Lollipop Nail Studio

First, let me say. I’m VERY picky. We came here last year because we were in the area. A friend of mine who lives in Costa Mesa referred this salon to us. This is by far the best nail salon I have ever been to. We walked in and it smelled amazing. We didn’t have appointments, but the owner, Jackie who sweeter than pecan pie, was accommodating and took us anyways. This salon has NO FLAWS. She creates her own scrubs, everything is sanitary and the technicians all speak english. They have some great polish selections and was very organized. Everyone was sweet and made our visit even more enjoyable. Jackie even bought us cookies because we were celebrating our anniversary. everything was perfect.
Yes, this place was a little more expensive than your «typical» salon. However, you get what you pay for. So, for anyone who is complaining or just nagging, you’re entitled and go to the nail salon across the street. Don’t ruin this for anyone else.
Everyone must go and check this amazing salon out. My feet were happy and nails looked great.
Thank you Jackie & Lollipop.

Returned to Lollipop today and was happy I did. There’s so much about the place I like – the lack of chemical smell and the products they use are a major plus. Jackie, the owner, is attentive and aims to please. Melissa did a great manicure and Cindy do a superb pedicure. It may be a bit pricier than the other salons but you do get what you pay for, right? And if you do need to save a few bucks, Tuesday it’s 10% off all services and on Weds. it’s 15% off. It’s not a chain nail salon, English is the main language spoken, and no one tries to sell you additional services. Count me among the satisfied happy customers.

What a terrific find thanks to my friend who told
me about this place. I have always had a problem with my skin peeling after mani/​pedis and it appears I am allergic to the chemicals normal salons use. Lollipop doesn’t use anything harsh and it’s all organic — my nails and skin are
amazing. I will not go anywhere else.

I hosted a work event here for some clients and it was perfect! I was able to reserve the salon for a private party which was exactly what I wanted. The manager made sure we had plenty of staff so that everyone felt very attended to. The décor is super cute as is but they provided balloons, set up the food I had catered, tubs for champagne and wine I brought in and made everyone feel comfortable. The set up was perfect for a mixer. Everyone was able to chat and was relaxed. The staff is talented, friendly and super attentive. There are also really cute accessories, books and cards for purchase too which I loved. This would be a perfect place to host a birthday or other events! Everyone was very happy with their services and commented that they will be back!

I love this place! I don’t have to worry about cleanliness and my nails always look great. I can’t go anywhere else now. . Other places just don’t measure up.

I was excited to try this vegan product and homemade scrub nail salon. But didn’t live to my hopes. The service was awful, the pedicure was awful. I wasn’t enoying a minute of what cost me over $ 30. The polish lasted a week, where I usually have pedicures last up to 2 and 3 weeks. I was very disappointed.

Highly recommend Lollipop Nail Salon. I loved the fact that you make an appointment and they give you their undivided attention and pay attention to small details. You have peace of mind that all the instruments are sterilized properly and the feet basins are lined with a clean removable liner. My daughter who is very picky, had the manicurist do some nail art that she loved. She took the time to apply it so that it was perfect and to my daughters liking. The customer service is unmatched. This place is a bit pricier than others, but you get what you pay for. I have been looking for so long for the right nail place and I am so happy that I have finally found it.

Great mani/​pedi. The gel didn’t last super long but all in all I’m a fan & would go back!

What I love… The staff are probably the friendliest people I have ever come across in the industry, they go out of their way to make you comfortable. The salon is really nice and they have a variety of colors to choose from. The salon is very clean and organic. And the manicure I received lasted a full 7 days which is unheard of with my nails.
What I’m not a fan of. Parking on the weekends is impossible unless you valet which is fine the place is just so busy on the weekends
My pedicure was just ok. The sofas and chairs are a little awkward especially if you are tall. My feet were still rough after the pedicure and I spent $ 50 on the pedicure. So I probably wouldn’t go back for a pedicure but I would go back for a manicure…

First, you can’t compare this salon to any other salon. Go in with an open mind or as if you have never gotten a pedi/​mani.
Appointments are necessary which is great because you will not waste time waiting.
The salon is clean, with a floral aroma and a trendy vibe.
All soaks, scrubs and oils are homemade and organic. No harsh chemicals, no harsh smells super friendly to anyone who may have allergies. Polishes are 5 free and work extremely well and last.
Technicians and staff are warm, friendly and inviting. You will not be bombarded with invasive questions. You set the tone so if you want to relax, they will respect you and if you want to chat it up they will engage with you.
Every time I come in I have a wonderful and peaceful experience. I look forward to continue receiving services from Lollipop.

Jackie (owner /​manager ?) kindly accommodated us /​squeezed us in without an appointment. Nail practioner was focused with an attention to detail. Nice! A great first experience… Plan to be back next time we’re in town.

I can’t even begin or tell you how many nail salons I’ve been to and this is by FAR the BEST NAIL SALON I’ve been to. Let’s be honest, the hard to
Please everyone but I couldn’t complain. I never wanted to leave. Usually, when I’m at a nail salon, I want to get out. The owner, the techs and the environment were above and beyond. I want to go back everyday. I’m planning a trip with all my girl friends very soon. Everyone has to go! Yes, the price is higher than the «typical» nail salon however, it’s worth the price. So, if you’re the type of person to just nag or complain, then go to the typical nail salon across the street. I love it here!!! Thank you times 10.

