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    Nailbed & Bar

    4.7 (73 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Nailbed & 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

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    Gel nails will foil
    Brittney W.

    In early February, I attempted to book an appointment online with no success. I ended up calling and Tiffany was so sweet! She booked my appointment over the phone. The customer service was fantastic! I came here for the first time in early March. The experience was lovely! I found parking right in front. Tiffany unlocked the door. Had me sanitize and take my temp before checking in. There was a bit of a wait because they were behind but that was no problem. Since there were only 2 other ladies in the space, it was quite. Not too much chatter. Elle was my mail tech and she was very gentle. I appreciated that. As someone who doesn't get manis+pedis often, it was quite expensive. But if I paid the price I did so the techs can get the pay they deserve, it was worth it. Normally a gel manicure will only last me 5 days, but I was able to have this one for 2 weeks. My pedicure probably would have lasted 4-5 weeks, but I just wanted a color change for vacation.

    Brandes A.

    My nails are always GORGEOUS! I love the service I receive at all of my visits. And most important, the NailBed & Bar team is family!

    Nails and slushies.

    I love the ladies here. They keep my nails in amazing shape and style and they always provide top notch service.

    Nail bed & bar has been the best nail shop for years. I'm glad to be a returning customer. Any design or idea I have they are able to execute!

    Clearer than glass, a superb classy holiday style. NB&B never disappoint. Lock in and schedule recurring appointments.

    My toesies!
    Kimberly B.

    I have to let you all know about a new nail spa located in SE Washington, DC, that just so happens to be black owned and operated! I went to get a Toast Manicure and Pedicure. Im all for supporting my own so I jumped at the chance to give them a chance. So glad that I did. Elle did my pedicure with an awesome hand painted design on my big toes. "J" did my Manicure that was heavenly. The overall experience was excellent. We had the best conversation and their energy was positive and very friendly. I'll definitely be back.

    White for the spring season #blackgirlmagic
    Keyeta A.

    My favorite the services are amazing, cant wait till the future with this ladies. ALWAYS CLEAN ALWAYS PROFESSIONAL ALWAYS WORTH IT

    Gel overlay
    Aisha M.

    I've always been picky about my nail salons. It's probably why I have never really been consistent about nail care. That's changed in the last year for me. I travel a lot and I need each handshake to make a good impression. I had been looking for a place that didn't use a lot of chemicals and was respectful of not just me but all of the clients. Vicky's in Georgetown fits this and had been going there off and on. In 2019 I decided I want to find something closer to home. Nailbed and Bar is my new nail salon of choice. LaLena, Tiffany, and Javon are so cool. They are warm and inviting from the beginning. As is the minimalist modern decor. And we have all bonded over a shared love of 90s R&B. They offer pretzels and I am addicted to the popcorn. You also get a choice of drink. The mani-pedi menu has a drink theme. Everything is offered a three levels with varying levels of service. For my acrylic and SNS fans, sorry you won't find that here. Since I had SNS on my nails, I wasn't sure of their Gel Enhancement service was going to be to my liking. Actually it's better. I haven't had any lifting, cracking, or breaking. Also there is no soak off with acetone. I pay extra for gel polish and my hands stay perfect until it's time for a fill. Pro tip#1: Make an appointment. Although they take walkins, they are usually booked up on the weekends. If you aren't sure of what service you want just call and Tiffany will help you out. Pro tip #2: The appointments are longer than a regular salon because they really take their time. My "Thirst" pedicure was 2hrs. My pedicure was 6wks ago and my polish has not chipped or cracked with traditional polish.

    Gel mani
    Corrine M.

    All the staff here is super friendly and helpful! I called and got a last minute appointment right before the holidays, and was so glad they were willing to squeeze me in. After being greeted right away, I was given the polish selections and offered a glass of wine (don't mind if I do!) The woman who did my gel manicure was very cheerful and sweet. I wasn't familiar with the polish they have and was a bit nervous, but it turned out nicely and lasted for 2 weeks. The location is great and there's lots of street parking nearby. Very glad to have this salon in my neighborhood!

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    I have never loved a nail shop as much as Nailbed & Bar. My nails look amazing, unique and last well over a month.

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    Absolutely fabulous, the staff is very polite and the place is extremely clean. I was very impressed with the decor and the nail art.

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    The staff is friendly and professional. Also, the salon is VERY clean. Not only is the service great, but it's also a vibe :).

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    Naill bed & bar. is the bomb. My nails be on point each and every time!. The Best black owned nail shop

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    Amazing experience! Top tier service, product and atmosphere. if you want a luxe experience, this is it!

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    The ladies at Nailbed & Bar always get me together. Love coming in. My monthly gossip time while pampering myself!

