Always a great outcome when I get my nails done here. The atmosphere is nice and everyone is friendly. I've used GiGi and Shalena . Both are wonderful read more

Salon Meraki - Gel fill - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm a bridesmaid in a NYE wedding, so I booked a mani-pedi appointment to get ready for the big day. I knew I wanted classic red toes but was a little unsure of what to do for my nails. That's when Samii stepped in--and she was amazing. Samii took the time to look at my inspo pics and helped me create a design that was even better than what I originally envisioned. She recommended trying cat-eye nails, and we played around with a few options until we found the perfect look. Her creativity and attention to detail truly blew me away. These are hands down (pun intended) the best gel nails I've ever had. I couldn't be happier with the experience and the results. If you're looking for a talented nail tech who listens, collaborates, and delivers stunning work, I highly recommend Samii! read more

Salon Meraki - Gel nails -- navy blue base with cat eye overlay plus gold star designs on pointer and middle finger - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

A little pricey but always available and the salon is clean and top notch! Glad to have finally found my favorite neighborhood salon. So many in the area Nicole and dime you to where you don't know what is included in the manicure when they charge for nail filing or to take off prior polish and crazy random things to increase the price. This place so far has been straightforward with pricing and all the attendants have done a great job. read more

Salon Meraki - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My first head spa and loved it! I highly recommend you book in advance because the spots fill up quickly. I went with a friend right before lunch and wanted to stay all day. You walk in and get checked in. They escort you to the back where you change into a towel robe, slippers, and then on to your bed for the head spa. Your belongings are placed in a basket next to your bed. Then the relaxation begins. They cover your eyes and you lay back while they start washing and massaging your hair and head. After your hair is washed and the hair mask is lathered in; they give you a mini facial. Your spa service is ended with a blow dry (not blow out) of your hair. Personally I'd recommend if you're particular with your hair to be prepared to not have your hair styled. So you can let it be how it is or tidy it up afterwards. Bring any hair product you prefer so you can add yourself in the bathroom. I'd definitely go back to this head spa. read more

Always very happy with the pedicure service here. Relaxing environment with comfortable chairs. The online booking tool is easy to use. Today I was running late, and I called ahead to let them know. They were able to move my appointment and still get me in. Very much appreciate the service! read more

They brought my fun nail vision to life! I am always on the hunt for a great place to do my nails and have been a little disappointed with all of the places in DC, which either do a sloppy job or hurt your nails. I made an appointment for a Saturday for a dip manicure with nail art. The interior of the salon is absolutely gorgeous, very modern and I was able to get seated right away. I had a specific inspiration photo for my nail art as a final hurrah to the end of the summer. My manicurist Mandy was so awesome, friendly and went out of her way to make suggestions on the right colors to use, etc. to bring the vision to life. Mandy was efficient and did an awesome job on my manicure. The one thing I'll note is it was a little pricy at $90 but I assume that's because of the dip removal included and the nail design. I will be returning! read more

Salon Meraki - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The only person there that's given me a quality experience is Tommy. I got gel done by Tommy and it's been a month since. The gel was halfway off my nail so it was way past due to get them taken off. I just wanted a manicure, when I got it done I thought it was just the color I didn't like because I chose a light pink nude color. The person who did my nails this time around was a different nail tech it was not Tommy and i regret not asking for him or making my appointment time around his availability. So I went back in to get it taken off and they were so kind about it. But when they took it off, I noticed my nails look kind of crazy. I don't think this is how it's looked in the past when I get gel taken off. This was after getting the manicure then an hour later asking for them to take it off. Is this normal? I need to start choosing Tommy when I make appointments or if there are any other nail techs recommended at this place that do quality work even with a simple manicure. I don't want to keep getting disappointed every time I go here. read more

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I treated to my sister to get her nails done. she said the service was rushed, the nail tech kept looking at the time. 3 woman went to see my sisters nails as it was getting done (workers) and my sister wanted to just trust the process. She wanted the shape shown in the photo, but as you can see... :/ ------------------- I will say that my original post with my nails lifting and falling off after 4 hrs, I was compensated and they scheduled me to come in and they fixed it. Shoutout to Mimi and Mandy for fixing it. read more

