17 Reviews

Essence Nails & Spa

Rockford, Illinois
Reviews
Shannon Dorsey
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
Tina, did an awesome job on my nails..I recently moved to Rockford and I was looking for a place that did Gel nail and not acrylic since that ruins your nails ,but other say its Gel when its not weak... Read More
Tina, did an awesome job on my nails..I recently moved to Rockford and I was looking for a place that did Gel nail and not acrylic since that ruins your nails ,but other say its Gel when its not weak up ladies.. Yes please do your homework.....Thanks Tina she calls me the Gel lady.. Read Less
Kira J
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
Did a good job but they expect you to give a big tip
Shantae Rodriguez
10 Mar 2018
REPORT
If I could give this place a half of star, I would. There is maybe 1 or 2 workers who can do the nails really well and listen to what you want done. The last time I was here I was questioned about the... Read More
If I could give this place a half of star, I would. There is maybe 1 or 2 workers who can do the nails really well and listen to what you want done. The last time I was here I was questioned about the shape of nail I wanted by the worker. When I wanted them a certain way for work. Now I come back and have been waiting 35mins for a lip and eye brow wax. TOTAL waste of time. Do not waste yours! Read Less
Lynx Malloy
6 Mar 2018
REPORT
I went here for years and always loved their work. After a break I returned for no-chip polish. I was pressured into a full manicure. Some guy I had never seen before did the job and see seemed rushed... Read More
I went here for years and always loved their work. After a break I returned for no-chip polish. I was pressured into a full manicure. Some guy I had never seen before did the job and see seemed rushed. He didn't rub my hands or anything, he just cut off the dead skin. The next day all of my fingers were red and inflamed like I had infected hang nails, ifI never felt anything like it. That lasted for over a week-- longer than the no-chip polish! That started to peel within a few days! And he didn't even get my color right, I'd asked for one color with glitter over it for New Year's but only got one layer, he was too busy trying to get me to have a pedicure. I will never go back. I used to go twice a month. All it takes is one bad experience. Read Less
Jackie Newton
11 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great and Friendly service this will be my nail place from now on ! :)
Paola Rogel
7 Jan 2018
REPORT
I dont like how the lady did the work !! I hate it my nails were so short and the lady kept saying they were long , first you dont go against the customer and Some of my nails came out crooked ! I don... Read More
I dont like how the lady did the work !! I hate it my nails were so short and the lady kept saying they were long , first you dont go against the customer and Some of my nails came out crooked ! I dont like your work ive seen better .! I DONT recommend this place .! Read Less
Jennie Ortgiesen
26 Sep 2017
REPORT
Everyone here is so sweet! There is never a long wait. I always leave with what I asked for. I've been here many times and it's always a pleasant experience. Thank you Essence! Keep up the great wo... Read More
Everyone here is so sweet! There is never a long wait. I always leave with what I asked for. I've been here many times and it's always a pleasant experience. Thank you Essence! Keep up the great work! Read Less
frances colon
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great pedicure today and I will be back for sure
Mikaela B.
31 Mar 2017
REPORT
This salon was recommended to me by a friend and I was slightly skeptical because of the reviews but I went for it anyway and I loved my experience! I made an appointment and was a little early but th... Read More
This salon was recommended to me by a friend and I was slightly skeptical because of the reviews but I went for it anyway and I loved my experience! I made an appointment and was a little early but they got me in right away! I loved the different options! I've been trying to find somewhere that has color powder and was so excited to see they had it! They did a great job and I love my nails! Will definitely be going back! Read Less
Stephanie Miller
5 Mar 2017
REPORT
Never had a bad experience here. I personally recommend TT because she does an amazing job on nails whether you want a fullset or just a gel manicure. The gentleman that does the pedicures gives an am... Read More
Never had a bad experience here. I personally recommend TT because she does an amazing job on nails whether you want a fullset or just a gel manicure. The gentleman that does the pedicures gives an amazing massage. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Read Less
Kathryn O.
