Slowest service with minimal attention to detail. Took more than 30 minutes to remove my gel and I had to point out spots where it was still on my nails. I would have left after the gel removal if I didn't have to have my nails done for an event. The color began to fade within 5 days and began peeling within 8-10. I will not be returning. Though the job was poorly executed, they were nice read more

My nails turned out amazing! The only thing I would say is that they charged me 70 dollars for an acrylic fill, usually for a fill it is much cheaper especially for pretty basic nails. read more

Wow! Super disappointed. Especially after reading all the great reviews. Pros- friendly people and the place looked decked out with real nice decor. Clean too. Cons- I walked out!!!!!!! I have NEVER walked out of a place like this before, but unfortunately, the guy that started doing my nails had NO clue how to do nails. He didn't know how to file my nails so he literally butchered them!! OMG he ruined my natural nails. So he stoped and said he was sorry and then he called someone else to finish the job. But that person already had someone in his chair and so I had to sit there and wait!!! I already wasted enough time so I just up and left! Check out the picture I posted of my messed up crazy looking nails AFTER he filed them! I will never go back there again!!!! read more

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Perfect place to go if you want to have to pay for another manicure tomorrow! I got this manicure 5 hours ago and all I have done the past 5 hours is sit at my desk and type. It already has little nicks and chips on 4 nails. Not to mention that when I got the manicure she did a sloppy job with cuticle removal (you can see in the photos I attached where my thumb and several fingers still have a cuticle) leaving tons of cuticle and clipping at my skin which was painful. Please also note the shape. 4 times I asked for a "round" shape. She asked if I wanted round or square and I said round. She filed a little and asked me to check. The shape was square, MAYBE "squoval", and I reiterated that I wanted them round and she filed a little more and had me check. This happened FOUR TIMES before I was fed up and said it was fine so my nail appointment didn't take 2 hours. And finally the actual paint job is rough. I've done a better job than this for application and if you are sloppy at least clean it up before sending me out! I got this manicure for a wedding and frankly it's embarrassing. I would have been better off doing them myself which is ridiculous after going to a professional salon. 0/10 will definitely not be coming back and will stick to the place I normally go to around the corner. read more

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Strike two at the second nail place today. Dream Nails Lounge manager greeted me warmly and asked how she could help me. I found her to be more energetic than Ms. Saigon. The manager (we will call) Ms. Devonshire showed me to the waxing room which was nice. I saw 3 sections that held wax in the waxing pits along a wall. On the right side I saw a mirror that could help the esthetician see what she was doing; however, I feel it was more fie the guest to see themselves. A younger lady (we will call) chica tímida came in a few seconds later. Informing her what I would like, because I got the feeling she didn't know much English, showed her with my hands. Chica Tímida immediately turned around and spoke to her boss in Vitnamese (i think). Ms. Devonshire return and informed me that Chica Tímida is a shy girl and doesn't waxing lower male anatomy. She can do arms, legs, and back, but not the butt. Ms. Devonshire also informed me that there is another woman who has no problem waxing male or female but she isn't there today... This is a serious problem with nail places mainly catering to women only. Once again https://www.stephanielaynes.com/stephaniesblogwhy-brazilian-waxing-is-not-taught-in-beauty-schools comes to mind. read more

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Went here for a regular french manicure. The technician did a great job on the actual shaping of the tips (the white part) and in the end I was confused when the final topcoat he put on was still extremely thin and very matte. Usually I get a very thick, shiny coat for the end which is what makes it last All it took was one shower and all of it started peeling off. When I went back in, which was less than 24 hours later, the person at the front desk was very nice about it, but I had to argue a bit with the actual technicians who had to fix it. ALL the nails needed to be redone but they redid 7. And it was done exactly the same way again and they were confused why it peeled to begin with (!!) The second time also peeled off right away after one shower. Normally I am very forgiving and understanding of services and when you're doing nails every day, you know very well that what's going to make a persons manicure last or not. There is so much nonsense to deal with at nails salons, I would rather go to a high end salon or just use glue ons honestly. Normally my regular french manicure lasts around 4-10 days depending. this didn't last even 24 hours. read more

