Highly recommend pedicure services from here! While I was out taking care of errands, I looked up on yelp some nearby nail shops, in hopes of getting a serious spa pedicure, and that's when I came across the incredibly high reviews of Famous Nails Spa. I called them to see if I can come in the next 10 mins for a pedicure, and they took me without issue. I was warmly welcomed when I walked in and asked to sign in, and then I walked back to the pedicure chairs. My nail techinician, who didn't introduce herself and was not particularly warm towards me, greeted me and got down to business. Now-I warned her that my feet were in a rough condition, so I didn't mind her being all business because these toes needed THE business. The pedicure service was fantastic!! my feet were scrubbed and rubbed, my toes nails cut and shaped, and my polish was summertime ready. My nail technician offered me water towards the end of my service, which I graciously accepted, however I noticed most people were offered a beverage at the beginning of their service. The spa is relatively cozy in size and efficient, no frills or luxury, but everything was tidy, and my pedicure was done amazingly, and completed in a bit over an hour. I checked out efficiently and was given a somewhat short and dry good bye..hahahaha. But honestly, their service speaks for itself. I definitely would visit here again, and beware of the limited street parking.. prices are reasonable too! read more

Kelly did my nails for my engagement photoshoot this spring. They came out AMAZING, exactly like how I pictured. Every time I go to this salon they do outstanding work. Gel X lasts 4+ weeks when I go here. read more

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cannot recommend this place enough! The team is incredible, Kelly did an incredible job on my design and you can just tell they care so much! My friend and I asked for complex designs which they aced. will keep coming back! read more

Famous Nails Spa is the best! I've been going here for over two and a half years and have loved it every time! Angel is amazing and gives me the most beautiful nail art! I highly recommend coming here, the whole staff are lovely! read more

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I was at your salon, my name is Sharon Esther I use my middle name often. My thumb nail is breaking from the middle for the first time in years. Visiting in dc so I couldn't go to my usual salon and this hasn't happened to me in years. Not only was it a slow ugly job but also ruined the health of my nails. They're all bending and breaking now. Don't go here. read more

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The nails I got started about 10 days after I got them and were very hard to remove - not sure what was used on them as my next tech was very confused. Not sure I'd come back here as they did not last read more

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Went here for my birthday to get a quick pedicure! Service was amazing and quick and was easily one of the best pedicures I've gotten in the last year. Great shaping, clean supplies and super kind techs. Did the spa pedicure and they did not skimp on oils or lotions. Would recommend !! read more

Julie did a wonderful job on my nails! She was very attentive - thank you for a fantastic experience!

Came in as a walk in for a pedicure, very nice and did a great job finding the look i was going for! Thank you Julie

I go here to get waxed now and then, and more often in the summer. Anyway, Kelly, the owner is always so nice to me. And the staff is always ready for me -- and I usually just walk in. They are fast and efficient, which is perfect for me on my lunch break. If you want slow with lots of bedside manor, you may want to go somewhere else. But Famous Nails Spa is perfect for me: fast, affordable, efficient! read more

I've come to Famous Nails multiple times and have gotten high quality service and hospitality. Julie and the team are the kindest and have such a high attention to detail. I've gotten gel acrylics and pedicures here. Every time they last a very long time without chipping. The pricing is also very reasonable for the quality of work. My favorite place and I look forward to coming here every month! read more

I only come to Kelly!! This is the best nail place I've found in the DMV. Kelly knows how to remove dip without damaging the nail, she's fast, friendly, and only person I trust with my nails now. Always accommodates me and even stays late when I call last minute. 11/10!! read more

You gotta go, I can't share it enough! My favorite nail spot in the DC area, I won't go anywhere else! The best, kindest people and some of the best, cleanest, and consistently amazing nail work from someone who is very picky about their nails (I get dip). Good prices too. Kelly and the team are the best! read more

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This cute nail spot is located upstairs. My daughter and I had gel pedis. "Jack" did an amazing job being professional and gentle with his hands. The massage at end was perfect! My daughter had a lady who appeared to be training. She was very sweet. We didn't mind if it took a few more minutes bc of her training. We didn't have any other plans after this so we were happy to stay for a bit. Highly recommend! Thank you! read more

Efficient friendly and affordable - the providers are all great! Highly recommend. Recommend calling ahead but you can also walk in! Thank you! read more

I had a pedicure today that was left wanting. There's polish left on my skin, my nails are incredibly short, and, most importantly, crooked. I went before a vacation and now am cursing myself for doing so. My nails look worse off. read more

