My girlfriend and I enjoy coming here to support the Admo business. I've never had one issue with my nails. In fact, I find the gels last much longer than some surrounding competitors. Will be back many times! read more

Cosmo Nail Bar was an okay experience. The place is clean and has a nice vibe, but the service felt a bit rushed. My nails came out decent, just nothing special. read more

terrible results, overpriced, and my technician named We cut me repeatedly. Would not recommend this place. read more

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I have been a regular customer at Cosmo for many years. I've never found a nail salon in DC I love but Cosmo is the best I've found when it comes to a mix of reliability, availability for walkins, sns/dip powder, price, smell, and loyalty program. read more

I got these tips with dip 4 weeks ago today!! I have never had tips last this long. Not a single nail has chipped, broken, or popped off! I bite my nails and have nubs, so the tips barely even had anything to glue to. Amazing job by Cosmos!!! read more

Cosmo Nail Bar - Tips with dip that lasted over 4 weeks! - A hand with black nail polish is placed on a gray, textured fabric surface, possibly a blanket or clothing. - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Out of all the nail salons on 18th street, and maybe all of DC, this is my new favorite nail salon! The first two times I came as a walk in to get a gel mani. I had no qualms and was very happy with how my nails looked and no chipping issues - very long lasting. The last two times I saw Kim and got liquid gel. She likes doing designs and so I just let her do her thing. It takes about an hour to prep and put on extensions and another half hour for the polish and design, so make sure you account for the time! Love coming here and I will be back. read more

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Yo-yo has given me great hospitality! This is my first time and she is making it nothing but sweet for me. The service I am receiving is pedicure and a manicure. read more

I was referred here. I called and asked to make an appointment with Yo-yo and the person who answered said they would get in touch with her to see if she was available at 5. They called me back and confirmed that my appointment with Yo-yo was set for 5. I get there, pay for parking and enter the salon to see that Yo-yo, at 4:50 is placing tips on someone's nails, and there is another client waiting for her. Yo-yo insists that I grab a color, so I ask if 5 o'clock would still be good. She then says "no, I have a 5 o'clock but pick a color" -- now why on earth would I sit there for over an hour? The entire reason I mad an appointment was to not have to wait. My first impression is I won't be back and nail salons in DC should really get it together. read more

Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill after the pandemic. Sad to have to update my review in this way because this was my favorite nail salon. It used to have consistently good service and reasonable prices. But this was my last visit. J gave this place a couple of chances post-pandemic. I booked an appointment with my sister and requested manicures for both of us. When we showed up the same technician handled both of us, one after the other. What should have been 45 minutes, turned into 1.5 hours. My recent appointment was disappointing because I didn't feel like it was a clean environment. It was also so-so: not the cleanest towels, or the most sterile equipment. It was fine. But now, that just doesn't cut it. I couldn't relax. I also didn't like the quality of service. The end product is so-so. And the prices are jacked up. No longer worth the trip across town like I used to make to come here. I'm not happy with the final product. Disappointed but it's definitely time to say goodbye and move on to a cleaner establishment that's actually worth the price it's charging! read more

Yesterday, on 08/22/2024, I called ahead before going, as I had seen a lot of disappointing customer reviews. I asked for a manicure and pedicure combo, specifying that the manicure had to be gel with French tips. I was told it would be $75.00. I went to withdraw $100.00 cash, thinking I would even get change back after paying + tip. When I got there, they did as I asked, but I wasn't informed that the callus removal was extra. This was my first pedicure, so I thought it was included. When it was time to pay, the bill came to $95.00. Confused, I handed over the $100.00 and walked out, saying I would call the next day to confirm the price I was quoted over the phone. The next day, I called and asked the same question about the price, and not only was I right, but they also told me it was $88.00. I was blown away. I explained that I came the previous day, was told $75.00, paid $95.00, and now I'm being told it's $88.00, with the callus removal being extra. All she said was that she was sorry. Apologizing isn't going to fix the damage caused by upcharging people and not communicating with their customers. I'm left wondering if they're just guessing prices. And they didn't do anything to fix it. I do not recommend this place. If you do risk going there, make sure to ask for all prices upfront. read more

My friend and I went to get mani/pedis in November and made appointments in advance. When we arrived, we were both seated at pedi chairs immediately and they got us started with scents in the foot bath, but then my nail tech didn't appear. My friend's did and she was 30 minutes in when mine arrived. There was a miscommunication and the nail tech started buffing my toenails for a dip (I said I wanted them for mani only), but was able to stop it before he got too far. Because he was trying to catch up with my friend, mine felt rushed and like I didn't get the full luxe treatment that my friend did. For the mani, I opted to get dips, which was a first for me. I can't speak to if the process here was different than other salons, but at the end I was a bit surprised at the results. Some of the fingers were lopsided which made things like typing or texting more difficult. They lasted a month before starting to chip, but the bottoms of them all started to come undone after about two weeks, which would regularly catch my hair or clothes. Once I had them removed (at another salon), my nails were trash. Maybe that's how dips always are, but I was not impressed. I will skip Cosmo next time. read more