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This is my go-to salon. I go at least once a month for a pedicure and recently added a dip manicure. The salon is bright, clean, and quick. People are super friendly, you can make an appointment online, and they don't make wait. Definitely make an appointment because it is BUSY. Sometimes I am offered champagne, which is such a nice touch. Definitely bring a friend. The whole atmosphere is very cute and make chit-chat easy. The vibes are excellent. read more

Salon Meraki - First dip manicure ever. It's been over a week and it still looks great. - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Lash Lift with Devin at Queen Street location was amazing. It was the first time that I had this treatment and am so glad I did. The salon and treatment room were so relaxing. Devin is an expert read more

Was looking for a new nail place in the area and stumbled across this one! I booked an appointment for a walk-in, and was paired with Billy. He is the absolute best! He is so attentive to what I need and always makes sure I get a mani + pedi that lasts, taking into account my work and upcoming travel. Meraki always has such a calming vibe that is much appreciated when I just want to zone out and relax. Highly recommend! read more

What I liked: very clean, pretty place, decent manicure (didn't try any other services), nice color selection, staff was nice, complimentary sparkling wine, can tip via Venmo. Would be better if they had massage chairs for the pedicures, fans for drying nails, and if they prompted you to pay before putting color on your nails. I was pretty disappointed they don't have that new regular nail polish that lasts much longer (in fact they had no idea what I was talking about, but every nail salon in Chicago has it). Also it's very quiet - nice and peaceful, but I personally like when there's some music or something going. But overall I enjoyed and would go back! UPDATE - my regular manicure chipped less than 24 hours after my appointment :( hence the 4 stars. But I would go back to try a dip manicure read more

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My favorite nail salon by far- every technician has been fantastic. The online booking system is efficient and easy.

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I would not recommend this place. I came in to the salon and asked how long the wait would be for a dip manicure and gel pedicure. They told me there was availability. I went to get my pedicure. After I finished my gel pedicure. THAT TOOK FOREVER. The receptionist told me they no longer could do my manicure service because there weren't any manicurist. I would not have stayed at the salon if I could not receive full service. This was very deceptive of them. I will never come back. read more

I live in Rockville and I went to Salon Meraki when I was spending the day with my cousin in old town. I got tips with dip for the first time and I loved it! Not only we're they beautiful but they lasted a MONTH and I was rough on my hands and went on a ski trip to Colorado during that time. So impressed with the quality and kindness of the technicians and staff there. Hannah was my tech and she's AMAZING! Fast forward and my bachelorette party is this weekend and while I was busy and didn't feel I had time to come to old town to get my nails done, I adjusted my schedule so I could come back and have Hannah bring my dream nails to life. I asked her if she could do hombre dip and she said she could do it. It turned out 10x better than I could have imagined and I'm so happy! I will be back to get my wedding nails done later this year and I don't care that it's far, it's worth it! Pictures don't even do it full justice! Thank you Hannah and the entire Meraki team, you all rock. read more

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I've never been big into getting my nails done, but now it's an enjoyable experience because of how clean the environment is. I've gone multiple times and had a great consistent experience. read more

