Lan and Anna are the best. Powder dip, pedicures, gel. They always get it done beautifully with great care.

The best nail place in Washington, D.C. if you are looking for really good nails that don't break the bank. It may not be the most hip and new suite but Lan and her girls are the best and I am so grateful to have found them! These nails are two weeks old which I feel like reviews never talk about and look how good they still look! read more

Star Nails - Gel X Acrylic Nail Tips Set (20) - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is a health hazard. I visited this place for the first time on Sunday. I received a gel pedicure. That night, I woke up in pain. The next day, I could not walk. I am writing this 2 days after the pedicure barely able to walk. I have received years of regular manicures and pedicures at different nail salons and have never known this to be possible. I had to go to urgent care and was told by doctors that I needed to keep monitoring in the case of an infection, but that they believed the pain and swelling was due to inflammation from the cuticle work this nail salon has done. I called the salon to politely tell them what happened to me. I was gaslit, told to come in (when I can't walk???), and even after seeing the pictures, Lan told me that it looked more like I had stubbed my toe than it was her fault (I did not stub a toe and would have known if I did). Unless you really enjoy going to a hospital, do not visit Star Nails. read more

Very nice and welcoming team! Vietnamese women that will do their best to make their clients happy! Definitely recommend..

Had a great experience here as a tourist, would recommend. Family owned and operated.

Highly recommend Going to see Lan. She's super flexible and pays attention to detail! read more

Star Nails - Lan did an amazing job!! I love going here! - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was one of the best manicures and pedicures. Lan was so kind and welcoming I had a great time talking with and getting to know her. It's easiest to call ahead for an appointment read more

I have been getting my nails done here for a few years because of convenience. However the majority of times that I have gone there my nails (gel) never last more than a week. I have to either re file them or the top of the nails chip. The best person there is Lan. She is the only one I'd recommend. read more

Shop so clean, workers are really nice, and best gel manicure nails I've ever received (they lasted 2-3 weeks!!) read more

Star Nails - Prom nails!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This salon is tucked away and quiet! I called day of and the owner was able to fit me in within the hour. I really enjoyed my experience here and the nail art I received was adorable. I will be coming back to star nails! The price is comparable to other places in DC as well. read more

I was looking for a nail salon to get NYE ready and came here because it was close to my hotel. I made a reservation, and the employees agreed to stay after the time they had planned to leave, just so I could get my nails done! When I went there, the service was amazing -- my nail person was very kind and funny and diligent with her work even when she was being conversational. I had an amazing experience and I would definitely go back when I'm in DC again. read more

The fantastic staff keeps me coming back here for nails and eyebrows - the women who run this salon are so kind, and Vanessa's son Alvin is a ray of sunshine. Great nail salon in Watergate! read more

I've been consistently going here several times a month for fills, pedicures, and brow waxing. I have never needed an appointment and am usually helped immediately or only end up waiting for no more than 10 minutes. The nail technicians are very nice!! If you came often, they will remember you. It's not a luxurious nail salon, but it's a clean space and gets the job done. The prices are a little bit lower than the other salons in the area. read more

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Star Nails: not even once. I am literally creating a Yelp username to post this review. Just went to get an eyebrow wax here and the lady dropped hot wax RIGHT next to my eye and in my freshly cut and blow-dryed hair. I had to pour olive oil on my head to get the hot wax out. Seriously, never again. read more

They're friendly but always rush and get nail polish on your skin. I gave them 2 chances. Not worth returning. read more

Star Nails - Just say no - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here twice: once for a pedicure & shellac manicure (I'm from California, I guess it's called a gel UV manicure or just gel here?) and again for another manicure. The place is tucked away and only has a few seats for patrons but they get the job done. They use OPI & Essie polish which is always a plus in any salon. They also offer waxing. I think it's affordable and will continue to come back! Gel Mani/Reg. Pedi $60 Manicures range from $15-30 unless you are doing acrylics and then I'm not sure. Tips in CASH only. Apt recommended. read more

Wasn't happy after having my skin grinding down by their professional drill machine. Wouldn't recommend unless you want an infection like me read more

Star Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Star Nails. First of all, they closed at 7 and Lan stayed open til I got there (around 7.45) to do my manicure because I wasnt able to come in the next day and HAD to get it done. Second, Lan was sweet, so accommodating and did a great job. I have been hooked on OPI gel nails because they dont chip and look good all the time- but some other places I have gone to have made them peel/chip faster. I can safely say I am on week three without a chip in sight. They look amazing and were well worth the $30 (which is an AMAZING bargain in this city!) LOVE star nails and am DEFINITELy going back this week! read more

I've been going here for years and I love the place but get your prices up front PLEASE! Good work but can be very surprisingly costly;);) read more

Tina gave me acrylics with shellac and they turned out beautifully! I was so impressed by her craftsmanship as well as how friendly everyone was in the salon. It was a little tricky to find at first (in the bottom floor of the outdoor mall area), but definitely was worth the effort! I will be back to star nails again soon! read more