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    Ask the Community - Nailbed & Bar

    Is parking available here? Or is it near metro?

    It's not near a metro, but there's normally street parking available. Most times I'm able to get parking right on Minnesota Ave in front of the salon. Other times, I've had to park around the corner (4 min walk max)

    Is this an old school type of pedicure? I have been to shops and they rush use drills and dont do a good job anymore. I'm looking for a good pedicure

    They do not use drills on feet at Nail Bed & Bar. They tale their time and are very good.

    Do you all offer SNS?

    Hi Domonique, We don't offer any acrylic services including dip powders.

    Does this salon do powder dip/SNS nails?

    Hi Anna, We don’t currently offer SNS or other acrylic power services. Our hard gel/builder gel enhancements would be equivalent. However it’s not a soak off product, it’s to… Read more

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    J and Lena always make me feel like I'm having an awesome time with friends and I leave with bomb nails as an aside.

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    Paris Nails & Spa

    Paris Nails & Spa

    4.0(19 reviews)
    1.7 miCapitol Hill

    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

    Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes! I've been to several nail salons in the Navy Yard/Eastern market area…read more Cosmopolitan step aside, Paris nails takes the trophy. Meticulous, precise, clean, patient, hospitable. I have absolutely zero complaints about this place. I wanted gel x, a cat eye look and my nails were done beautifully. While my nail tech was doing my nails, I decided I wanted them a little shorter and was met with no resistance. She happily obliged to any and all request regarding my nails. She took her time, made sure I liked the design of the first nail before continuing on to complete the rest of my nails. It was the most enjoyable experience I've had at a nail salon in a long time. I'm sold and I will be returning.

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    Paris Nails & Spa - Pedicure - before

    Pedicure - before

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    Eastern Market Nails - More sloppy edges from every angle

    Eastern Market Nails

    3.9(138 reviews)
    1.8 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    Great place. Have been going there for years. Tina is the best. So is Madeline. Great service.read more

    If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Let's start with the fact that I had Connie, an…read moreolder technician. I originally came in for a pedicure and a full set, but I ended up not getting the full set I'll explain why. When I sat down, I was never asked if I wanted a drink, while other white customers around me were. I was also not given a menu to choose the type of pedicure I wanted. That immediately rubbed me the wrong way treat everyone the same. I asked for square nails and told her multiple times not to round them, yet she continued to do so anyway. I requested French toes with a soft pink base and black tips, but she acted like she couldn't find the colors. At that point, I told her to just do solid black to keep it moving. When we went to her nail station, I showed her the reference for the full set pink acrylic with a black French tip. She tried to tell me it wasn't possible and claimed she only had gel polish. I had to pull up a TikTok and show her, and suddenly she understood exactly what I meant. By then, I already knew my nails were about to be messed up, so I told her to just do a manicure instead. I paid over $100, and my polish is already peeling off. On top of that, the tools do not appear to be properly disinfected, which is unacceptable. I am a board-certified esthetician, and this experience was extremely unprofessional. Connie was careless, and this salon overall was a huge disappointment. I will not be returning. So pissed my gel polish is already coming off..

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    Eastern Market Nails - Shapes don't even match... middle finger is super sharp and pointy even though that's not what I asked for

    Shapes don't even match... middle finger is super sharp and pointy even though that's not what I asked for

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    Fanatix Nails & Spa - Acrylic fill. Much shorter than I requested.

    Fanatix Nails & Spa

    3.9(175 reviews)
    1.3 miCapitol Hill
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    I had a horrible experience at this nail salon…read more The technician seemed almost put off when I initially asked for the pedicure and then, near the end of the pedicure, appeared finished without properly trimming my toenails. I had to specifically ask her to cut them down--which should be a basic part of a pedicure. On top of that, I was charged $60 for an incredibly subpar pedicure. I was so over it that I asked her not to bother with nail polish. Speaking of polish, I have NEVER gone to a salon that seemed almost out of stock of polish. Overall, the service did not match the cost, and I would not return or recommend this salon. There are too many other options, like Enchanted Nails, to consider.

    I just needed my old gel removed, so I went to this salon close to my house. I was lucky enough to…read moreget Rose, who gave me the best manicure I may have ever had, and at 67 that is a serious number of visits to salons all over the country. The salon was calm, clean and friendly. And their rates are better than just competitive. So what made it such a great manicure? Rose. She removed my old gel gently. So I decided to try her out for a polish. She knew from looking at my nails the shape I wanted without a long explanation on my part. When I said no to the cuticle scissors, she gently pushed the cuticles back and ask if she could cut a couple of hang nails. And then she did an impeccable job applying the polish. And as a bonus, she was quite quick! Going back for a pedicure. And another favorite: no annoying tv playing something no one want to watch, or no bad loud music.

