I was a walk in & they worked me in, in about 15 minutes on what looked like a busy day! I had a basic pedicure & it was great.

I walked in and the place was almost empty and once I finished my service, I understood why. I was not greeted with pleasantness as the older white woman that came in after me. I told the nail tech that all I wanted was Dip Take Off service. She takes the dip off and commences to hand me a ring of gel color polishes (did not listen to what I wanted). I tell her no, and that as I stated when I came in, all I want is the Dip take off and maybe just clear polish. Not once did she say that clear polish was an extra charge. I go to the register to pay, they speak for about 3 minutes about what service(s) I received. Not sure why it needs to be such an in-depth discussion. They say $20. I ask for a price breakdown. $12 for dip take off and $8 FOR CLEAR POLISH! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. Did not communicate, attitude, hiding prices, never again! read more

I just moved to Mount Vernon area from a different part of dc. I booked an appointment because it's not far from my apartment. I called ahead to check if I needed cash and they do take ZELLE, VENMO and CASH as tip. They had a wide assortment of colors and options as pictured. I got the Gel pedi for $55 and I liked all the prices I saw. There were a lot of different options for pedicure packages. I had Katie and would recommend her but also I would go again and again. I'm chill when I get my nails done not a huge talker. Everyone is different but she asked me a couple of questions and got my color. Was helpful and when she saw me taking pictures of potential future colors she gave me the current one I have to take a picture of I ever want to get my hands done. The establishment was clean and aesthetic with cute lighting. My eyes were mostly closed because of the massage chairs but I thought it was super cute! read more

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I came once and the lady was fantastic and I came a second time amazing & the third time i went I knew it was to good to last . left 2.3hr later with one nail pointing the other way like for $115 she took 5$ off okay w.e but yeah overall okay price nope if you use to someone stay with that one person read more

The Nail Loft - Nail pointing west I hate it - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The best place to get your nails done in D.C. :) super easy- I just made a call in the morning and scheduled an appointment on Friday evening and everything went smoothly! Tyler was wonderful, everyone was so friendly, great vibes and music. I'm in love with my French tip :) thank y'all so much! read more

The Nail Loft - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first time coming here and I'm sold!!! They are so professional and polite and..., beautiful souls. The way they treated my daughter and me is beautifully overwhelming. Now the nails were superior!!!! This is the place to go in DC!!! It's worth it and super reasonable! Highly recommend!!! I shall return read more

The Nail Loft - Cat eyes - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was in need of a mani and pedi and this shop had the best reviews in the vicinity of my hotel. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. The shop was clean and well ventilated and as a plus,they had water and tea available. read more

Went in for a wax, said 10 minutes wait. It was actually 25 and when she took me to the room, she had nothing ready. So really 30 minutes when she could've just said they were busy. read more

The service here left alot to be desired. It felt rushed and my manicurist was very rough. More than once ai had to politely ask her to slow down and be more careful with my nails and cuticles. At one pointed they cut/ broke my nail leaving it uneven and they failed to execute on tasks that they agreed on (eg filing down, cutting etc) and had to be reminded multiple times. Even my hand washing was done in a haphazard manner, with just water swished around-- whereby I am used to washing them with soap and water. Awful. I will not be back. It also felt busy and rushed. No music. No offer of water. Zero Ambience. My nails look fine but they did not have my toe nail color despite me asking before I sat down. And them saying they did. Ugh read more

I got a gel manicure for $45 despite booking in advance (the 5% pre-booking discount was not applied). It was sloppily done, and it's patchy and dull. All of the gel polishes are COVERED in gloopy nail polish on the outsides of the bottles, so it was hard to find a clean spot to pick it up without getting polish on my fingers. Very basic service for the price, and the lotion smells cheap as well. I was able to get the appointment day and time I wanted. It was just a short wait for a nail tech after I arrived. I won't be back again. I should have done more research. The Google reviews were high, and in my opinion, misleading. read more

I walked in without an appointment, just hoping to get a full set of Gel-X with some kind of design. I didn't really know what I wanted, just that I was looking for something with ocean vibes and a bit of a futuristic feel. Vivian was incredible--she really took the time to help me figure it out and came up with a design that felt so personal and perfect for me. My nails are pretty small, and I've had trouble in the past getting designs that actually work. But here, they made it happen. For the first time, the design came out exactly how I hoped, and honestly, even better than I imagined. My nails are shiny, gorgeous, and they look so special under sunlight and indoor lighting. I can't stop staring at them! Since I code a lot, I was a bit nervous about having long nails, but Vivian gave me just the right length--stylish but still practical. I'm really thankful for that. Everyone was super friendly, professional, and the whole process was surprisingly fast. On top of everything, the price was really reasonable for the quality and service I received. I'm so happy with how everything turned out. I love my nails and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Hands down the BEST nail salon I have ever been to!!! I was there 3 weeks ago in town for a trip and I have never had such great service. This pedicure is still looking PERFECT!!! The girl helping me even fixed a broken toenail that was painful and it looks like nothing is wrong. If you live in DC this should be your go-to spot! read more

