Really Clean! The staff is super nice and pleasent... I rarely try new shops in fear of being displeased... I tried them because theyre around the corner from Perks Coffee...I am so glad that I did.They have such a wide variety of awesome mani/pedi packages.. I get why people say they are pricey, you will get what you pay for here and more!Tried the SNS dipping powder...LOVE IT...I have beem loyal to UV Gel for 7yrs... I will NEVER go back after trying this process!As well as probably never go to another shop! Read Less

I tried Aqua Nails & Spa for the first time today. First worth mentioning, the place is really clean and the employees are polite and accommodating. I went in with rough looking nails due to traveling and left very happy. I opted for the basic manicure ($15) and was satisfied with the attention to detail. The manicurist did a great job with my cuticles and the massage was amazing. They also offer complimentary wine for anyone interested. I plan to go again, and I'd recommend this place to anyone. Read Less

I am not sure how this place has so many good reviews. It is awful!! I went in with my mom to have pedicures and a gel mani and she got sns for nails. First I want to say they did not soak my moms nails for her manicure. The lady took the nippers and ripped at my moms cuticles(she was bleeding). She made jokes the entire time about how dry her cuticles were...well yes if you don't soak them it is a bit harder to get off. My mom's hand were sore the next day when she woke up!!! DO NOT GET SNS!! THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT. Most places you can't get it off after 3 weeks. You could tell it was poorly done when we left. It was too thin and uneven. Thinner towards the tips(sheer). She only did 2 dips (most places do 3). Shocking several nails chipped 2 days later. My mom went in to get it fixed and they tried to charge, awful customer service. Charge us because of your poor skills?! Guess what happens the next day...2 different nails chip. We back in to get them fixed and they charged $15. They have terrible customer service! Rude and unfortunately are not trained well. Too much competition to have such poor custoner service and even worse skill. Moving on to the pedis..We sat in freezing cold pedicure water for an hour (I timed it)! The poor lady next to me sat even longer, she was freezing. She asked them to please change the water temp after 45mins(couldn't get anyones attention). They did and almost overflowed the pedi station. We had to inform them. They came with a garbage can and a bowl to empty the cold water out I couldn't believe what a mess this place was. Please save your money and go elsewhere. I would recommend Bliss. Read Less

I am not sure how this place has so many good reviews. It is awful!! I went in with my mom to have pedicures and a gel mani and she got sns for nails. First, they did not soak my moms nails for her manicure. The lady took the nippers and ripped at my moms cuticles(she was bleeding).  She made jokes the entire time about how dry her cuticles were...well yes if you don't soak them it is a bit harder to get off. My mom's hand were sore the next day when she woke up!!! DO NOT GET SNS!! THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT.  Most places you can't get it off after 3 weeks. You could tell it was poorly done when we left. It was too thin and uneven. Thinner towards the tips(sheer). She only did 2 dips (most places do 3).  Shocking several nails chipped 2 days later. My mom went in to get it fixed and they tried to charge, awful customer service. Charge us because of your poor skills?!  Guess what happens the next day...2 different nails chip. We back in to get them fixed and they charged $15. They have terrible customer service! Rude and unfortunately are not trained well.  Too much competition to have such poor custoner service and even worse skill. Moving on to the pedis..We sat in freezing cold pedicure water for an hour (I timed it)! The poor lady next to me sat even longer, she was freezing. She asked them to please change the water temp after 45mins(couldn't get anyones attention). They did and almost overflowed the pedi station. We had to inform them. They came with a garbage can and a bowl to empty the cold water out   I couldn't believe what a mess this place was. Please save your money and go elsewhere. I would recommend Bliss. Read Less

My wife went here Friday that just passed and waited close to 4 hours to get a pedicure and manicure. Needless to say she only had time to get a pedicure. She waited this long you would think they would have taken care of her but instead the polish and all started to come off the next day. Yeah they took care of her alright. Never going back. Read Less

This place is wonderful! I went in for a gel manicure and spa pedicure - There was no wait, the staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing. I had my nails and toes done at the same time, so it took less than one hour. They did a great job and topped it off with complimentary sparkling wine! I will definitely be going back - highly recommended! Read Less