I strolled into this fantastic salon whilst visiting DC for a few days. I needed a quick manicure. I've done the math and in my lifetime, I've probably had 1,000 and this was perhaps the best. She took her time, took great attention to detail, and the price was very reasonable. It does not look like a five star four seasons salon but the quality of their work is just as good and I think much better than manicures costing three times the price. I look forward to returning the next time I am in town. read more

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I followed my long-time nail technician, Emma, here and it has been a great experience so far! When you walk into the building, you have to climb a flight of stairs to reach the salon, and it isn't clearly marked so be careful. It's not the fanciest salon I've been to, but it's well-kept and clean/sanitary. The salon can be a bit crowded and tight at times due to the size of the space, but the service is always top notch. Once seated with your technician, they have a nice selection of beverages for you to choose from while receiving your services. There is also a good selection of color options - if there's something you want, they likely have it. I appreciate that they use disposable liners in their pedicure tubs and sealed/sterilized utensils for each client. Pricing is on par for the area, but please note that there is a credit/debit card fee. You can pay with Cash/Venmo/etc for no additional charge and they make it convenient by providing QR codes to electronically pay. My tech Emma cares about what her clients want and/or need and strives to be sure that you are not only happy with how your nails look, but also that your nails are healthy! I've been getting my nails done for over 25 years and Emma is the absolute BEST technician I've ever had. I can EASILY go 3 weeks in-between visits with no lifting or peeling of my nails. I've never had a technician that cared like she does to make sure it is right and will last. Emma has never attempted to "upsell" me and, in fact, will tell me if I DON'T need something when I ask. I honestly can't say enough good things about her, she is simply AMAZING! Be warned, parking is pretty much non-existent in the immediate area. There is parking there, but it's been fully occupied every time I've gone. With that being said, if you're willing to walk a few blocks, there is street parking to be found. The salon is also just a couple of blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station if that's your preferred mode of transportation. Overall, I've enjoyed my visits to Famous Nails Spa and wanted to share because quality nail salons/techs are REALLY hard to come by so Give Famous Nails Spot a try! read more

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I've been on the lookout for good nail salons since my go to location closed early in the pandemic. I've found a few that were fine, but nothing that made my day. Famous Nails made my day. It was easy to book an appointment and they were flexible when I was running late and needed to push it a half hour. The salon space is a bit cramped, but I didn't feel crowded. The tech (I'm sorry I forget her name!) was fantastic. Helped me decide on what colors to do my nails and was super friendly. I really enjoyed chatting with her. She was able to navigate a couple issues I had and made everything look great. I also enjoyed that the manicure and pedicure was at the same station so I got to enjoy the massage chair for my whole appointment. It's also a great value and easy to get to on the Metro. It's not an accessible building though. read more

This is by far the best salon I've been able to find in DC! The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming. My nails from here can last an entire month which is unheard of! Highly recommend Kelly, but every tech here is great! read more

My boyfriend and I went here to get pedicures I got an acrylic tip added to a few of my toes and Don did an amazing job making everything look very neat and natural!! My boyfriend got a famous pedicure and they clean him up very nicely as well! read more

I highly recommend Izzy @ Famous Nails for any kind of mani or pedi! I've done standard, gels, acrylics, builder gel with her. She does great art nails, too. This is the 5th nail salon I've followed her to. She is meticulous and will take her time with you. read more

I am writing this review from the spa chair during my pedicure - that's how great this experience was. Linda was very thorough and made me feel so pampered! If I wasn't just visiting the area, I would definitely be a regular here. read more

An update on these horrible nails- two weeks later they've grown out and you can see even more how horrible the polish and shape is. Black specs of dirt embedded in the polish and the gel, massively misshapen, and one nail broke (I had my previous set for 3 weeks and they were still perfect when I came back to have this hack job done). Will never go here again. read more

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If you do not use the gel polish, they will get mad at you and not give pleasant good service and instead just mean and not friendly. Then she explained to me why I should pay more, I don't have to wait for it to dry and walked away. It took two minutes to dry and she wasn't attending to me anyway. I paid $52 + 1.50 convenience fee ( incl. fix nail & gel removal(clear) & French). I am so tired of nail technicians telling me what I should do with my money to benefit them. It is real easy to be polite and do a good job. read more

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Lovely find in Dupont Circle! We came here looking for a place to get a gel manicure done. It was very clean and the service was efficient and well done. We did a walk-in and put our numbers down! We had to wait about 20 minutes but they gave us a call and text to let us know they could take us! Great experience and good pricing! read more