5 Mar 2017
REPORT
If i could give this place a zero I would. When they messed up my gel nails they refused to fix it unless i payed extra. They made my mother get a manicure while sitting to get the pedicure. She had t... Read More
If i could give this place a zero I would. When they messed up my gel nails they refused to fix it unless i payed extra. They made my mother get a manicure while sitting to get the pedicure. She had to sit slanted which she ended up leaving with a sore back even after asking multiple times to just skip the pedicure.Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Read Less
Laurielee T.
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
I have been coming here every other week for 3 year. I have a traditional fill and a pedicure. I have always been very satisfied and pleased. All of the ladies and men are great. Tina always does my n... Read More
I have been coming here every other week for 3 year. I have a traditional fill and a pedicure. I have always been very satisfied and pleased. All of the ladies and men are great. Tina always does my nails. Love her. Don't listen to bad reviews. Read Less
latanna emerson
12 Feb 2017
REPORT
Very bad customer service my first time going in my last time nasty attitudes just a very bad place to get your nails done and on top of it I think they're racist never Again in my life
Diana rivotto
24 Aug 2016
REPORT
THEY DESERVE NO STARS but couldn't post without hitting at least one star!!! My daughter and I both asked for no chip manicures. We waited about 20 minutes, which is fine but as I was sitting there, I... Read More
THEY DESERVE NO STARS but couldn't post without hitting at least one star!!! My daughter and I both asked for no chip manicures. We waited about 20 minutes, which is fine but as I was sitting there, I noticed how dirty it was and how quickly they were trying to cattle people in and out. When it was time, I told the guy he could file my nails down a little as I had just broke 2 of them. He first clipped them with nail clippers but then decided to cut the corners off with cuticle clippers after I said I wanted them squared! Then he used a file that should not be used on natural nails. My nails were left jagged, rounded and uneven. Instead of soaking my hands, he just pushed the cuticles back and then removed them completely. You never remove the whole cuticle. One nail bled and he apologized as he poured something on that left my finger burning for hours! After that my nails got a quick brush and he started putting the polish on. I could feel stuff under my nails and at the ends but he tried polishing them anyway. He used his nail to remove extra polish and then decided he wanted to rub lotion on my hands at the very end.The whole experience left me stunned and disgusted! I would've gotten up and left asap but didn't want to embarrass my daughter. To top it off, they ask for cash, so they don't have to claim the income. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY Read Less
RaynClouds
23 Jun 2016
REPORT
This place is terrible I do not recommend it. When I walked in they were all talking and laughing so we just set ourselves down. As soon is my Pedicure and manicure began they were laughing at me and ... Read More
This place is terrible I do not recommend it. When I walked in they were all talking and laughing so we just set ourselves down. As soon is my Pedicure and manicure began they were laughing at me and my cousin for having "gross feet" I only noticed because I speak Japanese and Chinese. And the day after we got our nails done four of my nails already chipped completely off and they didn't do the design that I wanted and it cost us 10 extra dollars to get a design. Terrible place Unless you like rude workers and terrible nail polish quality. Read Less
Paige T.
2 Oct 2015
REPORT
I've been a extremely loyal customer for several years. I get mani-pedi ever 2 weeks. I am normally pleased with service. Yesterday morning after pedi i sat longer to make sure feet were dry because i... Read More
I've been a extremely loyal customer for several years. I get mani-pedi ever 2 weeks. I am normally pleased with service. Yesterday morning after pedi i sat longer to make sure feet were dry because i was wearing boots. Nail tech put quick dry on and i still sat for 30 min. She checked said i was dry. I wore flip flops out. I put socks and boots on later and two toes were smudged. I went back at 1030 this morning. Tech at front desk said they were busy and absolutely no one could help me. I asked what time should i come back or i can wait, she replied tomorrow can't you see we're busy, we all have appointments. Needless to say but i was very offended! I've been a loyal customer for over 5 years and didn't appreciate not being appreciated! Read Less
Heather B.
