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Golden Nails

3.3 (71 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

Services - Golden Nails

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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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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Super girly, also lasted over 4 weeks - yay sparkles! Tina
Rebekah J.

I come here all the time because it is so close to my home and the price for value is so great! Good atmosphere, nice techs and lots of colors to choose from. Best place in our area hands down. My favorite nail techs are Tina and Traci who sit in the back on the left, specifically for SNS and SNS French Tip! Their style is very natural looking (not thick) but last a while, for my naturally flimsy nails (2 weeks +) and if I get a color with sparkles, it lasts me over 4 weeks without chips or cracks! Before I got into SNS nails, my favorite nail tech was Ruby for was gel/shellac - she is fabulous for gel and so nice!!! She also does great SNS but only Tina and Traci can get the SNS to last more than a week on my nails without cracking, and I rarely do gel anymore. If you live out this way I'd recommend giving them a try! PLUS - George's Steak n' Things is right next door and it's so good! I always order a cheesesteak to go!! Extra fries! Perfect follow up to a good pampering session

Nails done by Ruby at Golden nails (SNS)
Sydney M.

I saw Ruby here on Monday night and she absolutely amazing!! I've never gotten more compliments on my nails before and they're so clean. She even added tips on my shorter nails to make everything look great!! I get SNS polish, and to get them off instead of wrapping them in uncomfortable foil, she had these special things that stayed on my fingers so well!!! Will for sure be coming back to Ruby for all my nail needs! Edit: Went back and they were even more amazing than last time!! See attached picture with hot pink :)

72 hours after a $43 gel manicure
Eleanor D.

These ladies were very nice but the $43 gel manicure i bought peeled off in less than 72 hours!! I won't be going back!

Mani & pedi with nail designs.  Another wonderful experience with Golden Nails.
B W.

Golden Nails has been doing my nails for 18 years. The customer service, quality of work & their personalities are always welcome. They remember my likes/dislikes, eliminating the need for telling what I want each time I visit.

Renata C.

Found my person at Golden Nails. Ruby is awesome. She's very sweet and takes her time doing nails. Ruby pays very good attention to detail. I've only used her for a pedicure and gel manicure. Completely recommend her.

Ombré pink and white done by RUBY
Marlen C.

I got recommended by a friend. And to be honest best place I have been to in a while. RUBY was super nice and patient with me and took her time. She did exactly what I wanted and definitely I will be going back to see her. Very happy with my nails

SNS Nails
Faven G.

here are my perfectly dipped SNS nails, and a few additional photos from past appointment! Ruby is AMAZING/PERFECT at ensuring that my shape is just to my liking, and no missing sides without polish, nor are the lengths ever uneven! #obsessed

nails look great! absolutely love the color - suggested to me my Moonie (she's the best!) Golden Nails is easily the best nail spa in town!!
Bre B.

Absolutely a 5-Star establishment! Not only do they consult you on your nail choice they accommodate any requests you have and always provide good conversation! I've gone to Golden Nails a few times since moving here and I love it everytime!

Elizabeth C.

Today was the first time I ever debated not tipping. If it weren't for my dad instilling in me to tip no matter what, I wouldn't have. I Used to tip my technician 20 bucks for a 40$ job because I was highly impressed. Today unfortunately I saw someone different and boy was she awful. I sat in her chair (no greeting, no water, straight business...) and I faced an onslaught of insults. I go tanning, so she said I look "dirty and unclean." I said she didn't have to finish, and throughout the entire time she huffed and puffed about the gel manicure I had on prior then accused me of having fake nails(?) she continued complaining while giving me the worst manicure I ever had. Crappy massage, barely even bothered to touch me. I almost got up to walk out half way through the job. Just a crappy experience... sadly even if I liked that 1 tech, I won't be back. Disappointed.

Full set by ruby

Ruby is amazing! She is so sweet and takes her time. I've been getting my acrylics by ruby for a few months now and I'll never go to someone else again.

Mimi W.

Let me start by saying that I'm super picky and tend to ask for nails that are not your typical styles. The ladies really worked together and made it happen and gave me what I asked for.

Regular pedicure with a little flower they painted on!
Anne O.

I have been here twice and both times have been good! It's very tranquil in the place, so it's a good relaxing "me" moment to have. My pedicures have always turned out very nicely here and have only JUST gotten a gel manicure today, so we will see how it turns out. Did you know you can get a design painted on your big toe for a small charge extra? I think it adds to your look especially if you are trying to get sandal ready for summer. I have read reviews saying they use unclean implements but I have never seen that the times I have been, always using tools from almost a medical sterilizer type bag? A good nail salon with good prices for what you get, so I'm satisfied.