Star Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to review Star Nails as I've been going here for years. I moved out of the NW hood awhile ago but make my way back here for 99% of my mani-pedis because the value and service can't be beat. Love all the gals and love their work. Fast but not rushed and the massage chairs are the bomb. I wish they did threading but I'll get the eye brows waxed every now and then there. Great color and nail polish selection. read more

A little pricey but then again it is within the watergate so... the employees were great and very friendly. I had made an appointment for myself and two other friends. We had to wait a little - it would have been nice if they had one more person on. We all got spa gel pedicures and they were $45 each. Again a little pricey but the quality was great. Would go again. read more

Would have been five if I hadn't had to wait 30 minutes past my appointment time before getting my nails done, but past that it was great! Clean and painless acrylics and the woman who did them didn't get annoyed with me asking her if she was sure she got everything filed and if she had the right size nails for me (I know, I'm that person. But I'm so particular about my nails!). All in all good experience and I'm sad I don't live in DC year round, I want to go back! Can't complain about the pricing either, 35$ for acrylic is great. read more

I went here the day before spring break for GWU began. Therefore, they were SUPER busy. But despite them being insanely busy, they were able to accommodate everyone and if they couldn't, they were upfront about it and told walkins when they could come back. If you made a reservation, they respected it. I got a manicure and pedicure with my friend. When requesting a nail design, they said that no one was there to do it. They ask you to get up and wash your hands after they do the oil treatment, and they use a fan to dry nails during the process. Besides those, the nail specialists are very nice and accommodating. They had lots of colors. And did a great job. read more

This salon is THE BEST I have come across so far in the downtown D.C. area! It is located on the lower level of the Watergate building where the shopping area is. Lan is my preferred technician because she KNOWS what she is doing, and exactly what treatments I need in order to feel pampered. The technicians are all very friendly and customer service oriented. I am always greeted with a smile and made to feel welcome when I step inside this salon. I usually go in for a manicure/pedicure, and I have never had any problems with these services. The salon is clean and well-kept, and is often busy so be sure to call ahead for an appointment! It especially is busy during the school year because GW University is within walking distance, and many of the students come to this salon. read more

Very clean and exceptional place. The workers here were so nice and friendly! Results were amazing as well. Went here with my girlfriend to get her gel manicures and she says she's definitely coming back next time. read more

EEWWWW! literally WORST pedicure of my life... The guy (he actually looked like a 12 year old) did my pedicure in like 2 minutes. They also don't really clean the pedicure area well, so I was pretty shocked. I'm a freak about nail salons being clean, so just because of this I'm never getting a mani/pedi at Star Nails again. However, my roommate said that the waxing there is good. I have not done waxing there, but I guess you could maybe not get mani/pedis there. read more

I went to Star Nails yesterday for the first time. I went towards the end of the day and did not have an appointment. They happily fit me in, although I did have to wait at least 30 minutes (my advice is to ask how long you'll have to wait if they tell you that you'll have to wait because I didn't ask and I wasn't really expecting to wait 30+ minutes). I had a Shellac manicure and an eyebrow wax. My manicure looks really nice (no polish on my skin) and I'm happy with my eyebrow wax. The reason why I'm giving four stars and not five is that my Shellac manicure was $30 and although my nails themselves look great, the manicurist hardly massaged my hands and arms (she didn't even ask me to remove my watch or rings), so I thought the massage/moisturizing part of the manicure was definitely lacking. All in all, I was happy with the services and I will return. read more

They're awesome in there! Got a botched gel full set back at home.The lady fixed it and did an amazing job! Filled down. Buffed. Reshaped. And painted all for a CHEAP price bc I'm a student. AMAZING. Highly recommend. read more

Worst manicure in years. I'd had to file my nails once I left to smooth out the edges. The technician's nippers were dull and cut me more than once, including one cut that bled all all around my nail bed. She didn't even say she was sorry, and barely cleaned it up. Never again. read more

*Note: I'm editing this down to 1 star from my original 3. The polish job was so bad that within a few hours the polish separated and now there are spots all over it. I'm debating whether to call the salon and ask for a refund or a re-do or just go over and let them see for themselves.* I get polish changes b/c I don't need manicures for the most part, and polish changes are significantly cheaper. I came here twice. The first time was great, they spent a lot of time with me and my nails came out well. When I came in today I need not have the same experience. I had to wait a while (they said 5 min but it was more like 15) and the girl did not file my nails, did a sloppy job removing my existing nail polish and I kept having to point to places she missed. There is also old nail polish smeared all over my fingers. She didn't use enough base coat and did a rushed and half-a**ed job painting my nails. I was pretty annoyed but decided not to mention anything b/c it's cheap ($7 for a polish change) so I figured I may want to go back and just be sure I have a different technician and didn't want to be labeled a complainer. But yeah, I could have painted my nails and gotten the same results, and that's not saying much! read more

Excellent!!! After stopping at another salon in Georgetown that had a long wait, I ventured to Star Nails. Kim took excellent care of me- and even allowed me to stop after she cleaned and buffed my feet so that I could go to a dental appointment. I returned afterwards and she completed the pedi with massage. Two weeks later- still looks great!! Overall great experience. Clean, helpful friendly with end result just as I had hoped. read more

