***Updated Review*** Went in late due to severe traffic and staff were super friendly and flexible. Amazing experience with the team. Offered me a beverage on arrival. Mika was my technician today and was amazing. Receptionist was wonderful too In helping me choose a color. Highly recommend returning and paying a visit for those looking for somewhere local for your nails to get done. To the manager, thank you for giving me a superb experience.***** Again, still my go to nail salon primarily because of the promotions they have. I enjoy going in the morning because it's quieter and it's nice to have your nails done right before work. I'm actually planning on walking in today or tomorrow for a gel removal on hands and mint pedicure. I'd say the mint pedicure is probably best for its price and going during happy hour it's also discounted. The salon is professional. I'm not a fan of all the employees as sometimes I noticed that they don't standardize the services. Some with give you a slight leg massage, some just completely skip over it. read more

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I was really excited to try this place because my friend loves it here but I was very disappointed. I didn't catch my techs name but she was very rude and it felt like she was rushing. I noticed afterwards there's many spots she missed with polish, didn't touch my cuticles, shape is uneven and the nails are much thicker than usual. Quite a let down read more

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Look at these chiclets white nails are mine, pink is the picture i showed. I asked for extremely thin nails. That I know they may break, but to please make them as thin as possible. Gel x was recommended by the salon so I went with that- but now I'm thinking that was part of the problem. I just don't know what to say. They are THICK- my pointer finger on my dominant hand being the worst of them all which is of course the finger i use most. It seemed like the nails she used were also too big. I'm super disappointed to be honest! 2 stars because my pedicure was good and the nail tech was nice. read more

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Absolutely terrible receptionist; do not recommend Note to receptionist: you're not going anywhere with that kind of attitude Note to business owner: even if the nail service is supposedly good, the receptionist is the face of the salon and the first touchpoint with customers; please consider better training or just hire someone else, thanks Tried to do a walk in after a Target run but didn't work out after a major attitude problem from the receptionist and they didn't do what I was looking for. There was a line of 5 people waiting to be helped bc of some issue. Not sure if that requires two people to figure out but definitely didn't do anything to keep things moving or folks updated. Not offering something that I'm looking for is fine but doesn't warrant an unnecessary condescending tone and attitude while twirling your hair and glaring at me after making me wait in line for a while "because the system is down". Knowing your list of services has nothing to do with your system and clearly demonstrates a lack of customer service training and problem solving skills. All I did was wait patiently and ask politely if you offer what I ask for. Answering the question takes 30 seconds and a baseline level of decency. Salon is typical modern nail salon vibe so nothing special there. It was fully packed when I got there so the ladies here must do a good job but can't confirm - guess I'll never find out bc I won't be back *** Responding to the business owner here since there isn't any other way: the receptionist in fact did not need to look at your IT system to verify anything to answer my question so your response doesn't make any sense. It simply delayed the payment processing for the lady in front of me. Just because there was an experience at your business that you don't approve of doesn't mean that you need to alter the facts to what is convenient, that's actually the epitome of poor service recovery. The rating has nothing to do with fact that you don't offer what I was looking for so no need to jump to conclusions there, thanks read more