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    Fanatix Nails & Spa - Forgive the "liver spots". I said I was 67!

    Forgive the "liver spots". I said I was 67!

    Fanatix Nails & Spa - Lil Emma so excited with her hand and toe design....

    Lil Emma so excited with her hand and toe design....

    Fanatix Nails & Spa - Friday afternoon. Ten minute wait.

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    Friday afternoon. Ten minute wait.

    Soleil 21 Salon Spa - Waiting area

    Soleil 21 Salon Spa

    4.0(122 reviews)
    1.6 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    I have been coming to Doan to get my hair done for about 3 years now and I am always so happy with…read moreher work. I get a cut/highlights and I am always so impressed by her coloring work. Before I went to Doan, I went to some high-end salon and spent about 1/3 of my paycheck for okay results. I decided to try Doan in search of a more affordable way to keep up with my blonde highlight habit, and I am so happy I found her. The salon itself is lovely and I am always impressed by how much Doan gets done in a day. She is a one woman powerhouse. My blonde hair is healthy and stylish in Doan's hands.

    Doan is super nice and i enjoyed having her bleach my hair for me. I came in asking for grey…read morehighlights and despite her bleaching my hair 2x it came out more of an ashy brown (which I was fine with). She did a great job on the bleaching and it's not damaged at all. The main gripe I have is that the dye she put on top washed out after one wash with purple shampoo, something that had never happened to me before when I had gotten my hair balayaged elsewhere in the past (nor when I'd gotten it toned every two months). She'd recommended using overtone conditioner--unfortunately, the silver overtone conditioner did nothing except give my hair a green twinge (looks a lot like hay currently.) When I panicked and told Doan about this she was kind and offered me useful advice--clarifying shampoo, which I hadn't thought about--and relayed the brand of dye she used so I wouldn't have an alternative salon use it on me in the future. Sadly, only two weeks after getting my hair done I'm going to have to go somewhere else to get it fixed, hence the three stars. :(

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    Facial room

    The Nails Spa

    The Nails Spa

    3.8(336 reviews)
    1.7 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    I already posted a 1-star review. Do not feel like repeating myself. Suffice it to say I will not…read morevisit the Nail Spa again. (at 8th St SE near Eastern Market Metro).

    I am changing my rating from 5 stars to 1 because of a service I just recently received that I now…read morehave to seek medical attention for. On 8/1 I received an eyebrow wax and was happy afterwards only to discover on 8/3 that I had a rash around the eyes and the eyelids. BOTH OF MY EYES!!! I was also burnt that left a scar that I can actually deal with but the rash not too much. I immediately notified the owner, she apologized, she shared with me that this happened to another customer earlier in the day, and to put Neosporin on it. She also shared with me that she saw the bumps starting to appear but failed to tell me until I brought it to her attention 2 days later. Luckily I had both Neosporin and Benadryl handy and started to apply the cream. Now on 8/5 and 8/6 I have woken up to swollen eyes!!! I called her again and asked if she using something new, what did she do different, etc. Of course there is a culture and language barrier that is difficult beyond words; however I am explaining to Christine what she did that day at time of service. She began to draw my eyebrow with a pencil, and then proceeded to wax and tweeze the brow. When she was done, I looked at the good job she did, paid and left. Only to discover this horrific rash and swelling on my face. I called on 8/6 to notify her once again of my concerns and she further explains that it has happened to her as well when she waxes her brows. Clearly this wax is bad, contaminated, or the like and this is a huge problem. The reason that I am going above and beyond is to avoid this happening to anyone else. My face is irritated and I cannot scratch it at all! I am highly upset, frustrated, annoyed, and now inconvenience for seeking attention to correct her negligence. What is sad is that I have been going to this place for 8+ years when she began in the building above her. I actually stopped getting my nails done here because after 3 days my nails are chipped and broken. I pass by too many nail salons that are much cheaper and efficient to have this done to me. So I continued to get my brows done here since I was always satisfied with that service. Christine will never have to worry about me coming back here ever again. The power of the internet and crowd sourcing will play a part when people begin to read many outlets of this unfortunate moment. After visiting urgent care I learned that this reaction is a STAPH INFECTION!! Now I'm on antibiotics until it clears. I wish her and her business the best but she will never receive a penny of my money again!

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    The Nails Spa - The Owner Christine in the purple shirt and white capris.

    The Owner Christine in the purple shirt and white capris.

    The Nails Spa - Corner of the nail was cut off.

    Corner of the nail was cut off.

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