Make continues to be my go to for pedis and hard gel. Her work is flawless and she feels so…read morefamiliar and like family to me. The cleanliness and kindness of the staff is palpable and it's truly our happy place !

I had Bella and she was awesome! Very clean and detailed manicure. My mimosa was great too. Love…read morethis place!

I've been getting serviced by TRACY for 5+ years and she's absolutely amazing!…read moreI usually get gel mani or powder dip and they're always super cute and her pedicures are always on point! She takes her time and works diligently to provide the perfect nail service and if you're unsure of the color she will pick one for you that matches and compliments your complexion. TRACY is favorite nail tech! You will not be disappointed, I promise you! Thank me later

Tracy is truly the best. I've been coming to this salon for over two years, and her work is…read moreconsistently exceptional. She has incredible attention to detail, takes her time, and I never feel rushed. My gel manicures, pedicures, and eyebrow always come out perfect. The salon itself is warm and welcoming, and they even offer a complimentary drink. I highly recommend booking your appointment with Tracy.

Today was only the second time I'd been to Nails by Nina, since I usually go to another, fancier…read morenail salon on Capitol Hill, but I couldn't get an appointment at my usual place for three more days so made a return trip here. I was really pleased with how easy it was to get an appointment the same day, how quickly I was seen after I arrived, and, most importantly, the quality of my manicure. It was perfect and considerably less expensive than where I usually go. It's not a large, gleaming space, but it's got a casual, down-to-earth feel and my technician was very attentive. I will return!

A friend and I went in for a pedicure. I wouldn't go back. It wasn't the cleanest but it wasn't…read morefilthy. The nail tech drilled off too much of my nail; my friend and I asked for the same service but she didn't get everything I did ...

Love coming here. Once you find a technician you like, just stick with them. They're about the same…read morein cost as other salons. Peaceful environment even though it's in the city.

I read some good reviews about this place so I decided to check them out but unfortunately my…read moreexperience was the total opposite. It's small & clean in a nice looking neighborhood. I went in for a basic mani & French pedi. Now for those that get French - we know it's a specialized service (meaning they upcharge for it). A specialized service needs a specialist. While the nail tech was polite and tried her best, you could tell that wasn't her speciality and with the language barrier it was hard communicating exactly what was needed. Plus I think techs today put more effort into those that get gel/acrylic etc over basic/natural which is disappointing. She asked me if I wanted my toes cut down (I said yes) but she ended up filing them so they were still long. The towels are pretty dingy and they dry your feet with the same towel they work on, cuticle clean up was great but the leg massage was way too much pressure. I asked for bubble bath nail color but they gave me a purple equivalent & I had to ask for a 2nd coat. The white lines aren't crispy, & while I appreciate her trying to emulate the look I had when I came in, I think it would've been better if she just did her own thing. The manicure was standard, she skipped a few nails and had to go back. I asked for square square all around (hands & feet) but ended up with round square. Again, she was sweet & polite but for $78 - it wasn't worth the experience, especially not the French because my toe nails are still long so you can barely see the white tips and the color gives more of a purple than pink

The service itself was great! The salon is clean, spacious, and has plenty of chairs and nail…read moretechs. Julie did my acrylic fill with gel polish and added a simple, cute flower design just in time for my birthday. She did a phenomenal job! I've been consistently getting my nails done for about 3 years, and she was one of my favorite techs. She gave me great ideas and was so patient with me, which really helped because I could not decide on a color! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because I scheduled an appointment for 5:00 PM but wasn't seen until around 5:20 PM since they were running behind. They only have a certain number of nail techs who do acrylics, which I completely understand. I just wanted to mention it in case you're in a time crunch and are scheduling a specific service--it's possible your appointment could get pushed back. That said, I personally didn't mind waiting, and I'm really happy with how my nails turned out!

This is genuinely the worst nail salon I've ever been to. I only continued coming here because of…read morethe convenient location, but every visit has been disappointing. The color selection is poor, and the swatches rarely match the color that actually ends up on your nails. Every time I've gone, I've been unhappy with the shape or quality of my manicure. My nails frequently chip or break much sooner than they should (days after getting them done), but given the location I justified the shortcomings. Today, I made an appointment with a specific technician, only to be told (15 minutes after I arrived) that they had been overbooked. My options were to wait an hour or see someone else whenever they had time because they had accepted too many appointments. Poor quality, poor organization, and consistently disappointing results. I gave this place far more chances than it deserved, I would not recommend this salon.

BB did a fantastic job on my husband's pedicure. We made an appt online the night before and the…read moresalon confirmed immediately. Hubby was in need of a nail clipping and thinning and wanted a basic foot massage and moisturizer. BB went above and beyond! He was very happy with the service and said he'd request her specifically moving forward. We enjoyed the salon and the staff - everyone was amazing. Good vibe.

Being serviced here for 5 months. I text my tech to be serviced today she messages oh no longer…read moreworking Mondays. I come in today and look who is here "Linda". I'm beyond pissed. Now I'm being serviced by a lady who doesn't know how to do anything. My nails are naturally long and I only do dip and design and every tech always wants me to do the gel because it's faster for them to service. Absolutely not I tried once and all my nails broke off, I can't do gel or acrylic. I tip her well because she takes her time and I have headphones in the whole service, but to lie to me, the only reason I can assume is due to how long the service takes. Service was great until now, they've lost a client!