Salon Meraki - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The positive: the actual manicure and pedicure are decent. The negatives: 1. I called the day prior and explained that I had one nail (on my thumb) that had broken so would need a fake nail on that one to match my other nails. Was told no problem, just show them when I arrive for my appointment. I walked in the door, was met by a young woman who told me to pick my polish and when I told her I needed to have that thumb nail taken care of and she said "no, we don't do that." What? That is why I called the day before. Eventually she went to talk with an older woman (Sandy) and apparently sorted out the issue. 2. No offer of water (which every other salon I've patronised has offered) 3. No massage chairs, just armchairs, and it's very awkward getting in because the footbath is in front and the chairs don't move. 4. No assistance when the pedicure was done and I needed to move to the table for the manicure. Other salons always offer to move shoes etc, but nope, you are on your own here. 5. I asked for a clean towel before I put my hands down because the one at that station was stained. Was told it was clean, but she did go get a fresh one. While she was doing that I saw that the entire surface of the table had streaks of black dust on it, and when I looked around I saw that ALL the tables were like that. 6. Nail prep was decent but when Sandy came to look at my thumb and put the fake nail on she commented that my nail wasn't much shorter than the one on the other hand. Seriously? It broke way below the top of my thumb and was more than a quarter of an inch shorter, hence my desire to cover it. 7. Sandy slapped an extension and then proceeded to trim it BELOW the top of my thumb, scarcely longer than the actual nail beneath. Oh well. I had to have her shorten ALL my other nails so that that thumb wasn't so obviously different. 8. Back to the original young woman, who still seemed sullen, indifferent, annoyed or possibly just completely uninterested in serving the actual human being sitting in front of her. She did a nice job on the nails, BUT.. 9. Turned on a tiny fan on the side of the table and told me to put my hand in front (to dry the polish). SUPER uncomfortable doing that for my right hand, but hey, when it came time to switch she didn't move the fan but had me cross one arm over the other so I had my left arm extended across the table to the fan on my right side and my right hand extended in front of me. I felt like a pretzel. Never in all the years I've had manicures have I had to do that. 10. When finished she just got up and started on the next customer. No acknowledgement of me (Hey, we're done, thank you for coming in...) just blank face, no comment, move along. In short, from a technical perspective the manicure and pedicure are decent (although I now have little pieces of skin sticking up at various points on my fingers from the "trimming" she did). But there is ZERO to recommend from the customer experience perspective. read more

Update! The owner was very accommodating and offered to fix my nails. Went back and Danielle this a great job. As I previously mentioned, it seems that your experience will highly depend on the person that does your nails. read more

Salon Meraki - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Very bad experience here. I arrived to my appointment exactly 8 minutes late (when it's raining in NOVA everyone forgets how to drive). Remember this as it will be important at the end. They started me with my pedicure, lots of color options. The nail prep was pretty bad, or at least not what I am used to. They pretty much just removed the previous polish and lightly touched the cuticles. Then they started on my nails, which was done with a different woman. Less pleasant than the woman who did my pedicure. We were off to a bad start with the shaping of the extensions. They were wayyyyy too bulky at the cuticle and throughout the nail. Maybe this place does not have a lot of experience doing extensions? It gets worse-- a client arrived to their appointment early and my technician started to rush, so this only meant that the already bad quality would most likely be worse now that she was rushing. I kindly offered to try and finish the French tip on the hand she was working with so she can start setting up with the other client. She took me up on my offer. I am not ambidextrous, so it took me some time to do my right hand. She came back and asked why I hadn't finished yet and I asked for help and she quickly helped me. She then started working on ANOTHER client, so at this point I figured I was on my own? I started to do the left hand by myself and I finished it till completion. I even did the top coat. She came back and put moisturizer on my hands. Now the worst part is, I go to pay and they want to charge me the full price for the nails + extra for design. A design I, the client, had to do by myself. They told me that the only reason I HAD to do that was because I was TOO late and made her late to her other appointments. Remember, I was only 8 minutes late.... Almost every business has at least a 5-15 minute grace period between appointments, so I find it hard to believe that my being 8 minutes late would make her late with two clients. Needless to say, will never go back and will warn my fellow nail fanatics about their shoddy quality. Parking-- if you're not walking from old town, good luck finding parking read more

Best spot for nails in old town. See Mandy; she is the best and very meticulous. Love their online booking system; makes it super convenient to book appointments. read more

Took my kiddo for mani/pedi and I got a pedicure. I was not impressed. They were not detailed or thorough with my pedi and I had cuts on one of my foot after it. My kiddos experienced was rushed. Bummer. read more

Feeling pampered as always! I have had a variety of technicians and never had a poor experience here. Even the classic manicure/pedicure options are so relaxing and thorough. read more

Good basic manicure. Nice atmosphere, nice lady. Could be cleaner, but my nails look good.

