Salon J-elle

Got a 3 in 1 visit on Saturday! Hair by Brittney, makeup by Sam, an nails! I loved everything! They were all so nice and easy. They wanted to make sure I loved the way everything looked and I totally trusted them. So happy I chose them to help me get ready for my ball!

Not a good experience. I told the receptionist my hair needs. She scheduled me with Sophie or Zoe or one of those names. When washing my hair, she smelled like a hangover… Too many drinks the night before maybe? She butchered my fine hair. Took weeks to grow it out enough to reshape it. Bummer.

Terrible that’s all I can say. Completely messed my hair color up. Went back a few days after the first disaster in an attempt to correct the color and it wad worse than the first time. The best part was when I was leaving, completely disgusted, I was charged 50.00. The owner was there and knew I was not satisfied. She had a very bad attitude and did nothing about the poor service I received. This is the worst place ever. Immature twenty somethings working there.

Sadie was awesome! My color and cut came out great! I will definitely be going back! She listened to what I wanted and made suggestions based on my lifestyle. My hair looks better than it has in years.

I had my first appointment at Salon J-​Elle today and I couldn’t have been happier! Sadie did an amazing job with my highlights and cut. She also did a great job cutting my 2 ½ yr old son’s hair! She understood exactly what I needed and offered great suggestions. I’ll definitely be back!!!

Charles is beyond amazing at cutting hair! I don’t normally go to a salon simply because I never really had the time or money. I checked their website and I was pleased that I could book online and they had an appointment for the very next day. Very awesome. I get in there and the place looks clean and the vibe was great. Charles listened to all my previous hair horror stories and i told him about the current state of my hair. He took excellent care of my fried locks and actually gave me a cut that I wanted and was flattering to my face shape. I’ve never been back to a salon before until today because I was so pleased that I don’t think I can let anyone else touch my hair! Growing out my pixie cut would be a disaster without Charles and salon j Elle! Thanks!

My hairstylist was Sadie. She is the best hairstylist I’ve ever been to. She understood exactly what I wanted when it came to cut, color and style! And on top of that, she was pleasant and really cares about her job and loves what she does. I will definitely be going back to Salon J-​Elle!

OMG I LOVE my hair! Went here for the first time today on a recommendation to get a new look and that’s what I got. Sam is amazing with color and I love the cut! I feel like a new woman and look like one too: D. Thank you so much!

A couple of months ago, I decided to get approx. 8″ of hair cut off because I was bored with it.
A quick Unilocal search pointed me in the direction of Salon J-​Elle. Bonus: Online appointment booking. I wasn’t sure who to choose for my first appointment, but Sadie sounded like a cool name. Best choice ever.
Not only did Sadie cut off the 8″ of hair, but she gave me some kickass highlights and some great tips for styling/​care. She was extremely conversational and made the 2 – 3 hour appointment fly by!
I recently went back for a trim and highlight touchup and Sadie worked her magic yet again.
Also, the dry shampoo that she introduced me to is magic in a bottle. I skipped a day of hair washing for the first time ever. EVER.

Quality of spray tan: excellent
Friendliness of staff: is there a 0 star.
This was my first spray tan and I have a physical disability that affects my balance. I went in with no expectations and that is exacts what I got.
The girls were all business. Zero personality. There has to be a better salon out there for spray tanning. That place made me want to cry.

Ok, ok. So, I decided to make a last minute appointment with this salon after reading so many great reviews. I had a serious color correction that needed to be done 24hours before a Birthday party. I had no hope for my severely fried hair and was initially going to try and box dye it again and wing it for this party. SO GLAD I decided to go see Sam for my complete hair transformation! I never in a million years thought my hair would look anything close to normal after what I did to it (bleach over bleach over bleach under multiple box dyes). She was awesome! She’s super sweet and told me up front what was going to have to happen to get my hair back healthy. She even missed her nail appointment so she didn’t have to rush and could finish my hair (sorry again, Sam!). She’s an amazing hairstylist and I would highly recommend her for any service. If you’re looking for color correction, she’s your girl! See the photos for before and after.
The salon is a great little spot, very welcoming with cute décor and comfy little massage chairs at the wash bowls! Everyone there is really nice and funny.
I’ve definitely found my new hair salon!

I get my hair done by Sam C and she is amazing! She listens and cares about what you want. I’ve had issues with other stylists/​colorists in the past with my blonde hair (aka too ashy or too yellow.) Not Sam! She takes her time (lots of foils) and gets it right. Plus to top it all off she’s fun and super sweet!
Sam also did my hair and makeup for my wedding day and it turned out incredible, seriously incredible. People said I looked ‘stunning’ and I sure felt that way. Like a movie star! I asked to have a natural look, and she pulled it off to perfection. Sam will listen to what you want and if you don’t like certain things just let her know. She wants you to be happy and beautiful for your wedding day! My hair and makeup stayed all day and all night, literally. The wedding ceremony was at 2 pm and the party didn’t stop until 5 am and my hair and makeup didn’t budge. Thanks Sam for making me feel like my most beautiful ever for my wedding day!

