BELLA NAIL LOUNGE Irvine

I came in recently for a gel nail removal and regular manicure. Instead of removing the gel nail they filed it down to a thin unnoticeable layer and painted regular nail polish over it. I didn’t realize until it started peeling and now I have a nail infection on my thumb. This has never happened to me before. The nail tech also down my gel nails instead of removing it (I originally thought she was just glueing my natural nail that chipped but now realize what she did). Complete waste of my time and money, and my nail health suffered.

Paid $165 for a cat eye pedicure and gel set ( that they don’t inform you will have an additional cost) and in a week my nails are already chipping and peeling off. Honestly wouldn’t have complained if it would have lasted (I still think it looks cute) but unfortunately the quality is bad. Would have also been great if I was informed prior to receiving the service that x or y add on (like cat eye polish) had this amount additional cost.

I do not think this salon knows how to properly provide nails services. When I go there, I constantly feel rushed, to change the lamp. Plus the nails chip only few days after. The salon only guarantees 7 days even for gel, though they never disclose when you get a service. Last night I went for my second service, I explained my nail chipped too early on and asked if they can get me a technician that is more knowledgeable. Same results, chips after 7 days, 9th day most nails are in a deplorable situation.

Bella Nail Lounge, Irvine, consistently delivers an exceptional experience. The staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely skilled, and the service is seamless from start to finish. The salon itself is immaculate, clean, calm, and thoughtfully maintained, which immediately inspires confidence. Every detail reflects care, precision, and respect for clients’ time and well-being. Bella Nail Lounge sets a high bar for quality and professionalism. A place you can trust, and one I highly recommend.

This place is awful! Very low quality of service with a very high price and om top of that the nail stuff was so rude and had a bad attitude. I was supposed to get Chrome on my nails, she completely forgot to do that, also I had asked for cuffed shapes , she did square, she didn’t clean my cuticles although I had specifically asked for that! She charged me for $80 for a below average service and that awkward attitude she had!!! … do they think people don’t understand that u r just taking our money?! Shame on you!!… I will definitely post this on Yelp too. This place also always smells so bad!