I have been on the hunt for a solid nail salon in Alexandria/Arlington and I'm thrilled that I finally found it. I decided to disregard the negative reviews of Salon Meraki and book an appointment and I'm so glad I did! The salon space (on Queen) was very large and incredibly well-appointed. It was clean and smelled very nice (not like chemicals). I had a dip manicure by Susie and she did a phenomenal job! She took great care while she did my nails and her work far exceeds any other dip manicure I've had. I immediately booked a follow up with her! Aside from the great manicure, what set Salon Meraki apart from other salons for me was the vibe. It was very easy to see how well all of the nail technicians got along both with each other and their customers. They were all so kind and engaging and worked together as a team. We are so lucky to have this salon in Alexandria! read more

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Had my first dip manicure at the Queen St. location this morning and by this afternoon my polish had chipped. Also, she did not do a good job at removing the previous dip so I can feel the bumps under the polish. read more

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This place is awful. u spent fifteen minutes dr in circles to find parking and finally found a space 2 1/2 blocks away. I was 8 minutes late for my appointment and explained what happened. They said I was too late, even though when I made an appointment there were appointments available every 15 minutes until late afternoon. I live in Old Town and I will never go here again. Good Luck! read more

Every time I come I'm impressed. The decor is clean and spacious, with the most comfortable chairs. Sami is so gentle and thorough. My nails always look perfect thanks to her recommendations ( I always pick three but can't make a final choice! ) read more

Over and over I leave happy and satisfied with my manicure. I get gel each time. Will keep coming back and today I came early and got a special treat! read more

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I have been coming here for the past several months and I have to say they have great customer service. First thing you notice when you entire are the bright lights and white color tones on the walls. My friend comes here for her mani pedi and drags me along. I always get the spa pedicures with no polish while I wait. They always do a good job and the treatment is super relaxing! The staff is very polite, and I have also noticed that the spa is always kept very clean. There are plenty of salons in the area, but we opt to come here because of the time and care they put in. Always book in advance as the place tends to get pack in the afternoon and weekends. There's no garage parking so street neighborhood parking is your best bet. read more

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I just moved to the area from NYC and have been looking for a salon on par with what I had in NYC. This is it! I had to kiss a few frogs before I found this gem! The salon is beautifully appointed. You can tell that thought was put into the interior design. Sanitation is on point. Implements are autoclaved and other items are single use and discarded when done. The staff were very friendly and none of them looked like "hostages." The staff clearly like their jobs and that goes a long way in making me feel comfortable. I had the classic manicure and the Spa pedicure and both were perfection! Also, I had a chin wax and if there is such a thing as a "gentle wax" this was it. I Highly recommend this salon. read more

Tiffany, I love my nail tech! She pays attention to details and always makes certain I am happy with my nails.

After trying to find a local salon in my new neighborhood I think I found it! The staff was friendly- very safe for those extreme worriers- I just got a basic pedi and dip mani- my tech was awesome kind and Took her time to make sure my nails were the way I like them- I have very thin nail beds and drills and buffers tend to hurt me but this was a SUPER pleasant experience. I will be back read more

Salon Meraki - Dipping SNS powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Booked a last minute facial appointment, spur of the moment. Not only was I accommodated, but the staff from the front desk, to the owner who personally performed my facial, were amazing. Great place that looks wonderful. The staff add to the experience, making it well worth the trip into old town. read more

I'm not much of a salon going girl .. it's been 3 years since I have had my nails done .. had both my mani and pedi done by Sami, she was wonderful and sweet. Great attention to detail! Thank you Samii for reviving my nails! The salon was super clean and pleasant and also provided a nice complimentary bubbly ! Thanks again!! read more