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Love this place!! Been coming to them for 30 years! Great service and friendly staff. Thanks for always taking care of me!​

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Before I got into SNS nails, my favorite nail tech was Ruby for was gel/shellac - she is fabulous for gel and so nice!!!

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4.5(120 reviews)
3.4 mi
$$

12/2/23 If Return Of…read moreThe Mack was a big hit in 1996, then the return to Wax Me Baby should be too. Well I ended seeing Lisseth today at 3:50pm.  My original time should have been at 12pm, but work just got in the way. Lisseth ended up being my technician for the day.  I found out that Jocelyn R  only services females.  This would have been nice to see on the website so I wouldn't have wasted my time choosing her. Upon  entering Wax Me Baby, I was greeted by Lisseth.  Lisseth give off a cool vibe, but she was feeling a bit under the weather.   Since both of us were wearing masks, we both got down to business much quicker. Once undressed, I climbed onto the table using the little black towel to cover up...it wasn't necessary since  my lower anatomy was going to  be worked on.  Lisseth powdered up The Male Bikini Tight area and thighs. The feeling of the warm green Wax on my legs felt great.  Lisseth  proceeded to apply long lengths of wax to the areas that needed hair removal.    Lisseth wasn't really up for chitchat  and as she worked, her demeanor seemed to darken much like the ambience in the room.  It felt like it to me. Anyhow,  Lisseth  must be thinking of the game Need For Speed, because she was definitely going the distance on removing body hair.  Lisseth was going for speed. And I paid my dues. Time after time. Hair was left on my body. This is a serious crime.   The rush job I recieved wasn't to be admired.    If I hadn't  had a family emergency during my waxing, I would have caught the numerous patches of hair Lisseth missed. Granted Lisseth had back to back appointments with other clients, but upon looking at all the hair  that was missed, it's amateur hour at best.   Things just felt very different at Wax Me Baby this time around.  I doubt this review is going to win me any favors either...yet "it is not possible to accomplish something worthwhile without adverse effects elsewhere."   Since I said that, my review on this business  is the only worthwhile thing I got out of this experience.   I won't give this experience a total bust.  Lisseth  did do an excellent job at the clean up of leftover wax and this speaks volumes.  I overheard Lisseth greet another client as I was getting dressed.  From what I heard, the warmth in Lisseth's voice was much warmer than that what I received. Like she wasn't faking being polite.  I take this with a grain of salt.  Hopefully I am wrong. Once again, if I hadn't been in a rush to get home for a family emergency, I would have caught the missed patches of hair. If I had seen the missed patches of hair, things could have been different.   As it is, only annoyance is what I am feeling along with the tip I gave Lisseth.   This was round 2.  I am not sure if there will be a round three.  According to DMX "Won't be a strike three, 'cause I don't play fair I'ma look you in your eye while he hit you from the rear."   And so I guess I'm outta here for good. Ain't No Sunshine when it's on.

3.8/5 Got a Groupon…read morefor my visit. Haven't had a wax in a while so I was super nervous. My waxer, Jada was nice but she didn't hold much of a conversation or explain aftercare. There were a few pieces of hair left but I didn't mind that too much. The hard wax definitely hurts more than sugar waxing. I forgot about the pain! Once you enter, they bring you to the studio room that had a bed with a small towel. Full transparency, the place didn't really seem "clean" the old towels were just thrown into a bin and was hanging out of the bin (yuck) and my finger touched something wet on the side of the bed as I was getting on. I'm hoping this was just a one time situation but I'd pay more attention to the appearance of the salon to make clients feel safe since we all come here vulnerable!

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Allure Nail Bar - My daughter and SIL. We scheduled mani/ pedis for all the girls on Black Friday rather than shopping in the crowds.

