and takes great care of our nails, ensuring they always look beautiful and well-maintained. I highly recommend her to my family and friends!

Lauren Rios I’ve been here three times and I’ve tried to like it each time, but this was the last time I’ll ever set foot in here. It’s in the Newport Bluffs so I expected it to be great service and have my nails look great. I have been getting my nails done since I was 15 and I’m very particular about what I want. If I’m going to spend $60+ and sit in a chair for over an hour I want to come out loving what I got. Today I went and asked on the phone prior to my appointment if they could do builder gel with dip on top. On the phone they told me yes and once I got there the woman I spoke with on the phone was telling me that can’t do it. Instead of asking me, she told me I was going to do gel and I hate the way gel looks on my nails. The application is often sloppy and it lifts on me so I do dip but my nails are weak so that’s why I wanted the builder. I was starting to feel uncomfortable and should’ve just left. The woman, Jessica I believe who did my nails was terrible. She was judging and laughing at me for my broken nail and did a horrible job. She took over an hour to make my nails look incredibly crooked and she made my skin completely raw to the point where I bled. Just look at my thumb nail in the photo. My nail does not look like a toe thumb and that’s what I walked out with. I was in so much pain I flinched and said that was hurting me and she filed my nails THREE times. My nails are so raw, they hurt so badly and I am so upset with how crappy my experience was with this place. Do not go here. These google reviews have to be fake…

Remal Kaur Overall great place! We did a walk in so we did have to wait a bit, around 30-40 minutes because it was Lunar New Year and they were short-staffed. But aside from that the nail shaping and polishing was great for us. As well as the service. They gave us waters and a red envelope :)

Evie I got Gel X done by Chloe and it’s the best set of Gel X nails I’ve had in a long time. She was sweet, friendly, and very professional. She took her time and made sure my nails were perfectly aligned, sized and shaped. She will definitely be my go to nail girl. I highly recommend Chloe. The staff was Courteous, the salon was clean and very relaxing. Loved it!

Amanda Kaveh This new nail salon has an amazing and friendly staff. It’s the first nail salon I’ve been to in a while that I’m excited to come back to. They have lots of nail color options, luxurious lotions and scents, and and overall welcoming salon. Highly recommend. I will be back!

Amber Tilton My daughter and I came in for pedicures at 945am on a Monday (spring break). We had a great experience! The salon is really nice and the staff is friendly. Both of our technicians were wonderful. We did the Get Fresh (? Idk, the least expensive one!) pedi and it was perfect. I like the way they do the callous removal - its like a disposable file sticker. I do wish it was a little more rough but it did the job. Overall, I think well come back again! ❤️

Marcella Pomeroy Absolutely loved getting my nails done here. Olivia and Vivian are amazing. So happy with their beautiful artistry and kindness.

Quinsee Beach ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Service at Charming Nails! I had the best experience at Charming Nails! Chloe gave me an absolutely stunning Gel X manicure—her attention to detail and precision are unmatched. My nails look flawless, and I couldn’t be happier! Vicki gave me the best pedicure I’ve had in years—she took her time, made sure everything was perfect, and the massage was heavenly. My feet feel brand new! The salon itself is clean, welcoming, and has a relaxing atmosphere. The staff is friendly, professional, and truly cares about their clients. If you’re looking for top-notch nail services, I highly recommend Chloe for manicures and Vicki for pedicures. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Rain Lang Tony did the most beautiful custom nails I’ve ever had. I was going on vacation to the Bahamas and wanted something beachy. He perfectly matched my inspiration photo!

Audrey Gubernick Charming Nail Lounge has several colors to choose from! I often find myself looking for a specific shade and can’t find the perfect one. This place has such a wide variety which allowed me to choose exactly the shade I had in mind for Fall. I got a manicure and pedicure with Laura. I loved the way she shaped my nails and took time with my service.

Tiffany Brown My daughter and I have come to this nail salon twice and just love it. The owner is so sweet and remembered us, even though we came a year ago! My daughter thought that was the best thing ever. The place is clean and comfortable. Very easy to book an appt from their website. Lots of services and price points depending what type of pampering you want. Highly recommend!

hannah breeding i came in last minute to get my nails done for our wedding, michelle was the person who did my nails. she was a kind, loving, sweet woman!! im so thankful i found this hidden gem, she was great to talk too, she was super gentle, i highly recommend her doing your nails. well definitely be coming back thanks to michelle!!

Caroline Fung Michelle did my gel X nails and she was great! She stayed past opening for me and still took her time. Each step of the way she asked me if I liked the shape or if there was anything I would like fixed. She created a comfortable environment for feedback. She reassured me that if anything happened I could come back to see her for no charge. I would skip the pedicure in the future though. It was decent, but seemed pricey.

Justice Ann Made an appointment 3 weeks ahead of time for a manicure and pedicure. On the day of appointment I had been taking an Uber from my resort and was going to be 10 minutes late. I called to let the owner know and she let me know that ten minutes meant I had to choose between a manicure or pedicure. I understand that I had said 9 am but I can’t believe 10 minutes would make enough of a difference I wouldn’t get what I had wanted. Ended up canceling my appointment all together because I was so disappointed in their overall lack of accommodation.

Sherie Lopez I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mikas work! Its been some time but she never disappoints. Compliments are always given to her work. I highly recommend if you love having beautiful nails.

Ellen Spallino Mika is the absolute best she does truly amazing work!!

Archana Sheth I called Le Petit Salon on a whim as I had noticed this cute salon and looked up their services but still had questions. I was even more excited to visit as Kim, the owner patiently answered all of my questions. I have been getting nails done for years but never did anything fancy as I was apprehensive about the UV light and the feeling I get during the curing process. But with my luck I got an appt later the same day and walked into the dreamiest little salon ever. It’s like a dollhouse dream and was greeted immediately and then walked through the color selection process and ever so gently seated and started a mani and pedi. It was my first time doing the cat eye effect and I love it! A very fair price for the quality of the experience. I will no doubt be back when I am ready to treat myself again. Aside from the kindness of the ladies that worked on me: Mindy and Lia - Kim the owner is a gem and has a beautiful mission for her business and the overall nail salon culture. Cant wait to go back!

Brittney Bouldin WOW! I have been doing my nails for over a year now because I was turned off from salons. But I saw this place on instagram and knew this would be a game changer! It is! Go!

Mary Malady This place is a little piece of heaven! A nail experience that feels like a day at the spa. The owner has put amazing personal touches everywhere, consider yourself lucky if you can get an appointment. I will never be happy at any other location! Had to pinch myself to make sure it was not a dream!

Rachel Cherry I have been coming here since they opened! I actually found them bc I saw a girls nails in my workout class and asked her where she got them done. And i was forever hooked. My nails always get complimented. I’m so particular about my nails and went just about everywhere before finding 1989. They are so professional and really care about the services. Love them all.

Stephanie Gonzalez I had a gel x fill with builder gel and gel polish + a regular pedicure. I had called yesterday and they were able to schedule me in for the following day. My nail techs made the experience super pleasurable and relaxing. I was able to get in and out in 2 hours.

CAROL VOOGHT CLEAN, upscale salon. Great services. Humble technicians. Had a pedicure and the technician took extra time to address my big toes which had issues of the nails growing into the skin. Very painful and unable to do at home. Great massage and pedicure with stickers. I will be back, even though this is a drive from my house as I am a full-time resident in Lake Arrowhead. Its worth the drive.