AMAZING!! And Im very picky when it comes to nail salons! Everyone was very friendly and polite, I didnt wait at all although they were busy, I got a pedi with gel polish full set of pink and white with hand drawn designs for under $100!! I highly recommend Essence Nail Spa and Van was my tech!

My first time 🥰💅🏽thanks thanks 😍🤤always beautiful 🤩

I usually go to Van when I come in! He takes his time and is such a perfectionist! Essence is so beautiful inside and is such a relaxing environment! Everyone there is very talented and friendly! I love it here!

The only time I ever ended up here was if I was stuck going with someone else. I have never had a good experience at this place, or their other shop. They are over priced for no reason. Bad customer service and rude, judgy nail techs. I dont know how half of them could even be considered nail techs with the low quality work they do, or how they can actually feel confident charging what they charge for shotty work. My nails always start lifting within a couple days. THEY DO NOT EVEN USE THE CORRECT TIPS ON THEIR DRILLS and rush thru every client. Just cuz someone can paint a design and make it look decent, doesnt mean they are doing it the right way, or that they will last. They even tried to get me to get up half way thru my nails being done to go get a pedicure, like that would be comfortable for me, since they over booked their appointments and have poor time management. Then they all got an attitude when I refused... This is just like every other bad nail salon around, just with a better interior decorator. Even then, the place is not sanitary. The next time Im with someone trying to go here on a whim, I will gladly walk home. For reference, Im a 25 min drive away.

Showed the nail tech what I wanted and she did something entirely different. The quality is really terrible. The nail polish is chunky and uneven. I tried to get a couple daisy designs on there, which is an easy flower you can dot on and she literally couldn’t do it. After multiple tries I said to forget the flowers. Won’t be going back.Update: went back and a different nail tech fixed nails

Lost 4 great customers (me and my 3 Daughters), of 5+ years, due to Vicky. She scammed my Daughter when all of her nails broke day 1-6. Day 6 she came in to have them fixed and she took $50 from her, again.

Vicki(manager, owner) is so money hungry, terrible customer service, bad attitude….. Nickel and dimes everyone. $25 just to remove nails… second location where her husband manages is much better.

They do really good!! they do The nails just like the picture it’s AMAZINNg!! 10/10 recommended🤩 for sure the best nail Salon I’ve ever been to no cap🤧

Pretty music .excellent message . Clean . Relaxing experience

I just got my nails and toes done this morning and the acrylics on my pinky toe already fell of like smh waste of $55 and not only they had mad ants and they was crawling everywhere…. Shiii they was crawling on me never again.

Owners still use old pen and paper for schedules and frequently over book or even book when the requested tech isnt there! Wasting time. The professionalism has disappeared. With so many places to choose from, Id rather spend my money with businesses that treat clients appreciatively.

It was so amazing how well she did I couldn’t have asked for anything more

I went there to get my nails redone, I walked in and immediately got stares through the mirror while I was washing my hands by the woman at the front desk, I proceeded to hear them laughing in talking in the next room in Chinese so I go out to my car to get something I forgot debating if I should go back in or not thinking maybe they weren’t talking about me. I walk back in then one of the customers getting her nails done said in a sarcastic tone “I thought you were leaving” (a lady I do not even know) laughing with her nail tech, the lady tells me to go sit with one of the male nail techs i ask him to soak my nails off and he viciously files them off and ignored me saying it burns because of how hot the file was getting, the nail tech behind me then starts mocking me telling the guy it hurts. A different experience I went got my nails done went tip 10 through my card and they changed it to 20 on the computer still have the receipt to this day, I’ve been going here for over a year and I’m disgusted with their customer service.

Had bad experience at the spa...... owner has no respect for her customers when they do a bad job .... owner says go somewhere else, dont need your business...... not nice

Andrew was amazing!! I will be back just because of him he was professional and kind. He gave the best massage so good at his job!! Seriously ask for him!!

Less than a 5 minute wait, enjoyed my pedicure & manicure & Kim, my technician, was efficient & friendly 🙂

Bugs everywhere. unprofessional. if i could give 0 stars, I WOULD.

This is the cleanest and most beautiful Salon in this area. The techs are all so friendly and do amazing work. Great talent!Definitely the best!

