John is the absolute best, I've been seeing him for almost four years now. He can do any design I bring him! He has lots of color options and is able to mix any color needed! The salon is very calm and welcoming. read more

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had a very disappointing experience at this nail salon. My technician, John, was extremely rude and lacked basic customer service skills. From the moment he started working on my nails, he seemed to be in a rush to get to the next client rather than focusing on providing quality service. While removing my old tips, he hurt me multiple times because he was working so quickly and aggressively. When I politely asked him to slow down and be more gentle, he became upset and told me that I should go somewhere else. At that point, my nails were only half done, and it was clear that he wanted me to leave rather than address my concerns. In addition, the nail polish color samples do not accurately match the actual polish colors. When I asked about the difference, I was simply told, "That's the way it is." The salon also has a very limited selection of nail polish colors compared to other salons. The biggest issue, however, was John's attitude and behavior. A customer should never feel rushed, dismissed, or physically uncomfortable during a service. Instead of listening to my concerns, he became defensive and rude. I left feeling frustrated and disappointed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this salon. read more

I love this nail salon!! John is the best nail tech and designer !!!! He's not only professional and quick. He is very nice and takes his time and is very friendly and makes conversations and jokes with his clients. I'am a very satisfied customer. Thank you John read more

Diamond Nail Lounge - Nails done by John Christmas theme ! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Let me just say THESE NAIL TECHNICIANS KNOW HOW TO DO NAILS! I was skeptical to try out a new salon after moving to South Riding, but I tried this salon out by chance after seeing the amazing reviews from other yelpers. From regular, gel, dip, and acrylic they can do it all!! They really listen to what you want and bring your vision to life with their artistic skills. The staff is all so friendly too!!' I've gotten a pedicure from Nancy, let me just say she is such a sweet heart! Having a convo with her is like as if we have known each other for years!! When I said I wanted my nails cut short, she cut them short! Other places try and only file your nails down so you come back quicker for a pedi, but Nancy didn't try and tell me what's best. She listened and did exactly what I wanted. I got a gel French and she did an amazing job! Going on my second week and they still look fresh AF!! BUT Y'ALL!! My go to nail technician though.. JOHN! OMG!! He is AMAZING!! You show this man what you want and he'll bring your hands to life!! He'll have you feeling brand new with his amazing art skills!! He does a pretty quick job which you'd be surprised by because of how glam your nails look!!! LEGIT, JOHN IS THE MAN! I can't wait to go back to him and see what he can have my nails looking like next!! GO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH HIM!!!!! Check out their instagram!! @diamondnails_sterling Also, with the whole pandemic going on they're taking all precautions seriously. They take your temperature as you walk on, have wipes and hand sanitizer right at the door so you can wipe your phone and hand!! They also have plastic dividers at each table and chair! Don't pass by on them. They all do a really great job!! read more

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I have been going to Peter for many years now and he never disappoints. His designs are spot on and always does an amazing job. read more

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Absolutely love this place. I only go to John, he is my main man. He is so talented, kind, and when you sit with him it feels like you have a friend to talk with about work, life, etc. He always asks you if the shape, length, and overall look is up to your liking before moving on. One thing I love is if I am not sure if I'll like a color or not he will let me test it out on one nail and if I don't like it, he will find something I love. So accommodating. He never makes me feel rushed (like lots of nail places do!). Place is welcoming and CLEAN. He encouraged me to try coffin nails and I fell in love!!! John is the BEST. He is the best nail tech in NOVA hands down. read more

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Went in for a dip powder manicure. The results were just ok. The finish on my nails was not smooth and the person working on me sped through it and it shows. Couldn't stick around to fix it, so I'll just take it as a lesson learned and pass on this place. read more