The Nail Loft - Best pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing service. Staff are professional and attentive. It was my first time visiting and I will be a returning customer. read more

The Nail Loft - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great quality and efficient gel manicure for $45. They took off my gel manicure quickly and with care. I noticed a few chips and gave them a call, they graciously fixed my nail at no cost. While I was there, they added additional top coats on my other nails, loved that they went above and beyond at no charge. Very relaxing space and felt taken care of. read more

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Amazing experience here! Kind of picked it randomly and I'm so pleased with the service. The staff were attentive and friendly, offered water and engaged with the customers. The place is very clean and inviting. I got gelx, was done in under an hour for $75. Loved the professionalism and efficiency, reasonable pricing for the city. Absolutely recommend! read more

The Nail Loft - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Drilled my skin off twice. The lady doing my nails was definitely in a rush. They have a lot of options of colors to choose from when you walk in but it's a different story when you sit down, every color I wanted was not there, and they made it my job to point out the colors on the wall. I complained about the lady drilling my skin off because it left a pretty big mark and I was bleeding and all they had to offer was a 20% discount. Then another lady re-did my nails and she kept shaking her head and saying "spoiled brat" to me in my face and talking about me in Vietnamese to everyone else thinking I couldn't understand . Shit employees. Shit place. Don't waste your money here read more

Was visiting DC and called ahead to see if they would take a mani pedi. They were accommodating walkins all day and many people did just that as I was getting my services. I requested to pay extra for a foot massage. While the pedi was fantastic the massage was just ok. Same with the mani. When I was checking out my provider requested cash only for tip. I shared I only had card. She was visibly not happy with my response. I paid and tipped on my card. read more

Awesome awesome nail salon with really nice and talented people. I called for a walk in toward the end of the day and they were more than happy to accommodate. I love love love my gel-x nails and gel pedi. I wanted short extensions added to my nails in a slight coffin shape and Ivy did them perfectly! Can't wait to visit again! read more

The Nail Loft - Gelx - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really easy communication and excellent quality every time! I come here every month now, and every staff that helped me are all very nice.

I visited this salon based on positive reviews and a nearby recommendation from my hotel concierge. After arriving at my scheduled appointment time, nobody acknowledged my presence for at least 10 minutes, (nothing at all!), which was very awkward and not what I look for as in what should be a relaxing experience. Once I was finally addressed, the experience improved somewhat.There was some disorganization about who would do my nails, but the technician who eventually did them did a nice job. However, her demeanor was somewhat unfriendly and she seemed a bit annoyed, which affected the overall experience. If I were a local, I don't think I would return. read more

I called at noon and was easily able to get a reservation in the afternoon. When I arrived the staff were very friendly and the salon was clean and bright. Vivian was sweet and funny, she did my nails efficiently and skillfully. I'm delighted with them and I'm definitely coming back for her and the delightful atmosphere! read more

The Nail Loft - Nails done by Vivian - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice people but I paid $90 for my Gel X with designs and did not even last two weeks! I've never had my nail extensions fall off so fast.

I came here for a regular mani pedi a few weeks ago, and everyone was extremely nice, however, I am a little concerned about my results. My nail tech didn't paint the edges of my nails, I asked and she fixed one and there was still a gap. I also had bubbles in my top coat. I got my mani done in the pedicure chair and in a rush. No cleaning of the nails or cuticles just a shaping pretty much. She put the cuticle oil on my nails and toes and just like pretended to scrape it with the metal tool. (Which also their tools didn't seem like they were new every time). She also used the electric buffer on my toes? Which I definitely did not consent to and found weird as I've been doing regular polish on my toes for years and never had a tech bring out this tool. I was there for like 2 hours too so it wasn't a necessarily quick process. Lots of things that weren't prepped like the towels. We spent like 20 minutes waiting for them to heat up. A week after I removed my polish, I had these rings around my natural nails. Again, I did a regular polish mani pedi. Not sure why this would happen but now I have red indents across all 10 of my nails that are still visible with a coat of polish on top. Everyone was extremely kind although slow. I hate to give a new establishment a poor review but the rings around my nails are extremely concerning read more

The Nail Loft - Nail damage - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I hate to leave a bad review for a new business, but there is a lot they need to improve 1. Quality of overall dip manicure good decent at best. My nails ended up all different lengths, and not a pretty sheen at the end, instead they look textured 2. No message, and I had to ask for a hot towel at the end to get the oil off my hands 3. Extremely limited dip colors 4. I asked if they take a cash discounted and they negotiated a price, it felt very odd, typical salons have a planned amount you get off 5. Behind the reception is like a storage unit, they need to get organized to look professional 6. They had no towels to wash / dry your hands with The salon was clean since it is new. There are many in DC that aren't clean, and this one was read more

Vina was amazing! Request her for a pedicure or manicure! And she's great to chat with!