Allure Nail Bar

4.2(194 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Allure Nail Bar in Burke, VA was the MOST disgusting nail bar I have ever been to. I read good…read morereviews about Allure and thought I would try it out. What a complete disappointment. First off, the nail technicians that worked with me were very nice. So, I am sorry to throw them under the bus here. That was the only positive thing I can reveal about this place. From the moment I set foot in the nail bar, there were 3 nail technicians just sitting around chatting; no one greeted me until I stood at the counter for 10 minutes. The technicians just sitting and staring at me, said nothing, like, "Hello, welcome to Allure." After 15 minutes, I had several technicians try to rush me to pick a color and then disappeared when I was looking at the nail kiosks. Other nail technicians came by to ask me what I wanted then they also disappeared when I showed them a picture of what I had hoped to do with my nails and toes. One of the technicians waved her arms at to small kiosks and a display and said those kiosks (and display) were the only Gel colors available to me for what I wanted. When I picked out several of the colors, they told me they did not have them. Then, again, the technician waved her arms over the kiosks and display. Then, there was the issue of clear communication. Finally, I had to ask if I would be able to speak with someone in English because no one else was able to communicate with me (and I am not being mean here...I support cultural diversity and I love Vietnamese people and I was an ESOL teacher for 20+ years, so it is not a negative dig). Finally, I decided to go with a simple color that was available, but that was just the start of the horror. One huge red flag were the nasty nail polishes. These bottles of polish were like those out of a garbage can. They looked as if they had NEVER been cleaned---EVER; sticky gross caked on polish (all over the bottles) with visible handprints on the plastic bottle brush tops almost made me want to throw up. The polishes in the clear boxes were ALL disgustingly used 1000 times without ever being wiped down or thoroughly cleaned; the polish used on my feet was sticky and caked all over the top of the bottle, and the technician had to keep shaking the bottle to get polish out. It looked like the dregs of the dregs. I was so disgusted and disturbed by the polishes, I should have just walked out right then and there. Next, the filthy pedicure area was a sight. The chair arm rest table looked like someone had just eaten their lunch there and just left the grossness all over the little space. No one bothered to clean up. Maybe those three technicians just sitting around chatting could have done some clean up! Then I was told that the $60 Gel pedicure did not include taking off my two small toe calluses. This could easily be done with a scraper in two seconds, but it would have cost me another $15.00. I was dumbfounded that it was not included in the pedicure like it is at every other nail bar. My feet looked like ass despite the pedicure since calluses remained on the big toes. Unsightly! The technician's product and tool caddie were also filthy. There were crumbs on the surface, crud all over the products, other peoples' skin, dirt, and pieces of nail all visible on the surface. Some of the products had broken pump tops. Most alarming was that there was no visible antiseptic cleaner anywhere where tools are normally kept in jars. Nothing about that area was clean or looked like that it was even a priority. I am praying that I do not get some toe or foot fungus from that place! After the pedicure, I went over to have my nails done (Acrylic Gel). The nail bar was also just as disappointing and disgusting. Nail powder-dust everywhere, the technician's tools to remove the polish (sanding-file heads) were sitting in a gross, blackened, very unclean shot glass along with super glue tubes. The tools were clearly unorganized, uncleaned, and non- anti-bacterialized. The jar of the acrylic powder was so off putting (never ever cleaned or wiped down---crud all over the jars lid and around the threads of the jar were caked with grunge) and all lumpy. This gross acrylic powder display was in tandem with the dubious, cloudy, purple liquid whose jar was equally covered in filth. The technician then pulled out some random fat brush from a dirty drawer of tools and other junk. I was frozen in fear. Lastly, the UV light lamp was so crusty that when I placed my hands in it (like a cubby hole) I could feel the crumbly, lumpy, bumpy crud under my palms from so many who came before me. It is unfathomable that Allure Nail Bar in Burke, VA is not shut down for its terrible management for gross negligence in cleanliness and open display of filth in their products and their pedicure and manicure stations. Please DO NOT waste your health and money in this cesspool.

This is the best nail place ever! It is super clean and the staff is the sweetest. The place is…read morevery well decorated and nice. If you are in the area and you need a good nail place you need to check it out.

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Serendipity Wellness Studio

Serendipity Wellness Studio

4.8(337 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$$
Established in 2008
Locally owned & operated

Friendly staff and excellent services. I've been a customer since 2020 and I'm always satisfied…read morewith my experience. The environment is very soothing; they offer refreshments like tea and sweets, the bathrooms are always pristine, and the massage rooms are set up nicely.