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This nail salon *used* to be a 5 star place. I really liked talking with the people and having a nice, clean salon to go to where they would take care of you for a decent price and color selection. But, recently, they have gone downhill. Here's how: -Multiple times, I have had an appointment and I have had to wait to get seen or they take walk-ins while I'm soaking my nails. -Last time, I called over an hour ahead of time, and they said they couldn't take me. Understandable, but then they changed their mind and said I could come. I come in and they scold me multiple times about being inconvenient and "lucky" that I could be taken. It was very off putting. -They messed up one of my nails (there was a white line all the way through from a scrape) and I asked them nicely if they could fix it. They said "Sorry, no." -Their prices have gone up significantly. I have been coming here for less than a year and nails used to be $35. They are now $50. That's a huge jump. -One time, I came here with nails on from a different nail salon (I went somewhere close to my mom's house since I went out of town to visit her). They were quite rude that I went somewhere else and charged me extra for taking "their" polish off. Not unheard of, but it could have been said upfront. I am a really good customer of theirs and they could have waived it, but they didn't. -They don't trim cuticles or massage with lotion for manicures anymore if you're doing dipped nails. If I'm paying for a manicure, I should at least get things trimmed up besides the nails. The past two times, I have had ragged nails after I have gone and had to trim cuticles/put oil on it, as well as file rough edges with the base coat. Again, if it's jumped in price, I expect excellence. It would be different if it were cheaper and these were "add-ons." -Last time, they used the electronic buffing tool to CUT my nails. It was painful and burned my skin. I have literally never heard or seen this before. -My husband's toenail from his pedicure got trimmed too close and clipped the skin. I had to treat it for several days with Neosporin and a band-aid. -They ONLY take cash tip now. -Technicians are hit or miss. Anna is absolutely amazing but basically, if you get anyone else, they will rush through your nails. Even if you make an appointment with Anna, they switch you once you get there, which is really frustrating. -They are closed on Mondays. At first, I didn't mind, but with federal holidays mostly falling on Mondays (which is a great time to get your nails done), it's actually a nuisance to get a decent appointment time after work since they are closed on Mondays. -The last two times, my dipped nails were grown out in 2 weeks instead of 3-4 weeks. On top of the price jump, I'm probably not coming back. read more

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Good salon, good technicians. Just a note if you book through Fresha and want "Chrome polish" they do not let you know it is an additional $10 for it. read more

I was looking for a salon that did sweater nails, I didn't have an appointment, and I had a small window of availability. I was a walk in and was able to be seen quickly. Peter was able to do the design I was looking for - he asked specific questions and quoted me a price before we got too far into the appointment - which I really appreciated (no one likes sticker shock at the register)! He was kind and worked quickly (I got a fill in and a 3D design on four nails - and was in and out in under an hour). Peter even locked in my next appointment. The salon is not in a part of town I frequent, but I'm looking forward to returning. read more

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I loved it! Lan was awesome. I love my nails and toes !!!! It's very hidden but it's a gem read more

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Amazing!! So quick and love the results. Wide range of different designs you can choose from. John was great and I'll be coming back from here on out. Definitely recommend!! read more

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I go to Peter (@peter_diamondnails) for all my manicure needs and he is wonderful! He does such a good job every time I do gel manicures and he is so prompt when it comes to bookings and answering my questions. I consistently go to him and recommend you do too! read more

Diamond Nail Lounge - Nails by Peter! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I love that I can make an appointment on The Fresha app. I can see what's available. John and Peter are the nail designers and very talented. I saw a picture on Pinterest And showed it to John and he was able to match the shape of the nails and design. I'm so happy with it. The nails you see are gel on top of my real nails. I had a pedicure done before too. I need to get the lady's name... she messaged me and I almost passed out. I would definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

Diamond Nail Lounge - Design done by John - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I go to see John at Diamond Nail Lounge. I love my nails every time! He does such an incredible job. He always asks to see what I want done before we get started. I also appreciate how he'll check in with me to make sure the color and shape is what I want. John is an incredible nail tech and I appreciate his honesty and openly communicating to me about prices and design opinions. Go see John!!!! read more

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I have been a loyal customer to diamond nail lounge for 3 years. I started going with the initial owner. But, even through management change, I gave the new kids on the block a chance and absolutely love them! My main nail tech is John. John is amazing, I am able to send my nail ideas to him before going in and he does not disappoint. Another awesome part, if you're unhappy he will fix it for you, if something breaks a day or week later, he will fix it for you. His main goal is to keep his clients happy and he deff has a happy client for life. For your pedicure needs, Nancy is amazing. She is the sweetest ever. She makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. If you're looking for a good local nail salon a try, give Diamond Nail lounge a Chance. read more

