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.

Minus one star for the absence of massage chairs. The place is really cutesy, and the staff are…read morewarm, welcoming, and friendly. They offer a variety of beverages while you're being pampered. My man and I visited for a pedicure, and it was nice that they seated us together. Back home in California, I have a specific technician who does my pedicures--she's not afraid to dig in and tackle ingrown nails. The person I had while visiting had a gentler approach, despite my request to dig. It was clear she wasn't very experienced, though she was sweet as pie. On the plus side, she did an outstanding job with polishing my toes.

My pedicure was great and seems to be lasting well. My manicure on the other hand... is looking…read morecrappy after only a few days. It's already chipped in multiple places and is lifting as the top of the nails. I even had to go back after one day since it chipped immediately. I had barely been using my hands since I was only in listening meetings so there wasn't any major reason for the nails to fall apart. Especially so quickly. Can't recommend a gel manicure. Service otherwise was good.

Walked in with no appointment. Was able to get a pedicure right away. Good selection of polish…read more Nice staff. Decent pedicure chairs. You can get water, tea, wine, or a mimosa. Appearance/cleanliness seemed ok. My nail tech was fine. My pedicure looks decent. Felt overpriced for what I got. It was all just...fine. A-ok. Not great. But not bad. Pretty middle of the road experience.

I searched for a new DC nail tech after my last one moved. I saw one review about someone's…read moremanicure chipping after several days and I can confirm. I went on a Sunday morning and found the front desk a bit frantic despite there being 3 people working there. One pedicure tech finally sat me (for my appointment) but the foot bath wasn't functioning. Amber was my tech and moved me to another chair. While she was pleasant I thought the charge of $120 for a gel manicure and pedicure was too much given the lack luster environment. However, what cemented for me this place is horrible is that within 2 days the gel manicure chipped! First it was 2 nails. Now, 4 days later 3. I called and they wanted me to come back there to have them fixed. I said I would never return and they gave me some money back as I insisted. But the continued deterioration of the service after just days is clear this isn't good good nail spa. I don't recommend it and I wouldn't return.

This place meets all the expectations. From the professionalism to the care of service they don't…read moremiss

This was my first time going to DuPont Nails. I'm rarely this far SW in DC, but I was going to Spa…read moreLogic for a spa day and it included a manicure and pedicure here. I thoroughly enjoyed my pedicure - Gianni used exceptional ability to clean and shape my nails and my polish was gorgeous. I did regular polish instead of gel because that's what came with the spa day that I'd purchased. Usually I hate non-gel nails, but the pedicure was first and they dried fairly hard before the manicure was finished. The manicure was also quite creditable. The nails were shaped and cleaned expertly, but I should have gone for a buff. Full disclaimer: I haven't done regular nail polish in YEARS, I have been an SNS person, but never having been here before, I preferred to withhold judgment (and $$) until I knew the quality of work that was done. This was a mistake. I don't know if I think it was an accident, but this was some of the worst polishing I've ever had in my life. The fan that she had me using made my polish wavy on the tips and when she moved me to the back to the drying station, it dried sideways and the polish basically shifted on the nail bed. She did two of the nails again, but ALL of them look terrible and it's been one day. Overall, not impressed with the regular manicure. Having been a customer of nail salons for a very long time, I would not be surprised that this was a deliberate ploy to get me to upgrade my services, but she never asked! The spa is lovely, the pedicure chairs and comfortable, deep, and private and the massage function works beautifully. The polish colors and offerings are expansive, and they do offer wine with services. If I go back, I will try the SNS with another nail tech. My pedicure is fabulous, but I'm taking off my polish tonight. In truth, my nails will still look good - the manicure itself was fine- but it wasted a ton of time and I didn't enjoy that aspect.

I live in the neighborhood and come here all the time. Kim always does a great job! Andrew did my…read morenails once too and they looked great.

This place has provides overpriced poor quality manicures and pedicures. Has shady business…read morepractices. Overall poor vibe. Do yourself a favor and go to Aloha. The best in Union market.