I was hoping to find a nail salon walking distance from my office in DC, but this is not it. This salon gets points for a convenient online booking process and friendly staff, but it ends there. My service felt rushed, there was a very small selection of colors for dip powder, and my manicure started chipping after less than a week which NEVER happens in my 6+ years of getting dip manicures (it anything, it lifts off the nail after a while, but it should not be chipping at all). The SNS manicure was $60, which is higher than I'm used to paying in NoVa but may be the going rate for DC, but totally not worth it if it doesn't last. I sadly will not be back. read more

Nice people but Manicures shouldn't result in bleeding. 51yo Male went for Manicure and pedicure. Left the location with a pretty poor excuse for nail art and bleeding from multiple cuticles. Fingers and toes. Again, nice folks but would not recommend. read more

Amazing customer service! Walked in for a gel pedicure, and it's the best pedicure I've ever gotten. Came in from New York City, nervous to try a place that wasn't my usual spot. They were so welcoming and detailed, and stayed past closing! 10/10, highly recommend. read more

cute place, was treated kindly but my nails... manicure was maybe 10 minutes? went crazy fast, couple ouchies, really just upset at how short they cut my nails i showed her the length i wanted and she just went for it lol. looks nice just so short read more

The Nail Loft - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My girl Vina did AMAZING! Great vibes , she made sure I felt calm , welcomed, and even served me some good ole green tea! It was excellent ! The pedicure was bomb !!! Those hands of hers are the best !!!! I would recommend you all to see her for a great experience!!! read more

Horrible. I went to get a mani and pedi as a treat from a friend for my birthday. I was greeted at the door and seated. The nail text was confrontational just saying a bit too much. It was a bit weird. Very bossy and even though I couldn't understand what she was saying half the time she was speaking very fast and with an attitude. I let it slide. So after a while 2 Caucasian ladies came in. They were offered sweets and asked if they would like something ro drink and just getting some really marvelous treatment and a whole lot of kee kee kee showing teeth and all. That was weird too since I wasn't offered anything and basically just bossed around. My pedicure was ok. My manicure wore off and chipped after a few days. When I cleaned off my nails it was apparent that I had some nail damage. They used the filer/grinder a bit much and now I have these unnatural ridges in my nails. The customer service and bias from the nail tech makes this a place I will never support again. Plus parking is a pain. read more

The Nail Loft - You can see in this photo where my nail is growing back healthy and where the line is where they filed. No Bueno. - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been going to The Nail Loft since their first day of opening and Ivy and her team have always been consistently detail oriented, efficient, and excellent at doing any type of nails I ask for including my wedding nails. Today I did a cat eye red nail look manicure and pedicure. 10/10 will keep coming back read more

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Quick, so cute, and really skilled nail technicians. I was a walk in and got cat eye gel almond shape on my natural nails and they look amazing. Highly Recommend! read more

Love this place! Great location & super friendly staff! Lovely interior - will be going back!

Below average unacceptable work for premium prices. Pics taken 10 minutes after completed appointment. I chose this nail salon after reading reviews. But I am under the impression they posted the reviews themselves or they are AI generated. read more

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Terrible experience - both the gel manicure and pedicure were extremely disappointing. The gel manicure was rushed and painful. During removal, it felt like too many layers of my natural nails were filed off--my nails hurt, red spots appeared, and they've been left thin and weak. About five days later, one of my nails broke painfully in the middle of the nail bed, and two weeks later, it's still not healed. On top of that, the pedicure looks poorly done. I've never had such a damaging and painful experience at a nail salon. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

LOVE this new nail salon that opened up downtown. Their builder gel mani lasts forever with no chips or lifting, everyone is so nice and professional, and I felt like they paid very close attention to detail without the appointment going over the allotted time. Cannot recommend enough. read more

They were able to squeeze me in for a walk in apppintment to get acrylics removed. They were so gentle and did a great job with the removal and manicure that followed. 10/10 would go back again! read more

The Nail Loft - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is just the best. The owner and his team have always been so friendly and welcoming, and they value doing a superb job on whatever service you're getting. Ivy is a queen and always has me leaving Nail Loft feeling so excited about my new nails. The quality here is great, they take it seriously and value their guests being comfortable and satisfied. They're very clean and professional. I refuse to go to any other nail salon in DC and have gotten several of my friends to go here and they've all loved it too. Always looking forward to my next appointment. Thanks, nail loft team! read more

Clean, new salon! Abundant choice of plush colors. Very friendly and professional staff.