I love this salon. Nancy does an amazing job on my nails. I've been going there for two plus…read moreyears. It is clean, and nicely appointed, and conveniently located just off the Quarter. The staff are all fun and it's obvious they enjoy each other. They can do the latest nail trends or just give a great mani/pedi. I highly recommend it.

Just got my nails done in NOLA for the first time! I went to Golden File upon my friend's…read morerecommendation and I am so glad they did. Unfortunately, I had to choose a green color for my manicure in theme for my friend's bachelorette party but my manicurist Trey did an amazing job by making green look pretty with a cat eye design (extra $15). To book with Golden File, they request you to book online and ask you to pay for a 50% deposit. They also assign you a manicurist at the time of booking so you are guaranteed someone will be working with you during your set appointment. I really appreciate their strong scheduling system as I can't stand when I make an appointment at a nail salon and they don't actually keep the appointment time. The staff is also all so friendly and nice. They offer drinks (water, wine, Viet coffee, etc.) and snacks while you are getting your nails done. There is also a phone stand next to you to keep you phone propped up to doomscroll if you please. It's all the little touches like this that I really appreciated!

Courtney was amazing and didn't laugh at my old broke down toes. I will be going back every month…read more The whole place and staff is super fantastic.

Good communication over email, which is how I made the reservation…read more It's on the second floor of a mall so I didn't expect much but the place was very clean and didn't have any unpleasant smell that's always associated with nail places. The check in was quick - I always struggle with color choices, but they brought me a color book instead. They offer complimentary beverages too which was a nice surprise. Definitely recommend!

The service itself was great! But unfortunately it seems the gel manicure i got was not. Look wise…read moreit looked great and I love it so much. A gel manicure usually lasts a few weeks for me with no cracks or peeling, this one started falling apart after less than a full week. Not sure what was different this time.. Update: I was contacted for this post and they offered to fix it for me. Very please with their service

I will definitely come back! Liliana/Lilian/lily? I can't remember exactly her name but she did so…read moreamazing! Friendly and sweet, detailed with my pedicure and a great paint job. The cherry on top? The best leg and foot massage! Thanks!!! My boyfriends black gel pedi looks great too

I've been coming here for 2 years and they are the best. Relaxed vibe, CLEAN, great work, awesome…read morepeople. My favorite nail salon in the city.

First time coming here and let me just tell you that the service was out of this world!!!!!!!! The…read morequality of my nails were sooo cute and if i lived here this would definitely be my go too!! The vibe was nothing but spectacular, the employees there made me feel at home and I'll be back for sure.

This place is really expensive and it's just OK…read more My biggest issue is that the place is just too crowded. I was literally inches from the pedi chair next to me. When I lifted my side desk to put my water down, it was knocking into the desk of the person next to me. Walking from the chairs to the front I was constantly having to navigate around people having to ask them to scoot their chairs in just so I could walk by. I also put in my appointment that I wanted gel polish, and they put regular polish on my toes which had to be taken off and gel polish put on...which caused me to run behind for an event that I had that evening.

Ive visited here a few times and service is always friendly and prompt. I typically book my…read moreappointment online to ensure I don't have a wait but there are plenty of chairs and walk-ins are welcome! They offer complimentary drink and snacks upon arrival. The place is clean and sanitary. Im a simple girl but I've seen some people get cute and elaborate designs on their nails.

Everything about Lab & Lounge is 100/10 - great vibes, awesome music, friendly staff, cool vintage…read morethings and other fun retail items available, and *exceptional* nail services. The Lux Spa Pedicure is worth every penny - Nyla is fantastic and really helped me relax and enjoy the experience. And my feet are still so soft over 2 weeks later. Maggie does my hands and I LOVE THEM. I have found my holy grail nail artist! They are so talented and precise and really care about what they are putting on your nails. Their attention to detail and precision is what sold me, but they are also very cool and a great collaborator. I cannot recommend this place enough!

After moving to New Orleans I have been trying to find someone who does Russian manicures…read more I have had several appointments with nail techs who seem to believe if they file around the bottom of your finger enough times they're doing it right. They are not. It got so bad that I took my question to Reddit, which is how I ended up booking at this place, which sadly was no different. When I sat down (twenty minutes late) I was informed by the nail tech that she does Russian manicures, but doesn't cut with a scissor. Immediate red flag but I had already paid in full and needed the disaster set I walked in with removed. This person then proceeded to not follow any of the steps of a Russian manicure. No orangewood stick. No flame bit to lift the dead skin. A jagged cut around the cuticle with oil added to hide it. Abrasions where my live skin was filed with the ball bit. I was then informed that I would need to pay an additional $60 for the hard gel application. To be fair, it was applied nicely and the shaping was great. It just wasn't a Russian manicure. If it had been billed as a hard gel manicure and left at that it would have been fine. The gaslighting at the end - I was told I should book hard gel fills moving forward because I don't "need" a Russian manicure - was the icing atop a very shitty cake. If you don't know what you're looking for, this is the place for you. The vibe and aesthetic of the salon is nice. If you're looking for an actual Russian manicure, keep looking.

Bummed to say this place is using cheese graters- which is and has been illegal in nail salons in…read moreLouisiana and basically every other state. Almost every pedicure cart has them included the cart used for my own pedicure. Before I could ever say something my text was going to town on my heels with a grater. It's 2025- the safety of the clientele here needs to be way higher than it is here. I would have rather left with rough heels than feeling like there's micro cuts. I wouldn't recommend the pedicures here which automatically cuts my review in half. Manicures seem fine but really vary on who you get. I can't say I'd be back, but if you skip the pedicure and get the right employee to do your manicure you would probably rate it as a 4 star shop.

I was a walkin. They were able to take me within 15 min. Offered a beverage from an extensive list…read moreof choices. The manager and the lady who waited on me were very pleasant. I only treat myself to a pedicure rarely but they made me feel like a queen. It was a massage chair and they were playing movies on the screen. I will be back!

Used a Class Pass to get a mani pedi and quick massage. I was a little surprised they use different…read morepolishes for ClassPass customers, as I found out when someone who appeared to be a regular patron redirected my focus to another set of polish bottles. The manicurist helping me was very kind, however, and did her best. The polish came off within a few days. I would have hoped for at least a week. Because of the price, quality, and initial experience, I wouldn't return unfortunately.

Great experience at Buff Beauty Bar, I would definitely recommend this salon. I was in town for an…read moreacademic conference and needed a blow out that was close to my hotel. I was really happy with the result and my tech, Macy was so nice! We had an amazing conversation and she's a real one! Lastly, what I really appreciated about this shop is that they paid attention to my allergies in my intake form and helped me avoid an allergic reaction. Such great service and friendly staff. I recommend this salon!