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    Golden Nails

    2.0 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveNail Salons

    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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    The gel fill is peeling after less than 12 hours!
    Rebecca F.

    So much for wanting my nails to look good for my trip out of town today... the gel polish is beginning to peel off of my fingernails! It hasn't even been 12 hours since I had my appointment! $107 for a gel fill with cut down, one nail repair, a gel pedicure with callus removal, and eyebrow wax was a ripoff! In all of my years of getting these services from various nail salons in this area, I have NEVER paid this much money! How is it okay for a nail salon to charge $8/$15 (regular/gel) for nails to be cut shorter? The pricing of this service is too high! I will be calling for a REFUND for the gel fill; ALL of the gel polish is peeling off of my fingernails! This is RIDICULOUS! On a positive note, the staff members were kind and friendly.

    Mani pedi
    Jeannette T.

    I don't get my nails done often. Maybe twice a year. But I have been going to Nancy for a few years now. I am one of those individuals that is very picky yet easy to please. Nancy is polite, gentle, professional and does a great job with my manicures and pedicures. I am simple, don't cut me and give a good polish application. I get the basic manicure and pedicure and I am always pleased with the service. In addition to all mentioned, Nancy is good at being personable but not super talkative. She reads when I am just trying to chill out and leaves me be but also gives me gentle reminders if she needs me to move or whatever. If you want a quality basic mani/pedi without cuts in your cuticles, Nancy is a great choice.

    I could've done a better job at home, at least it wouldn't have started chipping in 3 days
    Jessica B.

    I used to come here all the time with my mom to get pedicures. We mostly came here because it was cheap and they did a semi-good job: my nails would be trimmed, clipped, the polish would last a while, and my feet would be smooth. No frills, easy in and out kind of appointment. I've been here for a gel manicure in the past, as well as a regular manicure. Two weekends ago I came in for my birthday and wanted a quick and fast white manicure since I was running late for a dinner. She asked me four, yes FOUR, times during my session (if you could call it that, I probably spend more than the 10 minutes she spent on my nails doing my own at home) -- let me repeat, FOUR -- that this manicure was $10, and if I wanted to pay now or later. Like woman. I get it, its $10. My mother is there with my purse and she can pay you once its done. God, so annoying. That wasn't even the worst part. It is now 1.5 weeks since my manicure...and look at the picture below. That's the better hand, my right hand is chipped beyond belief. Now, I have done no manual labor, no digging around in the mud, no scratching or clawing at trees...this is purely chipping from .... crappy, old nail polish? Crummy service? Just a bad job all around? You take your pick. But this is not even what a 5 year old's finger nails look like after a week. Bubbly, scratched, and peeling. Really? I get it, it was $10...but really? Could've bought a whole gel polish set at CVS and done a better job than this myself - AND not get bubbles in my nail polish! I'm done coming here. They are so intent on taking your money and don't care about doing a good job. If you want a good manicure / pedicure, want to be treated well, and be somewhere clean / neat / tidy / nice to look at, go to Lalu'a nails just a few miles away. You'll probably pay the same price, but have a 10x better experience. Seriously. I've been coming here for 3 years and I'm done settling for the crap they dole out. Save your time, and your money, and if you're gonna treat yourself, do it right.

    The burn marks after two days

    Went to get my eyebrows done there and got 2 degree burned I've been going there since I was in 8th grade I'm in college now and I've never experienced this but this hurts extremely

    New price menu as of July!

    This review is a combination of all the times I've visited this nail salon.. I've been going to this place for a while now. It's is inexpensive and you get what you pay for! This place has been recently renovated and prices have slightly increased but still inexpensive! Service is average at most and sometimes it's extra quick that you're not getting everything in detail completed. For example: when getting a pedicure there is a foot scrub included and sometimes it's skipped and other times it's being done for less than 10 seconds on each foot it's like you get to smell but can't eat sort of thing! There is a constant question of "do you want gel?" during the span of time you are there when all you want is a regular manicure because you're well aware that gel won't even last a week on your nails because it starts peeling because it was done either extra fast with no attention to detail or that it was not done professionally like advertised! (See pics of my gel nails peeling from the cuticles exactly a week after being done)...very disappointed that I paid for a polish that should've lasted at least 2 weeks but it didn't! No one really knows how to do a decent design on the nails or different patterns/shapes. I tried showing a basic design picture once to the nail technician and she got really confused then said no! So don't count on getting anything above the average flower design! I always bring my own polish to use and sometimes I get a $1 off my nails and other times I don't..not sure what the process is! (I bring my own because it saves me time on choosing a color also most of the polish at the salon is dry/old) I once brought in 2 of my own colors and wanted one nail painted differently with one color vs. all the other nails with the other color, yet the technician wanted to charge me $3 extra dollars to paint a nail in a different color! Definitely did not make sense, especially when it is my own polish I'm using! In conclusion, this place does an average job with nails and you get what you pay for and possibly a little less than what you pay for sometimes

    Tonya B.

