I went here to get a gel mani one week ago and it came out really bad. I spoke with the manager who has invited me to have it re-done but the same tech has to do it. I'm going to give it another shot this evening but for now this is what I've got. I'll send an after picture this evening. Stay tuned.... read more

Buff Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love going here for a bomb gel manicure! This place is super clean and pleasant. I will continue to go here read more

Buff Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After getting inconsistent mani/pedis in Eastern Market, I tried Buff Nails. I got there a few minutes after it opened (11am on Sundays) and didn't have to wait too long. The tech who did my pedicure was meticulous and gentle. I never felt rushed and also appreciated that they didn't try to up-sell me. I am very happy with the way my toes and nails came out. Will be back. Don't miss out! They are running a 20% off special now through the end of May. read more

I absolutely "LOVE" Emma at Buff Nail Salon! She does an awesome SNS (check out my ombré SNS) and the customer service is spectacular! I'm always greeted by name and with a smile and I am always pleased with my nails. There are other great nail techs there too but Emma is my "go to". She always makes sure I have a beverage with my mani/pedis. read more

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This review describes a gel manicure service. My nails were rough, and I had a date scheduled that evening. My closest nail shop was packed (pre-holiday) ,and after waiting for 45 minutes, I decide to try this shop, which opened recently in my old neighborhood, and is close to the restaurant where I was to meet the date. I called to schedule an appointment in time for me to get in there and get out. When I arrived, they were also full, so there was about a 20 minute wait. The decor is peaceful and they have fresh orchids and canvases of seascapes about. They have a full range of gel colors, which were organized by number and matched with regular polish colors (not the brand that already has matches, but they had those, too, as well as OPI). I found the color I wanted easily. The staff were very courteous and passed out watermelon slices and coupons. My tech suggested wine, so I had that, too. (How did she know? ) It is difficult to eat and drink while getting your nails done, but I appreciated the gesture. I always wish salons would wrap your nails to remove the old gel while you are waiting. Seems like a good time filler so that your nails are ready to be worked on. When a salon doesn't do that, I know they're going try to use the high powered grinder to scratch the polish so the acetone will soak in faster. I am not a fan of this because the Emory bit rotates so quickly, most techs grind too deep, scratching your nails. So that happened here on my right hand, and I asked that she use the Emory board instead on my left hand. It was crystal, so I think it worked just as well without the potential damage. The scuffing on my right hand was uneven so the gel was tough to scrape off (more potential damage), but that gave the acetone enough time to soak into my left hand, so the gel scraped off easily. This is my gripe with most salons, so I am not dinging buff for doing this. I love how she took care to push the color to the edge of my cuticle. Some salons leave an ever-so-slight gap that ends up looking horrendous after a week. Overall, really nice atmosphere, staff and service. Pricing is comparable for gel services at other places. I recommend it! read more

This is my second visit to Buff Nail DC. Absolutely amazing service. Ask for Lily!!! She is super meticulous and takes her time. You leave there feeling recharged and like a true princess August 19, 2017 Another spectacular visit at Buff Nail DC. Ask for Lily. Got the deluxe pedicure that comes with a scented scrub, relaxing mask, and extra massage! It was heaven read more

The place looked really nice, but sadly they did not do a good job. My manicure was uneven and he left nail polish on my fingers. I can do a better job pairing them myself. On top of that, when I went to pay I got charged $20, even though it says online and in their store that it's only $15 for a regular manicure. I will not be going back. read more

As soon as you walk in you are immediately hit with the pleasant aroma of flowery scents. That's the first thing I noticed, the second thing is how clean it was! I worked with the nail Tech Vivian, who spent about 30 minutes just reshaping my acrylic and making sure they looked PERFECT which they do...then she worked with me to make sure my nail vision came to life....it was such a pleasant experience. The only thing I would say is because they are a new company they are still getting in new orders of different Chrome colors and stuff but for the most part they have a lot of different options like splatter paint colors. Also...they give you free drinks while you are getting worked on or while waiting, sometimes in these champagne glasses....how chic ! read more

