The best salons & beauty spots in New Orleans

27 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether your cuticles are crying for help or you just want fun new color, Solar Nails Lounge & Spa delivers meticulous manicures, soothing…

5002 W Esplanade Ave (Metairie)

Whether your cuticles are crying for help or you just want fun new color, Solar Nails Lounge & Spa delivers meticulous manicures, soothing pedicures in heated massage chairs, and strong, long lasting dip powder, plus speedy waxing. Clean, professional, and stocked with OPI, DND, Essie, and more.

From the Kenner newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Stylish salon for haircuts & highlights, plus nail, facial and massage services.

4506 Shores Dr (Metairie)

Stylish salon for haircuts & highlights, plus nail, facial and massage services.

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Upbeat salon (known for stylists who listen) offering cuts, color and highlights, plus balayage, extensions and perms.

4650 W Esplanade Ave (Metairie)

Upbeat salon (known for stylists who listen) offering cuts, color and highlights, plus balayage, extensions and perms.

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Friendly nail salon that specializes in gel and dip manicures as well as pedicures.

4650 W Esplanade Ave Ste 104 (Metairie)

Friendly nail salon that specializes in gel and dip manicures as well as pedicures.

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Abba’s Barbershop Nola keeps Kenner-area cuts sharp with skilled barbers who handle clean fades, precise beard work, and classic-to-modern…

10166 Jefferson Hwy (River Ridge)

Abba’s Barbershop Nola keeps Kenner-area cuts sharp with skilled barbers who handle clean fades, precise beard work, and classic-to-modern styles. It’s a neighborly spot with that father-and-son energy, convenient to Metairie and River Ridge, so you can pop in, look fresh, and be out before the game.

From the Kenner newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Relaxing nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, foot massages, and eyebrow/eyelash treatments.

1501 Lapalco Blvd (Harvey)

Relaxing nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, foot massages, and eyebrow/eyelash treatments.

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If your fade or beard is creeping into feral territory, The Bearded Lady Barber Shop serves precise cuts, buzzes, detailed beard work, and…

2122 Magazine St

If your fade or beard is creeping into feral territory, The Bearded Lady Barber Shop serves precise cuts, buzzes, detailed beard work, and legit hot shaves with six steamy towels... plus a vibe that’s all about taking care of people. Put yourself back together this week.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Nail salon providing classic services such as manicures and pedicures, plus trendy nail art.

2201 Barataria Blvd O (Marrero)

Nail salon providing classic services such as manicures and pedicures, plus trendy nail art.

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Barrels & Blade Barbershop is all precision cuts and premium grooming here in New Orleans, from sharp fades to hot towel shaves and facial…

4532 Magazine St

Barrels & Blade Barbershop is all precision cuts and premium grooming here in New Orleans, from sharp fades to hot towel shaves and facial plus steam treatments, backed by 26 years of master barber know-how. Expect high-end service with Southern hospitality... show up scruffy, leave confident, and bring the family.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Friendly, clean nail salon with an array of treatments, including manis and pedis.

2446 Barataria Blvd B (Marrero)

Friendly, clean nail salon with an array of treatments, including manis and pedis.

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If you want that classic barber shop vibe without the fuss, Bad Habit Barbershop delivers with hot towel shaves, precise men's cuts, and…

5509 Magazine St

If you want that classic barber shop vibe without the fuss, Bad Habit Barbershop delivers with hot towel shaves, precise men's cuts, and clean beard or neck trims. Founded in 2021 by local barber Mike Toups, this Uptown spot handles all hair textures with skill and zero pretense.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 6, 2026

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City Nails & Spa is all about considered nail care in a calm, spotless space. From classic manis to gel, dip, and Gel X sets plus pedis…

730 Allen Toussaint Blvd

City Nails & Spa is all about considered nail care in a calm, spotless space. From classic manis to gel, dip, and Gel X sets plus pedis that feel like a reset, their hygiene first approach means sanitized tools, single-use liners, unhurried attention, and the Harahan spot is a quick hop for Kenner folks.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Southern Swings Nail Bar nails the New Orleans vibe with porch-swing pedicure stations, mimosas, and a team that actually listens. Come for…

4422 Magazine St · ✓ checked Sep 5

Southern Swings Nail Bar nails the New Orleans vibe with porch-swing pedicure stations, mimosas, and a team that actually listens. Come for meticulous manis, gels, dips, or acrylics, stay for group hangs and that Gambit Best Nail Salon 2024 and 2025 brag... because your cuticles deserve champagne-level treatment.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Friendly salon specializing in haircuts, colouring, extensions and waxing.

2645 Manhattan Blvd Ste E1C (Harvey)

Friendly salon specializing in haircuts, colouring, extensions and waxing.