Margie does a wonderful pedicure! I just moved to NOLA and needed a pedicure and choose this salon because of the reviews. I walked in and Margie gave probably the best pedicure I have ever had. She took great care and seemed to really know her stuff. I can’t wait to go back!

I saw Sadie for my latest crazy hair escapade. She was very enthusiastic and excited for my unusual precision cut. I felt very comfortable having her cut my hair and I felt like she really understood what I was looking for. Young and on trend, I have been back twice since then! The salon is nice and clean and the staff was very fun and trendy! Would recommend. Affordably priced as well.

Absolutely cannot express how wonderful this place is. I had gone to the same hair stylist my entire life, but when I moved to New Orleans I needed to find somewhere comfortable and fun to get my hair done. I was SO nervous, but from the start they made me feel comfortable and welcome! Stylist Courtney is a miracle worker and gave my very damaged hair the tough love it needed. I will be a Salon J — Elle regular!

I found this salon some time in April via Unilocal and haven’t looked back since.
In a nutshell:
–Great prices.
–Cute décor.
–Convenient parking.
–Friendly & Talented staff.
I live in New Orleans but I grew up in Metairie, so making the trek over city limits doesn’t frighten me like some New Orleanians!
I shopped around in the past to various salons from uptown to the cbd to downtown and what I discovered was either 1 of 3 things:
1. Overcrowded salons where parking is a nightmare and you feel rushed.
2. Incredibly expensive due to location.
3. Rich, snooty attitudes.
Unilocal is my best friend.
I typically don’t go to a place without Unilocaling it first. Although I dont review often, I like to write reviews for places I frequent:
–This place has ample parking and is at a convenient location in Metairie (:ahem: for those New Orleanians in need, just take the Clearview exit on I-​10) the salon is just across the street from Clearview Mall on Vets.
–My stylist Jackie is fantastic. She is extremely detail oriented and thorough. I tend to request haircuts that look a very specific way — ie.1920s bob — and she nailed it!!! She also does an exceptional job with men’s hair.
Being the girl who never went back to a specific salon/​stylist more than twice in my life, it speaks volumes to me that I’ve been to Salon J-​Elle almost every 4 – 6 weeks since April of this year. Sadly, I’m moving out of state in a few months so I am definitely gonna miss this place.

I moved to New Orleans almost a year ago and I think I have finally found a salon that I will happily go back to. I got turned around when trying to find it, but I called and they were very helpful with directions. They weren’t upset at all that I was a little late.
My last haircut was pretty boring haircut, and I wanted something a little more sassy. The minute Samantha put her hands through my hair she knew how to help me out. She talked me through what she was doing and why. She was using techniques that I had never seen — I guess that’s what happens when your hair stylist is well educated and up to date with the new techniques. She didn’t rush through it, and I got a free Moroccan oil treatment since I was a first time customer! I was there for a little over an hour and it only cost $ 38.
Seriously, try it.

I found Jaclyn at Salon J-​elle from reading Unilocal reviews. I have been to her three times already and every time she has been great.
Jaclyn really cares about giving a great haircut which is important to me since I’m a guy and not looking for a colorist. In addition to being very talented, she is also great to talk to and takes as much time as needed to finish your cut and make sure it is how you wanted her to cut it.
At $ 30 for a men’s haircut she is the most reasonably priced stylist I’ve been to in a long time.
Salon J-​elle easy to get to from almost anywhere and it has off street parking. I left my last place because it was in the Quarter and impossible to find parking.

I believe this is one of the best salons in the area. I have been going to Lauren, one of the owners, since I was 16 and she has yet to fail me. I basically walk in, explain shortly about what I want, and she nails it every time. I have never been disappointed. The salon constantly goes to workshops and keep up with the latest styles/​trends.
I have gotten pedicures/​maicures here (including gel) and they have lasted way longer than when I get them from anywhere else. PLUS it is very reasonably priced
Lauren has also done our hair/​makeup for many occasions. It is always flawless. For my brother’s wedding, Sam did my updo and I can’t believe how great it looked and how well it held up through the night. It didn’t budge and I got constant compliments.
I can’t wait for Salon J-​elle to move to a more spacious location. This place is too great for it to be cooped up in a small space :)

Lauren is the co-​owner of Salon J. Elle and I have been going to her for years now. She always does an amazing job and really has a knack for suggesting what will look good on you. She truly is a color genius! Almost my entire family goes to her and everyone that I send her way gets hooked. No matter how trendy or conservative you are, they can style your hair.
They recently installed a mani/​pedi station which is nice for a one stop shop.
I also hired Lauren for hair and makeup for my wedding and the up-​styles Lauren and Sam did were breathtaking and the same goes for makeup. I felt beautiful and my hair and makeup held up the entire night, even with all the dancing.
Lastly — spray tans… yep they got em! Very nice even color, natural looking and no streaks. They have 3 different color levels to choose from and the tan lasts at least a week.