Buff Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Solid choice for a nail salon! You can make an appointment, I have always been able to walk-in with little to no wait though. Folks are super friendly, prices are about the same as other salons ($35 for gel manicure, variety of prices for pedicures depending on what type you are looking for). Never any up-sell pressure and you can tip with credit card no problem (I don't like carrying cash and so appreciate when the tip line is on the credit card slip to just add and go). Subtracting one star only because I have had a couple of gel manicures from this place now. They last 1.5 weeks exactly. I really should be getting 2 weeks minimum wear for a gel manicure based on experiences with other salons. read more

my favorite nail shop by far! i never leave dissatisfied or disappointed! always all smiles! emma is my nail tech and is wonderful at what she does and is so friendly and so sweet!! 5 stars all across the board and 10/10 recommend! read more

Best pedicure ever ! My feet hurt terribly cause I walk a lot everyday. This shop is on the way I take the metro, so it is really convenient. I had pedicure 60$ with 20% off is 48$ including the organic sugar scrub - flavor lavender, mint mask and hot stone with extra massage. I really love the paraffin treatment - help my feet feel softer and really lighter . The service is good and the technicians are friendly and funny. I had the Vietnamese coffee that has a little strong to me but still ok. The environment is very relaxing and help me fall in sleep easily haha . Absolutely come back again in 2 weeks. read more

Followed Emma to Buff Nail Bar from her last salon and couldn't be happier! I'd follow Emma anywhere because she is just the BEST on these claws, but so happy she's there because it really is a great salon! It is clean, full of tons of polish color options, helpful hands, and friendly faces. I can walk, but it is also conveniently located right at the corner of the Potomac metro and parking is always available in the neighborhood too. Would highly recommend! (Especially for Emma & Lynn! They're both super attentive to details and never disappoint!) :) read more

Buff Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First and last visit. Pedicure was sloppy, and during the manicure, the tech walked away to fix another customers botched manicure. To top it off, the woman sitting next to me was very unhappy with her manicure as well. In terms of price, things that are included at other salons are extra here (like an additional $7 to scrub your heel). It's strange pricing for sure and a "basic" bare bones manicure and pedicure is $45. There are better places on the Hill. It's a shame because the place itself is spacious and clean. read more

On Thursday of last week I went for a SNS manicure. Three days later I have already had a nail to break, but I am not surprised. My service was performed incorrectly. The nail technician did two coats of powder and then put a coat of gel polish on top. Anyone who knows about SNS knows that UV lights aren't used and gel polish is not a step in the process. Before she put the top coat on I asked what she was doing and she replied this is how they do it at this salon. I had a meeting to go to, so I didn't have time to argue. If you want SNS, go elsewhere. Update: The manager contacted me as a follow up to my review. She indicated that the technician was incorrect with what she told me and that she would be retrained on SNS. She also invited me to return for a complementary SNS manicure. I went today and I am pleased with my service. I am going to post pics below. read more

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I love Buff. I've been coming here since it opened because it's on my path home from work. The atmosphere is relaxing and Vivian consistently does an amazing job on my fill-in or full set, my pedicure and my eyebrows are always amazing (which has been tougher than one would think to find someone who can do that on a regular basis. Plus it's super easy to call in and make an appointment, which I often do on the same day. read more

Buff Nail Bar - My most recent full set. I forget what it was called, but it wasn't just the regular acrylic. It looks amazing. - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This nail salon is one expensive, and pricey. The work that they do is not worth getting your nails done. I went and got my nails done Wednesday afternoon and today is Thursday and my nail polish is peeling and I got SNS DIPPING POWDER FOR $50. And the lady didn't do a good job at all she rushed. I wouldn't come back here ever again.. she did ok on my feet even though she still rushed ... smh read more

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Great Service I appreciated getting in and out in a timely manner. The crew is dedicated to the customers comfort and satisfaction read more

I follow Emma from another salon up the street .. I am following her from Miami (no joke !!) . I moved to Miami about 1 yr ago and I come back to DC once a month or so. The first stop (or the last before I leave) is to see Emma. I never had any issues with the work. She is not only fantastic at what she does but she has such a friendly yet professional attitude that distinguishes her from the rest. The salon itself seems a bit crowded, but has a vast selection of polish and the staff is nice . read more

Service includes organic wine..vietnamese coffee..green tea..water and candy too. The staff is friendly and are not pushy at all. I just hope more attention is added to the details of my nails. read more