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Its not a salon- its a factory! John is in a rush to squeeze in as many clients as he can! In the bargain one ends up with poor quality like i did! After 2 years post pandemic i went there to get tips and powder dip- he was done in like 25 mins!!!!! The nails looked fine but within 10 days, the powder dip starting peeling from near the cuticle! One of them ended up getting entangled in my cotton blanket and ripped my real nail off! I was in so much pain for 3 days! When i went back, John laughed at me when i told him what happened and told me its natural for this to happen in 10 days and I should get fillings! I am sorry i paid him $75 for my nails- i am not going there every 2 weeks to get fillings! I told him he needed to take the tips off and redo plain dip free of cost- he blatantly refused! The pedicure was so bad due to the quality of the old nailpaints that even after 2 hours, the nailpaint woulnt dry and kept coming off- i went there 2 times to get it fixed!! Pls dont waste your time and money here! Go to a real "salon"! Pic below for proof! read more

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I heard about Diamond Nail Lounge through a friend ! She recommended Peter and he does not disappoint ! I am usually a pretty simple nail girl but he did amazing on my Halloween Nails ! You can just show him a picture Of what you want and he will always come through! Definitely recommend. read more

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I've been seeing John at Diamond Nail Lounge for over a year now. He's done my nails for all events leading up to my wedding as well as my wedding and I've been thrilled with the results. Every time I come to him with an idea or inspiration photo, he executes it perfectly. He's also very efficient without compromising on the quality or longevity of the services. I've never had an issue with my nails chipping or coming off and I keep them on for at least 3-4 weeks at a time. I've had friends come to get their nails done with me and they've switched from their regular nail tech to John after seeing him once. I couldn't recommend Diamond Nail Lounge or John more! read more

This is definitely a go to place for all of the ladies who want the latest designs on their nails. I have noticed a lot of the local nail shops in the surrounding area only like to do gel Polish changes or acrylic nails with simple color changes. They do not care too much for the challenge of showing a picture of a design and having to recreate them. This shop is really great at recreating inspiration images you show them. They also are really fast. I'm not sure how they are with mani/ pedi so I can't vouch for that but if your looking for fun,nails for certain occasions/events then this is definitely a place to go to. Definitely a must for the teenagers/college kids!! read more

I never have luck when I go to nail salons. I always leave unhappy but I have finally found the nail tech who never disappoints. you need to schedule and get nails done by Peter. I'm someone who never tries designs but seeing his work made me want to start. You can show him and picture and he will do a great job! Highly recommend him read more

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Talented nail technicians! Very creative and professional. My nails are always on point after leaving this spot.

This nail salon is tucked behind the McDonalds right off Ox road. The girls here are all so friendly and pay attention to detail. I have had both a dip and gel manicure and I always leave satisfied. Don't worry about bringing your own nail polish because they have a ton of OPI and Essie polishes to choose from. I started coming coming here over Luna nails because they do a better job and are not trying to turn over so many customers at one time. Another plus is that you can pay and tip with credit card where some salons make you tip in cash. Definitely recommend! read more

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John is just way too busy to take two seconds to do it correctly, I asked for a full set MANICURE when I called in. I sat down and he went straight to shaving my nails down and gluing the acrylics on. There was no before care to my nails not even a bowl of water, he glued my nails to my skin he didn't moisturize my hands before or after didn't care for my actual nail my cuticles weren't pushed back or anything. I had a pedicure and for the first time ever the day after my nails started chipping they kept on pushing for gel for my toes which I never do. And after my third time saying no my pedicure was very rushed. This was such a huge waste of time and money I will not be returning read more

Had a great experience with Peter. He is super talented and up to date on the latest nail trends. If you're open to trying something other than the usual he's my recommendation. :) read more

