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    Keen

    4.3 (98 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kayla C.

    I missed an appointment yesterday (my own fault I made two appointments and canceled the wrong one.) I was able to get in today with Daria last minute for a simple mani and gel removal. I have a lot of damage to my nails from poor removal from others in the past? So, I was pretty nervous, but she was wonderful! Super gentle and quick. By far the best removal I've ever had! Thank you to Daria, I highly recommend her. The staff was also very accommodating and kind as always! Especially Britany. The tea and calm vibes are always lovely as well.

    It pains me to write this post, but unfortunately the quality is no longer up to par with the prices. I came to Keen for a mani/pedi because I'm attending a wedding tomorrow where I planned to wear open toed shoes. The nail tech cut my toe pretty bad. I give her credit that she acknowledged her mistake and put ointment on the cut. I didn't say anything because I understand mistakes happen, but I didn't realize how bad it was until I got home and saw all the dried blood. I chose Keen due to the quality of services I've received in the past. Unfortunately, after today I no longer feel comfortable returning.

    Regular Mani w/ Dazzle Dry (Pinkies Up)
    Jesse K.

    I'm going there again. As you see my new picture, I usually don't see my nails grows without any chips/break. But I see my nails are just so strong with just dazzle dry nail polish. I love what they did on my job. Thank you, Keen. You just earned the new regular

    Simple Mani

    Keen is my new go to nail place since moving to Clarendon in 2024. I get the simple mani-pedi and each time I have had positive experiences. The staff and technicians are super friendly & the inside set up is very fresh & clean. I get my nails done by Daria & Anika depending on who is available with my schedule. Both very thorough, detailed and kind. They also have the cutest bowl of pink starbursts at the front desk. Highly recommend checking them out!

    Tony G.

    This nail shop popped up on my social media timeline, so I wanted to give it a try! Positives: The salon is really clean. I was able to book a last minute appointment and booking online was very easy. The website explains what each service includes. I loved the availability of the People of Color line of nail polish. The extra manicure included massage which was nice! Negative: The nail tech had low energy and the only thing she really said to me was to relax my fingers and thank you at the end. The receptionist did not bother offering me water or tea but I heard her offer it to the customers who came after me. I know this because they were sitting next to me and she made sure to walk over to them and ask them. I did the extra manicure and my nail polish is already chipping, 2 days later. This is a $45 manicure. You have to find street parking so you may have to circle around a few times, depending on how busy it is. Overall, an okay experience that's worth a try, if you are up to it!

    BIAB "Teddy" builder gel
    Kai A.

    This was my first visit and scheduled relatively last minute as I was coming from out of town. My original nail appointment was cancelled the day before my trip due to a snowstorm so I needed to find a place in the DMV area. At that point, I had my original nails on for 4 weeks and was going to be out of town for a few weeks so I knew I needed to find a salon. I came across Keen and chose them for their builder gel offering. I only do builder gel so I requested a foreign gel removal and builder gel manicure. As soon as I walked in the door, the service was excellent. I was 30 minutes early due to an earlier appointment ending early, but the front desk staff had no issue with it. They ask you to wash your hands immediately and then I was shown the gel polishes. I asked for assistance color matching what I already had on (OPI "Put it in Neutral" gel). She offered mixing two colors together but I ended up selecting BIAB "Teddy." It ended up a a bit more opaque than my OPI but the color is still lovely. While waiting, I was offered tea which was unexpected but a pleasant surprise. There were also lit candles that made the salon smell very nice (but not overpowering). The front desk staff was kind, thoughtful, and helpful. Once my nail technician was ready, someone stored my coat for me, brought my tea to the desk, and offered a basket under my seat to hold my purse. My technician was Diara(sp?), if I remember correctly. She was easy to work with and did a fantastic job on shaping and gel application. I asked for my nails to be shortened just a little bit and almond-shaped. She also repaired two of my nails that were ripped. The curing, though, was the most painful curing process I've ever experienced (and I had do one finger at a time so I went through the pain 10 times). I do not know the reason for such excruciating pain, perhaps it was the lamp or the gel used, but that was the only unpleasant part of the process. At the end of my service, she applied a hand scrub and massaged it into my hands. After washing it off, she applied lotion and also massaged that into my hands. Checkout process was painless, and because it was my first visit, I was given a goodie bag with a sample of their hand scrub and some other items. My only complaint is the prep process. While my cuticles were pushed back and snipped, the rest of the skin surrounding my nails went untouched. I knew my right hand in particular needed some TLC, but it may be a salon policy rather than the technician. My home technician is very particular about the prep process and puts time into making them clean and neat. I'd come back to Keen if I was in town again and needed services done. I think I may come back to get a pedicure done. Thank you Keen for the lovely experience and beautiful work.

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    Kim J.

    Ezzy My nails were a wreck from trying everything from SNS to gel. I was beyond frustrated because it seemed like nothing I put on my nails would last past a week or two. Something would crack, peel, or lift. I've been in search for a nail salon that was clean, provided good service, and used more natural products and process. Keen came up on instagram and I was intrigued. I called to make an appointment but checked online and their booking site seemed easy and straightforward. I made an appointment for Monday morning for a builder gel manicure. You walk-in and immediately feel a sense of calm and peace. Everything is clean. Ezzy was my nail tech and she was super nice and professional. I've never had a waterless manicure and she walked me through the whole process. I was being super indecisive about the color(s) I wanted, I even switched right before application, and she didn't get frustrated or annoyed with me. I liked the concept of the waterless manicure. I'm always skeptical of the cleanliness of the bowls and supplies used at other places. Ezzy walked me through the builder gel process and the highlights on getting it. I'm super excited to report that my manicure is going strong into week three. Other than some new growth, my nails are in perfect condition. I think I found my salon and nail technique! Excited to go back and try different colors and designs. And super excited for my nails to grow strong and long.

    On August 15, this is literally the condescending and chiding email that Keen sent to me due to their error.

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    Thank you so much, Kayla! We absolutely love seeing you at the studio.

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    Hands down best nail experience. Truly a one of a kind nail studio. My nails always look great!

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    Ask the Community - Keen

    Do you charge extra for removing gel manicure done somewhere else?

    Hi Vanessa! We always charge for gel removal since it extends the time of the service and we pay our technicians fairly!

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    I came to Keen because it was recommended by a photographer I'm doing a shoot with (Tina Leu Fotos).

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