I got my wedding nails done at La Belle with Brie and had a great experience. Brie did my nails exactly how I asked for and gave enough of her thoughts as well Even after over 2 weeks all my nails still look great, just grown out (pictured) I got structured gel nails and a pedicure (Lena did my pedi and she was so great as well). One thing I didn't realize is you do have to add on cuticle prep separately if you want that for your structure gel The space is clean and very nice too. If you're getting a pedi the chairs are massage chairs, which is a big plus! Compared to the prices I typically have in Los Angeles, La Belle was super affordable and I'd definitely go back when I'm in Boston read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Structured gel 2 weeks later - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

I was visiting from out of town & found this place on Yelp! I booked with Lilly for Acrylic Gel Nails (Full set) with French Nails. I had a good experience but I was a little upset that my nails came out so short... She didn't really ask much about how I felt the nails were coming along during the process but other than that, I would come back again read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

On behalf of my girlfriend. I got her a gift certificate here as she is new to the area. I have been getting dip for about 3 years now & have loved it. After trying this spot, they did not top with gel which I have always had, when I asked them about it they told me no & that it would be fine. Within a day the top clear polish began to lift & crack. I have never had an issue with nails chipping or breaking before this, but now less than 2 weeks from that appointment I have two broken nails, not just the dip, but the actual nail is broken. The powder itself is also chunky & uneven. My dip manicures have always lasted me at least a month. For the price of the dip manicure I'd expect more, & to listen to the customer when they request something. They also did not trim my cuticles, oil them, offer any lotion after. Nothing. Definitely disappointed in the quality. read more

I could give them zero star, but there is no such option. I choose nude pink the color, but they put on completely different color. I told them to fix it, and they just put on another pink shade on top of the yellow color. You could still see the yellow color on corner of my nails. I told them to fix the end of my nails and they just made it worst. Very awful experience... read more

See all

Brie is amazing!! I randomly found this salon and I've been so pleased with the work. Brie has been able to do cat eyes and chrome layers and it always looks better than my Pinterest inspo. Prices are average for the city. The salon is clean and well stocked with colors. I'm usually in and out within an hour with a gelx request. Highly recommend the salon and Brie read more

I received a great gel manicure from Kimmy! Amazing service and quality. Would recommend.

It's a place I go to regularly, but a female employee is always rude. Disappointing. Serves was not bad

I have been coming here for over 5 years. Nancy gives the most amazing pedicure. Make sure to go at off hours though because it gets really busy during peak times. The lavender volcano spa pedicure is best. read more

I want to love this place because some of the workers are so nice but I'm just incredibly sad I paid $5 to fix two chipped fingernails that broke only 3 days after the manicure. A mere six hours after the $5 fix, they chipped again. Secondly, these nails were painted so far away from the cuticles, and I had to ask for lotion at the end unfortunately ): read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Downward sloping near the cuticles - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

Very unhappy with the service I received yesterday. Knew it would be bad when I called and they told me to book online, despite saying that I could book appointments over the phone. Took a group of four in to get manicures and pedicures and immediately the staff was pushy and attempting to persuade our group into getting more expensive services. Ended up costing $315 and every member of my group left with either smudged nails, chipped nails, or signs of low quality service. I raised my concerns to the technician performing my service, as she had smudged one of my nails while painting another. Instead of correcting the error, she put top coat over the smudge, solidifying it into place. Staff was unorganized and kept "forgetting" parts of the expensive package they roped us into paying for. None of the technicians cleaned up the cuticles of anyone in my group and left one person bleeding. Additionally, I had a bandage on my finger and the technician, despite my complaints, proceeded to press firmly on it while doing my nails. Staff was then pushy for tips despite the subpar service. Do not recommend and will not be back. Basically highway robbery. read more