This review has nothing to do with my nails. They came out fine. I had the manager I believe and every single time someone would walk in the door she would leave me. It took her 2 hours to finish my SNS because of this. I couldn't believe how unprofessional she was. And she didn't even notice how pissed I was growing. I won't come back her if I have her again. read more

I do not know how this salon has averaged four stars. I just moved to the area and had tried a few salons, and this is the worst of them all. The people were very nice and I really wanted to like them but this is just unacceptable, especially for the price. Not featured in the photos is a cracked nail on the left hand (it doesn't photograph well). I've never felt more ripped off in my life. For $100 with tip, I have a literal crap manicure where I regret even getting them done and a smudged pedicure. I'm trying to go back to get them fixed, stay tuned if they charge me ... I wouldn't be surprised. They were booked the last day so I couldn't go in. Oof. And after I wrote that review, another has chipped -- my thumb. Photo posted. And now my left index is chipped (day 4) read more

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This is the best nail salon in DC by far, esp in this neighborhood. Good prices and amazing staff, free drinks etc. They always deliver read more

Cosmo Nail Bar - Obsessed with this place!!! Amazing prices amazing staff - A hand with pink, glittery nails and heart-shaped nail art is displayed, wearing a white knitted glove, with a background of chairs and a counter. - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good quality manicure, however, they charge me an extra $6.35 because I had a tip added on to one nail that had broken. Seem like a large charge for just one nail read more

I have been a loyal customer of Cosmo Nail Bar for nearly two years and these past two years I have had the most polished appearance I have ever had. This place is truly a gem and you must treat yo self to the experience. Located on the main strip of Adams Morgan, Cosmo is anything but off the beaten path. The salon is one of those bigger on the inside kind of places that has a large back room to accommodate extra foot traffic (pun intended as the back room is for pedicures). There is also a large area for manicures. The place operates like a high efficiency beehive and I have never had to wait for more than 5-10 minutes for a WALK IN! Amazing, right?! Now I always stick with the classic pedicure, and I will sometimes add on a classic manicure if the moonlight strikes me. I'm fancy, but not that fancy. The classic pedicure only costs $28. That's it. A BARGAIN. During the week they have happy hour specials and it's even cheaper! Now I was first wary of such a low priced pedicure, but I have NEVER been disappointed. They do a fantastic job every time. They don't cut corners, just nails. They also go above and beyond to scrub your lower legs with a sugar scrub, lotion them with a nice green tea lotion, and then massage them with hot stones. It's almost unbelievable that you get all that for the most basic pedicure they offer. You can pick any polish color off their wall or bring in your own as well. Manicures are a pretty similar experience, and if you add one on, it will cost about $50 total. Woah. Attention‼ They offer you complimentary wine while you're enjoying your salon experience. They have red, white, and house made sangria to choose from. If I recall correctly, they have had champagne in the past on occasion. Overall, I highly highly recommend Cosmo Nail Bar. It's such an Adam's Morgan gem! read more

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I went in to get a full new acrylic set to fix a sloppy manicure from a different salon. I am SO impressed with the service i received! Tweety was my technician and she was extremely patient & informative. She paid very close attention to detail. The shape is perfect, they even look great from the side! I truly wish I could give even more stars!! read more

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First time getting SNS and absolutely loved it. My friend had unfortunately a worst experience than me because her stylist kept getting up and getting distracted, which I'll let her tell you her story, but since we had come together, I found myself having to wait SO Much longer for her to get done since they had taken forever with her nails and we were getting the exact same thing. They did charge us $5 for the cuticles which was a ridiculous increase in price when a few months ago that wasn't the case. I can't say if it was just us or a real change, but that was annoying. I don't think we'll be back unfortunately, especially since our favorite stylist has left. On to the next one. read more

Every time I'm at Cosmo's, I receive exceptional service. The ladies are very friendly and attentive. The manager, Yoyo usually takes care of me, and she knows exactly how I like my nails. I would suggest making a reservation since business fluctuates, and you may not always get the nail tech you want, otherwise. Make sure you are open to the ladies switching on and off as there are ladies who specialize in different areas! Definitely check out their new location at 1911 9th Street NW, as well!! read more

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Nail cut was uneven and she didn't even want to trim my cuticles! I feel bad writing this because I like to support neighborhood places but I feel like my 17 year old boy nephew could've done a better job. read more