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Kelly did the most AMAZING job on my nails today! Dip with tip & gel French (5 colors too!). She's the best. Thank you Famous Nails! read more

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Well, It has been awhile that I haven't been at Famous nails spa due to my work schedules. I went back to see Kelly recently and I am still LOVE, LOVE her job, her personality and her professionalism. I was witnessed her dealing with a complaining customer because of the customer's nails crooked. Omg, kelly spent time on that client and asked her to look closely and in different angles so kelly could glue the way that the tip was supposed to be straight on the client's vision. Omg!!! I almost lost my temper to watch that. The client was so rude that I was convinced she would write a bad review anyway for famous nail spa. Thank you, to famous nail spa's staffs for your professionalism and patience when time to time you need to deal with clients that expected too much and who are not graceful. Please come and support famous nail spa. You can judge yourself how the staffs treat their clients. Come and support small business such as Famous nail spa. read more

Excellent service by Kelly and Helen. I came in as a walkin and Kelly was able to accommodate me. I would recommend reservations so that you can ensure you can have your service done on the requested day. They have an online booking system as well. read more

I'm went here as an out of town customer that has had an overall very busy summer with little time to deal with my hands and feet. At home I would have at least grabbed my foot rasp before going and removed some old nail polish. None the less I put my pride aside and just went. Angel did an amazing job - attention to every detail - and used the foot rasp thoroughly. I actually texted my daughter while in the shop to tell her that I wish Angel could be my regular technician. She was wonderful! - (and it would also be nice to let her know I don't usually let my feet get so bad). I must add that she knew I was only a visitor and that she wasn't going to make a regular customer, but still was so thorough. Thank you! read more

Saved the day while I was on vacay in DC. I scraped my newly manicured fingernail on the zipper of my purse. Eek! After calling a few other salons nearby, who refused to see me because they hadn't done my manicure in the first place, Famous Nails agreed on very short notice. It was around the corner from my hotel and a quick walk. It took maybe 10 minutes to rectify the situation. They only charged me $5, so I tipped $15 for their troubles. $20 well spent! read more

I'm in DC for work and was in desperate need of a mani/pedi. I scoured the Yelp reviews and decided to give famous nails a try. Absolutely incredible experience and my nails and toes look great!! No accidental cutting of my skin or secret add ons that jacked up the price. The manicurists didn't rush through my service and the extra detail and customer service was great. The massage on my arms and legs was much appreciated. If I lived here, I'd be a regular. read more

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I have been going to Famous Nails Spa for a little while now and have received a full set acrylic with gel polish and two acrylic fills with gel polish and I can confidently say that I recommend this place for acrylic services. Not only are they moderately priced but they are so attentive to detail. I have never left feeling unsatisfied with my nails and have always had a pleasant experience. The nail technicians are all nice and it's very quaint and nice on the inside. read more

I just moved to the area and chose this salon to get my nails done! It was a great call. I loved my service. She paid very close attention to detail and the salon had a nearly overwhelming selection of colors. She got the shape just right and I love the color! I was not expecting a massage and hot towel on my hands and arms at the end of it. That was a wonderful addition, and made my experience extra relaxing and nice. I will definitely be back as it is very close to my new apartment. I was pleased with the service! The salon is clean, and the all the nail technicians were very friendly and professional. I also love that they have online booking for appointments because I often decide to make appointments at random times of day, when the business may or may not be open and can change my mind on a dime if a conflict comes up- so being able to schedule the appointments and manage that on my own time is super helpful. read more

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Clean space and sweet people and Angel did an awesome job on my dip nails! Definitely plan to go again

I've been here twice and it's a fantastic nail spa. Attentive service. Kelly and her staff are meticulous- they do a great job. Highly recommended read more

Angel did an amazing pedicure and SNS manicure today. She was meticulous and spent her time making sure it was perfect. My new go-to place in DC. read more

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I love this place and recommend it to everyone. The staff is very warm and do an amazing job. They take their time and Always make sure your happy with the service.. plus they do more than nails.. Please check out the website its so so worth it and won't be disappointed.... Make your appointment and have fabulous nails.. Love kelly and the other Ladies.. :) read more

I highly recommend this place to get your nails done! It was my first time going here and I got a pedicure and the experience was amazing! I have no complaints. Thank you to angel who gave me an amazing foot and leg massage! I will definitely be returning! read more

Kelly is AMAZING!!! She just did Acrylic with Gel on my daughter's nails and they are beautiful. We've been coming here for several months and she always does a top-notch job. Plus she is very affordable. read more