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    4.6 (90 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Services - Nails by District

    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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    Dip manicure with acrylic tip
    Haniyyah B.

    Great pricing and excellent service! The staff was friendly and engaging but didn't overdo it, which I appreciated. The aesthetics were on point--clean, comfortable, and well-organized with everything you'd need. This is officially the only place I'll recommend in Dupont from now on! Just a heads-up: be mindful the color pairing with gel colors and dip colors as they don't always match.

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    Natalie M.

    I'm glad to find a salon that knows how to do real dip powder nails. On both of my visits, my nails were finished within 40 minutes and my appointment started on time. The nail technician did a great job on my nails and I did not have to place my hands under the damaging UV lights. The location is a 5-minute walk from the Dupont Metro, which is very convenient. You can email or call to make an appointment; however, the option to book online would make the process even smoother. I was offered tea or filtered water during my visits; however, I would have preferred a small bottle of water to keep it covered when others were coughing in the salon. I'm looking forward to returning on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday when the salon offers a $5 discount on dip powder, pedicures, and gel manicures.

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    Shannon F.

    Had a great experience at Nails by District! They did an incredible job and it was quick and the salon was very clean. Will definitely go back

    Yellow dip with Thao
    Anh T.

    Thao was great. Clean cuticles, great dip application. Atmosphere of the salon was clean and good energy. Would return for another set!

    Samina M.

    The best manicure I have gotten in DC! The staff at Nails by District are so welcoming and allow you to truly relax during their services. Very clean and hygienic work stations. Each manicurist takes their time to ensure you are satisfied with the color, shape, and polish type. They never fail to impress me! Be sure to come in on the weekdays for the happy hour nail deals. My new favorite nail spot in the district :)

    Cassidy D.

    Since moving to DC in 2019, I had never had a regular nail salon or nail tech. Everything changed when I moved to the neighborhood. I cannot recommend Vivian enough! I get dip manicures with her that last 6 weeks and could go longer. Her shaping is impeccable. Salon is clean and well organized. Everyone is friendly! I would call and make an appointment ahead of time.

    Poorly "fixed" nail, after breaking just two days after getting them done.

    Had a nail break just two days after they were done here, nothing crazy on my part. Pictured is the "fixed" nail they charged me even more $$$ for, crooked with a giant bubble. Nail tech acted like nothing was wrong with it. A friend said the same thing had happened to her, but her nail was fixed for no additional charge, so I'm not sure what the deciding factor was there. Poor customer service.

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    Chloe M.

    Love Nails by District! They do awesome dip powder nails and the staff is all lovely. My manicures never chip and I can go 3-4 weeks before I have to come back. They're also great at helping me choose a color when I bring in a photo for inspiration. I highly recommend this salon!

    dip manicure by vivian

    I've been going here for about 2 years now for dip manicures and it is great!! very clean and everyone is so nice. GO TO VIVIAN!!!! she is amazing!! just hit my two year anniversary with her and all my friends go to her now too lol. she is the best :)

    Dana W.

    My nails look so great! Ready for halloween! And it's the first time I try dip manicure! And ombrè manicure! And, they're really friendly!Definitely recommend!

    Shaibya D.

    I've been a regular at Nails by District for over a year and I've loved my nails every single time!! The place is very clean and accommodating, I rarely have to wait, and they have an excellent color selection. Ask for Thao - she's highly skilled, pays meticulous attention to detail, AND is a great hypewoman. :)

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    2 years ago

    Great vibe, friendly, good customer service, great color selection, I'll be back for sure!

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    1 year ago

    It's hard to find a reliable nail salon, but I would recommend this place to anyone. The quality, service and price is unmatched.

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    Over a year after they've opened, everything remains top notch! Definitely the best nail salon in DC for dip, pedicures, etc.

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    2 years ago

    Not a good pedicure. I hope she didn't give me an ingrown toe nail, but my nails hurt so bad bc she filled them down so low.

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    Wonderful salon, immaculately clean, friendly technicians, and a great selection of polish! Highly recommend.

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    2 years ago

    I followed Vivian from another salon and I am always happy with her work and her warm friendly personality. She is the best!

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    I will be returning. This was one of the best nail experiences I've had in a long time.