    So I would of rated them 5 stars but because of poor service I had to deduct 3. I went in yesterday (3/10/17) with a friend to get a pedicure and a gel nail fill in, the pedicure was great but my nail look unfinished in somewAys (view pictures). Fast forward to today I went in to get one nail repaired because of a accident at work and quickly the male who I guess is the owner told me no they couldn't fix it they're too busy. As a customer you don't want to hear NO he could've simply said they're booked do I mind coming back but told me instead no they're busy. So as of now they have officially lost my business and I will be traveling Gaithersburg for now on at least I know I will get good customer service. The bad part is that if I truly want my nail fixed I have to go here one last time.

    Great job for acrylic nail recovery, they needed a breather & a manicure &they looked painful before Tran blessed them! Will be back soon
    Alicia B.

    I had nails that needed a break from acrylic nails so I went to get a manicure there and it was great. I didn't have to wait, Tran did a great job and also great advice that I appreciate, I will be returning soon

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    Second time getting gel here and within 4 days most of my nails are peeling from the tips and it's really frustrating. Also my toe is infected from being stabbed by the cuticle cutter the lady was very aggressive instead of grabbing my foot by the heels she would grab my big toe and pull my toe which was in so much pain by the end of the service. Very upset with this service.

    Golden Nails in Aspen Hill - don't go here!
    Brittany F.

    I would never go to Golden Nails again because of the piss poor experience I experienced. The nail tech kept on saying how the nails I were getting were too long. She also kept pestering me about getting gel instead of regular. She promised it would be better, thank God I didn't listen to her. Last time, I checked I can get the length of nails I want and I didn't appreciate her constant nagging about them being long. The customer is always right and she definitely could use a tip in learning customer service. Additionally, this particular nail tech proceeded to put glue on my nails even when I told her it was making them burn. The results are in the below photos. I would strongly suggest that you not go to a nail salon who does not give great customer service. Also, she never tried to get to know me or ask me questions. Made me feel like I was just a cash cow to her. I wish more people of color would have nails salons so black people would not have to give money to salons like Golden Nails. Of course, the nail tech wanted to probe my mom about giving her tip even though she was absolutely awful and spoke in her language for most of our session outside of her complaining about the length of my nails. Also, once I left the nail salon my nails weren't shiny at all. So, I had to go back into the salon and get them shiny again. Honestly, I would never go to this place again and suggest you do not either. Go somewhere that will treat you like a Queen because this place isn't it!

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    Miss Vi Slays! Her work is absolute perfection. Don't let any else touch my nails. Takes her time with everything!‼‼‼

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    4.6
    (52 reviews)
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    I received high-quality service and nails from Layhill Nails and Spa last week. I called ahead of…read moretime to schedule an appointment with the next available nail technician and was able to get a quick appointment in for an emergency nail fix. I was greeted by a nail technician named Phuong. She was dressed professionally and also was very professional in greeting and talking with me about what I wanted for my nail services for the day. I showed her pictures of nail inspiration for what I was looking for and she was able to help me pick a color that would match what I wanted. I have been to many nail places where they rush through the process of asking you the shape of your nails, and the color that you're looking for, so I greatly appreciate the time that Phuong took to meet with me to talk before getting into the appointment. The facility was clean, well organized, and nail technicians were communicating with their guests. Many of which I could tell there were fostered relationships between them (which shows quality of service!) Unfortunately, the last place that I got my nails done left my nails very damaged and thin. Phuong do some suggestions for a future appointment that may help to strengthen my nails as they grow out. Phuong took her time to prep my cuticles and shape my nails properly. The picture for this review was taken a week after the nails were first done. I look forward to coming back to Layhill Nails and Spa for a future appointment.

    The good: I scheduled over the phone with Phoung. She was incredibly pleasant over the phone. I'm…read morealso very happy with the service. The mani and pedi were both thorough. The bad: Unfortunately, Phoung is efficient to a fault. She would rush me to remind me place my hand under the gel lamp by barking orders. She even grabbed my hands a few times to do so herself. Though thorough, I was not comfortable. I found her lacking in customer service. I emphasized that my nails were weak and asked for a strong coat overlay. She consistently ignored me telling me they were not. I now have a broken nail three days later. Overall, I don't think our personalities meshed well. I also don't think she intended to appear as rude.