Have been there twice.. the staff there is super nice and live there work. Great place to get a full set they definitely know what there doing!!

I had my nails originally done at a different salon and went to essence for a fill (i’ve been looking for a nail salon I really like) Snow did an AMAZING job she shaped them beautifully and did the length perfectly! I think i’ve finally found my nail salon! They also painted my daughters nails ( I didnt catch the ladies name who did them) the woman was wonderful and painted my daughters nails very well. My daughter is almost 4 and the woman was very nice to her and helped her out of her chair and over to the dryer to dry her nails and helped her back into the chair when she was done drying. The whole atmosphere in the salon was very relaxing I really enjoyed it there.

OMG, this place is the best, Cindy was amazing. Did my nails and feet massage.

I was not treated fairly I had to sit and wait for an hour when I scheduled an appointment at a specific time when I arrived someone was in the chair they do a pretty decent job but the customer service is almost terrible

Ducky and Snow are the best nail techs! They take their time with the service they provide, and they do an excellent job. Snow always does an insane job with the designs she creates and replicates on nails. Ducky gives the absolute best Pedicures. I will always recommend these two! ❤

My teenage daughter got her nails done and for the first set it was $60 which was overpriced but fine. She just went back two weeks later for a cut, fill and paint and they charged her $55!!!!!! This place is a scam stay far away

Absolutely love the atmosphere and staff here. It was beautifully remodeled a few years ago and everyone is super friendly.

Impressed with clean, professional studio. Beautiful job on my cats eye shellac $30 - will be back to visit - 💜

Wonderful! Second time I have been here. Gel manicure & pedicure. The nail tech time & addition to detail. The salon is big & open, very clean. Everyone was ask to wash hands & must wear a mask. I was very pleasantly surprised.I will definitely recommend friends and family.

I have been going to essence FOR YEARS! I’ve been to Don, Vicky, Van, and have been going to Snow for the last two years! Her work is great but the service is HORRIBLE. Many times I have made an appointment and still have to wait over 30 mins. Today I was in for my 4pm Appt @ 3:55 and was waiting til 4:30 before I had to ASK when I would be taken. I was then told I would possibly have to wait another 30 mins. Due to her having just started laying acrylic on the person nails she was doing. How is it I make an appointment a week in advance and am waiting a whole hour. After they shuffled around clients in chairs I was taken at 4:40 to start my nails and was completely ignored my whole service. No real apology or Explanation. I could understand if this was an occasional occurrence but I have dealt with this issue MANY TIMES. After my appt I was later messaged by Snow to say she would no longer take me as a client due to me humiliating her because I complained about my having to wait for over a half an hour. I think this whole situation is completely unprofessional and will NOT BE RETURNING to this salon. I’m truly disappointed because I truly loved my nails every time I just hate feeling like as a client me nor my time is respected.

It was O.k.

Great nail designs. Did my wedding nails. Fantastic pedicures. Only shop I go to.

The owner is rude. The nail tech burned my foot with hit towel and when it was brought to here attention she said no one ever complained about being burned. Ill never return.

Gratitude!The greatest nail spa in port Charlotte. They deserve a 5 star. Vickey is my favorite girl.

Excellent service. They were very gentle,cost effective and most of all very excellent with my daughter!

Super nice staff. Very friendly and helped me decide what I wanted. Great hard working people. The place is beautiful. Will be back very soon!

My name is Donna. Vicki was the technician that I saw for the first time today. She is very professional and her skills are perfection. The salon is clean and is being run according to all State and Federal health safety regulations. Excellent experience !

Not a place to have your nails done by the owner.

Helen was excellent 👏 thanks my feet look and feel good!

Always great

Daniel did my nails and he did an AMAZING job. Going forward he will be the person I request and will even wait to have my nails done by him.

Nicole is amazing. Always does a great job on My nails. So glad they are open again.

Amazing! My daughter and I (& all of our friends) have been going here forever! I’ve never had a bad experience. Refer anyone who asks who does my nails-& I get asked all the time! Don is opening another salon across the street in the Burlington shopping center but will also keep this location open! Def give them a try if you haven’t! You’ll never go anywhere else!!