Had an overall great experience here. I was able to make a last minute appointment and unlike some other salons in the area, it was a true reservation. They were quick but quality, and friendly. My tech gave me the cutest holiday bows just to be nice! I love how my nails turned out. The regular pedi still has a good amount of massage/relaxation. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have been coming to Mint on and off for years since I have friends in the area. It really can be a hit-or-miss experience so I do recommend you only go if you have a nail tech you know is good. Sometimes they offer you a drink, sometimes the nail tech is rude/dismissive, and sometimes your nail tech will be in a rush so it won't be a great service. The salon is clean and aesthetically appealing, but will be cramped if you need somewhere to put your purse/bag (especially if you're coming after work). I came in with gel already on my nails and wanting to redeem my 30% off coupon. Make sure you tell the receptionist that you intend to use the coupon for your appt when you book, otherwise they won't let you do it. It's a strange policy and not really mentioned upfront - I found out because the last time I tried to use it, they refused. The previous nail tech and receptionist were very rude about it too during that incident. For this appt, I already had gel on my nails so the tech did a very quick soak removal and then grinded away the rest. I could tell the whole time that she wanted to get through this as quick as possible so some nails were unevenly ground down and my nail edges were file into a sharp square shape. The color I chose was clearly a magenta but she only did two coats so it looks light red. When I asked her to keep adding coats until it was dark magenta, she said "no you can't do that unless you pay more and then I won't redeem the coupon." I didn't really understand that because this is a nail salon selling a nail service with nail polish so why wouldn't you do more coats if that's what's needed to achieve the right color? At the end, she didn't clean up the nail polish that was in the skin around my nails and she put too much of the cuticle oil on without pressing it in so I had to wash my hands. Now that I used my coupon, I'm unlikely to come back. The prices are decent but with some research I'm sure you could find other places in the DC/VA area. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My normal nail girl quit her place last week and I scrambled to get my nails done for a vacation. One of my colleagues recommended Amy at Mint, but to my surprise, she was also no longer there. I did not get a call for confirmation or a call as a FYI that she was not there anymore. However, low and behold, I met Ann. I am always nervous with a person I have never worked with before. Ann had 4 years of experience under her belt. I did a regular pedi and a gel mani. I showed a picture of a pastel marble design that I wanted and she definitely executed what I wanted. She also took the time to match the colors and reassured that even if I felt it was too bright, it would still fade out nicely with the liquid they use for a marble effect. I personally would give Ann a 5 star. I am deducting Mint to 4 stars because of their receptionist. A typical high school or college student with very poor etiquette. I mean, who wears sweats to work? Granted, I'm not the boss so I'll let it be. She could speak louder and be more clear when she talks to people. Hopefully she'll learn a thing or two with this job. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Pastel marbled gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very disappointed with my visit the last few times. two weeks ago I had to cancel my appointment due to the fact that my nail tech was running late and I had other plans then I rescheduled for last weekend and the person I spoke to never wrote my appointment down as well as the nail tech wasn't here. Today they called she was also running behind again 30 minutes. get here and 30 minutes have passed by and I still have not been seen. The person doing the appointment needs to do better at scheduling. This is really inconvenient when you have other things to do, if i was running an hour behind I will definitely not be being seen so please be considerate of the clients as well. When they finish instead of attending to the person that has been waiting, they're taking pictures of the person that took all this time with the design very unacceptable read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After my appointment at the mall across the street was not acknowledged and I was told I had to wait for 3 more people, I left and came here. They said a 10min wait and that was pretty accurate. I used to go to the Mint Nail Lounge in Fairfax but had not tried this location. Pretty large selection of polish but light on glitter colors in regular polish. Lots of gel options. Place was packed around 4:45pm on a Saturday. They offered me water coffee or tea. I could also get a glass of wine. They line the bowls with plastic. Mary took care of me. I warned her I was ticklish. I got the coconut spa. Will try to hit happy hour in the future. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Honestly, not sure why this place has high reviews. I received a gel-x manicure - the technician was in a rush and didn't use the right technique, even started drilling my natural nail bed until I stopped her. She didn't appropriately prep the nail extensions and was using the wrong shape until I corrected her, and was very rude each time I asked for something. Within a week two nails have come off. This has never happened to me when I've received gel x manicures elsewhere. Also it's pretty small and cramped. Not exactly a luxury experience for $70. I definitely don't recommend! read more

Quality of the nail services could be much better. Simple things like not wiping off the dust from my hands after using the drill to file my nails is something that they just won't do. They don't treat the nail or make sure to wipe any excess product from the cuticle, etc. It's just sloppy and the attitude from nail techs is negative. They act like they don't want to be there or don't want to be talked to. Which is strange because I'm paying you and tipping for lackluster service. If you ask for something simple (one solid color no design) they can do that and it will turn out decent. But if you want ANYTHING beyond that, they aren't capable. I can paint my own nails. I'm here paying because they offer a service that I can't do myself but it turns out that their services aren't that great. I hate that I'm going to have to learn how to do things myself because I'm happy to pay for a nail service but these nail salons (it's not just Mint) have lost their nail care and design skills, as well as their ability to maintain customer service. There are a couple of different ladies that work the front desk only and they're nice (but they aren't the ones who do my nails). I would give less than three stars but because my gel (solid color, no design) has lasted/been decent, I added a star. But recently I asked for a design on my nails (not a solid color) and it turned out terribly. I showed a pictured, I asked if it was possible for the nail tech, and I was told it was fine; no problem. I now have to find someone to fix it. So you're getting what you probably wanted all along, Mint: Me and my money won't ever come back. read more