See all

I came in for mother's day for my mother to get a pedicure (it was our first time) there was like 4 clients there.. when I came in they told my mom to pick a color then we waited .. 5 minutes after they told us that "there's a lot of people" and won't be able to do her nails. My issue is how do you have my mother pick a color to then tell us they can't do my moms nails.. Very unprofessional and very BAS first impression. Please do better. Thank you! read more

it's right across my building so i thought i should try it out. I got Gel X and i have never had such a painful experience. I was in pain, it was burning, and a nail came out crooked. read more

**dishonest about prices and bad customer service, sloppy work* I went to La Belle Nail Salon for a full set with a design. I showed the woman who greeted me a picture of what I wanted (white stiletto nails with small black hearts) and she told me it would cost $85. She said stilettos weren't possible with hard gel, and I had to do Gel X (which is $10 more). I agreed, despite having had plenty of designs with hard gel before. She applied the Gel X and another technician did the design. She was nice, but her work was not consistent and slightly sloppy, and I had to ask her 3 times to center the W initial I asked for. When she finished, she gave me a final price of $115. I then spoke to the woman who greeted me and asked her about the discrepancy. She said I had to pay more because of the design. I had no issue paying more, I had an issue with her giving me one price before I did my nails when she knew I was getting a design, and then another one after they were finished. I paid and politely tried to explain why i was unhappy, and she walked away from me while I was mid-sentence. She was extremely rude and I believe she was intentionally deceptive. With the unevenness and asymmetry of the design, I don't believe the nails were worth $115 anyways. Would not return here or recommend the salon to anyone. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - gel-x stiletto nails with design ($115) - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Britney is amazing- I wasn't sure what I wanted and look what she made happen! She is efficient, funny and great at nails. She mixed a couple colors together to get the perfect shade. This chrome pink was exactly what I wanted but didn't know how to communicate. *Make an appointment!! Friday afternoon was super crowded and we had to wait a bit. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here 2-3 times for a pedicure and had a good experience, however, I came in today for a dip powder manicure and felt so ripped off. It was very disappointing. The man who did it seemed to be an owner ? It took him maybe 10-15 min to do my entire dip powder manicure. He didnt do any nail prep (filing, cuticle cleaning etc) he basically just sanded them and put powder on them and tried to send me off. There was dried polish and stickiness all around and under my nails that I had him clean up. I actually couldn't believe he was letting me leave like that . $55!!! I don't mind paying money when there's effort put in. And I don't want to be put in a position where I have to correct someone because they're being lazy and sloppy. I told him how unhappy I was with my nails (note, I'm not a picky person and this was very uncomfortable ) and he literally ignored me, he had nothing to say. This place is a joke. Never again, I'll stick to my regular spot. Shout out to Gaelic Nails in Southie!! read more

Amazing!!!! love love loved my nails they are absolutely stunning. Service was great! read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

See all

I came here a while back, and let me tell you, they were awesome! The staff there were super friendly and did a really good job, especially considering the price I paid. Right from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with big smiles and a warm welcome. The staff here made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout my visit. If you're ever in downtown I would recommend stopping by. Typically no appointments are needed and you can just walk in but to be safe I would recommend calling in advance since it can get super busy. They don't do crazy nail art so I wouldn't try to give them anything crazy and just stick to something basic and simple. Thats the only downside but other than that it's a good spot if you're looking for something quick read more

I received a pedicure and gel manicure. First off they only take cash, wasnt aware of this beforehand. They do have an atm. Originally I thought they did an awesome job with my pedicure (love a thorough massage) and my fingernails looked great. My gel nails starting chipping about a week after the appointment. But my biggest complaint is my toe became infected and required antibiotics. Bummer because I really thought I found a great nail salon, but I'm a little too grossed out to go back. read more

