My first impression of this establishment was not loving the parking or having to find the salon. When arriving to the salon, I felt more at ease. It's a nice, clean, upscale type of place. I made an appointment about 1.5 hours prior to arriving and was greeted by someone as I signed in through the self check in tablet. I was immediately assisted by Lydia. Lydia immediately put me at ease. She has over 30 years of experience and it shows. Her natural way of conversing while keeping you comfortable should be studied! She is very knowledgeable, loving, and friendly. I will surely come back, if just to see her. I'm very happy with my brows as well. read more

Leslie is amazing! Very professional and skilled waxing technician. Moved to Virginia and still travel to dc specifically for her when I can. read more

I got a Swedish massage and an eyebrow wax. The massage was okay but the room it was in was really cramped. They didn't have any robes. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Massage - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After a few failed salon experiences and little bit of Yelping, I decided to give Capital Waxing Salon a try. I showed up on a Monday afternoon as a walk in for a pedicure and eyebrow wax. Ambiance: Right away, I liked the place. It's downstairs in a "mall-like" area, has a little seating area with water and tea, and did not smell of chemicals! They were able to get me in within 5 min. Services: Pedicure was fantastic. Amy was personable and did a great job. I enjoyed the massager chair, the plastic lining separating me from Amy, and that they bring the color swatches to you. My only disappointment was that I was told each pedicure comes with a massage but I didn't get one. I also did an eyebrow wax with Tulip, as Amy got pulled away to do a manicure last minute. It was efficient and she was able to accommodate my inability to lie down. Verdict: A week later, my toenails look great, feet feel good, and I'm glad I had the experience. I rarely give 5-stars for nails but if they keep this up, they'll have a regular in me! read more

Don't sleep on the facials! I went here for a facial with Camly. When I say this facial was amazing and one of the best facials, I have had would be an understatement. Cam did an amazing job with my ethnic skin. She did not recommend a chemical peel, which I wanted due to hyperpigmentation, but she gave my skin exactly what it needed. I also enjoyed the hot stones and mini massage that came along with the facial. My skin was glowing and everything she used was perfect for my skin type. I felt like I got my money's worth and more. I will definitely be returning. The only thing I would note is that the salon is located inside an office building and on the lower floor. There is no sign directing you to where it i located once in the building, and it cannot be seen from the street. It's definitely a hidden gem. Also, you can't leave a tip with your card so if you plan on leaving a tip you will need to use cash or venmo. read more

This salon may be the best waxing salon in DC. I came here after my awful experience at European Wax Center and the difference is stark. My hair grows in thinner, the wax is virtually painless, and overall a great experience. 5 STARS! read more

Andy is amazing! His gel builder manicures last 3 weeks. He takes his time and makes sure you receive quality services.

Have seen Leslie for years for waxing and facials. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my eyebrows! Have brought several friends and family members here who have loved her work too. Leslie is also the only person who can do lip/chin wax for me without causing bumps/breakout. She's excellent at managing ingrowns as they occur and making recommendations for proper exfoliation/moisturizing, etc. read more

If your looking for a great nail spa this place is hands down the best. I normally just go here to get my wax done with Leslie who is absolutely amazing and I decided to get a mani & pedi with new tech, Andy and Andy did not disappoint. I can't stop looking at my nails and feet. Absolutely love this place and you won't be disappointed! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Sexy Red nails (074) - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here for a dip manicure and a pedicure. It was my first dip manicure so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I appreciated that Leslie was very friendly and explained what she was doing. I loved the color, but I found the manicure to be a little aggressive. My nails were already kinda short but were filed down a lot at the sides to create a shape. I had asked about this but Leslie assured me it was fine. Unfortunately, a couple of my nails/fingers are little sore near where they were filed down. They also don't have you wash your hands before finishing the manicure, so I can see some white specks in the color. Not sure if this is a normal thing for dip but I don't think so! The pedicure experience was also a bit aggressive, and I didn't feel confident they were using sanitized tools since I didn't see them come out of the pack. Andy said they were sanitized and used alcohol to spray them, but it was different from my experience at other salons. He spent a lot of time trimming my cuticles as well and assured me that he knew what he was doing even though I said I don't like them trimmed too much. They pushed for me to get a gel pedicure instead of a regular one, since it was already closing time and I could get out faster with gel. It look good and thankfully do not hurt, but he was trimming a lot. They also tried to pitch me on getting my eyebrows done or a wax. I didn't want either of those things lol. If you really like your cuticles trimmed and want to spend the whole time chatting with the folks who work here, this could be the place for you. For me I prefer when they take my feedback and go light on cuticles. read more

