Essence Nail Spa - San Jose, California

Cecilia L.

Do not go! Worst manicure in my life. She paint all over my finger, hurt while cutting my nails, shape them unevenly. Looks like a kid did my nails. Never going again

Jennifer M.

This salon is very good. The service and work is wonderful. The ladies always make you feel very welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this salon.

Linda W.

An acrylic fill took an hour and 45 minutes. I thought it was because they were doing a good job, but all my nails were crooked and they didn't paint the bottom 1/4th of my nail They also way up charged me for gel - it's just standard at every other nail salon to get gel on acrylics. I wish I read the reviews about cleanliness and how everyone is getting infections from this place.

A C.

Went here with a friend to get our feet and nails done. Cost $107 and The nails didn’t even come out nicely. Days after experienced pain in right big toe nail. Pain when walking, swollen toe, pus collecting under skin. Went to doctor and they cut open the paronychia and the pus drained... then was prescribed antibiotics. $107 for basic pedicure manicure and matte top coat

Caitlin C.

I always have such an incredible time here. The staff is so kind and gentle, and very detail oriented. Great work with manicures and pedicures, and the deluxe packages are well worth it and so relaxing. Great massages. Calming music, lovely smelling diffuser and great ambiance. Love it here!

Jessie H.

I got the peppermint pedicure ($45) on a Sunday evening. I went in around 5:10pm thinking they’ll do a 45 min treatment because they close at 6pm but Lee is a perfectionist and I didn’t even come out until 6:30pm!

The peppermint scrub/massage was super refreshing, coupled with a pretty amazing massage chair, mimosa, and snacks, it’s like all stress just melts away. She did a great job on the toe nails as well, especially when I have one difficult big toe nail. I’m so impressed by their quality of service and the overall cleanliness. I definitely highly recommend them!

poppy W.

This nail salon was bright and clean with good ventilation. The pedicure was great! My technician was friendly and did a wonderful job. The service included a nice exfoliating scrub followed by a relaxing leg and foot massage. Price was pretty standard at $25. I will most likely make this my regular spot!!

Selena G.

I really enjoyed this place the first time I went! So I brought a friend for mother's day. I can honestly say will never come back here. My friend and I got a simple mani / pedis and were HIGHLY disappointed. While I was getting my pedicure, the technician just started slapping my feet!! I wish this were the worst part.. but a few days later my friend got an infection on her toe which she need to go the doctor for. My fingers the next day were red and uncomfortably swollen. My cuticles were horrendous for a solid week afterwards. I havent seen them that frayed since I was a child. I'm not sure if they were busy bc of the holiday and didnt have time to properly sanitize their tools, but I dont care to find out honeslty. I'd just like other people to know to be wary of their cleaning methods, and hopefully they will properly sanitize for future clients as well. I'm really dragging them right now but if I could give a negative rating I would.