Lace Beauty Lab

Used my Groupon here. Great that both locations honor it and you can use it in both. Olga pays attention to what you want and really does a beautiful job. Staff member at the front desk was very helpful and brought many colors for me to choose. It would be nice if they had more tables for manicures so I wouldn’t have to sit in the pedicure seat with my shoes in the basin.

This place is super cute and the service was great. Everyone was very helpful I will definite be going back again!

I had a great experience here using my Groupon! and I added an eye brow wax. They did a great job and my mani/​pedi at the same time I was in and out in a little over an hour. I will definitely be back!

I, like another person whose review I just read, hate giving this place a bad review because everybody that worked there was extremely nice. However, I’m not grading them on their congeniality. I was sold on all of the good reviews that Lace Beauty Lab had and assumed that meant that I was going to get a fantastic set of pink and white acrylics. It was one of the few places that I could find in that area that even did that type of nails. Maybe if I’d read about someone else’s bad experience, I might not have chosen this place and saved myself some time and money.
I didn’t have much choice as to whether or not to get my nails done in Miami. I was in a bind and had several broken nails that I needed to get fixed. I really wanted to wait until I got home so I could make sure I got them done right but instead decided to put some faith in my fellow Unilocalers and see if I could find a decent place in town. I don’t know about you but traveling with several broken nails and knocking them every ten seconds while struggling with bags around is not my idea of fun. Waiting was obviously out of the question.
I researched Unilocal and selected Lace Beauty Lab. It looked like a cool place from the photos as well as being featured in magazines but don’t be fooled. The pics and articles make this place look a lot better than it really is.
After my experience, I cannot recommend it to anyone seeking acrylics. Mine did not come out well at all! In fact, these probably go down in the record books as the worst acrylics I’ve ever had. They are lumpy, uneven, and you can see the lines where the previous acrylic was much like you could see the age of a tree by counting the rings in the stump. My other issue is with the shape of my nails. They get wider as they get long so they are almost triangular in shape. When the lady finished working on me, I looked down and saw how awful they were. I thought about complaining but judging from how amateur they looked, I knew that the person doing them did not possess the skill set necessary to fix them so I accepted my defeat and chalked it up to experience.
May I kindly present you with Exhibit A, Your Honor:
I rest my case!
If you can believe it, that photo doesn’t even truly begin to represent how bad they are! I might as well have handed a four year old some pink and white powder and let them go to town. Maybe this place is good if you have real nails and just want a manicure or a pedicure, I don’t know. But I highly advise, DO NOT GO HERE for acrylic nails unless you want to be left with the clodhoppers exhibited above!

I recently purchased groupons for myself and 7 girlfriends to celebrate during a vacation weekend in July. The deal was mani/​pedi for $ 35 (originally $ 60). Our original 3pm appointment was cancelled due to tropical storm Bonnie… which blew over around noon. But John the manager was kind enough to call and reschedule us all for the following afternoon. The salon is cute and trendy and kept extremely clean. The staff was friendly and patient with our group and did a nice job of accomodating everyone.
The pedicure left a little to be desired. Like other reviewers, I felt there was too much polish applied and there was little to no foot massage. This could of been that since we were a large group the technicians
felt a bit rushed, so its understandable.
Everyone enjoyed themselves, and John was gret to deal with! I would probably go alone or with a small group next time to get the full pampered experience. All in all, a great find!

Dismayed over my scruffy soles I talked a girlfriend into joining me for a last minute, Saturday afternoon pedi.
The receptionist was lovely over the phone and delighted to accommodate the same-​day appointments. Knowing the challenges of parking South of Fifth we cabbed it and arrived just in time.
I love these nail spots that fill the gap between the chore-​like feel of your basic salon pedi and the serious $$$ of a spa. Lace offers up enough indulgence to leave you feeling pampered and relaxed, and the ridiculously sweet yet sleek décor and über-​cushy sofa chairs adds to the TLC factor. The hot towel leg wrap that comes with the signature pedi is particularly blissful.
With tons of stations Lace is a great place to go with a friend or two, but I was a little put off by the foot sinks which, while they aren’t as bad as whirlpools, are something I try to avoid. My tech cut my nails too short and the shape was a bit off, but the paint job turned out great and lasted for three weeks — not bad for $ 38 plus tip.

My feet and toes were in desperate need of some loving, and thinking back on all the positive reviews I’d read of Lace, when a friend suggested an afternoon indulgence, I jumped at the chance.
An appointment was made, and a couple hours later my tootsies were soaking in a lovely bath at the cutest nail salon I’d seen in recent memory. Lots of white, with bursts of color, Lace isn’t your typical nail place. For example, you won’t find any massage chairs here.
For the signature treatment (pedicure, that is), which’ll run you $ 38 + tip, I was treated to various scrubs, lotions, and massages for my aching feet. Lace has lots of Essie and O.P.I. polishes to choose from, and I was very happy with the burgundy-​esque red that caught my eye.
The one downside, the paint job wasn’t the best in the world. There was so much nail polish glooped onto my big toes, that when I put on closed-​toed shoes about 6 hours post-​pedi, they still got smushed. Bummer.
Oh, parking will definitely be a challenge, especially if it’s the weekend and the weather’s nice. If you’re a beach-​dweller (like me), I’d suggest a quick and cheap cab ride, or walking. The place is a wee bit tricky to find, but just look for the Portofino Deli, and it’s right next door.
And of course, as other reviews have noted, you can’t add a tip to your credit card, so be sure to have a little bit of cash on hand to tip your wonderful technician!