This was my first time at Aqua and it was a very pleasant experience. It was very clean, serene, and the service was great as well. They had a nice selection of polishes and also offer the dip powder service. I had never done this before, but Rosie talked me into it. It was very cool to watch, and she did a wonderful job! I love my nails! I will definitely be back. Read Less

I am giving this place 3 stars because the quality of their dipping powder (SNS/Nexgen) manicures is AWFUL!! The manicure should last up to 3-4 weeks with no issues and I can't get theirs to make it past a week without nails falling off or breaking. Keep in mind that I don't work with my hands so they just fall off when I do normal things such as getting stuff out of my pocket. I understand that it is not a popular item in this area, but if you're going to offer a service you need to be able to offer a good quality service. I do actually enjoy the salon and the pedicure services I have received there. Basically I'd recommend going if you want anything BUT dipping powder. Read Less

I'm not one to write reviews, but my friend and I had the worst experience here - which was extremely disappointing after reading all of the great reviews. We were not greeted when we walked in and had to get their attention to let them know what we wanted. They started the water at two of the pedicure chairs and had us sit down. We waited in those chairs for 30 MINUTES before someone came to us. The water had grown cold and my feet were pruning. I relaxed a bit once they started working on my feet, until I noticed that my pedicure was clearly second in priority behind the conversation between the woman working on my pedicure and the woman working on my friend's. They would pause for minutes at a time to talk. We were in the pedicure chairs for 2 HOURS before they started to paint our toes. At this point, I had no more patience and explained that I would not be getting the manicure I previously mentioned. My toenails did not turn out bad, but the terrible customer service was enough to drive me through the roof. The next time I decide to get a mani-pedi (probably will be a while because of how bad this experience was), I will take my business elsewhere. Read Less

This Salon is amazing. I happened to have stumbled on it by driving down West Esplanade & decided to stop.  I am so glad i did. I met the nicest people.  Rosy is amazing. She is so sweet. She does everything.  I love how she tints eyebrows ,waxes eyebrows and the top service is her dip nails. Omg this salon is amazing You must go Read Less

Staff was absolutely friendly & totally made all customers feel at ease. Totally professional !! Gave very good advice on hair. Definitely go back when I'm in Edinburgh again. I was quite fussy on how I wanted my hair cut. The end result was perfectly doneRead Less

Aqua Nails & Spa is going to be my forever go to for nails. Nowadays it's hard to find a nail salon that stays professional like Aqua did - where the workers don't scream over you and talk about you. At Aqua you will experience complete professionalism in a relaxing spa environment. I would definitely schedule an appointment if you know you're coming in. I did walk in and noticed how busy it could get on the weekend, but they still took me in with amazing customer service.My nails are on point, my total experience was great (I got a cup of red wine -yum!), and they made me want to come back again for a different color!I'd recommend this place for sure. Read Less

Seriously y'all- I love everything about this place. Let me start by saying that I'm a woman of habit, and I'm typically extremely resistant to even the smallest amount change. I know, I know, I'm boring but I like consistency and knowing what to expect from an experience. So say what ya want but when I find something I like, I tend to stick with it. I guess you could say my motto may be 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Well folks, something was broke, or chipped to be exact; my nail polish and I was damn tired of it!Cue Aqua Nails and Spa and the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. Aqua is the Only nail spa in Metairie to offer the SNS dip. Before coming here I had never even heard of an SNS dip and this is coming from someone who has been getting their  nails done regularly for at least ten years now. I've heard of acrylics, shellac polish, colored acrylic powders, standard polish, you name it! But never of SNS dips. Apparently it's not very popular in the New Orleans area, which is probably why I've never heard of it. After quite a bit of research, I decided I was going to bite the bullet and give it a go.I was anxious about not only going to a new nail salon, but also trying out a completely new (to me) technique on my nails. I've been getting gel polish on my natural nails for about two years now, and before that I was doing acrylic topped with gel polish. The issue I was having is 1) My polish was constantly chipping/peeling and 2) My nails were always weak after my gel either peeled off or was removed via acetone which was preventing my nails from growing to my desired length. I was fed up. Gel polish isn't cheap, and my polish chipping and peeling 4 days (sometimes even the very next day!) after my manicure was driving me crazy. The solution? The SNS dip. Basically the dip is a beautiful middle ground between the strength of acrylics and the lasting power of shellac/color acrylic powders. What makes it better than the aforementioned options? Well there are several reasons: It doesn't destroy your natural nails, it's more durable and flexible than traditional acrylics, it doesn't require UV light to set like shellac, and best of all it looks natural. The only drawback is that they're a bit pricier than shellac manicures, but honestly if you were having the same polish issues as I was experiencing then it's worth the splurge to have a long lasting manicure that looks just as beautiful 3 to 4 weeks later. Needless to say, I'm converted. Go to Aqua Nails. Get the dip. Never look back. Read Less

