Nail Envy

So I went at like 1130 on a Tuesday. It looked like it was closed, but an older woman ran up from the back to unlock the door. She, and now we, were the only people in the place. I asked where everyone else was and she said they would arrive later… later? it was noon! If I walked into a bar that was that dead, I would have left. It looked clean and new, which is a plus, especially in the H-​ville area. She did my manicure and pedicure ($ 35, cash only) and when she was done, I was 100 years old… No but seriously, she took forever. I guess she did an ok job, so that is worth it (there was some polish on my skin, but that has come off after a few hand washes), but I didn’t expect to spend two hours at the nail salon yesterday. The other big cons: the place was eerily silent: no music or tv or anything. I asked for my nails to be cut fairly short, and today the skin on the tips of my fingers is sore because she «filed» it as she was filing the nail. I guess I’d go back, as $ 35 is reasonable for a mani-​pedi.

I’m eager to build a relationship here but there are a few things that are a tad off-​putting. Everything about appearance here is great, brand new salon, I think they’ve been there a few months. 8 Pedi chairs and about 4 nail tech stations. There were only 2 ladies working when I came in and Lala was the one who did my fill in and pedicure. The pedicure was good but she seemed «rusty» I think would be the word? It was empty when I walked in Maybe there are so few clients coming through she doesn’t do them enough. She did an excellent job and took her time, but when someone seems unsure and they’re holding sharp objects to your cuticles, it’s unsettling and not giving you the most relaxing experience. She did a great fill in as well. She was kind of slow, but I’ve had worse. If you’re used to the in and out assembly line manner that DC salons put you through where you’re in and out so fast you forgot what color you picked, this place may not be for you or you would have to go with the expectation of taking more time and relaxing. Albeit slow, she shaped the shizzle out my nails! Real talk I have not had a better shaping to my acrylics. Also, the hours of operation are not listed and it states online they close at 8pm. But when home girl finished my nails @ 530 she had her jacket on and bag packed ready to walk out the door with me and close down the shop! I’m not sure if they own the place but this typically isn’t the best business practice. Hopefully they get more business so they can stay open at least close to closing time.
Also I found the price reasonable. $ 20 for a thorough and detailed pedicure!

I’ve never had to file my own nails at a salon. Unfortunately I had to do that here. Lala did a horrible job and had the worst attitude to top it off. Gel fill was sloppy and not all of my nails were painted completely. Had to file and paint my nails once I got home after paying $ 40 to get my nails done. Will never be going back. Can’t speak for the others who work there, they seemed extremely nice and the place is clean. Maybe someone will have better luck with them.

The technicians Tina and Lala were very thorough and detailed in their work. Very friendly and clean environment. Parking is not the most convenient, but you can find street parking down the street on Toledo Terrace or you can try parking at the edge of TJ Maxx’s parking lot. Cash only, but they are very reasonably priced. I got a pedicure with callus remover and design for $ 25. This will definitely be my new go-​to nail salon spot!

This place is awesome! It is extremely clean and everything is brand new as they just opened a few months ago. The techs are friendly and do a great job on the nails making sure that they look perfect. Unfortunately there are no hours or prices posted but I got a regular mani and pedi for $ 35. They said that a gel mani and regular pedi would be $ 50. Also, it is cash only so make sure you bring cash with you!

I came in for a manicure. The people that work here are very nice. The hours are not posted on the door and it was very warm inside. I was the only customer, so I understand not wanting to run the air conditioner for such a large salon (there are at least 8 pedicure chairs) but a fan would’ve been nice.
they have a good selection of OPI colors and none are old and crusty. It’s a new salon and everything in it is new.
I asked for my nails to be short and square. They weren’t that short but they were very square. The corners were very square (too square and pointy). No massage with the manicure and my nail polish was streaky and chipped in two days.
Now here’s the tricky part.
They are CASH ONLY. I had $ 7 in my wallet. The manicure was $ 15. I went to pay with the card and that’s when I was informed it was cash only. How embarrassing and inconvenient. I felt AWFUL. They didn’t make a big deal about it and said I can pay them the next day. I was so surprised. Yet still just feeling like crap. I left a tip and I came the next day during my lunch hour and paid the $ 15.
I don’t know that i’ll frequent this place, but i’ll be back and just more vocal about what I want, but when you don’t have the cash, I felt weird asking for corrections.
I don’t know why they don’t have a credit card machine or an app on an ipad or something. Also, maybe because it’s new and they’re still working out the kinks. No hours posted, no prices posted, no business cards, etc… I’ll check them out again in a few weeks or so.

Highly recommend it, it is well maintained and they don’t rush in getting things done but come with time

This salon is clean and nice. My pedicure was thorough and my tech did a great job with cuticles, filing, massage and paint. I will be back. NOTE: CASH ONLY!!!

Excellent salon to get your nails, facial or eyelashes done. Their customer service is great. Very clean, new and nice décor.