I finally redeemed my Groupon for a signature mani & pedi, which only cost me $ 29. J’adore the décor! Like another reviewer said, it is like the inside of a little princess’s dream. Very pretty with metallic silver, pinks, and white. Eye candy for the über-​girly girl. I must say the décor is where my awe ends. I did have my mani and pedi done at the same time, but have also had this done at other lower end salons. The pedicurist was not very good at shaping and cutting my toenails. She cut my nails way too short. I asked for rounded square and she shaped them in a weird shape I cannot describe. The manicurist was the more friendly of the two and chatted with me for a bit. I did enjoy the hot towel wrapped around my hands and feet which were soaked with lotion. I did not get a hand or foot massage, which was disappointing and I thought standard. Also, adding quick dry to your nail service is extra! No fan after you are done either! So you better pray like hell your nails are dry enough when you oh so carefully dig out your money from you wallet. I was done in about 45 minutes. Overall, it was meh… just OK. If I was paying retail, it would give it two stars. I would not return unless I had another discount or special. Regularly priced at $ 60, I was expecting something spectacular above the standard mani-​pedi. But in typical Miami fashion, it was more about the ambiance and less about the service/​product.

Sometimes a girl just needs a little TLC time to herself. I was in dire need of a mani & pedi and once I saw the special offer on Unilocal offering a complimentary blowout if you purchased mani & pedi. Of course I couldn’t pass this up so I called and it was as simple as booking an appointment.
Parking as usual wasn’t fun. Make sure you plan accordingly cause the parking situation will add some time.
Once I sat down or rather sank into the white leather chair I placed my feet in the warm water and settled in with my iPhone. No magazine stands a chance against the all-​powerful iPhone and my emails. Even better than a pedi? A simultaneous manicure. You should definitely be feeling spoiled now princess.
As soon as my nails were looking pretty it was time for my hair to be blown into submission. The sink here is too tall and it’s not comfortable but hey it’s free and the stylist is friendly and nice.
They don’t allow you to add tip to your card so br sure to bring cash or head to one of the nearby ATMS.
It never fails spending time in here is a soothing, calming, good time.

Thanks to Ivonne C who posted about the groupon offer a few months ago ($ 29 the mani/​pedi), I bought a few coupons and finally went for my first «lace signature mani/​pedi».
Located right on South Pointe Dr, I had to ask two random stores employees where it was because of the weird numerotation of the building.
The small entrance of the salon actually opens on the boutique with a few accessories, products and clothes on display.
I had called the day before for my appointment and got attended almost immediately. Amalia did my mani while Olga did the pedi. Yes you heard right: while! I had two technicians working on me at the same time… if this is not royal treatment?!
Very good service, nice massage of hands and legs, the hot towel is definitely a plus for the satisfaction level.
The regular prices are a bit more than what I am paying at other salons on the Beach but you get a totally «worth it» experience. Plus the salon looks like a little princess’ dream. I will be back.

Not Just Mani/​Pedis:
Hernan Mora is simply the best in hair. He fully listens to my requests yet he politely talks me back down to reality when I get the urge to attempt some daring/​potentially unflattering hair style. Hernan has been coloring, cutting, highlighting, etc my hair for 8 years. I would follow him anywhere. Hernan Mora is equally as talented at make up — from the natural glow to the glam girl's night on the town, he can do it all! His prices are recessionlicious so make an appt. now! Since the salon is «closed for repairs» call him directly for an appointment at your home, hotel room, or visit his home: 786.357.3932.
Although he gets flown all over the world to «do» celebs; I never feel as though I am anything less than his favorite most high profile client! Thank you Hernan. XOXO.

The best mani-​pedi in Miami Beach. Love it!

Lace is a junior high school girl’s fantasy of the perfect nail salon; if her vision had become reality via a little help from Todd Oldham and Isaac Mizrahi, that is. In other words, it’s over the top but a whole lot of fun!
My technician was sweet and attentive. That she referred to me as «mi amor» numerous times during my manicure only endeared me to her further.
I loved the little flourishes: warm oil followed by lotion, my hands wrapped in steamy towels before the polish was applied.
And best of all, services on Tuesdays are 25% off, thanks to their recession-​themed special.

I hit up Lace a while back when it was housed in its old location on 20^th near publix for their mimosa sunday special with two of my girlfriends. We all got pedicures and unlimited mimosas for just $ 36 a pop. Not a bad deal if you ask me. We had such a great time relaxing and being pampered together as we gossiped over our mimosas that I was even tempted to try a brand new shade of navy blue (very chic at the time, I assure you)! I haven’t been in to the new spot south of fifth, but I’m sure it’s just as lovely as its previous home!