What a relaxing experience. They took us in even though it was 6:30. The deluxe pedicure was amazing. What a transformation my feet had. And I enjoyed a glass of white wine while being completely pampered. Rosie was very thorough and we had pleasant conversation. I'll tell everybody about this little gem. Read Less

Great service, beautiful new place on west esplanade. I tried the SNS dipping powder and I love it. It's all natural and healthier then gel nails. Would definitely come back again and try the other services they offer. Read Less

Let me first say that everyone else seemed amazing except for the older woman who did my nails. If you go here do not go to this lady unless you want to keep pointing out how she doesn't actually shape your nail & how she keeps messing up or skipping things. And when you ask her to fix it, don't expect her to fully correct it. She cut my thumb when she attempted to fix one correction & acted as if she didn't even notice. After messing up two of my nails, she removed all the nail polish to re-do them, buffed them down, & without even wiping it off fully she put the color directly on, not even thinking to clean my nail or start again with the base coat. And I did not receive a top coat. Worst manicure I've ever received. I'll go back because the other women there are amazing but I definitely will not pay for her (lack of) service. Read Less

Absolutely love Aqua Nails! Exceptional service and professionalism. If you value good quality work, this is the place for you. The pedicures are absolutely amazing and they give great massages, never rushed. I see Rosey for my nails and she is exceptional, I am very picky about my shape and style but Rosey nails it every single time. Before finding Aqua nails I was always bouncing from place to place never pleased with their work, but Aqua nails is now my go to place! Read Less

Great place! Very friendly, very clean and lots of newer nail options to choose from! I got the gel today, but I saw they have the SNS Nail Dip! Very impressed, will definitely make this my go to nail spot! Read Less

Beautiful Nail Spa. The customer service was excellent. Very relaxing! I wish they would of offered me a drink. I also think they could of done better with the callus remover. My feet where still a bit dry. They did give me a 20% discount. I got the deluxe pedicure. I would give it another try. Overall I had a relaxing experience. Read Less

Came to get my feet done as they were rough territory. I trust Hoa and her family to do a great job and they sure did! I felt like I was walking on air afterwards. The shop itself so nice and vibrant. I definitely recommend! Read Less

This place opened up about a week ago. My sister-in-law and I went in for manis and I got a gel manicure and she got a full acrylic set. The pedicures were very nice and I enjoyed the lotion they used. It wasn't anything super extravagant, but it was very pleasant. My gel manicure was the most precise and perfect job I've ever gotten. My cuticles were done with precision and the polish was applied beautifully. No gaps or uneven application and the color covered the entire nail. They even offer a complimentary beverage, and the mimosa was delicious. Both women were friendly and polite and I will definitely be returning to this nail salon. Read Less

Almost had my acrylics on for almost 3 weeks and they haven't yet chipped or broken. Still in love with my nails, great service & can't wait to get my infills. Won't be going anywhere else. Thank you! Xxx Read Less

Been going to this salon for 6 months now. They have a good selection of shellac colours and if you have any ideas the girls are more than happy to try them. Rachael and Lola are both friendly and make you feel welcome into their salon. Reasonable prices and the acrylics always last. Look at the photos to see for yourself how good their work is. Read Less

Absolutely fabulous wee salon and great girls too. I never walk out disapointed. I always get complicated on my nails. Rachel and Lola have made me feel welcome from the minute I walked into the salon. I would highly recommend making an appointment xxx Read Less