Lark & Sparrow

I don’t get a lot of manicures or pedicures. They only seem to correlate with major life changes. This one was no different. My dear coworkers hooked me up with a pedicure here over Memorial day and the nail polish still looks great. It hasn’t cracked or chipped. I think that’s a first. They really pamper you here when you get polished up. The one thing I really want to do one day is get one of their fancy artistic nail polishings. If you haven’t seen their Instagram, look now. I think they do the most beautiful nail art in the city, hands down.

Nail Techs here speak English, so while they aren’t therapists, they are capable of understanding if you want to switch colors (no offense to the Vietnamese nail salons! I was just sick of not being able to speak to a person I’m sitting with for such a long time).
This place doesn’t make you feel like a hamburger, all cramped in like a sardine with other suckers. The atmosphere is calming and has a certain nuanced aesthetic.
Make appointments online and find a stencil and go all out with the nail art — Everyone has their own style with it, but it’s easy and fun — you can go classy or avant garde or romantic, etcetera. I recommend coming with time before your appointment if you are indecisive — so that you have time to go through the plates and narrow it down.
Don’t go in and expect the nail people to make decisions for you — go in and figure part of it out yourself and then they can help with whatever little decision making after you’ve narrowed it down.
I tend to go in one week and pick out a plate and color and then it will give me an idea for the next week — I go from variation to variation like baby steps. So far I’ve been too afraid of gel polish and I just go with vinylux which is the quickest drying because I’m impatient.
BUT, they do have wine so that helps take the edge off especially if you go in for a mani AND a pedi and you’re there for a while [I know I sound like a pri-​madonna mentioning how I get impatient while getting my nails done. haha! sorry].
I just want to end this review on a slightly political note and say that, «capitalism is supposed to reward innovation. Not greed.» Can I just say that the fact that they do nail art, while not to over-​play it, is totally innovative, as is the ambience and aesthetics of the salon. This is an example of a healthy capitalistic endeavor — people who wanted to start a nail salon that wasn’t a horrible and stinky experience — but rather a calming and nurturing one, where you don’t feel like a sardine and the end result is unique — well worth the price.

This is THE nail salon. The ONLY nail salon that matters and I’m a fan4lyfe. Jodi was super amazing and even offered to make my nail dreams a reality despite the fact that she was slammed and I booked my appointment for a regular mani (without nail art). Word to the wise: go for the nail art, because why would you want your nails to be basic, instead of pure magic?!

Linda is probably the most knowledgeable nail tech I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She taught me so much about the shellac process, what is good and bad, etc. The salon itself is so very relaxing. This is in a really cute part of town too. I loved being able to book appointments online at my convenience and the Sunday afternoon hours were perfect for my schedule.

I had a really lovely pedicure this morning. I appreciated the car what was taken with my feet and the atmosphere was really lovely. Easy off street parking, straightforward booking system, very reasonably priced. I re-​booked on the spot :)

I REALLY wanted to love this place. I had been watching them for a while. I finally made an appointment and ended up sadly disappointed. First of all, the shop is beautiful and the staff are very nice. The nurturing pedicure was amazing! I highly recommend it. BUT, I really wanted cool hand painted art. After 3 hours, it was clear that it wasn’t gonna happen. The lesson that I learned is to ONLY ask for the staff who have stars next to their name on Vagaro. The person who worked on me was very nice and meticulous, but not an artist. I was hoping for someone to guide me through the options and to even offer suggestions based on their expertise. This is their craft, not mine. I had an idea, but wanted an expert take it away. Well, it didn’t happen and my nails are already ruined (2 hours later) and the «art» on my toes is not great. It was an expensively sad experience.

Really great pedicure in a super cool building and great staff. Must do in Grant Park!

Holy crow, I was visiting my sister in Atlanta and she made us appointments for manicure/​pedicures here. This is the best nail salon I’ve ever been to. The bar is set WAY high. Aesthetically, it’s so peaceful — tons of natural light, exposed brick, light colors, it smells nice. We had 10am appointments and were met by friendly faces who knew my sister by name and were very kind to me. They made us mimosas and got us started right away. Skye and Stef did wonderful work on our nails and took extra time to show us different stamp, foil and color options to make sure we had the looks we wanted. I’ve never been more excited for a manicure in my life and probably half-​shouted that like three times. I briefly looked at all the lovely jewelry that was also for sale but tried to execute some self control and didn’t pick anything up this go round. However, you can be sure that I’ll be booking more trips to Atlanta, and when I do, we’ll be going back to lark & sparrow.