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    4.2
    (421 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    (4/5) I've been…read morecoming to Nails Allure for 3+ years now, and overall, it's one of the better nail salons I've tried. The biggest tip I can give: always book an appointment--the service is way better when you do. Jenny is amazing with designs (hands down the best!), and her partner Andy does the cleanest polish jobs. They're both super professional and clearly know what they're doing. I've had a few hiccups here and there--like once I paid $70 (plus $10 tip) just to get my nails taken off and filed. My nails ended up super brittle and honestly, it felt like a waste. I wouldn't recommend that service--just get them redone instead. Also, I've been cut before to the point of bleeding (not with Jenny or Andy, but another tech), so just a heads-up. That said, most of the staff here are really good: Sofia is gentle and cleans my nails better than anyone else, even Jenny sometimes. Hannah takes her time and does a great job--super patient and detail-oriented. Julie knows her stuff and is really steady with her work. Sometimes Jenny can feel rushed, so I rotate between techs depending on how I'm feeling and what I want done. At the end of the day, I definitely recommend Nails Allure. I've had way worse experiences elsewhere, and despite a few bumps, I keep coming back.Good vibes.

    I have been here twice in the last four weeks! I had two different manicurest do my nails. Always…read moredip with design and the salon is clean and the staff is wonderful. They always check to make sure you are happy and they ask questions for clarity to service you better. I think I found my nail home!!y dip Has not crack or chipped and Ih have loved my nails n

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    Avalon Nail & Hair Spa

    3.3
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    I have come to this salon before and no problems. The hair salon lady (Fon) encouraged me to…read morereturn. I returned and she refused to do my hair because I was African American and she said she needed a special tool to do it. My hair is relaxed and it does not need a special tool. I told her that I had come to her before and she had done my hair fine but she still refused.

    I am an 85 year old woman who lives in Leisure World. I just had stem cell surgery to both knees…read more Although my driving right now is limited, I can drive to Avalon. The shop is bright, clean and inviting I have had wonderful reactions with staff in the past. However with the past two visits, I have experienced a nightmare with Tracy. . The first time she tried to talk me into getting a nail dip. I explained to her that my nailbeds were weak and my dermatologist would not allow that. I told her I just wanted a regular manicure. She told me that my doctor did not know what he was talking about. she continued to say over and over again that the dips are the best for your nails. At that time, I told her to stop the discussion. I did not want to argue with her about my doctors advice. She acted like she was more knowledgeably than my dermatologist. The second time I had an experience with Tracy' was concerning an appointment that I made by telephone. I called and someone answered the phone and said that I could get my brows done and a pedicure at 11:15. At that time it was 1045, so I waited around the house before I started out. When I got to the shop, I was told that II could not get the two services. Tracy was the one who took the appointment but evidently a walk-in came and she ditched me. So I was able to get my eyebrows done by Azi the hair stylist. She did a wonderful job. She did a wonderful job on my .There was no one to do my pedicure. Tracey told me to come back at 3 PM. Because she took the walk-in and probably had another appointment after that she ditched me. She wanted me to come back in the afternoon at 3 PM. I her that I was not even supposed to be driving yet. However, she told me she could not take me. And I just have a warning anyone visiting that shop and over the phone with , you might not be waited on when you get there. Tracy is not a good asset to this convenient and wonderful nail shop.

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    4.2
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    Was looking for a new place to get a pedicure. I don't do it often and am a bit picky!…read more I live close by and decided to look into Kosmo Nail Bar. I read reviews and they're mostly great! I made an appointment online. Very easy. Picked which pedicure I wanted, any extras etc. they let me know that I would be emailed or texted to confirm which they did. Parking is ample and plenty! I parked right across from the salon. Upon entering it smells divine!!! Like lavender and lemongrass.. not sure what it was but it was so good ! Clean, elegant and quiet too. Not too big, not too small. My nail tech was Kristy. I showed her a picture of the toenail polish design that I wanted and she said "ok, I can do that for you". I chose the full moon pedicure that includes scrub, cream, paraffin wax and a 20 minute massage. It was wonderful and well needed !!! Kristy then began the nail polish and design. She took her time and even then she was quite fast. The design came out exactly as I'd asked. BEAUTIFUL!!! I was so happy and let her know. Kristy was kind and friendly throughout and so was the front desk assistant. There's an ATM inside for cash tip. I asked Kristy if she had other payment options (for tip only) and she shared her Venmo handle with me. Overall I was very very happy!! I found my new pedicure place and will definitely be back!!!

    This is my second time here and I'm pleased with the service. I was a long time customer at Vivi…read moreNail Spa up the street, until they closed. The previous owner is now at Kosmo so naturally I came here. I was a walk-in both times but will make an appointment next time. It was busy in here both times. The staff is always friendly and the energy seems like clients are enjoying themselves. I've gotten regular pedicures both times. I was used to my previous tech who really took his time on my pedicures, but Kosmo is doing the job.

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