I found this nail salon using ClassPass. 37points allows you to get a dip manicure and regular pedicure. I paid extra to get mail extension and do a French pedicure. Sophia did an amazing job, she was kind, funny and worked quickly. I am a new regular customer read more

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I love this salon! It is my favorite in DC! My favorite technicians are Maryam and Andy. They are so kind and always do a fantastic job!! Highly recommend for great service and consistency. I've gone to other salons in DC and have horror stories. Including at Modern Nail Bar which I ended up walking out and not even letting them finish because I was gushing blood. The woman cut, not one, but two of my nails way too short! I had to wear band aids for a week! I'm very skeptical of nail salons after the bad experiences I've had and this place always puts me at ease. It is so relaxing. I've NEVER had a bad experience at Capital Waxing Salon! It is by far the best in DC!! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Nails - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Andy restored my faith in nail salons. His attention to detail and amazing skills have made me his new permanent customer. He took his time in applying the gel builder and making sure I was happy with the nail shape. An amazing experience! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Andy did a great job and paid attention to details. Very happy with my experience. I got the builder gel with a design! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Builder gel - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Though the name may make it sound otherwise, this place is not just for waxing. I came in and got a wax and manicure, and am very happy with how both turned out. We also didn't wait at all to be serviced on a weekday afternoon. It's a full service nail salon that I'd come back to if I lived in the area. My nails look perfect and brand new a full week after my gel manicure, even though the color is dark and contrasts with my skin tone. They do multiple services, including dip powder, and have lots of colors. I had great service - friendly but not overly chatty, which I especially love in a bikini wax. My skin is super sensitive, and I've had bad experiences with waxes before, so I don't like to branch out, but I'm so happy I did here! My technician was quick, professional, and completely fabulous. She used different types of wax for different areas. It clearly worked - I had minimal pain and no ingrown hairs. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Gel manicure - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Need a perfect eyebrow wax? See LIDIA at this location! She has been doing a wonderful job on my eyebrows for over 6 years. You will love the results from this waxing expert! She is also an amazing humanitarian who helps others - a courageous person with a heart of gold. Don't hesitate! Book with Lidia for any and all waxing needs. read more

I ONLY write reviews when I've had an extremely negative experience or a very positive experience with a business. I'd like to comment on 2 employees at this establishment. First, let's chat about Sophia. She has only done my dip nails once, but when she did, I was AMAZED. I came in with a very bad press on nail set on top of a dip set. It was terrible. It took Sophia about 2 hours to complete a miracle but she was so pleasant, patient and kind. She continued to reiterate that she loved a challenge. She turned a moment that could have been embarrassing and stressful for me, into an emphatic, relaxing and professional experience. Thank you so much! Last but not least, Leslie. She has been doing my Brazilian waxes since I relocated to DC over a year ago. She is ALWAYS pleasant and the process is painless and precise. I've only had one experience where one of her clients was running late for an appointment, which put me extremely behind in my schedule and made me late for my next appointment. However, she has not made a habit of this and anytime I call ahead to reschedule for another date/time, they are flexible. She will be keeping my business. read more

I am sow happy to find you again in DC. Lidia Schaefer.. . now we will continue seeing ourselves, and for all of my friends and her clients she moved to 1050 connecticut ave. NW at Capital Waxing salon. she is the best of the best read more

