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    EM Spa & Lashes

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - EM Spa & Lashes

    Foot massage

    Massage

    Nail fill-in

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    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Amanda B.

    If I can give it zero stars I would. I am so disgusted and disappointed. I've been going to this place since April and haven't had any problems last few times however that has changed. First on I got fungus on my big toe and my nail feel and everything. I literally just went really quick today for a fill in; I'm a new mom and rarely have time to do anything. I requested a certain design and the man doing my nails said it wouldn't look good. I said okay and requested a different design. He didn't look confident so I requested chrome and he said they didn't have the color. I asked TWICE to see the chrome they have and he IGNORED me. I let a few minutes pass then I asked if they had red chrome. He says no, doesn't show me what they have and then says I'm just going to do regular red on your nails. I hate how they came out - I asked for the coffin nail share and this is clearly not that. I just paid $50 for what I didn't ask for. AGAIN as a new mom I do not have time to do anything for myself so when I do have time I want to walk out of a place with a service I actually asked for. I am never coming back here.

    Caroline R.

    THIS IS THE BEST NAIL SALON EVER!!!!! My roommate and I have been coming here for well over a year exclusively, and every single time, I receive the same, fantastic service. It's incredibly clean, quiet, fast, whilst still offering a high attention to detail. The staff is welcoming, kind, and always a pleasure to visit.

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    Felicia C.

    I love Henry, he does such a great job. He takes his time with my manicure and pedicure. The salon is clean, everyone is friendly.

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    Jahsmine V.

    This is THE BEST place to get your nails done in DC. I have tried so many other salons and keep coming back to EM Nails. The owners are thoughtful, kind, welcoming and are always up for my design ideas. They will help you pick a color and style that works for you especially if you have an inspiration photo. I love EM nails and you will too - make an appointment (or walk-in they always make it work so you're not wasting time). You won't regret it!

    Pink and white ombré dip sns. Dip is usually $45 but I got the pink and white ombré so that was extra $15.
    Rafhanah P.

    Awesome nail salon. Practice major social distancing, I was 1 of 3 customers in there. They have 3 staff working in the salon. They offer water to their customers, they're very polite and understanding and accommodating. I got gel pedi and sns (dip powder) pink and white ombré mani, it totaled out to be $110 before tip. No idea if they take tips/payment through digital transaction but I gave tips in cash (I happen to have cash on me which is rare) and paid using credit card for the nails.

    gel acrylics

    amazing staff, very clean. best price in dc. usually just get gel manicures here but last time I got acrylics and they are amazing!

    French tip acrylics with gems

    This place had great service, great pricing, and my nails came out just like the picture I showed them, I love the results! I would 10/10 recommend

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    Vionna M.

    I've been coming here since Thanksgiving and I tried to overlook the sub-par quality because the service is good but today was the last straw. I'm already in there to get my nail fixed because it broke less than a week after I got them done, and of course a white woman walks in WITHOUT A MASK ON and the manager says nothing but "pick a color and have a seat." To make matters worse, this woman comes well within 6 feet of me to hang her coat as if she couldn't put the coat ANYWHERE ELSE in the salon. I am livid and will never be returning to this establishment. I'm disappointed and expect better during a pandemic.

    My nails from this salon. Great job!
    Cydney K.

    My nail tech did such an amazing job! Took my Pinterest dream and turned it into a reality. Such a happy design to look down at during the middle of this gloomy pandemic. If you're looking for a spot to engage in top notch self care, look no further than this hidden gem on Connecticut Ave!

    I recently moved back to DC after living in northern CA for the last 6 years. I was excited there was a nail salon that I could walk to from our house. Unfortunately it looks like I'm a one and done with this salon. First in the midst of my hot stone massage, the nail tech got up TWICE to hug some elderly clientele that hadn't been in in awhile. I'm not sure why this couldn't have waited (she did the nails of the one woman after me). No apologies, no extra time either. It was as I wasn't as important as the retuning customer (note... I have two elementary aged daughters who love pedicures so that's three clients lost) I don't recall seeing her ever put a top coat on (see pics for reasons), then she told me to sit there 15 or 20 minutes. I'm used to fans. I've been getting pedicures for years - 15 yrs in DC prior to our 6 years in CA) and have always had a fan but none here. After 20+ minutes I pulled my own pant legs down and took off the toes spacers. She rushes over and shoved my feet into my shoes. I'm used to nail salons trying not to mess up the polish. As you can see in my pic I have not taken my shoes off yet but this is SO not worth the $65 I paid. Stay away if you are a new customer.