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I have FINALLY found my place! Those of you that struggle to find somewhere that can give you the coffin shape you desire, do yourself a favor and go see Phillip! He is truly incredible and so cool and fun to talk to. For Pedicures ask for Michelle, she hooks my feet up and i have those apache indian feet that grow calluses like crazy! (Yes, I'm half native American) I've been going to nails at tiffany's for years and I'm over the moon happy Dream opened up! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Full ser by Phillip! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I started coming here when they first opened up, back when Ben was doing nails and he did an amazing job! But, ever since him & Vivian left this place has consistently gone downhill. Nancy does a great job shaping nails, but she has the worst attitude of anyone I've ever met. They are a little pricey, but I thought you pay for quality, right? Nope, not at all. This chip is only one week after I got a fill and have since been back TWICE to get it fixed. Nancy continues to tell me it's my fault. Excuse me? The reason I pay more for gel nail polish is for its longevity so it shouldn't chip four days after. She continues to tell me it's my fault and how I am the only one who has problems. She kept insinuating that I'm doing this on purpose, like I have nothing better to do than go to the nail salon 3 times in a week. Honestly, if you would've asked me two years ago do I recommend this place I would say hell yes. But now, go take your money elsewhere. It's not worth the headache. read more

I came in as a walk in. On two women in the salon. One was already doing a customer's nails. There was a much older woman who asked what I wanted. I explained my grandson was getting married that weekend and would like my nails done. I figured I'd get a manicure and then she'd start to jazz up my nails. I explained my dress was gold. She pulled a muted gold color off the nail polish shelf and had me sit in the chair. She didn't file my nails nor trim my cuticles- nothing. She then applied gel solution, put me under the lights and painted my nails 3-4 times in succession. Again, doing nothing to shape my nails, clip my jagged cuticles or make them look better. I paid $35 plus tip because I felt sorry for a old woman, who I felt was there to make some extra money for herself. I came home and clipped back my own cuticles and pulled the gell solution out of the sides of my nail beds attempting to make the nail job look better I had paid $35.00 for. I could have paid $35.00 plus tip and gotten a professional looking nail job elsewhere. DREAM NAILS Is NOT the place to get your nails done , especially for a important occasion and walk out excited about how your nails look! I'll go somewhere else to get them redone for the evening wedding on Saturday. read more

I've been here 3 times. The first two times were awesome. However, this time (different nail tech than the other two times) I was told that they don't do powder dips, but apparently they DO as I've been reading other reviews of people who have gotten this done here. Additionally, I got a French gel mani - it's only been about 5 days and it started slightly chipping after 2 days at the tips (these are my own nails, not long, and I haven't been rough with my hands at all!) Not sure I'll be going back here, unfortunately read more

The look of this place is typical of what you'd would see in most nail salons. There's a wide range of nail colors to choose from and they offer you beverages when you come in. Michelle consistently does a wonderful job on my nails each time I come in. read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

they did not do a great job with my nails. They didn't even do any cuticle work. They do not know how to correctly apply acrylic. Their paint job was awful as there are bubbles on my nails. read more

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Phillip transferred from D.C.! He is amazing gentle touch and perfectly shaped acrylic gel nails!! Great prices too! Beautiful salon. I have tried at least 5, he is the one for me!!! read more