I was able to get in and get an emergency gel manicure. Emergency because my previous gel had begun to crack. I was in town for a conference at the Mayflower and I was able to run up the street and get my nails done with very little wait time. Friendly staff and they did a great job. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Gel manicure - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a great experience with Andy. He did my nails and I got a fill. He also mended one of my broken nails with nail glue. He was very professional and friendly during the whole appointment. The shape was just what I asked for! read more

This place is great and handles all of your waxing needs. I've been coming here for a few years now and I can't say enough great things about it! Can always get an appointment and my appointments are always on time, quick and efficient and the results are long lasting. Leslie is the sweetest. I typically get an appointment with her, but if I can't any of the aestheticians are great. Highly recommend this location. read more

Based on the reviews, I was really excited to try out Capital Waxing Salon, but I just found it to be okay. I got a gel mani and regular pedicure, but it was definitely more of a utilitarian experience than a relaxing one. I had asked for my pedicure to match my manicure, but it was only when I was walking back home that I realized my nails are two different colors--which I've never had happen at any other salon. I don't think I'll be returning. It may depend which beauty technician you have, but for me, I don't want to worry about quality differences across techs when I go to get my nails--or any other beauty services--done. read more

2 stars for appearance of the manicure - I got builder gel overlay with tips & a gel manicure and it looked great. Recommend if you care about great looks, not great experience. However, my skin had a very negative reaction to the polish. This is something that has only ever happened to me with cheap Amazon nail polish, and never at any salon with quality materials. The color on one of my nails completely lifted off after a week (also only happens with typically cheap products) BUT they did fix it for free and were apologetic, which I appreciated. Experience was pretty bad. I had to wait for a long time despite having an appointment and they left acetone on my hands for over 30 minutes because they were too busy, not because it was necessary. That's a ridiculous amount of time to leave a strong chemical on someone's hands. After someone finally started working on my manicure, he made several comments that made me very uncomfortable (giving me a bikini wax, giving his wife a bikini wax, saying not to tell the other workers that he told me that). He also tried to push getting acrylics on me & continued to tell me I made the wrong choice by not opting to get them; he was clearly annoyed I didn't want them. My nails look amazing, but the experience and discomfort is not worth the appearance. read more

I returned to Washington, D.C. on Election Day (Nov 3, 2020) after moving back to San Francisco, CA in 2018 & trying out Plano, TX in 2019, and was excited to return to see Leslie, who is hands down one of the best aestheticians in the country, especially to treat ingrown hairs. I knew Leslie would be careful during Covid, because her salon is already impeccably clean under normal circumstances. I had my second waxing appointment during the pandemic, and did everything: full leg, Brazilian, and underarms + I had my first pedicure & gel mani with Anh, who I also highly recommend. Leslie was even so nice as to gift me flip flops & a mask fir being such a loyal customer! Thank you, Leslie & Anh! See you again, tomorrow! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Prim & proper, per usual! - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Andy is amazing!!! His attention to detail is unmatched, I've never had dip look so natural

I got a Brazilian wax and experienced really intense pain afterwards and a rash that got progressively worse. I had to go to a doctor for treatment and antibiotics. read more

I got a builder gel manicure with Andy and he was amazing! I told him I had a dinner to be at in an hour and a half and not only was he super fast ensuring I made my reservation he also did a great job and it was reasonably priced. I'd definitely go back and recommend others to do the same! read more

I've been coming here for Brazilian waxes for a few years now & let me tell you, Leslie is truly awesome. Quick, consistent, as "painless" as it'll ever be and pretty much always has availability. You and your lady bits won't regret going to see her. read more

One of the best waxes I've ever had. She was quick! It was perfect. I also got a mani pedi. Highly recommend.

