Elegant Nails & Spa

This is my favorite mail salon in nola. They ate the most professional and meticulous technicians I’ve ever met! I get full sets and pedicures and waxes here. My favorite tech is nicki! Go head and get cute!

Tina is AMAZING. I’ve been getting my nails done every 2 weeks since 2008 (4 of those ears have been in NOLA) and she’s the best! I’ve gone to COUNTLESS nail places in NOLA and Tina really does a fabulous job on the gel manicure. Make sure you ask for her when you go!

Me, my fiancé, his goddaughter and sister decided to visit this nail shop over the 4^th of July holiday. My fiancé and I normally go to Pinky’s but decided to come here because some of the technicians that were previously at Pinky’s had relocated to this salon. While my pedicure was decent, my manicure was super rushed and my gel matte nails chipped two days later. I would go back if I were in a pinch but if you go and they have several people waiting, I would come back at a later time because it appears that the ladies don’t as precise of a job when they’re under pressure.

I can almost always walk in without an appointment, they do a thorough job, have a big polish selection and comfy pedicure massage chairs. I’ve been going here for over a year. Just wish they were a little less pricy! Mani/​pedi is ~$ 40

Served me super fast and were very meticulous about what they were doing. Mani/​pedi done at same time and both done to perfection with time to pick up the kid!
They’ve got a repeat customer with me.

Great little place for a quick nail date. Pedicure was relaxing and Essie polish came out great. The girl who worked on me was super nice.

This place openend a while ago and I was thrilled to find it until the owner (who was the only one who ever did my nails) stopped working and her family took over. I found the service declined. I was sorry to see that happen to a place in my neighborhood that I had talked up so much. I can see from other reviews that I am not the only one who experienced the decline.
Lo and Behold! This past November, the place had a «reopening» under new owners and I must say the service has improved and I am comfortable having any of the ladies do my nails. The pedicure from start to massage to finish is done well and precisely, the techs are all very professional. Some are chatty, but it lends a nice atmosphere to the place. You can always read a magazine. They resepect your silence should you wish it. The manicure I get is always exactly what I want. If you have not visited since November 2013… GO BACK!!!

Ok, I’ll give it to them… they did a great job on my most recent visit! They really are the only salon in my neighborhood and getting my nails done is only for special occasions these days. I just walked in on Good Friday afternoon and there was only one other lady getting a pedicure, which was a relief since it was a holiday.
I got a pedicure first and she did a very nice job of taking her time with each step. Two weeks later and my toes still look perfect.
I went with gel nails this time since I was leaving on a two week vacation and they are still in pretty good condition! The color of my nails faded a great deal, which I’m assuming is from the sun exposure at the beach, and the salon isn’t to blame for that. My nails also grow quickly so that’s why I don’t usually get gel.
They did offer sodas and water and all of the technicians were very friendly.

I love this nail salon! It’s an uptown gem. The atmosphere is very relaxed. They have a wide variety of polishes (Essie, OPI, shellac, etc.). The ladies who work in there are super sweet and professional. They always want to hear the latest gossip about my life. One time I had to bring my son with me and they had a ball with him. He taught them how to play his Leap Pad, they taught him some words in Vietnamese. Super cute! They have you in and out and offer waxing and other services.

Friendly service, clean, and affordable… perfect for my monthly pedicures! If I’m looking to indulge in an occasional fancy schmancy experience, I’ll look elsewhere, but this little spot is right on the money for maintaining happy feet.

This is my favorite little secret for nails in Nola. Mrs. Kim and staff are great! I’m becoming a regular, and fast. My gel manicure lasted 2 ½ weeks. Give this place a try! They just want you to be happy, so don’t be afraid to tell them your thoughts!

The salon is modern and appears clean. They also have a great selection of Gelish polish (which is rare). But my experience was anything but great.
The women were nice, but the girl doing my pedicure was obviously more concerned with texting than doing her job. Which is unsanitary! She also rushed through the service. I didnt get a decent massage, in fact she only massged my legs and not my feet at all.
The paint was applied so thick it didnt dry correctly and I got dents in the paint the next day. Within a couple days the paint was horribly dented and chipped I just took it all off.