Don't bother making an appointment because they won't honor it. The ladies here seem nice but there have been times where I've called in advance to make an appointment and they never take my name down. They just tell me to come in. I came in on 2/11 for my requested time and they asked me to wait for an hour or to make an another appointment read more

Love my nails! Amazing place with very talented people. Will be back. Can't wait to come back read more

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I hate writing negative reviews for nail salons, especially when they spend so much time and energy on you. However, I am really disappointed with my SNS nails. Really sloppy shaping and cleaning of the cuticles. It's hard to even look at them knowing I spent $55 for something I want taken off immediately. The worst part of my experience was sitting for 1.5 hours listening to the salon's highly explicit playlist. read more

Cosmo Nail Bar - Extremely disappointed with my sloppy SNS nails Would not recommend. :( - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cosmo Nail Bar will not be getting anymore of my coins. I am not sure what kind of acrylic they used on my nails, but three nails have broken in a span of two weeks. I've been going to Cosmo for a couple of months now, with absolutely no complaints. They usually do nails really well and are reasonably priced. Last time I went in Cosmo, a newer nail tech (newer because I've never seen her), did my nails. I asked for a new set (brand new acrylic nails), usually I pay about $50ishh... this woman charged me $65. I didn't complain because I know pricing at nail salons can be all over the place. Anyways, fast forward three nails have broken! How can three acrylic nails from a new set, break?!?!??! It's absolutely ridiculous! When the first nail broke, I called the salon and asked if they could repair. They told me to wait three days due to bleeding; which makes sense. Two days later, another nail broke! Then one day later, another nail broke! A total of three nails. Also, during my last visit, I asked for a glass of champagne. The women doing my nails told me "we don't serve champagne during the week". Shortly after, I hear another technician offer another young woman wine. So I am not sure what their policy is. I know I have a baby face, maybe she thought I was underage? She could've just asked for my ID.... Nonetheless, I will not be going back to Cosmo Nail Bar. They over charged and all my nails are broken. read more

I've been there a few times, the service has always been ok. However, one of the ladies overcharged me on my nail set. When I asked her how come it was $70 ? I received a soak off($10) and a full set with regular polish($60) apparently. She caught an attitude because I asked for a breakdown. She insisted I had long nails and the shape was all extra. Although I made it clear when we started that I wanted it short and squared shape. Then she went on to tell me that the full set started at $55. NOT right at all! read more

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I am all about giving businesses second third, fourth, fifth, sixth seventh eighth ninth 10th times opportunities but this time it just got too much. This stuff is just so rude it's unbelievable I am surprised how very still working her in any other circumstance Louis and they are related or dad. They are in on their way, the owners are unaware for curious TV experience. Yes you go through aspire to have a nice and relaxed time and instead you're welcome Waze almost biryani English lots of what feels like harassment almost in the way that is not acceptable for any salon pictures they have no customer service whatsoever on the contrary, they make you feel uneasy. read more

I decided to visit cosmo after all my friends at work rave about them and all their SNS colors. I've tried SNS once before and wasn't too impressed so I figured I would give it another chance. The salon is in Adams Morgan on a corner. I can see where parking can be a hassle and you have to pay the meter. The salon was a good size but not the usually open spaced ones. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and was placed in a pedicure chair. I decided to do the "Vegan Pedicure" which consisted of different types of scrubs for your legs of your chosen scent. It was a nice pedicure and much needed. Then I moved to the mani seat. I got tips added on for the ombré look I wanted. In all, the process took about 1.5 hours for the SNS look. Mollie did my nails and I love them. Granted I'm not used to having this type of length but it looks good. They are kind of pricey but I definitely got what I paid for. I would go back again if I was in the area and just stick to the basics of a regular pedicure and gel manicure. read more

Cosmo Nail Bar - Ombré SNS with tips added done by Mollie - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The service was great but I went last Wednesday during the promotional time they advertised to get a mani/pedi. I got the classic pedicure but no callous removal and I got the one week no chip manicure and my nails started chipping over the weekend on both hands. read more

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I went last Tuesday to remove my acrylic and get gel or tips done. They put me to soak them right away which of course took some time but that was fine and it minimized the damage to the nail. The young lady who did my nails cut them in a nice shape and applied the gel nicely and I thought that it would last but it has not even been a week and my gel polish is already coming off in several places. I'm sad that it did not even last a good two weeks. Also while I was there, they did not even offer me any water or drinks but asked everyone else in the salon. read more

Cosmo Nail Bar - My gel polish is already chipping off in less than a week. - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went today to get my nails done, my appointment was at 10:30am with YOYO. I got there earlier and she attend me as soon as I got there!! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she get me very very well. My nails were AWESOME!!! And the treat was super awesome too!! Thank you YOYO!! read more

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I, too, am not sure what kind of acrylic is being used however 4 of my nails have broke. The nails looked good to begin with but I have never experienced anything like this with having multiple nails popped off. I have to find somewhere else to go today to get my nails done. I work in an office so there is nothing that I did to break my nails. read more