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    Ask the Community - Nails by District

    Do you do TAP hybrid nails? Or would you take them off and put on gel or dip for me?

    Hii... Yes, we do have Tap Hybrid nails. We do have all types of nails services here. If u like, please call the shop to make an appointment. 202-507-8850 thanks

    Hi, do you do apres x gel?

    Hi, yes we do.

    How much would that cost to get rid of gel nail and trim nails?

    Hii...if u just want to cut nails only will be $12

    Is there easy parking around the salon?

    Yes, meters and street parking

    How much is a dip powder manicure?

    $55 on natural nails.

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    Review Highlights - Nails by District

    Despite the location change, my nails have been consistently done with exceptional work by nail tech Vivian.

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    I thoroughly appreciate a beautifully decorated space with quality service to match. This was my…read morefirst time visiting and I will indeed return again! Thank you to Marlon, for running a tight ship at the front desk and offering great check in services. Of course Marlon did it all from checking guests in, to providing them with beverages as needed. Thank you so much Marlon for your hard work and hospitality. Next, the ambiance in this place can whisk you away and make you melt into the chair. It was so peaceful and professional and a girl can get with that! My nail technician, Nelida, was absolutely sweet and accommodating as she started off a little rough when doing the cuticles on one of my feet and after I expressed it, she immediately adjusted and continued to check on me along the way. Her services were excellent and she massaged away all of the stress in my feet. What an experience! I would say that the pedicure basins are cute but felt a little crammed and that was because of the items that the staff needed to place on top of it in order to do your nails. But, this didn't deter me from the services because the experience was worth my time and money! Definitely recommend this place for the person looking to get away and enjoy quality service! They are very eco-friendly and clean-something I truly admire. Cannot wait to visit again!

    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.

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    Famous Nails Spa - dirty nails, messy polish, super thick and uneven builder gel

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    4.7(56 reviews)
    0.3 miDupont Circle, Downtown

    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!

    The nails I got started about 10 days after I got them and were very hard to remove - not sure what…read morewas used on them as my next tech was very confused. Not sure I'd come back here as they did not last

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    Entry to salon

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    Gloss Bar

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    I wish I lived in DC so I could make Gloss Bar my normal nail salon. I made a last minute…read moreappointment to get a gel overlay and just took a chance on the tech. Ashima was AMAZING! My nails have never looked so good. She was so friendly and chatty as well. The salon is clean and pretty. You have a choice of drinks both adult and soft drinks. The amount of colors from which to choose is almost overwhelming. The front desk staff was awesome, making sure I understood what service I had booked. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

    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.

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    Peeled of nail polish later in the day

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    Casabella Salon

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    4.4(137 reviews)
    1.1 miGeorgetown
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    I had a great time at Casabella Salon! My nail tech was super kind and attentive. When one of my…read morenails chipped as I was leaving, she insisted on fixing it and took such kind care to make sure I was happy with what I was leaving with. I got a gel manicure and pedicure for $75 before tip. If I'm in the Georgetown area the next time I need a pampering, I would definitely come back.

    For the record, I rolled my jeans up! You can see the crease marks. I took the photo after…read moreunrolling my jeans to show how wet she got them instead of minding how much water she was splashing up my leg during the pedicure. I've been getting my nails done for over 25 years. I think I know how to roll up my pants if wearing them and obviously was taken aback when she wet them carelessly and it was in the dead of winter! So I left freezing until I could get to my car. The more appropriate response from "the owner" would have been to apologize than giving excuses bc this was, in my 25 years of getting my nails done, one of the worse experiences. And it was worse bc I brought 2 guests with me who were equally disappointed (no skilled techs available for our appt who could perform certain nail techniques) and they were rightfully flabbergasted by his response to my review as well. I hold firm that you should look elsewhere for better service and selections. Update: The owner has conveniently removed his original response which was snark and very rude. And has left an updated one here. Yes I'm responding to an older review bc your rudeness has not been forgotten. And I just learned I could add an update to your initial assertion that I should have worn better jeans. Along with many other excuses and no apology. I brought multiple women to your business that evening. None of us have ever returned nor do we ever plan to.

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    Casabella Salon - First gelx set (asked for regular acrylic) which ended up falling off 3 days afterwards.

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    First gelx set (asked for regular acrylic) which ended up falling off 3 days afterwards.

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