This place confuses me. I really want to like it! It’s clean, never too busy and the owner is very nice and friendly. There is something always unpleasant about getting my nails done here. I’ve been 3 times as it is in my neighborhood but I’m not sure what keeps me coming back beyond the convenience of the location.
On my first visit, the owner’s 19 year old daughter did my nails. She was very nice and my nails came out looking pretty but she was very social! A guy friend of hers who did not work there pulled up a stool while she was giving me a pedicure and had a full 30 minute conversation as if my ugly feet were a coffee table in their living room. Daughter also recommended I only get one coat of polish on my fingernails because she said it would last longer? No thanks honey. I want a color not some glittery hint of a color.
Second visit, I ordered a jelly pedicure. If weird textures creep you out, this is not for you! My nails did come out looking great. There were only two ladies doing nails and while I didn’t have to wait some other customers did.
Last visit, I ordered the deluxe pedicure and regular manicure. Loved the deluxe pedicure! Great massage and lots of tlc (the gal my mother had did not attend to her feet as well as the owner did to mine). As a previous poster mentioned, she did my manicure in the pedicure chair. Perhaps, they think it is nicer to stay in the massage chair while they do your fingernails? The ‘reaching over’ is uncomfortable. I’d rather not have my nails done while having to hold my arm across my body.
Also, she clipped my cuticle. Ouch! I mean it could happen to anyone but dang it hurt!
My mom’s nails didn’t come out looking as nice as mine. I recommend getting the owner to do your nails if you can but watch your cuticles!

I got my second pedicure here yesterday. I wanted to give them two chances before I wrote a poor review. I go to get a pedicure to relax and get pampered. There are always young children running around this salon and it really gets in the way of my relaxation. The work was thorough, but the polish job was only so-​so. Plus, this place was so hot I was sticking to the massage chair! I don’t think I am going to go back even though it is just around the corner.

Very clean, very new, and on this day very empty so my 2 friends and I lucked out and booked 3 appts for pedis. The staff here are soooo nice! Free drinks while you’re being served! Please check these folks out!

Was referred to Elegant by a friend. I went there to get a mani and pedi, I was in and out in one hour! I felt very rushed, I thought you get a foot massage w a pedicure?!

Just went to Elegant Nails yesterday for a pedicure. Relaxing spa chairs, the service was very friendly and the price was cheaper than the nail place I’ve been going to. My toes look good!
Will definitely be back.

This is my favorite nail salon and spa in the city. I have been looking for the perfect place to get a manicure/​pedicure on and off for 5 years, and this place finally gets it right!
Elegant Nails has only been open for a few months, and because of this, the interior is sparkling clean, which is a rare for most nail places in New Orleans.
As Susan W. says, they do take a little bit longer, but that’s because they are very, very through. So, if you have a few hours to spare, definitely stop in!
A Deluxe Spa Pedicure (with hot stone massage!) and manicure will set you back around $ 45, which is a bit less expensive than most places around the city, and much more thorough and enjoyable. And, the pedicures last for weeks.
Each staff member is equally skilled, and are very polite. I was once left waiting for 10 minutes while a chair opened up, and the fabulous owner offered to do my eyebrows for FREE! How fantastic is that!
I’m always offered soda or water when I am there, which is definitely a plus!
For guys: I took my guy friend with me and he agreed that it was the best pedicure he’d had in quite some time (he gets them frequently).
So, guy or girl, if you have a few hours to spare, stop in and have a treat!

I went to this nail salon this morning on the recommendation of a friend. It was great! It’s new and clean, with tons of pedicure chairs. I walked in and got a basic pedicure for $ 26. My only complaint– I was in a bit of a hurry; the nail tech was a bit too thorough and took a little longer than I would have liked. I understand that they normally offer you soda or wine but it was too early for that. I will definitely be back.