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ODH Men's Grooming gives New Orleans locals precise, face-flattering cuts and beard work without the rush, backed by 30+ years behind the…

1112 Franklin Ave · ✓ checked Sep 5

ODH Men's Grooming gives New Orleans locals precise, face-flattering cuts and beard work without the rush, backed by 30+ years behind the chair.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 12, 2026

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When your hair needs a little New Orleans magic this week, Salon Diversions is the French Quarter go-to for expert balayage, extensions,…

838 Royal St · ✓ checked Jul 31

When your hair needs a little New Orleans magic this week, Salon Diversions is the French Quarter go-to for expert balayage, extensions, quick blowouts, and elegant bridal styling, all using Aveda’s vegan, naturally derived products. Friendly vibe, stellar color, and you’ll walk out feeling dangerously photogenic.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 6, 2026

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From low-maintenance cuts and color to sleek blowouts, polished updos, extensions, and even spray tans for those swampy-weather curveballs,…

1581 Magazine St #1 · ✓ checked Jul 31

From low-maintenance cuts and color to sleek blowouts, polished updos, extensions, and even spray tans for those swampy-weather curveballs, Mariposa Salon has a skilled, friendly team that actually listens and delivers.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Salon Du Beau Monde is where locals go for trend-forward cuts, thoughtful styling, and color work they’re actually known for, including…

810 St Charles Ave · ✓ checked Sep 19

Salon Du Beau Monde is where locals go for trend-forward cuts, thoughtful styling, and color work they’re actually known for, including serious corrective color when plans go sideways. A seasoned, education-driven team keeps techniques fresh, and the pampering vibe turns a routine appointment into a small reset.

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Crave Aesthetics does extensions The Crave Way with proper installation and isolation, starting with a consult to match your natural lash…

2020 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd

Crave Aesthetics does extensions The Crave Way with proper installation and isolation, starting with a consult to match your natural lash health and ending with aftercare know-how, so your eyes stay happy. Taking a break from fills? Their high quality mink strips bring instant drama without the fuss.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Uptown Charm nails the custom airbrush tan, using rapid solutions for a just-off-the-beach bronze in about three hours, contouring…

7638 Maple St · ✓ checked Sep 11

Uptown Charm nails the custom airbrush tan, using rapid solutions for a just-off-the-beach bronze in about three hours, contouring included.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Custom eyelash extensions, eyebrow threading, brow lamination and other services at a clean salon chain with friendly, professional staff.

421 N Carrollton Ave Ste 2A

Custom eyelash extensions, eyebrow threading, brow lamination and other services at a clean salon chain with friendly, professional staff.

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Need a tune-up from a New Orleanian who does both? At Hollywood Beauty LLC, Tristyn Landry handles tattoos and permanent makeup in one…

4513 Magazine St

Need a tune-up from a New Orleanian who does both? At Hollywood Beauty LLC, Tristyn Landry handles tattoos and permanent makeup in one chair, so you can book meaningful ink or get your everyday-ready look dialed, then roll into the week feeling like you actually slept.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Need a stylist who actually listens? Sage Hair Collective keeps it relaxed while delivering thoughtful cuts, seamless color, and nourishing…

5228 Magazine St · ✓ checked Sep 5

Need a stylist who actually listens? Sage Hair Collective keeps it relaxed while delivering thoughtful cuts, seamless color, and nourishing treatments that make hair feel healthy again. A solid pick when you want low-maintenance hair that still looks put together, right here at home.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Robot Hair and Nail Salon makes it easy to squeeze in real pampering at Riverwalk Outlets, adjacent to Downtown NOLA. They’ve got 60+…

500 Port of New Orleans Pl #120

Robot Hair and Nail Salon makes it easy to squeeze in real pampering at Riverwalk Outlets, adjacent to Downtown NOLA. They’ve got 60+ services, from manicures and pedicures to threading, waxing, nail enhancements, and even headicures, so you can walk out feeling human again.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Relaxed salon for men's and women's haircuts, along with color treatments.

1904 Magazine St

Relaxed salon for men's and women's haircuts, along with color treatments.

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Irie Marie Beauty does permanent makeup that looks like your brows on their best day, plus lash and brow touch-ups that survive August. If…

10555 Lake Forest Blvd Ste 7D

Irie Marie Beauty does permanent makeup that looks like your brows on their best day, plus lash and brow touch-ups that survive August. If your makeup bag keeps losing battles with sweat and second lines, let them shape, shade, and simplify your routine.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 27, 2026

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For a quick refresh between errands or a full reset after the week, Lashe' Nails Spa focuses on neat pedicures and efficient waxing that…

3840 Canal St Ste 2 · ✓ checked Sep 19

For a quick refresh between errands or a full reset after the week, Lashe' Nails Spa focuses on neat pedicures and efficient waxing that keep you feeling put together. A straightforward neighborhood spot when you want clean lines, soft heels, and zero overthinking.

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