I broke a nail at work so a friend suggested this place. Her daughter likes this place and since i like to stay young and hip I decided to try this place out. It's a mile from where i work and located across the street from the mall and the 66 Freeway. I called around 3:20 PM to made my appointment for 4:10 PM, I arrived at 4:17*and called to the pedicure chair at 4:28. Vicky performed my pedicure and manicure, I was very pleased with the pedicure (see photo) and i love my nails! I haven't said that in a while. I'm very pleased with the results and look forward to my next visit. * I parked at a metered parking spot for two hours. read more

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I come here often! Not only are they quick and reasonably priced for the area but my nails also last a really long time. It's very relaxing not too much chatter and not too boring ! Will def return read more

Was looking for a new place in the area so decided to try Mint. It's only been a week and my gel mani is already chipping/peeling. Very disappointing. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! If you're looking for a place to get a fun and beautiful design done with perfection every time, this is your place! I'd recommend Jasmine :) read more

We called for same day appointments for 3 people and managed to get in! The regular pedicure was fine, I didn't feel like it was anything special but my son got an extended pedi while my daughter and I got full sets and he loved it. My full set still looks amazing 3 weeks later! I will definitely go back the next time I am visiting DC. read more

I have been going to my nail salon prior to Mint for 4 years but the commute and time spent was getting too much so I finally decided to give this place a try because my coworkers all went here. Now I was really hesitant because I am very particular with my nails. I am known for my nails so I did not want to lose that rep. Happy to say, I've been going to Mint Nail Lounge for almost a year now and I have no regrets. My go to gal is not only sweet and caring, she slays my nails every time and I appreciate the effort she puts in to getting it right every time! read more

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Not a value price wise but the team did a great job on my nails, I look forward to patronizing this business frequently

I REALLY like this place. It's so modern and clean feeling and the technicians are really talented and professional. I have never felt like they are being rude to me and it's right next to my work. All the ladies at my job all come here and I stopped going to the salon by my house because the ladies at MINT do an exponentially better job then the one close to my house. Truly, truly these women are freaking professionals and the young woman at the front desk is genuine and sweet. The one thing I would say (and I hope the owner reads this because it seems minute, but when you are pouring $100+ every couple of weeks and $1000s of dollars a year into a place, those little details really count to keep up customer retention) is that the last two times I've been here, the polish has not gone all the way up to the cuticle. I looked at other photos and it looks like in the past the paint jobs have been really good all the way up to the cuticle. In my own experience, it also has. But the last two times it hasn't. Within a week it looks like I already need to get another manicure. I don't know if they are trying to drive more business (not that they need to because this place is packed all the time) or what, but when I walked out last time, I honestly considered switching to the Russian salon in Clarendon, because I feel a little jipped. I can't be spending $100+ every week and I want my manicures to look fresh for AT LEAST the first week If the owner is reading this, please tell the technicians to make sure that they are painting as close to the cuticle as possible, I really don't want to switch salons, I love MINT so much! read more

This place has become so inconsistent, I have whip lash. The staff that was there in the spring when they first opened seemed to have turned over and I often times feel like the quality has fallen off. After my initial experience I went in twice more for some funky SNS nail designs and while they did an amazing job, I had 2-3 nails break within 2-3 days. Once I went back to fix it but another time I couldn't due to my work travel schedule. Even then, I went back because I liked the salon. I have come for a few pedicures and they do a decent job but love to guilt me into doing the more expensive pedicure. I got beautiful nails done in early November but had to give the lady a ton of direction as all my nails were misshaped and I think if I didn't say anything, she wouldn't have corrected it. This last time around I came in for tips and SNS and something felt off. The nail tech didn't soak one of my old tips fully off and when she went to glue on a new tip, it wouldn't work. She ended up getting so much glue on my nail, inside of my nail, and fingers, that excess dipping powder is now cemented to the inside of my nail. When I called out a weird discoloration on my nail, worried it could be a bruise or infection, she brushed me off. I can't blame anything on the salon but on the off chance my nail is infected, their sanitizing standards need to be worked on so other customers don't get some funky stuff. She did a beautiful shape but the attention to detail just wasn't there and she didn't even do cuticle oil at the end and the top coat on my nails has "cracked" or appears cracked. I feel conflicted because I know they can do better. read more