I arrived for a 6pm appointment and was told to wait 10 to 15 minutes, I waited outside and when called was told to pick a chair, ( some were not cleaned). I sat and waited another 20 minutes not one word from any staff member. I finally decide to leave. NOT FRIENDLY, NOT WELCOMING. Will not return.

Worst customer service experience I’ve ever had. I had a full set put on fresh nails who hadn’t been touched by acrylic in over a year and a fill exactly two weeks later. I could tell while they were being filled that they weren’t being sealed properly. Within a day two nails had fallen off, with 5 days another fell off and the natural nail underneath was GREEN! I have had my nails done for 10 yrs, never once did any of my nails turn GREEN! I called to ask if I could come in and have the rest removed to make sure none of the others had done the same, I was told I could come in and they would take care of it. After the appt, I was charged $10 for nail removal!! When I asked why I was told they thought it was my fault, then told they didn’t believe I’d had the original set done there and needed my receipts to prove I’d had them done there!!! I could not believe how I was treated when in less than a month I’d spent over $100 for a full set and fill by the same nail tech (Snow, who did a wonderful job with shape and design) yet they did not last and again turned my nail GREEN. Never, ever will I go back because of the way I was treated and will never risk getting an infection or fungus from this place. STAY AWAY

The service was really good very, they were friendly professional and I felt really good... Super happy I picked them

Don, Vicky, and all their staff are awesome! Don and Vicky have been doing my nails for about 5 or 6 years now, and I wouldnt go anywhere else! Nothing like a pedicure at their spa after a long week or two on my feet! So excited for them to be opening the new location too! Love you guys!

Love my nails.

They do a very good job ..friendly staff

Needed a post-hurricane pick me up. My first visit here. Needed a full set and pedicure. Dave suggested hard gel instead of acrylic. I was not disappointed. He did an awesome job and gave the best pedicure I ever had! Will definitely be back and recommend them to anyone looking for a great nail spa

Im always well pleased with my pedicures. Today I was able to get Ethan, who is my fave. At 89 my feet are old, sore and tired. Ethan is helping to keep me walking. Thank you to all the staff! 💘#89IsFine 🙏 🇺🇸

Excelent, gentle and very good with details.Very happy found this place!!!❤️

Overpriced for mediocre work and questionable practices. I have been getting my nails done for over 20 years and I have never seen a technician use a carbide drill bit on natural nail, apply gel polish to a dusty buffed nail, or apply acrylic prior to properly prepping the natural nail. The structure of the nail is not sound - no apex was built, they are flat and thin.Im going to bet that there will be lifting and breaking long before I am even due for a fill.I do not recommend this salon for any kind of nail extensions. I can not speak on any of their other services, but I will not return or recommend based off of my first experience. Customer service isnt the best either.

The receptionist at this place is very rude, she’s an older lady with dirty blonde hair, she should be fired... receptionists are supposed to be welcoming not rude and with a nasty attitude and constant eye rolls, this place is great for nails but not terrible employees, please take this into consideration and please hire a new receptionist with a positive attitude, this is the first person you see when you walk into a company, almost like the face of a company.

Don’t make appointments! You’ll set up an appointment with someone and they’re 100% a first come first served basis. Had an appointment at 9 told me it’d be an hour before he could see me. Why not call and tell me that? Instead I wasted my time. Unbelievable. Has happened to me on numerous occasions.

I was looking for a new nail place. I was very excited at first. I got gel nail polish put the afternoon off it chipped off. I thought this was a fluke went back got it fixed. The owner Don seemed to be upset I came back but ignored it. They fixed it and the next day it chipped off again. I could not believe it. Gel nail polish is supposed to last 2 to 3 weeks at worst. This did not last a day! What a waste of money. Never go back again. They seem to not care andJust rush through.

This place makes you wait and wait till what feels like an hour in a pedicure chair and when I asked to at least soak while I waited I was told no. My friend who I came in with was completely done with her pedicure before I was even started on. Horrible. Never coming here again!

I called to check on an appointment they took me right away I had a pedicure with Helen which was amazing I will be returning to them in a couple weeks great service

I love them. My first time going was great. I see myself coming back. A little rushed but thats because they were busy.

