Escape Nails & Spa

They were fantastic. I’m from out of town coming to New Orleans for a friend’s wedding and this place was the closest and most reasonably price nail salon in the area.
I went in, they took me I right away. The lady (whose name I cannot remember), she was slightly older that everyone else. So sweet. They had another client who kept on nagging about random things, and was being super impatient. She’d run off to help her out and come back apologizing to me. It was not big deal to me seeing that she would only be gone for seconds to turn in her water, prep, etc. She worked hard to keep us both happy.
Even though they got busier towards the end (I got a regular mani spa pedi) she took her time in doing my nails, exfoliating, the entire experience was great. Something I am able to notice today, a week later where my nails look exactly the same. Very impressive if you ask me. Not even my nail lady back at home takes care of me this well. That’s how good it was. And they do honor the 10% off if you check-​in
Keep in mind that if you want a fancy place, this place may not be for you. I’m a practical person. I like a clean place, with great service, and experience, and that’s exactly what I got. I’m happy with my nails.

We all get used to our own gals that do our nails, but this place needs a lesson on manners. Rudeness, criticisms, roughness on my my little finger I explained was healing. Typical Vietnamese attitudes. No tip. Over priced and rude. Find another place unless you have emergency repair.

Horrible service, came here during Halloween weekend. Came right when the shop opened and asked to make an appointment they said they could do 12PM. Me and my friend came back and it was still the two ladies and they were still helping customers. We waited until 12:50 when three additional nail techs finally came in. The main lady was somewhat pleasant until she could tell we were getting annoyed. The girls did not know how to do nails, they didn’t even use cuticle softener until after I asked them too. They re-​use tools uncleaned on other people… Since I’m from California I’m not sure about there board of health regulations, but I’m pretty sure using the same cuticle cutter on me and my friend is not okay… NOR is it okay to use an emery board on someone’s toes then try to use it on my fingers… Oh and one thing that is really gross is that they reuse the pumice stones!!! They took forever to even start doing our nails… The design the main lady said her nail tech could do looked like child did it… This shop costs the same as it does in San Francisco to get your nails done right… I will never come here again and I would highly recommend making sure they use clean tools if you do come here!

I’ll just make a list:
1) To the salon: Kill the fluorescent lighting and replace with softer bulbs. Bright white lights immediately kill any notion of relaxation.
2) Don’t expect a lot of exfoliation with the deluxe pedicure. This is usually my favorite part, along with the massage, which wasn’t long and didn’t use a lot of pressure.
3) But at least there wasn’t a wait.
4) 10% off if you check in on Unilocal.
5) Close to hotels on Canal St. and easy to walk (run) to in the rain.
6) Decent pedicure. Looks neat and I like the dark color I chose.
7) Chair is not that comfortable. The massage roller function poked me in the back at a strange angle.
8) Friendly staff

Had an appointment for noon, didn’t get helped til 12:45 cause employees were running late, not my problem! Got a pedicure, mine was fine, my friends not so much. She was hurt with the cuticle pusher and easy design came out uneven and weird (she just wanted a glitter ombré!) Got a gel manicure, again mine was good but my friends not so much. Her color came out uneven and nails were cut way too short. They also don’t automatically put on the prep step before putting on gel which prevents bacteria from growing under the gel polish. They also used the same cuticle cutter on me and my friend without sanitizing, main concern was who else they use it on cause pumices and files were also used in everyone. Too expensive, even with 10% off with check in.

Very nice and friendly staff really good prices. Def recommend them. My husband and I came here on our trip to new Orleans. He got a pedicure and so did I also I got full set. I never had anyone take that much time in to my nails or feet. :)

Great pedicure, place is not super clean, but staff are friendly, do a great job and location is close to convention center hotels.
Don’t be scared off by the worn tile…

I needed a fill and a pedicure quickly before a dinner reservation. They were awesome. The location was very clean and you could tell they took care of it. My tech made a point to talk to me during my services. They were very nice.

Awful service. I went in for an acrylic fill and made an appointment beforehand. When I got there, they were rushed and did not give the time or attention to their clients. Everything was a race to get done and the woman jumped between myself and the person next to me the whole time. The polish was rushed and she only put on one coat which is streaky and looks unfinished. It is less than 24 hours and my nails are already chipped and scratched. Anyone in the area looking for quality work, do not waste your time or money here!