This place is amazing. The owner is very sweet, the staff are super friendly and good at what they do. Most importantly they offer non-​toxic options for mani & pedi’s. It all started when I was pregnant and needed to get my nails done and wanted a non-​toxic place. Now I go with my newborn and they are so accommodating. I have sent several of my friends here. It’s perfect for new moms, young girls, or really anyone who enjoyed a spa treatment without the fumes and toxins. There is no place like this in Orange County!

Came here from the Unilocal reviews and I was NOT disappointed! Very clean, very professional but still a very cozy atmosphere.
I love the fact that they use organic and economic friendly products. Will def come here again when I’m in the area! Thank you!

Handmade nail polish and organic products! Loved it! The pricing was a little higher but worth it for an all natural experience.

I walked by Lollipop once and was very intrigued. My husband bought me a pedicure as a treat since he knew I wanted to try it out.
It was incredibly overpriced for what it was. No chairs so your feet soak in a small plastic tub while sitting on a very uncomfortable sofa with no arm support. They tout handmade scrubs — it’s almond oil and almond meal. I can make that at home.
Their schtick is vegan and healthy; I can get 5 free nail polishes at the place I usually go to, or bring my own. Not to mention they did not have a very great selection. My 5 minutes (total, for both feet) massage was very underwhelming. The whole 30 minutes was underwhelming.
Shaping was decent, one of my nails is lopsided, but the (lovely) girl who helped me left paint on the skin. I had to do additional cleanup when I got home. It just wasn’t worth $ 35. I could have done the same job at home for free.
They are catering to a very specific demographic of women who have more money than sense and buy into fads.
I will be sticking to my $ 22 Asian place down the street, thank you.

The ladies here are terrific! I’ve gone twice now and both times they were accommodating and super friendly. The materials they use for their oils and scrubs smell amazing and the polish is all organic and 5 free.
The location is great too, there are quite a few places to visit in The Camp — and free valet before 3:00!
It’s a little pricey, but worth it if you want a quality experience.

Is there anything not to love about this place? It’s relaxing, they do a great job and don’t use the same lacquer that they use on your car’s paint job on your (skin and) nails! Great business model.
Bonus perks: homemade floral foot soaks; pedicures that won’t put you into labor (if you’re also preggers); they have kid-​friendly polishes; and the best part being it does not smell like the nail salon at the mall or shopping center that makes you want to pass out and still offer gels polishes!

The cleanliness and atmosphere are still 5-​star worthy. As a follow up to my prior less than stellar review, I went for a Mother’s Day weekend mani-​pedi with my little one. I went in on a Friday and was slightly early for a 6 PM appointment. There was a full house and the finished product was superb! The edges we crisp with zero polish on my cuticles! The technician had an incredible attention to detail!
The owner was present, recognized me from my review and apologized for any inconvenience that was caused by her employees not squeezing me in near closing (I was being demanding after a stressful work week)!
Making friends with a small business owner recently, I witnessed how seriously they take their Unilocal reviews. I appreciated greatly her kind words!
I have very high standards for quality, service and ingredients. I nearly never patronize traditional nail salons with their chemical smell, inconsistent sanitization, and mostly toxic products! So for me, it was well worth it to give them another try, especially with my little daughter! And I was not disappointed.
My four stars are born of cheapness! Though it makes sense why you spend slightly more for custom service and almost homemade ingredients, I’m cheap like my father! The husband treated me though…

I wouldn’t expect any less from a nail studio with high-​ceiling and encased in concrete on all sides, complemented by candy-​like furniture and décor, situated in the oh-​so-​hipster anti-​mall in Costa Mesa, The Camp.
For those here for the first time, the owner or receptionist goes through a well-​versed monologue describing the products used here. All the nail polish are Toxic-​Trio Free (free of Toluene, DBP, Formaldehyde) with 1 case dedicated to water-​based and 2 (or 3) cases of vegan polish to choose from. Plus, all the nail-​enhancing products (soaks, scrubs, oils, etc.) are made in-​house… or sourced responsibly? (tbh, I zoned out a tad towards the end), and every tool is either disposed of after use or medically sterilized, if reusable.
The service is friendly, though the nail artists are more concentrated on prettying up your nails than engaging in small talk during the Mani-​Pedi, and the organic lemonade (with pulp!) was a nice touch. The owner is super friendly and has an adorably shaggy puppy, Coco! The visit was pleasant, quick (I think… though I have to admit that I have little experience at nail salons), felt guilt-​free indulging in premium products with minimal amounts of chemicals plastered on my nails, which, in the end, justified a pretty $ 60 price tag for a keratin pamper. I also liked that they were upfront about the cost when we called to make day-​of appointments for 3 chickadees, and good about taking appointments for the slackers or the impulsive.
It’s been a little over 2 months now since my Mani-​Pedi, and though my fingernails started fading within 2 weeks (because I’m a germaphobe and wash my hands 80 times per day), my toenails are still pretty! If you’re not grossed out by feet, a picture of my Pedi. My nails have grown out, but the polish is holding onto dear life until the end :) (
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I’ll have to help myself to a lollipop next time :)