They were very nice I walked in a was seated immediately (no appointment) and a girl came up to me and started doing my nails when compared to the photo I showed her very similar and the lady talked to me instead of silent the whole time truly amazing service will come back

I love getting my nails done by Snow, she’s amazing. But I went in recently and there was a new receptionist, an older lady I think her name was Cathy. She was extremely rude. Rushing everybody and being extremely nasty and disrespectful, even when I was on the phone speaking with another receptionist she had to butt in and be pushy and aggressive. I have never had any issues with the nail salon but this woman definitely put a bad taste in my mouth.

I have been going here since I moved here a little over a year ago, they always do an amazing job. My nails always get compliments, and they are so friendly and kind. I recommend this place over and over again.

Nails come out nice but dont last. Ive been getting my nails done religiously for years. I went here i few times & each time my nails broke after a week . This last time 3 NAILS broke off after the SECOND DAY & 2 more after that. So i went in to have them fixed but the girl told me Id have to pay. I just spent $60 a week ago Unacceptable. I will not be returning.

Very disappointed. Ive been going here for years as a snowbird every two weeks in the winter and tip very good to have my nails done and now Im moving to Port Charlotte. The last few times Ive been there I feel like either they dont like me or other people are more important because they get pedicures and thats a no no for me!! If you dont want my money, Ill go elsewhere. Bye Bye

I love this place. I finally found a place that is consistent and affordable! Ask for Amy she is the best! And funny girl >

Not very happy with my nails. Guy who did it have multi colored hair and was yawning the whole time he was doing my nails. I noticed a few mistake, told him about and I feel like he got mad when I mentioned not to like the way one of the nail look. Nails look like if he glued some M&Ms on my fingernails, faded it nail polish and they look like a week old. Shaped is awful. I feel like he was in such a sigh and wanted to get the job done w/out asking if I like it or not. I’m very disappointed because I go there whenever I want to get my nails done. Even the pedicure nail polish looks terrific.

Snow is the best nail tech I have ever had! She is the only one i will go to!

At the new place the new girl did a really good job doing my nails her way. Never disappointed with who I get to do my nails 😊👍

Not bad but not good either. The acrylic great, the polish great ..however the shape is horrible. I asked for coffin and I don’t know what the heck this shape is. My nails look like chiclets at the base of my nail and it’s almost to a point at the tip but still maintaining a square like structure the nails are so overly cut at the edges it looks like my fingers are going to eat the acrylics whole, like mini nails that belong on a child. It’s really funny actually. And 40 bucks all I got was acrylic and a clear gel top coat. If I went to my regular guy I go to this would have cost me 30. And I always get compliments on my nails.....shape is key. Come on.. I’m just disappointed. I had high hopes I really did.. I guess I’ll just deal with the chiclets on my nails for now 😂😂😂

Im good

Always get great nails and have a great experience. Plus the new shops look great.

The place is clean Tony did my nails great and Nicole gave me a relaxing pedicure I recommended this place

Exceptional service! The nail techs not only know what theyre doing, but you can trust their opinions and insights without worrying that theyre just trying to up sell you or cut corners! Very friendly and professional and great rates! Also the ONLY place that shapes perfectly and doesnt cut or burn me by mistake. And dont get me started on the complimentary parrifin wax dip they treated me to during my pedicure!

Love this nail salon... clean...friendly..professional.. its a Port Charlotte Gem!

Nail tech Van did a phenomenal job. However, prices are very high I have a refill with 2 new nails needed(which I got glitter acrylic on, but no paint, glitter, or even to coat put on others and it cost 30. I can go to nail palace in PG and get it all down for 20. I just didnt have time to run all the way there and back before work and I had heard great things about this place. Plus, I cant stand a place that tries to get me to change my mind on what I want or tries to up sale me even though I tell them exactly what I want and how I want.

Van is amazing and the owner Don is hilarious. They’re always busy but very quick and def worth the wait. THE best nail spa in Charlotte county, hands down.

The best nail place ever! Don is top notch! Everyone one there at the salon is great. They have up to date nail designs.

Great staff and they are artists. I love to sit down and tell them to do whatever comes to them. It always turns out great!

Terrible. A man with nails almost two inches long was trying to do my nails. I don’t mind men doing nails but it was literally an eye-hurting experience. I couldn’t wait to leave.