Nice atmosphere. Nini is wonderful for manicures & pedicures, to name a few! Very relaxing place.read more

I had to change my usual nail salon because they were fully booked, so I decided to try this place…read more I honestly can't believe I paid $72 for this pedicure. The work is not clean or professional at all, and the shape of my toenails looks horrible. I naturally have long toenails and get them done regularly, and I've always been happy with the results at other salons. On top of that, the lady was grabbing and moving my legs very aggressively, which made the whole experience uncomfortable. For $72, I expected much better quality and service.

Came here to kill some time and decided to get a pedicure while I was at it. I ended up getting a…read morereally amazing pedicure from Kai! He did a great job with the shaping, callus removal, and overall service. I went with a gel pedicure, which ran about $65. It's a little less if you choose regular polish and a little more if you add callus removal. My feet felt great afterward, and I have to mention the massage chairs because they even massage your glutes, which I loved. Definitely a nice little bonus to an already great pedicure experience.

Followed my girl Karen here and I'm glad I did! There is something about a welcoming environment…read morethat just makes the experience better. The prices are more than reasonable and Karen is always willing to try new styles with me. See photos attached of some of our recent styles.

I understand why Nails by District is one of the most highly rated salons in the city…read more After a recent unfortunate experience at another salon that left my natural nails damaged, I was reluctant to try again. I decided to give this spot a shot after reading the reviews, and I'm glad I did. The service was well done and never felt rushed. Most importantly, I was treated with kindness and respect. I didn't have to advocate for myself once--my tech was attentive to my needs and respectful throughout the appointment. I was completely relaxed and left with nails I love. I'll definitely be back and look forward to my next appointment!

Wasn't too fond of the service offered and mainly because I pointed out a flaw in my nails and the…read moreolder woman who came over to correct it became rough and began speaking in another language while making faces at my hands. That in itself was enough for me to never return here. I do not support poor customer service and while my original nail tech was cool, the person supporting her was not. Also safe to say that I was not greeted upon entry and waited until someone finally realized.

I've really enjoyed the MVT location in the past--it's my favorite place to get waterless in the…read morecity, and I like their commitment to sustainability and use of nontoxic materials. However, they didn't have times available, so I opted to go to the Navy Yard instead. Both locations are clean and relaxing. I also like their no-phone policy. The Navy Yard experience, however, was average. I requested their standard manicure and the luxe pedicure. Two technicians worked on me at the same time and finished at the same time - within the hour, which was great. (One minor issue- they don't roll to your other side, so you're forced to bend your arm uncomfortably toward them, which kills the experience a little.) This was my first time getting the luxe pedicure, and while they used an extra jelly moisturizer for five minutes and a quick scrub, it felt similar to the main lane (what they call their standard mani). So I probably won't opt for that again. The massage was the same length as given at the MVT location. One of the techs noted the color was sheer, and I asked for an additional layer, which they've done no problem at MVT. But she was firm that she was only doing two. Ok friend, then why ask me if I want it sheer? The layers applied were laughably thin. I get that's necessary for a good mani/pedi, but the first application barely had any polish applied. And the mani was even thinner to the point that it looked splotchy in normal lighting. The tech working on my hands also didn't get the edges well. A tad disappointed given the price but lesson learned...I'm only going to MVT from now on.

Another victim here. Lol. Guys the reviews are not Karens, it's FACTS!…read more My own bad for not coming here to look at reviews first before doing a walk-in manicure. I thought the store was cute and looked "professional", It turned out it is just look...nothing professional. I came here cause I was around to have lunch and thought since I have some time before meeting my friends around I'll do a manicure besides waiting around by the pier. Walked in and no one welcomed me and the receptionist was somewhere hidden in the back, already a red flag but I thought I had time to spend so I'll wait. Well a good 5 mins here she comes and she polite, but once she sat me down she's back to her phone call with a friend or something, not at the front. Ok? That already doesn't look good. Then the manicure, it was nice a clean up and the guy who did it was careful and paitent with my nails, good service. But then I showed him the design which he says he doesn't do designs, so a girl helped me instead. She's nice as well, but her skill is 0. I feel bad to say, but I can't believe she doesn't have any sense in nail art. It's terrible, and I can definitely do it myself... and better! If it's just not good enough I'll take it (cause I'm a painter so it's hard to be on my OCD level), but she's... not a nail art artist at all!!! Omg?! How are they trained to do this job but is less than a normal person doing it for a friend? I hope my photos show you the quality as evidence. Please don't go there. I also costed me $70+ (tips included) just for a manicure with "design". I'm pretty upset, but at the same time I know this my own fault to not research beforehand. Annnnd I am buying a nail gel set now cause it's just hard to find a good nail artist in DC! Even with a fancy nail store, they tend to do a mediocre job. Not recommend and spend your money with 1 manicure here for 2 manicures somewhere else!