LOVE this place. I went in and had some time to kill before a flight. Ended up with a fantastic manicure and a blissful foot massage. The people are lovely, the space is charming and comfortable. I will definitely be back.

An elevated experience! Linda is a true artist and I’m afraid I can never go to any other nail salon. We took over the salon for our friends David Bowie themed birthday party and were treated so beautifully. Thank you!

I will never go to another nail salon. This place was so nice and clean. No chemical smell like other places. My nail technician was amazing. She did a fantastic job. Great colors to chose from and they offer a mimosa while you get your service. Online booking and emailed receipts. Free street parking. Lovely place!

I recently went into Lark & Sparrow for a Nurturing Pedicure by Skye. This place is the real deal — not some sweat shoppy mani/​pedi place where you’re just a number. It is LUXURIOUS and super relaxing. They take great steps to make sure that you’re pampered and taken care of. It was the best pedicure I’ve ever had. What I loved about them was that they make everything in-​house that they can — hand sanitizer, herbal soak, callous remover, scrub, etc. Truly a gem. I’ll warn you though, once you go there, you’ll never go anywhere else again.

This place is new so I understand they’re adjusting… I’ll give them another try in a couple months. Here’s why:
My tech did a great job but took 3 hours (for a pedi and gel mani)… Perfectionist to a fault much?! My nails looked great and my heels were softer than they’ve EVER been! That was amazing. I was annoyed though 2 days later when my Vinylux gel polish started bubbling so that by day 8 it peeled off.
I love the trendiness of this salon although it does get a little too cool for school if you’re not careful. The staff take pride in their work but get a preachy about how natural and home-​made they are…
I’d only give 3 stars but the location have them a bonus point.

Skye did my pedicure, and she did such a nice job I went back. Although the prices are a bit high compared to other nail shops, I think their approach justifies the higher prices.
Their pedicure is different from my previous experiences. Instead of soaking your feet first and then using a callous remover (y’know, the cheese grater thing?), they file your dry heels and then soak your feet. This way, the callous removal is less shocking to the body, and the callouses grow back slower. Brilliant! I am rubbing my feet together right now, about 2 weeks later, and they’re still soft. The skin also feels even; previously, my heels would feel bumpy.
In addition to a superior approach, the salon itself is more pleasant than the other places I’ve visited. There are no strong chemical smells in the air, and the décor is light and bright. They don’t have the massage chairs (they’re hard to keep sanitary); instead they have very comfortable Lay-​Z-​Boy recliners. Those recliners are so cute that I might buy one for my house.
They also do nail art and have lots of options! All and all, I really like L&S and will be a repeat customer.

I loved my experience at Lark and Sparrow! The nail techs are so creative and knowledgeable that I would rather refer to them as nail artists. I also enjoyed the complementary wine!

L&S is a green hip salon in the grant park hood of atlanta. The employees made me feel so welcome and definitely practice «customer service». I love everything about the salon: from the reclining chairs, nail polish selection, friendly staff, décor, and quality work.

This is the BEST nail shop I have been to in ages. All techs are knowledgeable in healthy nail care. They take time with each customer, not rushing through services to get to the next person. If you want a fabulous experience with fun talented nail professionals come to Lark & Sparrow!

Great overall experience! Nails — I got a Nurturing Manicure and a Basic Pedicure and it was very relaxing. It was honestly the best mani/​pedi I have received as it was gentle on my sensitive skin and still got the job done on my rough and neglected cuticles. I also got my eyebrows waxed and they use a special wax for sensitive skin and my brows were perfectly shaped, no pain and no redness after. Lark & Sparrow is also affordable, convenient, has a great atmosphere and no toxic smells. Everyone was exceptionally pleasant and accommodating as well, but I would make a reservation.

Made Lark & Sparrow a «meeting» destination today. Got pedicures and work done at the same time. Could not have made a better decision. They create all their owns products (except the polish and remover) and give the most amazing calf massages, wrap you in the warmest towels and make your feet look and feel brand new. As a woman in heels everyday… I know what I’m talking about. Run, don’t walk, to the phone and make an appointment.

A delightful experience for your toes and mind! A wonderful gaggle gals who are having a good time driven by their passion for all-​natural products and amazing customer service! You should check them out but be sure to make an appointment as walk-​ins are limited.