Manicures
Classic and spa manicures with cuticle care and your pick of polish.
Nail Salon · Cleary Ave · Metairie, LA
The same faces,
The same faces,
years of regulars.
Real Nails is the kind of neighborhood salon where clients ask for their tech by name — Trang, Mike, and Tracy have been taking care of Metairie for years, one familiar appointment at a time.
Our Story
A neighborhood staple on Cleary Ave
Real Nails has been doing manicures and pedicures at 2916 Cleary Ave, Suite 3 for years, building the kind of loyal following that only happens one good visit at a time. Look through the reviews and you'll notice a pattern: the same three names, over and over, across years of appointments.
That's not an accident. Clients come back for consistency — the same steady hands, the same friendly conversation, the same care taken with every set. It's a small shop with a big regular base, right in the heart of Metairie.
⭐ 4.5-star rating
🪑 Walk-ins welcome
📍 Cleary Ave & Ford St
🎟️ Deals on Groupon
The Menu
Nail care, done the familiar way
Pedicures
Classic and spa pedicures with a proper soak, scrub, and polish finish.
Gel Polish
Chip-resistant gel color on your natural nails for weeks of shine.
Dip Powder & Acrylic
Long-wearing dip powder and acrylic sets built to last between visits.
Fill-Ins & Repairs
Fill-ins, careful soak-off removal, and quick fixes when you need them.
Nail Art & Add-Ons
Simple nail art and design add-ons, just ask your tech when you sit down.
💬 Pricing varies by service & add-ons
For a quote and to book:
📞 Call or text (504) 887-7639
Ask around Metairie — people know the names 💛
Scroll through years of reviews and the same three names keep coming up: Trang, Mike, and Tracy. That's the kind of consistency that turns a first visit into a standing appointment — clients who've been coming back for years, and say so.
4.5★average rating
42reviews on file
Yearsof returning regulars
The Real Nails Difference
Consistency you can count on
- The same familiar techs. Regulars ask for Trang, Mike, or Tracy by name — and usually get them.
- A neighborhood pace. No corporate script, no upsell pressure — just steady, careful work.
- Easy to reach. Right on Cleary Ave near Ford St, with walk-ins welcome whenever a chair opens up.
A Look Inside
Nails done right, visit after visit
Classic sets, careful color work, and a comfortable place to sit for an hour — this is what keeps Metairie coming back.
Photos shown are placeholder imagery — swapped for Real Nails' own photos before launch.
Word Around Cleary Ave
4.5 stars, built one regular at a time
★★★★★
"Trang & Mike are awesome individuals, I promise you won't be disappointed. I've been going to them for years."
★★★★★
"Mike and Tracy are great at what they do." Simple, honest praise for the same two techs, from a client who kept coming back.
★★★★★
"My daughter and I just love the environment, service, friendly" — a family favorite, mother and daughter both regulars.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair is open, but calling ahead at (504) 887-7639 helps you get in faster, especially on Saturdays.
Will I see the same tech every visit?
Many regulars have been coming back for the same familiar faces for years. Ask for your preferred tech when you call to book.
How much does a manicure or pedicure cost?
Pricing depends on the service and any add-ons. Call (504) 887-7639 for current pricing, or check current listings on Groupon.
What are your hours?
Monday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed Sunday.
Where are you located?
2916 Cleary Ave Suite 3, Metairie, LA 70002, near the Cleary Ave and Ford St intersection.
Do you run any deals?
Real Nails is listed on Groupon from time to time — call the salon directly at (504) 887-7639 to ask about current specials.
Real Nails at a glance
- What: Neighborhood nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, gel, dip powder & nail care
- Where: 2916 Cleary Ave Suite 3, Metairie, LA 70002 — near Cleary Ave & Ford St
- Open: Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · closed Sunday
- Book: Call/text (504) 887-7639 or check current deals on Groupon
- Rated: 4.5★ across 42 reviews on Birdeye
- Good to know: Walk-ins welcome · same familiar techs, visit after visit
Come Say Hi
Find us on Cleary Ave
📍 Address
2916 Cleary Ave Suite 3
Metairie, LA 70002
Near Cleary Ave & Ford St
📞 Phone
(504) 887-7639
🎟️ Deals
Listed on Groupon — call for current specials
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Walk-ins welcome · calling ahead recommended on Saturdays