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IF THERE IS A ZERO STAR OPTION I WOULD GIVE THEM ZERO STARS. JOHN WAS SO BAD AND RUDE HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SOOOO HORRIBLE. I have been getting my nails done for about five years which is a long time and I have never gotten my nails done in less than an hour. I went to Diamond Nails with this guy named John, and when I tell you this guy took 30 minutes. He rushed my nails so much and it ended up looking so poorly done. It looks like it's been done by a 9 year old. My appointment was at 10 o'clock. I came in at 10 o'clock and he already had a client Who ended up leaving at 10:15 so I started at 10:15 and then he had another client walk in at 10:45 and when he saw that client walk and he ended up rushing the last part of my nails, he gave me no hand massage, didn't even rub in the cuticle oil onto my nails, which decent nail techs always do. He just slapped the oil onto my nails and said OK you're done. I told him I wanted a shade of red. He gave me a pallet with only 3 or 4 shades of red, when I asked if he had any more he said no, then after he put on the color and did my nails. He said that he has about 700-800 nail colors that I could've chosen from but HE liked those shades of red so he wanted me to choose from that. I did not ask for his opinion I wanted to choose my own color and but he only let me choose from what HE liked which ended up looking horrible .He definitely overcharged, me the design that I showed him had long nails but mines were much shorter then the image, and then he said and I quote " I don't charge for length, I charge for design, but if you were to get them longer, I would have charged you extra" sir, how does that even add up? It's so contradicting and so poorly said he charged me the same price as he would if I had gotten them longer. When he asked if I liked them I say yes ONLY because I was nervous in the moment and then when I walked out, I worked up the courage to go back in there and tell him that I didn't like them and I was very polite about it, I didn't yell I did not say anything disrespectful, I just told him how I felt, I was not rude in any way, shape, or form then he started calling me crazy and he was being so rude and disrespectful. His customer service was so horrible, any other DECENT nail tech would have asked how they could fix my nails because I paid so much money for them. I walked out of there LITERALLY CRYING. My birthday was the next day and I was sooo sad about how ugly my nails were. I will never go to this place again and I hope it shuts Down. That's how bad of an experience I had with this place please do not go there save yourself the drama, the disrespect and save your nails. I threw away $86 on the ugliest set of nails I have ever gotten in my life. JOHN IS THE WORST!!! When I asked for a refund he was being so awful and when I said I'll go back to fix them he said that if I go back there will take them off and charge me $10 for taking them off. read more

Diamond Nail Lounge - heart is uneven, middle finger has so much going on, not what I wanted, gold lines are not straight at all BECAUSE IT WAS SO RUSHED!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

**updated 2020** since my last review, I have been back to this salon 3 more times! Needless to say, I'm obsessed with How my nails turn out everytime!! I send Peter my nail ideas before my appointment and he never disappoints ! Highly recommend if you are in need for a trendy set of nails !! read more

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Still loving Diamond Nail Lounge. Best nail salon in NOVA hands down! Great customer services, newest colors and designs and the owner John is the best !!! Super clean salon!! read more

Diamond Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Probably the best set i've ever had in my life. Peter was amazing and so fast. He literally did my nails in 30/45 mins tops. They are absolutely beautiful and they feel really sturdy. I am a hairstylist so it's a struggle finding a nail tech who makes my acrylics a little bit thicker. 10/10 highly recommend, will definitely be coming back. read more

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Update:UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!!! This place is far from what it used to be. I went in to have a polish change on my toes and a gel manicure. The polish change on my toes was done well. I then had someone else do my gel manicure. Nothing was being done correctly. My nails were kept under the light for 90 seconds, an electric file was taken to my nails (nothing was on them) to work on my cuticles and then the top of my nails shaved with the electric file (never had that done before). The male tech then proceeded to paint my nails and it was AWFUL! He was trying but it was so badly done. Finally Nancy came over and corrected the issue. However, my cuticles were never done correctly, they look awful and my nails now have a yellow tint to them from being under the light way too long! My mom, sister and I visited Diamond Nail on a Sunday. We made an appointment (suggested) and we were met with friendly faces. There were so many nail colors to choose from including new fall colors. The staff was so friendly and did an amazing job. We have never found a salon where we all leave completely happy with our nails. We all agreed that our manicures and pedicures were the best we ever had! We can't wait to go again! I can't rave enough about this nail salon. They're amazing! Thank you to the staff for making our visit a relaxing and enjoyable one! read more

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Peter is amazing and has great customer service. I appreciate his flexibility with appointments and creative designs. I live in Alexandria but the Peter's designs and expertise are worth it every time! read more