Andy Andy Andy!! He was amazing and so kind. The attention to detail was unmatched and really took his time, far more than I've experienced in the past. I will certainly be back! read more

I used to love going to this place to get a manicure but I think today was my last time going. I got my nails done here about a week ago. Perfect service and product. My nails are a bit weaker so after carrying some luggage on a recent trip one of my pinky nails broke off. I called this morning asking if I could just get the one nail fixed. When I came in I showed them which nails was broken. They told me that I should get gel builder instead and I agreed that I would get that done when I get my nails done next month. When they sat me down, the guy started taking the polish off all of my fingers. In hindsight, I should've spoken up, but I told them at least two times that I only wanted the one nail fixed. What would've been a $20-30 fix at most salons ended up being an $80 fresh set that I did not need. I walked out with a nice manicure, but I also feel scammed. I don't like when businesses try to squeeze more money out of their customers, especially if they are regulars. read more

This review is only for nail services. I used to go frequently for waxing (Lyly is amazing!) and then started getting manis and pedis. My first pedicure was amazing. My second--my heel was grated so much that there was a cut on it. I didn't notice until walked home and inspected my foot because my heel hurt. I was mortified to see blood as well as the obvious health concerns associated with an open wound in a foot tub. I called to report and they told me the person would call me to remedy. I didn't receive a call. I won't be going back. It's a shame. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went to get my nails repolished for what I had planned to be an eventful weekend and my polish from the week before's mani was chipped. I walked in and got fit in before other appointments. It was a nice clean salon, they were playing cnn because yet another school shooting. I was pleased with my service, I got white nails with two glittered accent nails for $10. When I woke up the next morning one of my glittered nails was completely clear... the next morning so was the other glittered nail, the day after another nail was completely clear and my polish had begun to chip!!!! I've had plenty of mania, even with gel polish and this has never happened.. I wonder what's in, or not in, their polish. I was bummed because I thought this would be a new spa for me to visit on quiet days during the work day. -_- read more

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Leslie and her sister are great! The appointment process was seamless and I appreciated her moving my apt to earlier slot becasue of bad weather. They really go out of there way to make sure you have a truly remarkable experience. I got a SNS mani with the jelly pedicure and I love the way it turned out. The salon is very clean and relaxing. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - light pink sns - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Irina does a great job on nails, smth that is really hard to find on DC Highly recommend her if you like nails done perfect and last long read more

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This is hands down the BEST places to get your nails done in DC. It is always very calm energy, SO CLEAN, friendliest staff, and hidden underground so it's nice and cool inside. I recommend this place to all of my friends and have been coming consistently for 2 years. read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Main entrance - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first outing in Phase 2. I've been going to Leslie for bikini waxes for almost 10 years so I had faith that she'd be taking the right steps during reopening. They have it down - temperature check upon arrival. Cleaned the waiting area between clients. Super strict on masks and distance. And as usual, Leslie is a pro and already maintains very high standards. So glad they are back and I'd highly recommend for any personal beauty needs! read more

The best place to get your nails and waxing. The place is always clean, and all instruments are thoroughly sanitized. Plus, they have plenty of nail polish colors for either regular or gel manicures. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend getting your nails done with Amy; you will not be disappointed! She is nice, professional and the best at taking good care of your nails. She can also make the prettiest designs to leave your nails looking beautiful! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have gone here for the last decade for Brazilians with Leslie but recently decided to get my nails done. Highly recommend Sophia and Kelly as they do great work and are not overly aggressive with cuticles. They take great care in making sure you get the color and design you want. Hidden gem for nails! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Leslie was so great! She was quick, thorough, and super clean throughout my entire waxing process. I had a different person for my nails...I wasn't that fond of her work. She was nice don't get me wrong but, she didn't properly cut my cuticle. She painted outside the lines. She didn't shape my nails properly. It's my bad for not speaking up but when you're dropping $80, you need speak up. Lesson learned. So I'll definitely will be going back to get waxed but for nails...thank you, next!!! read more

Capital Waxing Salon - That's not square shaped... - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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