Before coming to DC, I had done some pretty extensive research on nail and waxing salons in the area. This salon had the best location, as it is closest to my place of residence, and it also had very competitive prices. I am used to paying very low prices to get my eyebrows done, so while this ($12) is a little more than what I am used to, it is still great for DC. The other day, I went to get my acrylic nails filled, and had a very good experience. The Good: Lan was extremely polite, nice, and knew exactly what I wanted. My acrylic nails were the perfect length, and she did a wonderful job shaping them so that they look very natural, and not fake at all. Also, even though she had to take off my old ones and put on new ones, she only charged me $26 dollars. For an acrylic fill, it is normally around 20, but for an entire new set, it is usually 30. She took into account the fact that I am a student, and decided not to charge me full price, especially since I had come in asking for only a fill. She went above and beyond my expectations. I am going back there to get my eyebrows done, and if that goes well (as I expect it will), Star Nails will become my regular salon. Everyone who works there is also nice and polite; I did not experience any unpleasantness. Also, the place is very neat and well-kept. It is by no means a fancy salon, but for a small place, it is great. The Not So Good: That all being said, I did have to wait a little while to get my nails done. I had called the previous day to make a time to come (I would really recommend you do this), and I was on time. When I arrived, Lan was in the back doing a waxing job (I assume). I was scheduled to be taken at 11:30, but it was past 11:50 by the time Lan actually got around to me. However, she did come out of the back to apologize for the wait and to ask me (very politely) if I would mind waiting a little longer. I was in no rush, so I was alright with this, but I don't recommend walking in when you don't have a lot of time to spare. Also, Lan takes into account your schedule. There was a woman who came in after me whose kids were waiting for her in the car, and she just wanted to get an eyebrow wax (which takes about 5 to 10 minutes). Lan politely asked me if the woman could go ahead of me, so I said yes. She was done very quickly, and when she returned to begin doing my nails, she was very polite and apologetic. I don't really like to wait, but Lan was so polite that I didn't mind. Also, keep in mind that this is a busy place, and there aren't a lot of techs, so some delay is certainly forgivable. In conclusion, I would certainly recommend this place to anyone who asks. read more

I just came to this salon for the first time and I loved it the moment I stepped foot in. The cozy atmosphere and super sweet workers made it feel at home. I got gel mani and pedi done and it was done super well. The store is in a location tucked away, but that doesn't make it any less great. I definitely recommend this store to others and to GW students nearby! read more

ok i did not have the same experience stef had. first of all, i came in without an appointment. when i went in there were three techs, three people being serviced, and two people waiting. i told them what i wanted and they said fine and told me to wait. i waited with the other 2 women. they eventually put me in a pedi chair and left me to soak while the techs finished. by the time they finished, 15 minutes had passed and i was completely waterlogged. so anyway, when a tech is available for me, three customers come in and say they have a 430 appointment for pedi/mani (keep in mind, the three techs just started on me and the two other women, and it was 430). so, my tech, whose name i dont know, did my mani and pedi in about 10 minutes. i am not exagurrating. she had no trouble hardly giving me any attention at all just so she could hurry up and get done with me. i finished WAY before the other 2 women who were waiting when i got there. how ridiculous. i will not be back. needless to say, the paint job sucks, it's already chipped, and she didn't remove any cuticle. she also didn't paint all the way down the nail so it looks like i have stubby nails. you can have all this for 41 dollars. i will never be back to star nails. read more

This is a simple, straightforward establishment that does amazing nails. The technician was not hash and did a PHENOMENAL job. For an opaque color, the paint job was perfect (very smooth) and much much better than opaque color paint jobs I've had at other supposedly higher end salons. Technician was also very detailed and gave each of my nails a mini scrub. Love this place. Do not let the simplicity fool you into thinking you won't get an amazing manicure here. read more

Star Nails is located in the Watergate and they do a great french mani. Their pedicures are fine and it's really clean inside. The only issue is that it's filled with GW undergrads and people in on their lunch hour, so it's better to have an appointment if you're not able to wait. read more

I had never been to this salon, but was looking for a location that was affordable for students. I made appointments online for my friend and I, to celebrate her birthday the next day. The system said there was availability at 3:30, so I made two appointments at that time. I got an email from the system that only showed a reservation for one appointment, so I called them, and learned that the salon was actually closed that day. They kept trying to reschedule, and I said that wouldn't work because this was for her birthday celebration. I asked if someone could call me, and they said "maybe." I am not impressed, and if you make an appointment online you should call them to make sure they are not randomly closed. read more

Hit or miss. I always try to explain that my cuticles are sensitive so to please not cut them and inevitably a few always do anyway and I end up bleeding. They're reasonably priced and really nice. Sort of dirty though. read more

I have had nothing but good experiences at Star Nails. I get good eyebrow waxes and thorough pedicures. Sometimes they're busy and you may have to wait, but guess what - this is not a fancy salon. read more