Philip is the best of the best ! Thank you for my beautiful nails.. Great choice of color and perfect for the NYE!! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Gorgeous color - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This was my new favorite place but recently they have gone down ... I think it's because of understaffing. honestly sad I have to find a new nail place yet again ... made an appointment with my usual nail tech and was double booked so I was pawned off to someone else who wasn't experienced although he was very nice I just feel I paid for services that were not up to par .... the thing that bothers me most is that I was rescheduled and still double booked .... read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This place is great. I am new to the area and I have tried a few nail shops but this one is my favorite. Ben is by far a great nail tech. He took his time perfecting my shape very friendly and is precise with his work. The shop is so elegant inside and you are treated so great. Dream Nail Lounge has gained a new customer! They have so many colors to choose from and Ms Love did amazing on the pedicure she definitely can give a great massage. Vivian is so nice and makes you feel welcomed.Prices are very reasonable. I'm so glad to have found this place. I'm officially a regular customer! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - I love my nails! Ben is awesome - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Such a relaxing nail salon, detailed work, great experience. I went in only to get a pedi but after the amazing work I stayed to get a mani too. read more

My first time here, the lady at the front desk was super sweet and offered me ice water. The interior is very serene and relaxing. Ben who is also the owner did an amazing job on my gel nails. He's very careful and my gels lasted for weeks! Definitely recommend this nail salon! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Bubble bath and royal princess on top! So pretty! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

My go-to nail place in sterling, they always do a great job and I always leave satisfied.

I had a recommendation from a coworker for this place and I wanted so bad to love it. I went here twice, the first time because it was so awful but I sat in the chair for 2+ hours for a dip manicure. Kim was my technician and she only put powder on half of my nail and covered the other half with clear top coat. It was awful and thick and she didn't paint close to my cuticle so it looked like I had a weeks worth of growth on a fresh mani. Sabrina tried to fix it but ultimately it still looked awful but honestly I couldn't bare to sit any longer especially when the person next to me had the same thing done and was in and out in 45 mins. Sabrina said I could come back and have them redone another day and would do them for free which was nice. However, I had them done yesterday and my nails are already peeling away from my SNS. I can appreciate the effort but, NO. read more

I was disappointed the older gentleman who did my nails was not careful he cut my finger while filing my nails didn't apologize and didn't offer to put anything to stop the bleeding he continued on. Filed my new set nails all wrong. When I asked to put silver glitter on my white tips he and the lady reacted and started talking back and forth about it. I also had my eyebrows waxed she didn't even bother to put on any lotion at all. I just wish they hadn't treated me like this. I won't be returning back I was hopeful to make it a regular nail salon to go to as I just moved into the neighborhood. read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Here is the cut under my nail. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I went to Phil, and had him shape my nails "almond" however they were already that shape when I came in and I was only in for an overlay and wasn't told of an up charge for the shape ($5) so ladies, ask prior about up charges. I'm impressed by the service and impeccable cleanliness. read more

I really love this salon! Before coming here, I went to a salon nearby, but their service was getting so poor, I decided to give Dream Nails a shot. I'm SO glad I did! The surroundings here are lovely--peaceful and serene. Dream Nails is so much more than your normal nail salon; it truly is a spa. The design is beautiful and comfortable, and the atmosphere is so much more spa-like than any nail salon I have visited. I love that. Coming here is such a wonderful break from the chaotic madness outside their doors. I look forward to having my nails done and chatting with Vivian and Ben, who have quickly become more friends than my manicurists. Service at this salon is first class as well. Everyone from the owners to the receptionist treats you like family from the moment you walk in the door. They sincerely care that you are comfortable and happy during your visit. It's so refreshing! Their cleanliness is impeccable, as are all the services I have tried so far. Vivian even managed to get me to finally try a gel manicure. I had been reluctant to try gel because I was afraid it would damage my normally healthy nails, but Vivian assured me that it would not harm my normal nails, and she was right. I'm hooked, and I trust their advice and knowledge of their craft. I can't say enough good things about Dream Nails. Go once, and you won't want to go anywhere else! read more

Dream Nails Lounge is amazing! The owners Vivian and Ben are awesome and are always so pleasant and personable. The atmosphere is so relaxing and definitely feels like a spa; the decor is very elegant and the massage chairs are amazing. You will not be disappointed with this nail salon. They are very professional and provide excellent customer service. read more