I took a several-month hiatus from getting my nails done as I had been getting gel for a couple years without a break and my nails were brittle. So, I waited and waited until my nails grew out a few times over and they were healthy and strong again! Then, I made an appointment at La Belle because they're pretty close to work and I didn't want to wait for the weekend to go to my regular salon. It was easy to make an appointment over the phone and they were ready for me when I arrived. They pointed out the columns of gel color and asked me to pick. As someone else wrote here, they do not have the wheels of gel color which kind of stinks because I like to hold it up to my nails to picture the color against my skin tone. With the bottle, it's hard to tell the true color, but I picked something and ended up liking it. The woman who did my nails was friendly and did a decent job of cutting cuticles, etc. The shaping was only ok, but the painting was good and she did 3 coats as the color was pretty transparent. $30 for a gel manicure and I tipped my standard 20%. That was on a Friday. I took the picture below on the next Friday. If I had regular polish and it chipped like that after 1 week - no biggie. But a giant chip 1 week after a gel manicure!? What a waste! And of course, it chipped on the Friday before the long weekend, so I went into Memorial Day weekend with crappy nails. I couldn't make myself pay to get them done again so soon. Over the weekend, there has been more peeling from the bottom. All in all - not worth it. My gel manis last at least 2 weeks elsewhere. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Big chip after 1 week of a gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I come here often bc it's convenient but it's not always great. Some of the nail techs are amazing. But this Monday I had someone who filed my nails AFTER the gel was applied. This obviously broke the seal around the edge of the gel and it was only two days before it started peeling off. I don't enjoy writing bad reviews over minor issues so I don't- but I'm hoping someone reads this at LaBelle and educates their coworkers to not file a gel manicure. It ruins it and wastes the clients money. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Day 3 - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love that they have a easy appointment service online. I don't need to call in, just select what service on their online website and choose which date/time and then make the appointment myself. They are also flexible, when I came in and wanted to do more designs and they had time to help create my design on my nails. read more

Emma is so talented and so professional. She has the best energy and does an amazing dip nail that lasts perfectly for over a month. Only complaint about the place is that it can take a long time to get seated even with an appointment. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My nails came out great. However, when I went to pay, the man told me the card machine isn't working so I could use the ATM. In my head I was thinking if there a fee, I would say no. The fee is $4. I immediately took my card out and asked if there was another way to pay. He said to give him my card, put it in the machine, and it worked with absolutely no issue. Sorry I do not like that. If you want cash, say cash only, do not lie. read more

I got a gel refill and it turned out so well!! The lady was gentle, but so fast (finished a full set in under 30 min) and there was a refreshing massage at the end. The price was much lower than surrounding salons ($50 for gel refill- $40 for regular refill) and the service was still good. I just walked in but came very early, around 10am, so the atmosphere was so calm and peaceful. Definitely a great choice with great service and a reasonable price! read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Gel Refill ($50) - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So perfect. Went in on a whim and was seen right away, quick service and added another coat for me. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Acrylic coffin set - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I saw Tina. she was so nice and did a great job. It was very relaxing and my toes look great!

Walked in and was seated right away! Brie did such a great job!! Will definitely come back read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Acrylic nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

$35 for a gel manicure. Pretty expensive but such is Boston. This place is clean and the tools always seem sterilized (5+ stars) compared to some other nearby locations. Yes, there are language barriers. However this is a nail salon ... pretty low stakes here... some patience will get you what you want just try to be clear. Staff is accommodating. My nails look great and have lasted up to 2 weeks each time I've went. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This nail salon is my absolute favorite in Boston. I have come here many times and the nail techs are always very nice and I have never left unsatisfied. They offer many different services and although it's expensive it's definitely worth it. read more

I decided to come to this salon instead of the ones in Back Bay because it was conveniently located near downtown crossing. It's a very casual, no-frills environment in a bustling part of the city. I came in for a gel polish removal and gel manicure. The woman directed me to the two racks of gel polish and I guess, I'm used to salons that use the swatches instead of asking you to choose a polish in the bottle. The selection isn't very large here, but I'm also comparing them to high end salons I've been to in NYC. With that said though, I found a color I liked and the nail tech was very calm and patient during my service. It was $40 all together but I highly recommend that you please pay in cash. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had an appointment on a Tuesday after work. Arrived 5 minutes early, checked in, and quickly realized this salon was utter chaos. Staff just kept telling us to pick our gel colors for over 30 minutes... Finally had one tech prep our nails but he did a super rushed job, destroyed my cuticles, and my nails weren't shaped evenly at all. After waiting around for another 40 minutes, a tech came over to actually paint our nails. She alternated between two of us at once as our nails were curing... this led to an extremely rushed manicure, with polish all over my cuticles and not capped at the tip of my nails. Two days later, every nail was chipped. Four days later (from the day I got them done), several nails are lifting and peeling off. Extremely disappointing as a gel manicure typically lasts me at least 2 weeks and this one was on the pricier side. read more