5 stars for Yoyo. I should preface this review but saying I'm an extra picky, local who has tried all DuPont / Admo nail places and this is by far my favorite. Cosmo outshines the competition. A salt scrub and hot stone massage are included with a regular pedicure. A gel manicure has a sugar scrub included in warm months and a parrafin wax treatment included in the cold months. Plus they have great hot loose tea, sangria, wine inclusive for all guests. The nail techs are superior to others in the neighborhood, and do gel, SNS, acrylics, experienced with various shapes (coffin, tapered, etc), polishes (gel, liquid gel, SNS), and designs. read more

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My sister and I came here a few weeks ago. My gel pedicure was a great experience. I felt like the nail technician did a great job on my toes. When it came to my manicure however, they mixed up me and my sisters colors. I ended up with a light mint color and my sister ended up with the darker teal color I wanted. That part wasn't a big deal, both were pretty colors so we just went along with it. My manicure was subpar at best. It was sort of sloppy, it did not go all the way to the edge of my nail and the lines were not straight at all. When it came to my sisters nails, they could not get her previous gel off and kept insisting that she had powder on her nails. They had to send over 3 people to get it off and the last woman, who I assume was some sort of manager, kept arguing with my sister about what was on her nails. She was unprofessional, argumentative and lacked any sort of customer service skills. My nail tech mostly remained quiet in the midst of all this. The mint color on my nails was a more translucent polish. My nails looked sort of splotchy and I knew it was because it was translucent so I asked for another coat just on my thumb nail. The manager woman then started arguing with me saying that it wasn't the polish, it was my nails. I had literally just asked for an extra coat on ONE of my nails. My nail tech seemed conflicted because I think he wanted to do the coat because I had asked but his manager was basically telling him not to. I wrapped up before my sister did. My nails were so-so. My sister asked for an extra top coat and the manager woman ROLLED HER EYES at my sister. It was unbelievable. Our experience up until the manicures were good. My pedicure still looks great. I wish they would take the same precision and care with my toes with my hands. I'd even consider giving this place another chance but only if I did not have to deal with that woman again. She was rude and should not work with people. read more

I BEWARE OF SCAM! They will upcharge you if you let them! I was just up charged almost $20+ for my pedicure without there being a conversation with me about the extra services I was being given. I won't be back read more

Clean, accommodating, and well priced. Love that they're open late. Super friendly. Served rose. Knew what I needed and didn't try to up sell on everything. Lynn does a fabulous dip manicure. read more

This is my favorite nail salon in the area! The inside could use a little TLC, but the staff are all friendly and the prices are good. I've been coming here for a while, but recently came in before my wedding with my mom, a friend, and a 4 year old. They were accommodating of all of us and did a great job with the 4 year old with us. I really appreciated how patient they were with her. This will continue to be my go to nail salon for sure! read more

I was looking for a new nail salon in D.C. and I absolutely found it in Cosmo. I called in the morning and booked an appointment with Yoyo at noon. Yoyo was so friendly, worked so hard to make sure my nails were perfect and was really fun to chat with! She helped me choose the perfect colours to get the effect I was looking for, and made suggestions for how we can care for my nails and strengthen them in the lead up to my wedding! I will definitely be coming in to get chrome nails and SNS in the next few months! Another thing I really appreciated was how honest Yoyo was about the services the offer and the results that can be expected. I like that she was really upfront about how long she expected nail tape to last - lots of salons mislead clients about these details when it comes to nail art. They serve delicious coffee with sweetened condensed milk - the perfect pick me up! If you can, take advantage of their early bird deals where a gel manicure (including removal and a paraffin hand treatment) is only $26! This is absolutely the best deal in town! I added on some simple colour blocking for an extra $5. I found my new go-to place! read more

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This nail salon definitely deserves a 5 star! Been here 4 times now for a gel manicure only each time and they have the best up to date modern nail techniques and polishes. Definitely recommend this place for a gel manicure. I've never gotten any other service done here so I can't recommend those. Ambiance: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Price: $$ read more

I have been going to Cosmo for 5 years, but the quality has really gone down within the past year. The picture I shared speaks for itself. I asked for a simple nail gradient and instead got a mess and mismatch of colors. Right when he started I told him it was not what I wanted, but he ignored me, continued and was rough on my hands. They then charged me extra for a "design." I used to love this place and am sad that I will not be returning. read more

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I loved this place... until I got an infection after my last visit here. Yes, I got a disgusting toe infection after getting a pedicure here. I ended up having to go to the doctor and getting antibiotics. I saw them use a fresh pack of supplies, so that leads me to believe that they do not clean the foot baths properly and/or thoroughly. read more