I received three treatments: - lash perm - indulgence mani - indulgence pedi For the mani/pedi, I have nothing but amazing things to say. I enjoyed the attention to detail for my cuticles, the thorough scrub, and the thoughtful massage. For those two services, I give 5 stars. The lash perm, however, I give no stars: it is the worst lash perm (curl or lift are other names) I have ever received. For context to that: I have regularly had the procedure performed in multiple cities, in various states and countries, over the last 7 years. The technique did not seem up to date, which had me worried from the get-go, in addition to it being the most painful I've ever experienced. Some minor stinging is not altogether uncommon, but my right eye was bloodshot afterwards. All that said, the big problem I have is the overcurling. Now, okay, I get it. I have long lashes -- it's not the first time someone has overcurled them. That said, this is extreme. The kinking is also reprehensible. Had I more time to examine the results on site, I would have made the esthetician aware. As it stands, I do not recommend this establishment for lashes. read more

Salon Meraki - Worst lash perm ever - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Finding new beauty services (to replace the ones you have known and loved for years) might be the hardest part of relocation. I am using Yelp to assist in finding my new go to places. Salon Meraki had great reviews and was within walking distance so I took a chance to walk over without an appointment. I was welcomed by Sophie who said no problem to an eyebrow shaping (my brows had gone rogue and mismatched in the month and a half of moving) and also was able to get me in Yune for a manicure. They (including Gwen the mgr) were incredibly nice and gave me lots of "new girl in VA" tips/recs. Now that I have my brow and mani "go to" I need a really good salon. read more

Great overall experience. Loved the pedicure set-up and the attention to detail paid on the gel mani.

I've been to Salon Meraki on two occasions now for a classic pedicure. Both times have been great. They require masks, check temps, and have you wash your hands upon arrival. They always get me set up quickly for a soak while I wait for my appointment time. The salon is clean and well maintained which is often not the case. read more

Salon Meraki - Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have been looking for an attentive and meticulous​ nail tech for some time, so when​ I found the positive feedback for the staff at Salon Meraki, I was thrilled to give the establishment a try. However, my thrill dwindled during and after my service due to​ my disappointing​ results and middling​ service. When I arrived at​ the salon, I quickly found a parking spot on the street, so I walked into the salon 10 minutes before my appointment. After the young lady at the ​front desk greeted me, she immediately started prepping me for my service, which was the Pure Enhancement Dipping Powder. When my nail tech, Kathleen, finished with her earlier appointment, she swiftly made her way to my station and started removing the old dip powder from my nails. Her technique for removing the dip was harsh, and her removal process completely disregarded my natural nails. I have a few cuts on my nail bids as a result of the insensitivity​​ of the removal. Following the removal process, she instantly began working on applying the new dip powder. At first,​ I valued​ her urgency; however, in retrospect, her swift action​ wasn't about efficiency, but it was about hurrying to finish my nails so that she could move on to the next client. After my nails were done, Kathleen gave me a mini-massage, which was enjoyable, but it gave me time to think of the other dip powder experiences I have had from other salons. My service, which only consisted of the dip powder application, was $60. I do not mind paying for quality, but my experience fell drastically short of my expectations. In the past, I have had gentle removal, quality application, ​impressive color and elegant ambiance from salons for a better price; Salon Meraki did not meet or exceed my standards. Upon leaving, I noticed that my nails were uneven, the color was blotchy, and my cuticles were sloppy. When I brought my concern to the staff member she stated "I wish you had said something sooner," and that was concerning for several reasons: 1. As a nail tech, you should be vigilant and mindful of potential mistakes 2. It should not be the customer's​ responsibility to hover over the nail technician to spot mishaps​; that can be uncomfortable for the technician. She ended up fixing what she could, but the work still fell short of precision. To make matters worse, 12 hours after my appointment, my nail chipped while doing a​ minuscule​​ task. $60 for dissatisfaction and chipped nails? Unbelievable. Will my nails make it past a week? For $60, surely I hope so. Dip powder is supposed to last upwards of three weeks, but I cannot foresee this application having longevity. Lastly, I must mention that the establishment was pretty dark, and there was minimal light used to do my nails. That could have been a significant factor in the nail job. Thus, to conclude, though the experience was not horrible, I would have liked to have experienced the same extraordinary service as other clients. If the technician had taken her time, I think my results would have been satisfactory. Overall, for the cost, my service was not worth it. read more

Salon Meraki - My nail bids are cut and tender from the abrasive dip removal process. - Nail Salons Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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