See all

Went there today for the 1st time. Super cute place. Nice atmosphere. Staff were nice. I cant get long nails due to work. But the nails and art work i saw them doing on other clients were amazing!!! read more

I was in town for a conference and needed to update my manicure right before it started. La Belle squeezed me in for a last-minute appointment. The woman at the front desk, who I assumed was the manager or owner, was very sweet. Unfortunately, the woman who worked on my nails could have done a better job. I get gel manis regularly. In September, a friend had put a layer of clear acrylic on my nails to strengthen them. Since then, other nail technicians have managed to leave it alone when removing the gel polish. The nail technician at La Belle was the first one who insisted on removing the acrylic. Even though I had explained that I was in a rush and told her to leave the acrylic as the other previous techs have done, she spent time ripping off the acrylic to the point where she almost ripped off one of my nails. In her rush, she also cut my finger while filing. I agree with the previous reviews that this place is very clean. I might return for a pedicure, but I don't think I would get another manicure here. read more

I really wanted to give this salon 3 stars because I have to redo my nails this week, but my problem was technical. I hate the goopy, bubble look from carelessly piling on gel. My nails were filed sharply, I had to bring it to the manicurist's attention and I still had to fix a sharp edge after the gel was done. She put the top coat on sloppily, it doesn't even cover the entire gel. I didn't picture my toes but they were also left with a bubble. I personally feel that if I'm spending $60+ on a service, in a place that specializes that, it should be acceptably done, if not perfectly. That being said I only accepted this because the salon was closing by the time my appointment ended. The only thing that saves this review is that she was very nice, but her job is her job and it should be done well. That and the salon is very clean and well equipped, otherwise it would be a 2. read more

See all

I would give it a 5 star review however some of the ladies are really rude. They do a good job with their work however when they ask if it hurts- even if you say yes they'll still keep trying in the same area. read more

Lilly did my nails exactly now I wanted them to look! They were so pretty and I was super satisfied. Definitely going back again soon! read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place has put in many procedures to keep customers and staff safe during the age of Covid. They've been routinely sanitizing everything, they have limited the number of customers and and patient and thorough. Naturally, their prices are slightly higher ($40 for a pedicure vs. the $35 it says on the website), but it's worth it with how much they've invested in extra cleanliness. read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

La Belle is fantastic! We came the day before my sisters wedding for gel manis and pedis. They gave excellent color suggestions and were super friendly and kind. We mentioned Hailey Bieber nails and they knew exactly what we wanted and gave us different options to achieve the exact same or similar look. I chose similar and My nails ended up being a neutral light pink with a sheer shine/subtle glitter that had a slightly green nod in light which perfectly matched my MOH dress! I'm obsessed with them! Britney and the rest of the ladies were fabulous and made for an easy stress free day! read more

Nails anywhere in downtown Boston are pricey but this place always does such a great job and makes it worth every penny!!! read more

La Belle Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

*update This salon has changed ownership. The new owner has limited English, very poor management and business skills and does not care about the customers or the staff. Appointments are not taken seriously and walk ins are over promised. The staff and the guests look stressed and exhausted. Pedicure tubs overflowing, people back and forth, raising prices without any notification or change in the service. In fact it has only gotten worse. Refusing to honor the stamp cards from previous ownership and cutting extra services like parafin wax etc. very disappointing. Legacy staff are leaving since the new management is so bad and is always yelling across the salon in Vietnamese. read more