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For my first experience, it was horrible! Kim messed up my eyebrows by making them too thin when I had requested she makes sure they are thick. Nancy had to come over and fix my eyebrows which resulted in one thick and one thin. Second, the front counter lady, who turns out to be the owner, tried to over charge for my nails. Her excuse is I did something additional to what I planned. Not true!! Vivian vouched for us when my mom and I said we didn't do anything additional to what was planned. Definitely not coming back!!!!! read more

This is the best nail place, no best spa in the area Their staff, especially Vivian, are friendly and courteous. They always go the extra mile and never rush you out of your seat. My son is an avid hunter and comes here to get rid of boot foot and he says a pedicure there is the best he has ever had. I can not say enough about this place. If you go somewhere else, then y'all are wasting your money. read more

OK, so I'm picky about who does my nails and I can tell a poor manicurist from a quality one from a mile away. I also recently moved to the Sterling area and was looking for an experienced technician that could properly do pink and white gel nails. Many nails techs don't know how to do them and many refuse to learn. To my surprise, I found Dream! The store was clean and quiet and beautifully decorated. I was offered something to drink while Ben, my wonderful nail tech preformed his magic on my fingers. He was polite and even discounted my service! I think I've found my new salon! I was a skeptic, so I purposely wanted to post this review to make sure none of my nails broke after having my nails done.This photo was taken 3 WEEKS after my appointment. Yay! read more

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Very pleased with my mani pedi!! The ambiance is nice and calming, as well as feeling a bit upscale. Prices are very reasonable. Michelle did a wonderful job! I'm very excited about my nails! I'll be returning! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Beautiful mani pedi by Michelle! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Wow! My daughter and I were in need of a last-minute pedicure, and we decided to pop into here. From the moment we walked in, they were super welcoming, very professional, and accommodating. The salon is immaculately clean, relaxing, and well-designed to make you feel comfortable. Kim took her time showing me the menu options, making sure that my pedicure was very detailed & thorough, and the sugar scrub/massage felt phenomenal. I'll absolutely be back here. read more

Absolutely great service and care!! I just got home and I'm still feeling so fantastic after having an amazing pedicure here. The spa is beautiful and clean. The staff is attentive and very kind. It is truly one of the best pedicures I've ever had. I will definitely be returning. read more

First time customer. Walked in and, despite it being a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty empty. Didn't need an appointment. Mary did my nails. She did a great job. I had a picture of the color I wanted and she tried it out on me before she started which was nice. Mary was very nice and did a fantastic job. Easy to talk to and very pleasant. Gel manicure was only $35. Definitely will return! read more

Asked for hotter water four times and watched her top it off 1/4in each time because my artist didn't want to empty and re-fill the tub. After the third request I was outright ignored. After she sliced my cuticle with her first set of tools, I asked for my nails to be cut a bit shorter twice, she filed down one single nail each time I asked and left the rest the same length, trying keep me from looking each time. I asked three different ways and finally gave up. Was charged full price for a half done job where I didn't even get polish put on. I work customer service and I can't imagine being this careless with my paying customers. So incredibly disappointed. Don't waste your money. read more

This place is wonderful! Exceptional staff and beautiful location! I am so glad they have come to the neighborhood and will be retuning soon! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Feet are feeling brand new! Thanks Tina - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Such nice people! The spa itself is quite nicely decorated, and very clean. Ben was able to save my nails from a previous/horrible manicure, and I am extremely happy with his work. A wide selection of brands and colors made it difficult to choose one, but they were patient and didn't rush me (which has happened to me at other salons). I am looking forward to scheduling a pedicure in the near future! :) read more