Heard such great things about this place, so I decided to make the trek and check it out. Nestled in a very cute shopping center, this nail spot is a great little spot. Absolutely clean, organized, and following COVID protocols. My tech did struggle with the original design I wanted, as I brought a picture of a thin black-tipped French manicure, but it seemed the supplies or the tech were insufficient. I opted for a full acrylic set, and was advised against going too long, but ended up quite a bit shorter than I wanted. In the end, I do wish that I could have gotten the design I originally intended and the length I set out for, but the color I received lasted more than two weeks, the shape was perfect, and the nail care left me satisfied. I also love that you can pay and top using venmo, so no need to stop for cash beforehand (I always forget!). read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The place is easy to access. The price are good for the region. I did not see any hygiene issues with how my manicure was handle and from what I saw in the distance from the pedicure area. Now the quality of the gel manicure, I am still searching for a place in northern Virginia that does a good gel manicure that last at least two weeks. Unfortunately, the gel manicure that I had done a week has chipped in the edges of my nails. I clean with gloves and provide enough care for my nails and cuticles. Sadly, I will still continue to look for a place that providwd gel manicure that does not chip in a week or less. Does that place exist in Northern Virginia? read more

Great nail salon! Everyone at the salon does fantastic work. I have been there multiple times to multiple different nail artist and they all do a great job with gel, manicure dip, manicure, and acrylics, and pedicures. The receptionist is very nice and is helpful to find you colors, and help you schedule an appointment. The salon is also very clean and maintained well, they give you drinks, which is a nice treat! They also have a stamp card that gives you 30% off your sixth purchase. read more

May is the absolute best nail tech I've ever had. She's super talented, kind, patient, and very professional. The service is always wonderful there and the rest of the employees are very nice. I always love my nails and the quality of them is always the best. read more

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Good service, especially enjoy coming during the week when they have discounts on their services.

Annie needs an updated review. She is kind, pleasant, funny, oh....and let's not forget incredibly talented. Her skills are unmatched. I go in feeling like a wild animal and walk out feeling beautiful. She is something else. 50 stars. read more

Love love love my nails! I will definitely be back. May did my nails and she executed the design so well. read more

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My go-to place in recent days! Definitely go find Jasmine, she is so nice and very creative!! She's very patient, helping me find different colors that's suitable for my selected patterns!! LOVE it!!! read more

Mint Nail Lounge - My Christmas Nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I stumbled upon this gem while searching for a nail salon to do my birthday nails when my usual salon cancelled on me last night. Thankfully, I was able to make a last minute appointment at Mint and so happy I did. The ladies here were so welcoming and very professional. The interior was very clean and masks are required upon entry. If you happened not to have one, they'll provide you a complimentary one and be prepared to wash your hands before being serviced. Prior to coming I did a little research but wasn't sure who was the best person to do my nails during my visit. I highly recommend you all to book Holly for your nails especially if you're planning on doing designs. She was so detailed oriented and patient throughout my entire experience. I presented her a nail inspiration and she did her very best to make my nails look as close to it as possible. The set was pricey but worth it! For my pedicure, you have to get Mikey (I believe that's how you spell her name). She cleaned my feet so well and she took her time as well. She left my feet feeling so soft, polished, and pretty too. All in all, I highly recommend this nail salon and that's coming from a first time customer. read more

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Very professional Took her time Nails look immaculate The ambiance is very nice Spa like comfortable chairs read more

Use to be my go to nail salon until last week. Customer service was so poor not only for me but to a random lady that was trying to find out about the mid-day nail specials. The receptionist was terrible. I got an SNS manicure and 3 days after they were done one of them just randomly broke and now after a week another has broken because the lady who did them put a tip on on too close to the edge of my nail instead of near my cuticle. The one that got fixed is already cracked on the side and the rest of my nails are cracked and my french looks so bad after just one week- waste of money. This place must be under new management because they did not operate like this before smfh. read more

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This is my local nail spot when I don't have time to travel to downtown DC for my usual place (Capital Waxing Salon). Mint is slightly more expensive than other nail salons in Ballston, but all the extras are worth the higher prices. The staff is always courteous. They've been keeping excellent COVID measures, such as requiring everyone to wash their hands as soon as they arrive. I like that they offer Zoya polish (less toxic) in addition to OPI and all the usual salon polishes. Probably because of all of the above, the salon is always busy. Sometimes, it gets too crowded for my comfort level, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. read more

