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    Inspire Nail Bar

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Inspire Nail Bar

    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

    Waxing

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    CUT during pedicure -- almost 3 weeks later and I am still bleeding
    Rowan C.

    Cut DEEPLY during pedicure -- still bleeding/causing me to literally limp almost three weeks later! I went in for a pedicure, thinking I'd be treating myself getting ready for a beach trip, but while trimming my nails the tech kept cutting too deep and hurting me. I was hurt/cut more than once, but one in particular was incredibly bad. I started bleeding immediately and it hurt quite a bit. The cut was actually so bad/deep that it was painful to walk and I couldn't wear heels because of the pressure put on my toe. I went to feel good/look cute for my trip and left not being able to wear certain shoes and wanting to minimize the amount I walked as much as possible because it hurt so badly. I am very worried it will turn into an infection or an ingrown toenail. Almost three weeks later and it is still hurting, bleeding, and restricting my ability to wear certain shoes.

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    Nicole O.

    This nail salon is a newly opened location in Navy Yard, but they do have several others throughout the DMV. I called to make an afternoon appointment, but when I arrived, they couldn't find it. I ended up having to wait 25 minutes past my appointment time. Considering this is my first experience with this salon, it wasn't the best first impression. The salon opened just last week, so of course everything is new, bright and clean. There's also a decent selection of colors to choose from, and the snacks by the entrance is a nice touch. The salon has WiFi and also offers a beverage menu for customers, which is great because I feel like this is something other salons have stopped offering, so it's a small touch that set them apart from others in the area for me. I got an SNS manicure and champagne pedicure. My manicurist was T, and she did a great job with good attention to detail. Although I didn't have the best first impression, I do feel as though the staff was friendly and professional, and I like that the salon is not yet overcrowded. I wish they would implement an online appointment system, but aside from that, I would give this place another shot.

    On February 22nd, 2025 I got a manicure and pedicure at Inspire Nail Bar for an upcoming vacation. This was my very first time using their service. Since I had an appointment at European Wax I decided to try the services next door at Inspire Nails. Four days into my vacation my toe nails started chipping then on the 5th day my acrylic nails starting falling off one by one. I had to have my toes and nails redone on the 6th day. The nails were also shaped very poorly. I had to redo my manicure and Pedicure while on vacation(picture with the gold nails). Today is 3/14/25 and both my manicure and pedicure that I redid are still looking great and this is after a week. Upon return from my vacation I went back to Inspire to voice my concern but the owner refuse to refund me the $122.00 I paid for my service. I would have given inspire nail bar 0 STARS but you need to include a STAR in order to submit your review. POOR POOR SERVICE, nail techs are still learning and they are obviously using OLD POLISH.

    Closed shut down
    Takia C.

    Went to this place today. Closed down already. Wanted to try this place . Decent parking on street available but it's been shut down.

    Emma T.

    Henry did an amazing job with my wedding day nails. I asked for cherry blossom details and he delivered!

    Finished toes, color is cream puff.
    Elizabeth S.

    I got the Sea Breeze pedicure, and left with what I asked for! I came with a friend (set an appt the day before) and we weren't seen until about 15 mins after our appt time but they said they wanted us to be sat at the same time so we were fine with waiting a little bit! Check in was easy, have a lot of colors and decent prices. I will definitely be back since it's close to my house, clean and efficient service. Only downside is at least as of yesterday, the online booking link wasn't working so we had to call.

    After buffing and and using cuticle oil to finish my nails myself at home... reference before photo for what I left the salon with
    Stephanie C.