My friend and I were so excited to try this place because of the high reviews and limited places…read moreto select from in the area. We did the sauna and facials. Well needless to say, we will be on the hunt for a better spot- FOR SURE. Here's what our feedback was to the establishment since they asked, and I decided to share here in case it's helpful to anyone thinking about going here: "The overall experience was disappointing and did not meet the standards expected of a professional wellness or spa environment. The walk between buildings felt awkward and disjointed, and the areas where services were provided were visibly unclean. This immediately detracted from the sense of calm and comfort that clients typically seek when booking spa services. The sauna instructions were overly complicated and nonintuitive. Rather than supporting a seamless, stress-free experience, the setup required unnecessary effort and attention at a time when guests should be able to arrive, decompress, and enjoy the service. One of the facials was particularly concerning. The provider fell out of her chair during the session, left the room for approximately 15 minutes within the allotted service time, and complained openly about missing supplies that had not been ordered. Her presentation and behavior appeared impaired or otherwise not fully attentive, which was alarming in a setting where professionalism, focus, and client safety are expected. There were also sanitation concerns. Gloves were not worn during the sessions- in particular extractions & close facial work, which raised hygiene and safety questions. Given the nature of skincare treatments and direct contact with facial areas, adherence to clear sanitation protocols is critical. Both facials were performed below expected standards. Product application felt careless rather than intentional for both clients. Creams were applied in a manner that resulted in product entering the nostril area for both clients. In one instance, the technician had to awkwardly clean the inside of a nostril during the service, which was unexpected and uncomfortable (and something never experienced prior). In the other facial, cream entered the nostril and remained there throughout the session, creating concern about inhalation; the client ultimately had to clean it out herself after the session. This experience was distracting and far from relaxing. Additionally, massage and sculpting techniques reflected a noticeable lack of refinement and training, particularly for clients accustomed to higher-quality services. Overall, the experience lacked attentiveness, professionalism, cleanliness, and the level of care expected in a premium setting."

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Sana's Hair Design - Balayage by Kay

Sana's Hair Design

4.3(71 reviews)
3.2 mi
$$
26 years in business
Certified professionals

I came here and got my hair done a few weeks ago. Everyone was really helpful. I wasn't sure what…read morestyle what I wanted but after consulting with one of the hairdressers, she pointed me in the right direction. I absolutely love the way my hair turned out. I will definitely be coming here again.

Here's how my most recent trip to this salon went! I came in…read morea week prior for a consultation to see if someone would be able to do a stark blonde balayage for my hair and was immediately directed to Emma. I made it clear that I had black box dye in my hair a little over a year and a half ago. They said no worries. Cut to a couple days ago, I went in, showed the reference photo again (simple, very dark on top, very blonde on the bottom) and made sure to ask for the blonde to be higher up because I wanted more blonde but to still have dark roots. I explicitly stated to her, "I want it to look like I went fully blonde and it's grown out, but smoother." She nodded and acknowledged me so I know she heard it. I'm thinking she should do a test strand beforehand since I made it clear I had color before but what do I know. I'm not the stylist. I decide to let her do her thing. She got about a quarter of the way through my hair before I was told that the photo example was too old for me which ??? I don't care? Give me what I asked for. Do you think I don't look at my reference pics? I notice that she hasn't put a lot of my hair that should be in foils in them so I ask her about it and get told rather bluntly "don't worry about it". Okay, whatever, she's the "master hairstylist" right. I sit there for a while and eventually she comes back and visibly winces at my hair before moving me to the sink and doing another round of heavy bleach. She hasn't told me what she's doing, or if I want what she's doing to be done. Eventually they come back and she has her assistant rinse me before they begin to brush me out so they can tone me. When I look in the mirror I see stark blonde highlights all the way up to the root. I hate highlights. I was never asked about highlights. After about 20 minutes of her yanking at my scalp (I have actual sore spots all over my head now, though her assistant was lovely and very gentle) she finally slathers the toner in and I'm deciding to trust the process. The assistant washes my hair and I just want to get dried and get out of there so I sit down and she asks if I want layers (my hair is still wet so I don't know what color it is yet) I ask to skip it but she insists we do layers and curls because "it makes the color look so much better". End of haircut - there aren't layers. I'm just missing significantly more hair than I asked to be cut off. Oh also! I'm just as brunette as I went in, except now I have gross orange highlights (my least favorite color AND my least favorite dye job, she hit all the marks!) and I can't stop crying. When I went to the manager she called Emma over who tried to pin the blame on me repeatedly and then lied saying that I said something that I didn't say. When I objected (this was the first time I spoke during this conversation, my mom had been taking to them) she said, incredibly rudely, "well we have cameras". Yeah, pull up the cameras. Let's see you making me lose more hair from yanking on it than the bleach. When we were finally paying and wrapping up she went on about how expensive and top of the line their products were. Pro tip! You would make more money if you used your top of the line products to give your customers what they want. They offered to have me come back in after a few weeks for another lightening treatment but I really don't trust them not to just fry my hair off. If she had just done a test strand and asked if I wanted what she was about to do to me, I could've saved over $300. TLDR: I paid $300 for a blonde balayage, I left still brunette but with ugly orange highlights, bleach damage, and less hair than I've had in a while. Feel free to come here! Just don't expect to leave with what you asked for. Pictures are of the result and the reference photo.

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