I read some good reviews about this place so I decided to check them out but unfortunately my experience 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 read more

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Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes! I've been to several nail salons in the Navy Yard/Eastern market area. 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. read more

I came here recently after getting my nails done elsewhere, leaving unhappy with the result. Because the original work was done at a salon across town, I took to Yelp to see where might have a familiarity with Gel-X extensions nearby. I thought I knew most of the nail salons in and around Cap Hill/Navy Yard and SW but I was surprised to take a look to find a name I didn't remember before with great reviews! I knew the location but also remember coming here a long time ago and not being very impressed. But turns out, there is a new owner/management (and I believe name change) so I gave them a call to set up an appointment. All I really needed was pretty basic - just for them to take the polish off the Gel X Extension (which essentially requires buffering it off) and a new design applied. When I arrived to my appointment, the nail tech was still finishing up her last client so I waited about 20 mins. Normally that would be a bit annoying the the manager that greeted me was so incredibly nice and I wasn't in a big rush. Once ready, the nail tech that did my nails was the sweetest as well as very skillful and talented. I showed her a few pics for designs and could just tell she was very confident in her ability to recreate. (You can always tell when there is some hesitancy that it might be a struggle!) She did a beautiful tortoiseshell tip and it was almost therapeutic to watch her paint and design. Although I've only had one experience here it was enough for me to want to return instead of cutting across town to the other salon go to. Hope this can become a reoccuring go-to business for me moving forward. read more

When I tell you this place is AMAZING-BELIEVE ME! First of all the customer service is second to none! I booked a same day appointment after my cousin recommended it. I got there and the place was packed. The young lady who did my pedicure took almost an hour. She took her time and gave me one of the best pedicures of my entire life. My nails and feet looked amazing and they lasted for over 3 weeks. I found my new nail salon. read more

Came at 2:00pm on a Monday and asked for a new set of builder gel. They told me to come sit down, and the lady started filing my nails, then ushering me not to do a new set and to just do a fill. I told her no I would like a new set as my nails were over a month old. She then tells me she does not have time to do a new set even though she had already told me yes and started my nails, and that I should come back later. My nails had already been partially shaved off by that point. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time here. I will not be returning. read more

Great service and quality work! They take care of me every time I come there. My fav nail shop read more

Paris Nails & Spa - Every time I come here they treat my nails with love and care! - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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KU always does an amazing job. I get builder gel and it always looks so good. People ask me all the time if my nails are fake because they look so good. It lasts so long too! His work is too good so instead of it breaking off every two weeks they last a month!! read more

Came here to get pedicure redone after another place did a crap job. My nail tech was great. Her cuticle cutting as steady, patient, and just perfect. Wild how her pedicure skills are so much better than the last lady. Nail tech is like that. Paint job clean. She was phenomenal and I am so pleased. She took her time and the pedicure was so perfect! About $55 for a gel pedi and I'm not mad it and I plan to be back. read more

Paris Nails & Spa - Pedicure - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped going to nail shops because I hated the work after. Like would literally cry after leaving. A friend of mine told me about Paris Nails and I'm so glad! This is literally the best nail shop IN DC. I called the day before for an appointment and got something in the afternoon for the next day. And it was a holiday! By my appointment time, I was already seated. I explained that my nails were really fragile and weren't growing but I still wanted nice nails. Lynne, the best nail tech, suggested that I try out gel z nails as opposed to acrylics so we can focus on my nail health. Her meticulous attention to detail and steady hand was so appreciated. The normal discomfort I experience when people are working on my cuticles was barely felt and I left so in love with my nails. I scheduled a filling appointment on the spot which I never do! read more

a week ago I had my nails done there, I haven't seen a gel Manicure that peals in one week. don't waste your time and money read more

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Despite all of the positive reviews, I went to Paris Nails and Spa, DC SE for the first time (05/05/25) and my experience was not good afterward. I did a walk-in for an eyebrow waxing. The salon was busy, but I only had to wait for 10-15 minutes before someone took me to the room for the waxing (hence, the 2 stars), and the service was pretty quick and painless. After I left the salon and boarded the Metrorail, I noticed the areas around my eyebrows had started itching. Later that evening as the itching grew worse, I decided to take a picture to get a close-up look. Wow!! There were tiny bumps below the upper brows and some redness, which obviously was a rash!! This led me to think that either the tools (tweezer, scissor, eyebrow brush) used during the service were unsanitary or I had an allergic reaction to the wax. The itching is still ongoing and I have been applying warm/cold cloths and some vaseline to the areas. Though, I tipped the lady generously, I will NOT go back there again!! *sighs* read more

I've been here several times for gel manicures and have always been very happy with the results. Today I had a regular pedicure and the attention to detail was impeccable and included a great massage! Prices are reasonable with polite staff and a great location around the corner from Eastern Market metro station. Will definitely be back many more times in the future!! read more

Service took a little longer than expected, but happy with the result! The staff is nice and welcoming. Would recommend. read more

Paris Nails & Spa - Blue French tip - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been to this place about 4 times now and feel confident to call it my new regular spot. My acrylics have kow lasted over a month each time and are going strong! read more

Paris Nails & Spa - Nails after 4 weeks - Waxing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My overlay on my nails looks amazing. The nail tech did her thing. My pedicure also looks good.

Haven't been to this location in about three years. Decided after work I'll stop by to get a simple mani pedi. They were close to ending for the day and I did not have an appointment once's asked. To my surprise the owner allowed me to sit a while and asked if I had 20 minutes to wait. I was happy he made a call to oblige my request. Walking in was a young lady that seems hip to the culture of turning events in design. So I showed her the picture in my phone of a design. Both hands and feet came out better than expected! It was a simple design but with the colors displayed it made a world of a difference. Her name is TiTi. Soft spoken, diligent and concise. Thank you for making my return a pleasant one. See ya soon . read more

I've come here every 3 weeks for the past 6 months and received excellent service by KU. Today I called to get an appointment to get two nails fixed. I work until 6 they're open until 7/8. I asked could I come in and get my two nails fixed I was told no because there was a customer that had an appointment after me. Everytime I have an appointment there I don't get service until 15 sometimes 30 min after my nail appointment time. I never complain but this one time I cannot be accommodated because of someone else's time now? When I explained that to her she told me that that's not her problem and that I wouldn't wait anymore going forward ignoring all the times I have waited for someone else when it was my appointment time. The manager was very rude to me over the phone and told me it was nothing that could be done. KU is an awesome nail tech but I will never step back in that place because of how rude she was! read more

Nice family. Clean place and I recommend the honey pedicure. It's in the Capitol Hill neighborhood surrounded by other family restaurants and the Eastern Market. read more

Randomly decided to treat myself to a mani pedi and popped into Paris. Despite not having been to a salon in years, I felt right at home with the warm and welcoming service. The pedicure was super relaxing, and Vivi gave me the milky French mani pedi I requested, which turned out great even though it was the first time she did it. I'm in love! Might have to make this more of a routine :-) read more