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Excellent service, very clean salon. I followed Emma here from her previous employer because she is great at what she does. I have a standing appointment every 2 weeks. read more

Yesterday was my second time back to buff nail bar and I could tell that staffs there were still rocked!! I got the same experience such as the first time. They were very friendly and professionalism. Yes!!! Professionalism is THE word!!! The job was perfectly done!!! Good job read more

I've been going to Buff for about 2 years now they have very great customer service as well as skilled nail techs. Emma is the best. She is very friendly, patient, and dedicated.! I would send anyone to her! read more

Buff Nail Bar - Multi color, gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Emma has been my nail technician for over two years and always does a detailed, quality job on my gel manicures, pedicures, and waxing. She is excellent at what she does and provides friendly and attentive service to her clients. The salon is clean, and the staff is friendly. In addition, there are plenty of colors to choose from whether you are interested in gel, regular polish, SNS or Infinite Shine colors. I recommend giving this salon a try! read more

Customer service is great. The nail techs are friendly and do an excellent job. The space is clean and inviting. Hands down, this is my new go to place. read more

Rude nail techs!!! sat and waited for a $50 gel fill in for almost 1hr while workers took people who came after me before me & i was a regular customer read more

If you're looking for a clean, professional, and relaxing environment, this is the place to go! All of the staff members are nice and welcoming. I've been going to this salon for quite some time and I've never left disappointed! Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. read more

This is my new nail spot! The location is really convenient, the environment is very calm and relaxing, they have an outstanding assortment of color including new collections, and plenty of options for drinks during your services. My manicure and pedicure are always done to perfection. This really is a great way to treat and pamper yourself. read more

Brand new nail salon at Potomac Yard station. FYI 4 stars because they grind off gel nail polish instead of soaking off... Got a basic manicure and basic pedicure. Loved that they offer both OPI AND Essie. Impressed at how clean it is. They line pedicure bath with a plastic liner that is discarded after one use and throw away pumice sponges after use. The smell of the candle burning is a little strong for the headache-prone, but the fragrance didn't bother me (citrus). They were busy the whole time we were there. We called ahead and arrived a few minutes early but they were able to get us in pedicure chairs quickly. They are priced similarly to other area nail salons, but it felt much more luxurious as my nail tech was attentive. It's a noisy with the doors opening and closing as it was very busy. For the quality of service and the clean environment, I will be back for a pedicure. But probably not for a manicure because of the sanding off gel nails. read more

The space is very comfortable but I was not very impressed with the services. I particularly didn't like the woman (I believe the owner) continually trying to up-sell me on getting gel color for my pedicure. She even said, while I was paying, that my toes would look better if it were gel color. I paid $60 for a basic mani/pedi with regular polish. Entirely too much for such a standard service. read more

Be careful who you get here. My first time here I had to file my own nails because the technician couldn't round them. The second time the polish job was messed up on 9 of the 10 nails. When I asked for a redo the technician yelled at me and said in 30 years she has never had to redo anything and it's because of me. I took photos as proof. She also painted my flip flops. She said if I could do a better job, I shouldn't have come in. She proceeded to yell at me while the manager did nothing. Someone else ended up redoing the nails. The only reason I'm rating this place 2 stars is because of the nice technician who apologized on behalf of her coworker and redid the nails herself. read more

I've been waiting for a real outstanding nail salon in SE , I've been here for over a year and Buff Nails is the best nail salon in Capitol Hill and my new favorite place! Great ambience and good vibes, and most importantly the staff is hospitable, accommodating and friendly. Luckily, I live nearby and plan to be there a lot! read more

Looks like I'm the first male reviewer. Went in for a pedi. Super nice people, even offered a glass of wine. The tech did an awesome job on the bottom of my feet but I didn't pay attention to my toes nails until after I got home. They were barely cut and all at different lengths. I had to cut them myself. $46 for a pedi which I had to re-do myself. Can't recommend this place, I won't be going back. read more

