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The Glossary Nail Spa

4.1 (46 reviews)

Services - The Glossary Nail Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

Nail polish change

Nail polish removal

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Gel x

Another amazing gel x set from Yaya!! Highly recommend. I've been coming here for over two years and always leave happy with their work!

Tiffany is so wonderful, warm friendly and does a great job creating a beautiful and natural sns dip. She helped me choose the best colors for my hands and feet! the shop is clean and has a good ambiance! she is in high demand so be prepared to wait/experience delay.

Hailey beiber inspired nail design
Cristina H.

Love Yaya. She did my almond shape perfectly and every time I want a design, she does it so beautifully. I found my spot. They have lots of options and don't make me wait. I appreciate that. Tell Yaya Crissy sent you!!

They only have stickers. They don't do nail art. You gotta go to the hood for that
Kassie E.

I should start a blog series called "Me and my Black A** Nails: A BIPOC Journey to Find Unbiased Nail Service" Yes yes. I know Why would I torture myself by visiting yet another non-black owned nail salon. Let's be honest though the Vietnamese people invented acrylic nail culture . I must honor my nail journey by keeping an open mind. And the service was clean and fast. My nails are gorgeous but The language barrier and implicit bias is still a factor unfortunately Me and my husband came in for manis and pedis. As soon as we walked in that mug ALL the white patrons nearly broke their neck to stare at the only black ppl in the spa. I mean when Becky walked in with her three kids no one batted an eye. But soon as the good ole knee grows WHO don't look like they belong in John's cabin walked in one would think we're black celebs vacationing in China (if u didn't know black ppl who vacation in Asian countries are often mistaken as celebrities by the locals) Look I'm not discouraging anyone from patronizing this here establishment. I'm just sayin if you're black, be prepared. Did I mention my manicure came out great?

Opi Dip nails
Jillian F.

The young lady I went to last Time was Tiffany she did an excellent job! Tiffany was booked :( so I got to work with tina and she did a fantastic job! check out my photos. I am very picky with my nails and the girls just handle it very well and anything pointed out they were very professional.

Day two after paying $75 to get these done! Mind you this was a refill not a full set!
Beheshta B.

I really do hate writing negative reviews but I have to give credit where it's due. My friend and I drove an hour and a half to this nail salon because we were told by the owner himself that they are the best in the game! Well, I don't want to really waste anymore of my time on them so I'll just let the pictures do the talking for this review. DON'T RECOMMEND THIS NAIL SALON, unless you like to throw away money. I also was promised a refund that I never get back!! NEVER AGAIN! SMH

French tip by Yaya

I have been going to The Glossary for over 6 months now to see Yaya. She is the best nail tech I have found in the DMV area. She is a perfectionist and is constantly making sure you're happy with your service. The salon is clean and has ample options for nail colors and services. If you want perfect nails and to be treated like family then I recommend booking an appointment with Yaya!

Right pointer finger - the brown part is where I was cut and the wound/blood was not cleaned.
Sophie H.

I am pretty upset with the Glossary Nail Spa. Got my nails done yesterday- I came in for a fill. My nail tech told me that I had to get my old acrylics removed so she could put new tips on (I thought she meant she would soak them!). She then used the plastic tips to dig under my acrylic nails to pop them off. I kept saying it hurt really bad and she kept going. This is not standard and it damages nails so much. I almost cried from pain and I had to ice my hands at home. For my pointer finger, the old stuff wasn't coming off so she used a nail clipper to try to remove it but she accidentally went under my real nail and made me bleed. She did apologize. She didn't ask me to wash my hands or anything so there's dried blood under my nails (the brown stuff in the picture). I'm worried I'm going to get an infection. The end product is included in a picture. The other side of my pointer finger has a large glop of polish - another picture.

Regular manicure
Kate S.

Great experience for a regular manicure with Tina. Very nice environment, friendly people working there, and good quality manicure. Booked another appointment for a pedicure next week!

Dip powder nails
Jay M.

I love this place my nail tech Lynn never fails. She's been my nail tech for the past 10 plus years

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The salon is beautifully renovated and clean. Staff are attentive. The nail techs did a great job on my gel mani pedi.

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Tiffany is so wonderful, warm friendly and does a great job creating a beautiful and natural sns dip.

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Was looking for a new place to get a pedicure. I don't do it often and am a bit picky!…read more I live close by and decided to look into Kosmo Nail Bar. I read reviews and they're mostly great! I made an appointment online. Very easy. Picked which pedicure I wanted, any extras etc. they let me know that I would be emailed or texted to confirm which they did. Parking is ample and plenty! I parked right across from the salon. Upon entering it smells divine!!! Like lavender and lemongrass.. not sure what it was but it was so good ! Clean, elegant and quiet too. Not too big, not too small. My nail tech was Kristy. I showed her a picture of the toenail polish design that I wanted and she said "ok, I can do that for you". I chose the full moon pedicure that includes scrub, cream, paraffin wax and a 20 minute massage. It was wonderful and well needed !!! Kristy then began the nail polish and design. She took her time and even then she was quite fast. The design came out exactly as I'd asked. BEAUTIFUL!!! I was so happy and let her know. Kristy was kind and friendly throughout and so was the front desk assistant. There's an ATM inside for cash tip. I asked Kristy if she had other payment options (for tip only) and she shared her Venmo handle with me. Overall I was very very happy!! I found my new pedicure place and will definitely be back!!!

This is my second time here and I'm pleased with the service. I was a long time customer at Vivi…read moreNail Spa up the street, until they closed. The previous owner is now at Kosmo so naturally I came here. I was a walk-in both times but will make an appointment next time. It was busy in here both times. The staff is always friendly and the energy seems like clients are enjoying themselves. I've gotten regular pedicures both times. I was used to my previous tech who really took his time on my pedicures, but Kosmo is doing the job.

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