31 May 2013
REPORT
Always friendly and they can do anything and there pedicures are so relaxing they are worth it♥
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6147 East State Street
Rockford Illinois 61108
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Essence Nails & Spa

Rockford, Illinois
(17)
6147 East State Street
Rockford Illinois 61108
Monday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Shannon Dorsey
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
Tina, did an awesome job on my nails..I recently moved to Rockford and I was looking for a place that did Gel nail and not acrylic since that ruins your nails ,but other say its Gel when its not weak... Read More
Tina, did an awesome job on my nails..I recently moved to Rockford and I was looking for a place that did Gel nail and not acrylic since that ruins your nails ,but other say its Gel when its not weak up ladies.. Yes please do your homework.....Thanks Tina she calls me the Gel lady.. Read Less
Kira J
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
Did a good job but they expect you to give a big tip
Shantae Rodriguez
10 Mar 2018
REPORT
If I could give this place a half of star, I would. There is maybe 1 or 2 workers who can do the nails really well and listen to what you want done. The last time I was here I was questioned about the... Read More
If I could give this place a half of star, I would. There is maybe 1 or 2 workers who can do the nails really well and listen to what you want done. The last time I was here I was questioned about the shape of nail I wanted by the worker. When I wanted them a certain way for work. Now I come back and have been waiting 35mins for a lip and eye brow wax. TOTAL waste of time. Do not waste yours! Read Less
Lynx Malloy
6 Mar 2018
REPORT
I went here for years and always loved their work. After a break I returned for no-chip polish. I was pressured into a full manicure. Some guy I had never seen before did the job and see seemed rushed... Read More
I went here for years and always loved their work. After a break I returned for no-chip polish. I was pressured into a full manicure. Some guy I had never seen before did the job and see seemed rushed. He didn't rub my hands or anything, he just cut off the dead skin. The next day all of my fingers were red and inflamed like I had infected hang nails, ifI never felt anything like it. That lasted for over a week-- longer than the no-chip polish! That started to peel within a few days! And he didn't even get my color right, I'd asked for one color with glitter over it for New Year's but only got one layer, he was too busy trying to get me to have a pedicure. I will never go back. I used to go twice a month. All it takes is one bad experience. Read Less
Jackie Newton
11 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great and Friendly service this will be my nail place from now on ! :)
Paola Rogel
7 Jan 2018
REPORT
I dont like how the lady did the work !! I hate it my nails were so short and the lady kept saying they were long , first you dont go against the customer and Some of my nails came out crooked ! I don... Read More
I dont like how the lady did the work !! I hate it my nails were so short and the lady kept saying they were long , first you dont go against the customer and Some of my nails came out crooked ! I dont like your work ive seen better .! I DONT recommend this place .! Read Less
Jennie Ortgiesen
26 Sep 2017
REPORT
Everyone here is so sweet! There is never a long wait. I always leave with what I asked for. I've been here many times and it's always a pleasant experience. Thank you Essence! Keep up the great wo... Read More
Everyone here is so sweet! There is never a long wait. I always leave with what I asked for. I've been here many times and it's always a pleasant experience. Thank you Essence! Keep up the great work! Read Less
frances colon
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great pedicure today and I will be back for sure
Mikaela B.
31 Mar 2017
REPORT
This salon was recommended to me by a friend and I was slightly skeptical because of the reviews but I went for it anyway and I loved my experience! I made an appointment and was a little early but th... Read More
This salon was recommended to me by a friend and I was slightly skeptical because of the reviews but I went for it anyway and I loved my experience! I made an appointment and was a little early but they got me in right away! I loved the different options! I've been trying to find somewhere that has color powder and was so excited to see they had it! They did a great job and I love my nails! Will definitely be going back! Read Less
Stephanie Miller
5 Mar 2017
REPORT
Never had a bad experience here. I personally recommend TT because she does an amazing job on nails whether you want a fullset or just a gel manicure. The gentleman that does the pedicures gives an am... Read More
Never had a bad experience here. I personally recommend TT because she does an amazing job on nails whether you want a fullset or just a gel manicure. The gentleman that does the pedicures gives an amazing massage. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Read Less
Kathryn O.