    I asked to have my acrylics taken off at a salon and I was so excited to try this new spot opening a block a way. Big mistake and huge waste of time. I arrived at 2:15pm and had 7 nails ripped off with an acrylic tip then waited until roughly 3:45pm before getting the other 3 nails taken off. The individual who did this take off service told me that she was done and she let me walk out with my nails looking like I had ripped my acrylics off at home (see photos). She told me she could not buff my nails any further which was false-- I walked out after pitifully paying $11 ($15 without 30% grand opening discount for acrylic take off) to go home to finish buffing my nails MYSELF and added some cuticle oil. Waste of time and money...she should have done what she is being paid to do. Even more, I came with my neighbor and she had a full manicure/pedicure service appointment and she was finished before me! (i was a walk-in acrylic take off service). She unfortunately had a bad experience as well with the man who had done her nails-- he let nail polish hit her cuticles and it looked sloppy. We will not be back. This was my first time not tipping at a nail salon...This was truly the worst experience and first impression they could have made. I heard them stating they were understaffed but they could have easily turned me away instead of wasting so much of my time. Do yourself a favor and do not waste your time here or be fooled by the beautiful aesthetic of the establishment. It's just a newly renovated nail salon with low quality services. In addition, I noted another comment stated there was beverages? We were offered nothing at all. These are just the highlights of all the cons, see for yourself if you must lol.

    Rainbow Butterflies by Chau!
    Johanna E.

    First time in Inspire Nail Bar, and walked away with these beauties! The new shop is cute, clean and quiet and Chau is an absolute artist - I've been seeing her for a year now and there's nothing she can't do! She's always up for a challenge and has the best attention to detail. So happy with these!

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    Went for the first time for SNS manicure. Tina has great attention to detail and still did them in less than an hour. Very clean and nice.

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    9 months ago

    I came yesterday. No appointment but they took care of me professionally. The nails turn out so pretty. Salon is cleaned.

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    11 months ago

    0/10 do not recommend! My pedicure was horrible. I wouldn't even accept a free service from this place

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    1 year ago

    Terrible service. Don't bother making an appointment. I have waited 30+ minutes with a confirmed appointment numerous times

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    2 years ago

    This was my second visit to Inspire for a pedicure and both times I had a great experience. Mina was amazing and I will definitely be back!

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    1 year ago

    They do a great job! I come here often for acrylics and I've never been disappointed!

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    2 years ago

    The establishment is new and everyone was friendly. My technician did a great job with my pedicure and manicure. I will stop by again.

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    2 years ago

    Only had an hour for my nails and they did a beautiful gel full set in 45 mins and were so nice

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    European Wax Center

    European Wax Center

    3.5(6 reviews)
    0.3 miNavy Yard

    In and out in 10 min! First time at a EWC and I was not disappointed! This location is right in the…read moreNavy Yard in the midst of other shops and restaurants. Clean and quaint, smells nice and a professional front desk receptionist. They use hard wax which is ideal for me, less harsh on my sensitive skin - plus I have fine hair so I don't need much. I was able to get 50% off as a first time customer (check your planet fitness perks). My cerologist was personable and did her best to make sure I had a great experience. I will definitely return for a maintenance visit

    I had a 9:30 a.m. appointment on October 16, 2025, at the new European Wax Center in Navy Yard…read more(1221 Van Street SE, right next to Mission restaurant). I arrived early, at 9:24 a.m., ready for my appointment. A woman came out from the back and told me they couldn't take me today because they didn't have a front desk person. No one called, texted, or emailed to cancel or reschedule. When I asked why no one reached out, she looked at me and said, "Girl, bye." I responded, "Wow, that's unprofessional," and she slammed the door in my face. That level of behavior is completely unacceptable--especially for a business in a professional setting that relies on scheduled appointments. I took time out of my morning to show up on time, only to be disrespected and dismissed. Approximately ten minutes later, I received a call from the European Wax Center number. The person on the line said, "If you want, you can come back." I asked, "Are you the same person who just closed the door in my face?" and the caller immediately hung up the phone on me. This location is nowhere near as professional as the Capitol Hill branch, which is organized, courteous, and communicates clearly. If this is how the Navy Yard office operates, it's going to be a nightmare for clients. I highly recommend going to the Capitol Hill location until management addresses the unprofessionalism and lack of communication here.

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