I have been a regular customer at this nail salon for several months. I like that it's close to home and they do decent work. Of these several months that I've come here, there have been a number of times where both ladies that I've had scheduled appointments with have been late. Not running behind with appointments but late to even open the salon. Today I came in for my appointment at 10:30 at 10:42. I was late. I called at 10:31 to tell them I was running late. No answer. I walk into the shop to see her servicing a walk-in client. Instead of calling to see if I was still coming or even answering the phone, my appointment was just disregarded. I was told I could come back at 6pm. A joke. This is not how you treat repeat clients. It's not how you treat people from the community that support you and your business and tip well every single time. That was my last time walking through Buff's doors. read more

I got the best set ever from here, I went to Emma she was so nice and had me laughing the entire time. She made sure that I was happy and that my nails came out absolutely perfect. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place!! read more

Buff Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first experience here. I came into their shop randomly without any recommendation- I was just in the area. I was greeted upon entering. Everyone was nice and the place was clean. This was also my first time getting my nails done so I had pics of nail designs I wanted in a designated folder on Instagram. And the one look I really wanted above all was the unicorn horn nails. So I showed them pic of the unicorn nails and I was referred to Daniel, who assured me he could do it. As he's doing my nails I felt comfortable, we happened to be sitting next to a very lively worker there and one of her regular clients. They were really nice to me once I told this about this being my first experience. While my nails came out AMAZING (Hot pink nails, unicorn ring finger accent nails, and pink holographic thumb nails) I noticed the unicorn nails were inconsistent. One of which weren't as 3 dimensional as the other. And the one that popped off the nail more wasn't as identical to the pic I showed him. I didn't say anything cause he noticed. I paid $80 which wasn't bad. I wouldn't mind coming back in the future. Just with a less ambitious design. My stiletto nails didn't look bad. read more

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I have gone to Buff Nails for the past few months and my experience has been nothing but amazing. Everyone is very friendly. Emma has done my nails religiously. Everywhere I go, people stop me to compliment me on my nails. Emma shapes my nails perfect. She has transferred my weak and brittle nails to healthy and long nails. Emma takes her time when she is doing my nails. When I am unable to decide on a nail color, she always picks the perfect color that looks great with my skin. Emma is THEE ABSOLUTE BEST! The salon is very nice! I've always been greeted with smiles and great energy from the other nail techs. BUFF NAILS has endless selection of colors to choose from. In addition, I am so thankful for their sanitation practices. The salon is very clean, they use disposable bowl bags so the cleanup process between clients is easy and simple, and clients do not have to be concerned about whether or not the pedicure bowl was cleaned properly before the stick their feet in. They also use disposable foot scrubbers! If you have not been to Buff Nails, you're missing out! read more

Today was my first visit with my daughter and I was very pleased with the work and the customer service. They went out of the way to make sure we were happy with everything. The salon is designed with the customer in mind. The biggest plus is that it did not smell like a nail salon. I hope they continue to provide great service. read more

I followed Emma here from another salon and haven't regretted my decision yet! Emma is hands down one of the best nail techs I've been to. She is all about customer service and goes above and beyond to make sure her customers are satisfied. She is very detailed when working on your nails and is often right when suggesting which colors would compliment you better. When you are getting serviced by Emma you can be sure that you will be pampered to the max. The salon is nice and spacious with a wider selection of colors than the last salon I frequented. I really appreciate how you are greeted as soon as you walk in the door (it's the little things that make me happy); making for the start of a great salon experience.The salon has a very calm and welcoming feel. I LOVE how this salon goes beyond just cleaning the pedicure bowls after each customer as they also use disposable pedicure bowl liners for every customer. They have other nail techs (Lynn and Ann) who have worked on family of mine and did an awesome job. Needless to say I've definitely found my new salon home. read more

My girl Emma is the best! I am so glad to follow her to her new spot at Buff Nail Bar. The salon has lots of fun and friendly staff and so many options for colors and treatments. I've been here 3 times so far and will keep coming back! read more

I returned today to get my two cracked nails fixed.. the lady was there today.. instead of taking my nails down and doing them over she caked acrylic on top of my cracked nails which means i probably will still need my nails done again in a week. They were not busy so i don't understand why she rushed my nails when clearly i said i wanted them all cut down and a polish change. Clearly she ignored what i said and did what she wanted to do. Which means she is lazy and didn't want to do my nails over. The salon is great. This is the only bad experience i have had! AVOID THE WOMAN IN THE FIRST CHAIR!! To the far right!! read more