La Vie Nail & Spa

I purchased an Eversave voucher for a pedicure at La Vie Nail & Spa back in December.
I finally got around to using it last month.
I called on a Friday to see if they accept walk-​in clients. The person who I spoke with did not understand what I was asking and badgered me in broken English if I wanted an appointment. Begrudgingly, I obliged.
I was happy that my friend was able to give me a ride there. It is not particularly convenient to public transportation, and is tucked in an out of the way shopping plaza in Newton.
No wonder they were offering discounted services, there were no other clients there on a Saturday afternoon. In fact, the man who gave me the pedicure was the only person working.
My friend was shocked how quickly he finished the pedicure. He was Speedy Gonzales giving the hot stone massage, then gave me an awkward shoulder massage while my nails dried.
I guess for $ 15 it wasn’t a terrible experience. He did a halfway decent job on my nails. However, there is no way I would pay close to $ 35 to go there again. There are plenty of better places closer to where I live.

I just got a 10 minute chair massage from Yuri. She has a gentle personality but has strength in her hands. IT was great. I didn’t have an appointment and she was able to get everything prepared quickly. I am giving 4 stars because it was a little cold in the room she took me compared to the rest of the salon.

Great Mani/​Pedi!
Don’t let the plaza it’s in scare you away! Very nice and new on the inside. I accidentally nicked my big toe while I was still there and my technician was very happy to fix it up for me… well, too my face anyway. He may have been cursing me under his breath HAHA!
The bonus shoulder massage while sitting at the drying station is a big plus too!

Had a pedicure & manicure here. There were construction going on but it wasn’t their fault. Would love to come back.

I bought a Living Social coupon for a mani and pedi for this salon. All I wanted to do was relax and it was anything but. I would never go back here. The A/​C was broken the day I was there (which I know isn’t their fault) but to get me out of there faster, they did my mani and pedi at the same time so I couldn’t read my book since my hands were occupied. I was sweating so badly and to top it off, the hot towels were practically scalding and I had to tell the guy to get them off my legs quick as I couldn’t do it myself since the woman had my hands! All in all, a horrible experience and wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Very good, hot stones, back massage. Super clean, no waiting.

This salon is new and subsequently offers new equipment including pedicure chairs, manicure stations, and drying stations. My manicure and pedicure were pretty comparable to other places in the area and they add a special touch with a hot stone massage, wax on the heels, and shoulder massage — although I think my guy was in a hurry to get back to the soap opera he was watching when I interrupted him for a mani/​pedi at 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon.
The one drawback, which hopefully was just a coincidence that day, was there was a weird, musty smell — almost like stale water. It was a bit distracting from my goal to relax.

I may have never discovered this salon if I had not bought a Living Social coupon but I am so glad I did! The outside may not grab your attention but don’t be deterred! Everything inside is brand new and the salon is sparkling clean and relaxing. The pedicure was one of the best I have had. They use an exfoliating scrub, give you a hot stone massage, and wrap your heels with oil to soften them. The manicure was equally as good and as you dry your nails you are given a shoulder massage! Definitely make an appointment as there are only two people working and ask for Jenny!

This nail salon was awesome! The pedi chairs and other equipments were sparkling new, the location and parking was convenient, and most importantly, the staffs were very skilled and service-​oriented. Very happy with my nails, toe nails, and general mood! Definitely will be there regularly!

This place is amazing and SOOO CLEAN which is hard to come by with nail salons, as many of you may know. They give back massages that go along with your mani or pedi, and its great. Very nice people, and awesome service.
Good for your man, if he likes pedis… they have specials for men specifically, and the hot stone massage is to die for!