Helen at Ivey Nails is the truth! This place isn't just a nail salon, it feels like a true spa. You…read morereceive a complimentary drink, warm hand towels, and a hand massage with lotion. I got a dip full set in a gorgeous pink. Even when I originally wanted my nails long, and I regretted it, Helen had no problem cutting them down some. I'll definitely be back to get nail designs next time!

been going to ivey nails and spa since april and have been satisfied! even when there was an issue,…read morethey were super speedy in making things right + they're affordable and offer quality work every time. you guys should check them out!

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!

Highly recommend pedicure services from here!…read more While I was out taking care of errands, I looked up on yelp some nearby nail shops, in hopes of getting a serious spa pedicure, and that's when I came across the incredibly high reviews of Famous Nails Spa. I called them to see if I can come in the next 10 mins for a pedicure, and they took me without issue. I was warmly welcomed when I walked in and asked to sign in, and then I walked back to the pedicure chairs. My nail techinician, who didn't introduce herself and was not particularly warm towards me, greeted me and got down to business. Now-I warned her that my feet were in a rough condition, so I didn't mind her being all business because these toes needed THE business. The pedicure service was fantastic!! my feet were scrubbed and rubbed, my toes nails cut and shaped, and my polish was summertime ready. My nail technician offered me water towards the end of my service, which I graciously accepted, however I noticed most people were offered a beverage at the beginning of their service. The spa is relatively cozy in size and efficient, no frills or luxury, but everything was tidy, and my pedicure was done amazingly, and completed in a bit over an hour. I checked out efficiently and was given a somewhat short and dry good bye..hahahaha. But honestly, their service speaks for itself. I definitely would visit here again, and beware of the limited street parking.. prices are reasonable too!

Kelly did my nails for my engagement photoshoot this spring. They came out AMAZING, exactly like…read morehow I pictured. Every time I go to this salon they do outstanding work. Gel X lasts 4+ weeks when I go here.

My favorite nail salon. Staff I. We friendly and welcoming, service is great! It has been my…read moreregular spot for a little over a year now and has never missed!

First time and definitely not my last!…read more The scheduling process was pretty easy, I simply made a call and was able to schedule Kim for my Gel-x services Arrival: the location is perfectly nested in the Union Market area and easy to navigate. Service: after a smooth check in process on the kiosk, service was pretty good! Guests are offered a beverage of choice upon arrival to which I enjoyed a crisp glass of white wine. Once my old nails were soaked off by another staff member, my nail tech Kim took care of me from there. I got the gel-x extensions and while I absolutely loved the color of choice, I can see that 2 of my nails were filed crooked, something I wished that I caught before leaving. Aside from that, I would return but looks like I need to be hands on to ensure that my nails are to my loving-crooked nails are not! Price: lower than most in the DC area but still at $75 which I normally pay way more for in other places I won't count them out for another follow up if I'm in the area

I love this spot because it's nearby, easy to book online, and I never have to wait…read more There's a plentiful amount of colors to choose from. There's lots of pedicure options to choose from. The pedicure chairs are super comfy. Very enjoyable to sit in them and get a massage. The nail techs are all really nice and do a good job.

It was $145 without tip. I recommend going somewhere else if you want complex nail art and a keen…read moreeye to detail. I had to go back the next day but I realized there was still one nail where the top coat didn't cover all of the nail. That meant the sticker was jutting out a bit and irritating my skin. The nail artist is pretty decent with simple art and with most sticker application. I had wanted it all to be nail art and for them to tell me they couldn't do 3D nails. There is at least one sticker on each nail. Also I had to coax her to not give up but she was insistent on simply stickering every nail to make it go faster. The pedi was alright and pretty painless. The nail artist just missed a spot of paint and accidentally got a dot of red paint on the right big toe. I think about 2.5 hours was spent in total during the first visit and less than 10 minutes fixing the issues with the nails in the next visit.