I have been going to Essence for quit some time now and on three different occasions I have been disappointed with how my pedicures have been turning out manicure fills etc they excel in but pedicures I feel as if I’ve been over charged for them to mess up on my toes. For $45 dollars my dry skin wasn’t taking off; the nail polish is around my toes just over all the pedicures aren’t a job well done. Don is an amazing owner and fabulous at customer service but this is the third time I have been disappointed and overcharged for the job done on my toes.

The girls did a great job. Emmy did my nails with cat eye polish. Kimmy did my toes and the leg massage was great.

Elegant, comfy, nice people! Been going for years, new place looks great!

I will never be back. The past few times have been okay but not great but this was the last one. I feel I was over charged like crazy prices are never the same when I go in, but whatever my fault should have asked for prices up front. I know how nails salons can be. But for what i got 120 is far to much. Than on top of that the guy that did my nails seemed so bothered doing my nails and Im not sure he put in any effort. Pretty sure the polished he used was old because my nails are quite lumpy and uneven as hell. It was even acrylic just gel coat. When pointed it out he said he knew, yet here we are and there still lumpy, anyways long story service sucked and when I paid I split it the balance. cash and card. my card was supost to be 40.00 but when I looked it was charged 48.00 had to drive all the way back for them to tel me its not there problem to call my bank. Which I will but No sorry ,no apologies,nothing just seemed like I was bothering them. So I took my tip off and will never return. Also was at old location.UPDATE: maybe 2 hours later from leaving one of the nails my step daughter got done breaks in half. When we went back understandably angry they do nothing to make the situation any better and than they made us wait a full hour to fix it. Again no apologies. Screw them and that whole company.

Had Amy today and she did and amazing job! Thank you, I love my nails!

I went there today and was entertained by Vans daughter lol she was so laid back and cool and the boy w/ multi colored hair was funny too

I’ve been coming here for years now and it’s still my go to spot. Absolutely amazing staff and everyone is good at what they do! This place has everything you could ask for as far as customer service, quality, and pricing. I refuse to go anywhere else and I’m eager to see when there second shop opens!!

Love this place! The guy who did my nails took his time and shaped them to perfection! My nails have never looked this good before !

YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE HOW AWFUL I WAS TREATED. I made an appointment to have my nails painted and get a design FOR MY BIRTHDAY(which they KNEW)!! It was pouring rain and very windy, there was no parking at all, I had to park all the way on the other side of publix and walk all the way around the plaza I walked inside soaking wet and was slapped with “you’re late what do you need” I said “I just want a design for my nails for my birthday” he said “well is it difficult because he has another appointment.” I looked at Sebastian and he was already doing someone’s nails!!!! I asked if there was another time then because I want them to look nice and not rushed and he just kept saying that the tech had an appointment 45 minutes later so I said fine and left. They have left me to wait almost 2 hours just for a chipped nail in the past as well. This was my last straw for this nail spa. Absolutely ridiculous.

Paid $35 for acrylic set, when nails completed angled and un even. Asked for correction to nails, no you have to pay pay for your poor service?? The owners wife Vicky has horrible attitude & customer service. Con artists!

This place is a gem, I’ve been trying many salons in the area and wasn’t too impressed until a neighbor suggest to come here. They took their time, polish was good and lasted and everybody was very nice.

They always do a great job with my nails. Theyre very creative and accommodating, if you come in with a picture or an idea they will get it done for you.

The service was great had a little bit of wait time but my nails came out amazing

Not been there.

Best place in pc. Mia did a perfect job. Thank you

Love the great job they do. Just wish it were cleaned more often. Dirty, dusty, wornout equipment.

Ive been to a few different places and this is by far my favorite. April did my manicure and pedicure. She was friendly and efficient and I am very happy with the results.

Best nail salon in town! I love Don and Vicky and all their staff!

I loved my nails vicky did them ♡ I hope I get her when I go back for my fill Monday!

Go to David! He’s super nice and very complying. Slayed my birthday nails

Not hated but very disappointed with my nails.

Doesn’t matter which tech you have you will leave with beautiful nails!!! Love this place

I only get pedicures and only go here for them. They are the best! Helen is my favorite.