Dream Nails Lounge - My nails after Ben very patiently, and gently, saved them! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I went to Dreams on a Sunday, hoping they could redo the horrendous gel polish job done by another salon the day before. They were very understanding and did a very nice job removing the existing polish and putting on new gel. During the process, they checked several times to ensure that i was getting what I wanted. The store is only a few months old; hence the facilities are quite nice and relaxing. The sounds of the small fountain are soothing, and there's a separate alcove for pedicures that has a TV screen with a wood fire burning on it. There's also a TV in the main room with the sound off but closed caption on. The cost at $35 was $5 more than other places I've been to, but the experience was nice, and they did a good job on my nails. 2/9/17 Update- I've revised my rating from a 4 to a 5, as it's almost been 2 weeks, and my nails still look great. Usually by now I have a couple of places that need a little filing, but not in this case. I definitely plan to return. read more

My daughter and I go here from time to time. The technicians there are really average and nothing special. Even when we have an appointment, we are left waiting because they are overbooked and take other walk-ins during appointment times. I am still hoping to find a better local nail salon. So far, I am just not impressed. read more

Took my daughter for her first ever mani/pedi for her birthday. The salon was not busy but clearly understaffed for the small amount of clients that they had. For me, this was the worst pedi I may have ever had. My tech left in the middle of my pedi 3 separate times. And didn't give a any sort of foot massage. She just rubbed up & down my shin for about 3 minutes and even that wasn't equal on both legs. I had a small rug/mat burn on the top of my foot and she didn't acknowledge it or even try to avoid it. And I was never offered anything other the basic pedi. I was highly disappointed and won't be back. The only reason I give 2 stars is because of the hospitality and kindness shown to my daughter. I made it clear it was her first salon visit and her tech made her feel special and pampered. My daughter (8) left very happy so I consider that a success. The salon is clean and modern. It's very small and nothing special. If you are looking to be pampered at all, this is not the place. Just a generic nail salon. Nothing lush or posh about it. read more

Ahh I really wanted to like this place, but it did not live up to par. My gel nails look horrible after a week into it. The ends started chipping a few days later and it looks like I already need to get my nails done and it hasn't even been over a week. It doesn't even look like gel polish! It seems as if they applied regular white polish and put gel top coat over it. So disappointed and will probably won't be coming back again! read more

Dream Nails Lounge - What my gel nails look like just under a week. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

So this is my new nail salon and I'm happy with quite a few things about it! The location is on my way home from work. The drinks, including yummy moscato, are complimentary and served in a glass! The selection of colors is fabulous and there are a lot of options! The decor is beautiful and eye catching. The tv area is great to catch up on one of my favorite channels ( it's usually tuned to Food Network). The staff is pretty nice and appointments are easy to make by phone. The reason why I'm not able to give 5 stars is because I feel like there is some disorganization. Twice when I've had appointments it seems like I've had to be shuffled to a random person or wait awhile -and that's kind of disappointing. I also had my nails done by Ben- and my gel manicure barely lasted a week! I was so shocked and almost didn't return. However I have since been able to find others who do a wonderful job and I'm happy to say I will continue being a customer. read more

Dream Nails Lounge - Pedicures are nice but should be a little more soak time! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Updating my review after several less than great experiences. I love the look of this nail salon and Ben and Vivian are so friendly. However, when paying $$$$ at a nail salon I really expect great service and to be pampered. My visits here have become a hit and miss. My friend and I had appts for pedicures together and they started her toes 30 mins before mine. On top of that, I made an appt with Ben because I appreciate his attention to detail. Well, someone else started my pedicure and I eventually asked for Ben and he took over. My next visit, my MIL and I had appts for manicures. Again, I made an appt with Ben and again someone else started my manicure. She was rushed... the kind of manicure where you tense up in anticipation of being cut. I didn't say anything about Ben not doing my manicure as requested, but someone else sat down and finished my nails! So 2 different people did my nails, no explanation. Suggestion: (1) pay attention to who people are making appts with and (2) customers make appts to get nails done together, please accommodate this request! read more