    SNS Manicure by Helen! #OPI #samoansand

    This place is great! When I walked in I was immediately greeted and seated. Helen is who does my sns manicure and she is the BEST! She takes her time to do the most amazing job each and every time. She is patient, kind and always strives to keep her customers happy. I will only come here for my manicures.

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    Absolutely love this salon and all their techs. They do such an amazing job. Very clean , quiet, comfortable environment.

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    Professional, fun, timely, and reasonably priced. Great location and offer a variety of services.

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    I was on on Saturday to have some waxing done, Kris is amazing, very good at what he does and looking forward to a monthly visit.

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    Dip Nails lasted 1 week before the started breaking and peeling.. will not be returning

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    I recently started coming to Dupont Lash and I'm so happy I made the switch…read more Initially I was going to take a little break from extensions. I sometimes felt the extensions done elsewhere were sometimes inconsistent in application and would look a bit heavy on me. Additionally, I was driving to Old Town when I live in the city and would often battle additional traffic as well as parking issues. So when I saw the fabulous reviews for Dupont Lash I decided to give them a shot. First, I was so pleased with how easy it was to book and that I was able to find availability the same week. That was challenging at the last place I went because there was only 1-2 lash techs. When I met Sara, she was so helpful in asking me what look I was going for. I showed her my past applications that were my absolute favorite as well and sharing with her the overall look I was going for. She understood the assignment immediately and nailed in on the first time. When I came back the second time I just wanted as very slight modification, and once again she executed it perfectly. (And she is so lovely!) Additionally, my lashes seem to stay on some much longer. Although I typically do a two week fill, my two week mark usually still looks so fresh and so good! Overall, I'm glad I made the switch and found a place that is more convenient and consistent.

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    Perfect lashes loved when I was able to go here. Pretty impossible to get an appt if you work 9-5…read morethough.

    Story time! My lashes initially done in Jacksonville, FL and then at another salon in DC since…read moremoving here in January. While I've had lash extensions since November, not once did any of the techs at the other salons tell me the extension length I wanted was WAY too long for my natural lashes to support. I was having to spend tons of money each week to get a fill because my natural lashes just couldn't support the weight. Still being a newbie to extensions, I knew something didn't seem quite right with my current extensions but I just didn't know for sure. I decided to switch salons and booked a "fill from another salon" and was told to text photos of my current lashes to the Art of Lash. Within 10 minutes, Malin called me to discuss my current lashes and the possibility that they won't be able to fill on them. She suggested we re-book as a removal and full set (which is precisely what we did). When I arrived to Art of Lash for my consultation and (possible) fill, Christina sat down with me and completed a consultation before looking to the damage that had been done by other places. This is the first time I've had anyone really take me through the steps and ask me what I was looking for. She provided pictures of different shapes and before/afters of people to show the results. When I finally laid down and Christina saw my lashes, she was pretty upset. She said there was 1) WAY too much glue 2) way too much length (only 30% of your lash length max, mine were more than 50%), and then 3) multiple extensions glued together- meaning there was twice the amount of weight per lash. NO WONDER WHY I HAD SUCH A HIGH TURNOVER RATE!!! My lashes simply couldn't support the extension that were incorrectly and unskillfully applied by other salons. Of course this meant Christina had to remove my old extensions and then apply a full new set. Yes, it was a lengthy process (especially if you're not someone who can fall asleep aka me), but it was SO SO worth it. My lashes look amazing now and are much healthier with a normal turnover rate. When the appointment concluded, Christina was super helpful in giving me aftercare instructions, recommending a cleanser, and recommending I use a lash serum (since I like length & the extensions from before damaged my natural lashes). At the other two salons before this one, I was NEVER told how to clean and care for my lash extensions so this was so incredibly refreshing. Yesterday, I had my first 2 week fill. This was the first time since November I have been able to retain lashes this long and not look like a crazy person. Christina informed me my lashes were growing back in pretty well & my retention rate was awesome. Amazing what can happen when the proper length is used and care instructions are given! Art of Lash has changed my world! Moral of the story: if you're looking at reviews on here to make an informed decision, you've found your lash place. Don't risk your lash health just for cheaper prices elsewhere because this salon is 110% worth the cost. Christina is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and an overall kind person. The salon is gorgeous and has wonderful aftercare products for sale as well! You won't regret getting your lashes done here!

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