Came here on a last minute whim to get my overgrown acrylics removed. I got a pedicure with a full set removal +SNS+Gel French tip. Needless to say I got the best French manicure to date from Cindy (And I have tried at least 4 places locally on the hunt for a nail tech with her kind of technique). This was the first time I felt like I didn't have to point out things to fix/align which is always uncomfortable. Her perfectionism shows in her work, and I'm thrilled to have finally found a technician who I fully trust can do what I am looking for! An added bonus was I was out the door in under 2 hours, which included a full set removal, full pedicure, SNS and a detailed French tip. A record for me personally. Mint Nail Lounge has a new returning customer! read more

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This is my go to nail salon. May is the greatest!!! She perfectly brings to life every nail design I show her. Front desk staff is friendly and super helpful. read more

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First time customer. Did they meet basic necessities for a nail salon, Yes. The salon is an up to date and clean building, staff exercised hygienic tools/practices and a fast/efficient staff. Services offered: I would give them 5 stars. They offered a large variety of services, ranging in price and desired product used. (multitude of mani options, pedi options. Choice of gel/acrylic/dip nail polish.) I asked my technician Ally if she knew where I could get 3D nail art. It turns out she is an expert 3D nail technician and proceeded to show me a couple of options to choose from. I am in LOVE with my spring themed nails, they were better than I could have ever imagined. Ally was patient, professional, efficient. She listened to my vision/ideas and provided the perfect set of nails for me. 100X's recommend. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Spring inspired nail set Peach polish, medium size, box shaped, 3D shaped flowers, pink and white flowers. Model not included. - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm giving this salon a 3 because my nail tech was nice and my pedicure came out pretty decent and she did a great job on my eyebrows. My dissatisfaction comes from me asking for ACRYLIC nails. I should have known this wasn't going to work out when she kept trying to talk me into SNS (Dip Powder). I asked for square nails with rounded edges. My nails came out different shapes and sizes/lengths. There was acrylic all on my cuticles and I was cut a couple of times. Maybe she is a beginner. read more

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Annie is so amazing! Every experience I've had at Mint (with everyone) has been perfect. Cant recommend enough! read more

Mint Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Walked in on a random Tuesday morning because I had an unfortunate nail break and desperately needed to get my nails all redone. I had planned to get my new set of nails done with a leopard print for my daughters birthday party and was impressed with the previous reviews I read for the Ballston location. I Called ahead they were very polite and allowed me to come in within 15 mins. I ended up with three technicians working on my nails. All three ladies were very nice, super talented and incredible detailed. Highly recommend!!! Will definitely come back. read more

Mint Nail Lounge - SNS dip and design on natural nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Welcome to the neighborhood! Perfectly located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington. Great, new nail salon located within a short walk of Target and Ballston Quarter. Highly recommend making a reservation, but they do take walk ins. Take a look at all the services they offer! Plenty of colors to choose from and yes, they have gel as well as dip powder. Plenty of staff available to accommodate your needs. The service is amazing! Currently, Ashley is at the front desk and will greet you with a huge smile! Jen was my nail technician and she provided an aromatherapy neck warmer. Massage chairs for pedi were so relaxing. I got the citrus spa pedicure and I was offered a beverage (tea, coffee, water). Jen was detailed oriented and patient with me (I was super indecisive with nail polish colors). Definitely would return due to the convenience of location, but more for the amazing service! Come enjoy the perks of their grand opening!!! read more

I was looking for a place to get a pedicure after work and they had later hours, which was a bonus (close at 8pm). And it turns out they were offering grand opening specials (free regular mani with a regular pedi), so another bonus. I scheduled an appointment for that evening. They are located in the same block as the new, urban Target in Ballston (across Glebe from the mall) and though there was a parking garage, they don't validate so I opted to park on the street. Some spots are residential only at specific times and others are metered (ParkMobile), so pay attention to signs. I saw Jessica, who was very efficient. I was in and out for both services in an hour. She had quite the task before her because my feet were a mess. She did a great job cutting my nails and filing them. She offered to use a razor on my feet (glad she asked first) and I declined. As it turns out, my feet are still a tad rough, but for the most part they look good. The mani was pretty basic and was enough for my needs. The polish didn't have bubbles, which sounds like a given, but some nail techs just don't know. The place is small, but clean, bright and brand new. And Ashley at the front desk is pleasant. Just note, they do not accept a card for tips...it's cash or venmo directly to your tech. I would return and recommend it to others. read more