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I've been going to Diamond Nails now for months and have never been disappointed. I only go to Peter and he is without a doubt the most talented nail technician I have ever been to. He listens, works fast and is a true artist. Show him any picture and he can replicate! He is also very creative and comes up with his own designs. The salon is clean and they take all COVID precautions. I also love that I can quickly make appointments online. Peter is never late and extremely flexible. No complaints here! read more

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Had my nails done (full set) by Peter. I called ahead and booked an appointment but I guess they double book at this salon because he was going back and forth working on my nails and another customer at the same time (no explanation whatsoever). His station was filthy. I could see cut nails from previous clients on the table and all over the floor. In general, not sure how that place is passing inspections. He was also very rough. I had to tell him to slow down and stop poking/scratching me multiple times. His attitude was weirdly annoyed/combative from the minute I sat down. What could I have done between literally walking in and sitting down that could have offended him so? No clue. Don't be fooled by the 4.5 stars. This place is not it, look elsewhere. read more

I've been coming here for about 3 years and I've never been disappointed once. Peter does a great job with my manicure and can do any design I show him. Nancy does an amazing job for my pedicures and I've never had a chance to work with John but all my friends highly recommend him. Their prices are reasonable in comparison to the area and they always do an extra step to make their customers feel happy ! They are taking precautions due to covid and you can feel very safe here ! I highly recommend you try them out ! read more

My friend and I got our nails done here 4 days ago and both our gel manicures are chipping (we get our nails done every 3-weeks and have been for years. Our nails typically don't chip until week 2/3). I would say there are better nail salons out there. I probably won't go back here. read more

Great service. They have made the necessary adjustments to keep customers and staff safe during COVID without compromising their service.

I can't say enough about this place! Truly heaven On earth !!!! My expectations were exceeded upon my first visit! John and Henry are amazing !!! I have never had a better manicure or pedicure In my life. This place is truly a hidden gem ! Everyone is so kind and friendly. It is very clean and modern! Do yourself a favor and check them out ! I will never go anywhere else! read more

I bought 2 Groupons. One to use, one to gift. When I called to see if I could drop-in, Tansy wouldn't see me that afternoon, made me wait till morning. When I arrived the next day, she and I were the only ones in the shop. She did a hard up-sell and then never made me feel relaxed as she pressured me to Yelp her a good review! Meanwhile, i tipped $20 as a courtesy because her business was so new and the place remained empty the entire time I was there. Frankly, she didn't even knowledge with a smile my consideration. A couple of months later, and I had bought a different gift for my friend--and the next Groupon was expiring so I tried to use it myself. I was told in no uncertain terms that, since I had already been in, she would not honor the Groupon. That was extremely aggravating. Now, I refuse to use or recommend her business. read more

I went to this place and let's say the people are okay. It's not as clean. I got a gel pedicure and it looks horrible. I don't think all the nail techs are bad, I just think the guy I had wasn't very good. A part of me wants to try them again but just with another tech. read more

I was very disappointed with the service here. I was so excited initially to have an appointment with John as I found him on instagram and heard/saw great reviews. Turned out he only made a slot to see my cousin & not both of us. I wasn't upset as this happened since this place had 4.5 reviews.... Boy was I wrong. They turned me over to another "nail tech" lady... got there at 6:30pm & didnt leave until 8:15pm. Yet my cousin got the same service with John & finished in less than 1 hour! The whole station I was at was just gross. I didn't see her clean any utensils from her client before. I was just hoping she used new ones. Since the start she didnt shorten/cut down my actual nails that were already grown out a bit, she was drilling down so much on my nail that it burned & stung. When she actually got to adding the acrylic, the 2 layers she added on my right thumb started to BURN under the UV machine. It got to the point where the tip & actual thumb started going numb & aching horribly. All she did was add alcohol. Did not seemed phase, that to me is not normal. She couldn't do either design I had originally showed her, until we came up with this. She had a very hard time drawing just the flowers... :( there was no clean up until I asked & yet there are patches of glue or acrylic around my fingers. Some of my nails especially the thumb still ache the next day I woke up. Did not even bother asking for her name. But, will definitely not come back. There are better services closer to me. Hopefully my nails don't get any infection, I will get these professionally removed & redone else where. read more

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