5 Mar 2017
REPORT
If i could give this place a zero I would. When they messed up my gel nails they refused to fix it unless i payed extra. They made my mother get a manicure while sitting to get the pedicure. She had t... Read More
If i could give this place a zero I would. When they messed up my gel nails they refused to fix it unless i payed extra. They made my mother get a manicure while sitting to get the pedicure. She had to sit slanted which she ended up leaving with a sore back even after asking multiple times to just skip the pedicure.Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Read Less
Laurielee T.
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
I have been coming here every other week for 3 year. I have a traditional fill and a pedicure. I have always been very satisfied and pleased. All of the ladies and men are great. Tina always does my n... Read More
I have been coming here every other week for 3 year. I have a traditional fill and a pedicure. I have always been very satisfied and pleased. All of the ladies and men are great. Tina always does my nails. Love her. Don't listen to bad reviews. Read Less
latanna emerson
12 Feb 2017
REPORT
Very bad customer service my first time going in my last time nasty attitudes just a very bad place to get your nails done and on top of it I think they're racist never Again in my life
Diana rivotto
24 Aug 2016
REPORT
THEY DESERVE NO STARS but couldn't post without hitting at least one star!!! My daughter and I both asked for no chip manicures. We waited about 20 minutes, which is fine but as I was sitting there, I... Read More
THEY DESERVE NO STARS but couldn't post without hitting at least one star!!! My daughter and I both asked for no chip manicures. We waited about 20 minutes, which is fine but as I was sitting there, I noticed how dirty it was and how quickly they were trying to cattle people in and out. When it was time, I told the guy he could file my nails down a little as I had just broke 2 of them. He first clipped them with nail clippers but then decided to cut the corners off with cuticle clippers after I said I wanted them squared! Then he used a file that should not be used on natural nails. My nails were left jagged, rounded and uneven. Instead of soaking my hands, he just pushed the cuticles back and then removed them completely. You never remove the whole cuticle. One nail bled and he apologized as he poured something on that left my finger burning for hours! After that my nails got a quick brush and he started putting the polish on. I could feel stuff under my nails and at the ends but he tried polishing them anyway. He used his nail to remove extra polish and then decided he wanted to rub lotion on my hands at the very end.The whole experience left me stunned and disgusted! I would've gotten up and left asap but didn't want to embarrass my daughter. To top it off, they ask for cash, so they don't have to claim the income. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY Read Less
RaynClouds
23 Jun 2016
REPORT
This place is terrible I do not recommend it. When I walked in they were all talking and laughing so we just set ourselves down. As soon is my Pedicure and manicure began they were laughing at me and ... Read More
This place is terrible I do not recommend it. When I walked in they were all talking and laughing so we just set ourselves down. As soon is my Pedicure and manicure began they were laughing at me and my cousin for having "gross feet" I only noticed because I speak Japanese and Chinese. And the day after we got our nails done four of my nails already chipped completely off and they didn't do the design that I wanted and it cost us 10 extra dollars to get a design. Terrible place Unless you like rude workers and terrible nail polish quality. Read Less
Paige T.
2 Oct 2015
REPORT
I've been a extremely loyal customer for several years. I get mani-pedi ever 2 weeks. I am normally pleased with service. Yesterday morning after pedi i sat longer to make sure feet were dry because i... Read More
I've been a extremely loyal customer for several years. I get mani-pedi ever 2 weeks. I am normally pleased with service. Yesterday morning after pedi i sat longer to make sure feet were dry because i was wearing boots. Nail tech put quick dry on and i still sat for 30 min. She checked said i was dry. I wore flip flops out. I put socks and boots on later and two toes were smudged. I went back at 1030 this morning. Tech at front desk said they were busy and absolutely no one could help me. I asked what time should i come back or i can wait, she replied tomorrow can't you see we're busy, we all have appointments. Needless to say but i was very offended! I've been a loyal customer for over 5 years and didn't appreciate not being appreciated! Read Less
Heather B.
31 May 2013
REPORT
Always friendly and they can do anything and there pedicures are so relaxing they are worth it♥
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