A cheerless vibe, old bottles of nail polish, dearth of magazines and a manicurist who repeatedly answers the phone mid-​manicure?
Yes, you will want to escape from Escape Nails too. This disappointing manicure experience can be yours for a mere $ 15.

Stopped here for a fill and pedi on a business trip and could not have been more pleased. Staff is extremely courteous, prices are very reasonable and the quality of work was fantastic. The shop is small, but very clean and I saw no signs of wear on any of the equipment which was impressive. The only downside is that I have to come all the way back to NOLA to see them!

Was visiting in New Orleans and needed a mani pedi desperately! They did a great job and worked on my toes and hands at the same time which worked efficiently. I will definitely come back next time I’m in NOLA!

Very pleasant. Promo service, and shop small but clean! Had a pedicure and young lady did great job on my feet. would go again if needed feet done

Horrendous experience-​buyer be aware of the pricing. The woman at the desk tried to charge me $ 50 for a lip, chin, and sideburn waxing, (which typically is $ 25 in Manhattan), even though a full face waxing was priced at $ 35. When I questioned the fee, the woman began to fight with me over how my lower chin was actually my neck and thus I was being charged extra (an extra price which was not on their services menu). The waxing was adequate at best. With so many other options around, don’t subject yourself to subpar service at above par pricing and rude customer service!

I wish this nail salon could be transplanted to where I live! It does everything right – easy to get a same-​day appointment, friendly service, good prices and my manicure lasted a full week. Overall I was really happy with my experience here and hope to have a reason to come back again in the future.

Standard nail services on Magazine street. Small salon but somehow able to accommodate walk-​ins pretty easily.

The salon was very busy– it’s obviously in a great location that gets a lot of traffic but unfortunately they could not keep up with the clientele. I’ve had gel nails for years and I’ve never had them chip and peel off like this ever. More expensive than the salon I’ve been going to for years in Tampa and did not last for more than a couple of days I now have to take it all off. poor poor job unfortunately

The staff are all very friendly & it was the best manicure I’ve had in nola… will definitely be back!

I’m going to be kind and give 2 stars, though 1.5 might be more fair. Walking in, I immediately started coughing because the air was really choked with nail polish and remover. I got used to it while waiting, but those super sensitive, beware.
Was told it’d be a 15 min wait for my basic manicure. That was about right, but then the young woman began jumping back and forth between me and another woman finalizing her acrylic nails. She worked on me like she was in a race, and didn’t slow down once the other woman left. I just wanted clear polish, and she tried to talk me into just getting a buff. She buffed me. Then told me it was $ 18. I reminded her I actually did want clear polish; she looked at her watch, took a phone call, then gave me one coat before racing out to catch a flight! Wtf? She took my money before the single coat and literally left me there. So, I just picked up the polish bottle, waited for coat one to dry, and proceeded to give myself two more coats. Watched General Hospital while drying, then left. The two other ladies there just glanced at me now and again, but did not offer any help.
Normally, this kind of service would merit 0 stars, but the manicure actually does look good, hence my 2 stars.
I’d have appreciated it if she’d been upfront and just said she couldn’t do it; I actually could have come back later. But geez.

I’ve been to this salon twice now and can recommend it 100%.
The first time I visited was for an impromptu pedicure. After a winter of neglect, my feet desperately needed some TLC to get them back in line for summer shoes. I opted for the deluxe pedicure because my feet needed the extra attention, and I’m glad I did. The service was worth every penny — my toes looked great, the foot rubs, hot towels and various extras were incredibly relaxing and pampering and the technician was extremely polite and friendly.
More recently, I got a shellac manicure. I was happily surprised to see a fantastic selection of colors available. (A nearby, much pricier spa offers only about a dozen colors for shellac manicures.) I was able to choose from probably about 50 nail colors, settling on a fun icy mint shade of green. The woman who painted my nails was meticulous, which I especially appreciate when getting a shellac manicure because it’s going to be on my nails for two weeks. She was very quiet, which was nice because I got to zone out and relax.
Both times I walked in without an appointment, which isn’t a problem at all. They happily accept walk-​ins.