Extremities

Not recommended. I just got the worst gel manicure of my manicure-​getting life at Extremities. The second worst I got a year ago, also at Extremities. This time, the technician got nail polish all over my cuticles and skin before sticking them in the uv light. I could’ve done better myself after two drinks. Once I noticed the mess and asked her to remove it, she attempted to by jabbing my cuticles with a metal tool — painfully and ineffectively. She also missed lots of spots while polishing the nail bed. Her cuticle nipper was dull and painful. Also, the hygiene of the tools is sketchy — I only saw ancient bottles of Barbicide. And — no hand lotion? What is that? The second worst manicure of my manicure-​life was last year, when the technician wiped my finished nails with acetone instead of alcohol, creating a sticky, sandpaper-​like texture. I had already been there for 40 mins (they are slooow) and had to go back to work. One star for location. The ladies are nice, but I will not return because of the low quality of the work.

4.5 stars. I was very impressed with the quality and attention to detail here.
Sure, you don’t get like champagne and a bubble bath, but my technician was friendly, asked me questions to figure out exactly what I wanted, and was very focused on getting everything right (e.g., after each coat she would do a quick check of every nail and clean up any edges so they looked perfect — each coat!). Three days later my nails are still perfect, and I haven’t been easy on them. Also, $ 14 for a regular manicure in this city is amazing.
At 6pm on Friday I had to wait about 10 minutes after walking in, not too bad. They take credit cards but NOT for tips, so be sure you have at least some cash.

Good manicure. Quick but thorough service, never any wait time– and only $ 30 for a gel mani (the lowest I’ve seen in the city!) It’s not the most appealing décor but everything but its fast and convenient for a quick mani over lunch or at the end of a work day.
If you need a mani in a relatively short amount of time and aren’t looking for a full spa experience then this is a great place to go. They get the job done and for a great price.

Great job on pedicure; my feet felt clean and pretty afterward.

I’ve been auditioning nail salons in DC for a year now. This place is on my way home from work so I thought I would stop in and give it a whirl after my roommate had a good experience.
If you’re looking for a spa experience with hot towels and wax and over-​the-​top customer service, this is not your place. I’ll admit that I love that every now and then but it’s not necessary each time.
My tech, Sue, did a fine job. She was quick and the nails look great. I even got a short hand massage afterwards which was nice.
Not giving five stars because the inside of the store leaves a little to be desired – it’s a bit dated and cramped. But, they’re working with what they’ve got.
TL;DR — lowest price ($ 30) I’ve seen in DC without a Groupon and fine job on the gel mani without all the extra fluff of a «spa». Dated interior.

Had an wonderful experience here, the price was GREAT! I paid 28 for a pedicure and got all the works! I even got the the hot rocks and towel. Also a very relaxing foot and leg message. The lady Sue was wonderful, she was amazing! The best I tell actually better than the MOST of the Salons in NYC, she didn’t rush she took her time. My toes look
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Very friendly, very clean and very efficient. Great people here and they do a great job. My girlfriend got a manicure and I had a mani-​pedi (first time in a while… sorry ladies). Plus, I left my sunglasses behind and they mailed them to me in Philadelphia at their own cost and on their own time. I sent them a small check to cover their costs and time and the owner says she won’t cash it because I am her client and she was doing what she would do for any of her clients. I don’t get to DC too often, but this will be my go-​to place for professional grooming… ;-) Don’t hesitate to try them out… they’re great!

I have been going to this nail place for 20 years. It is near my office which is convenient. The best is that this is a small place with reasonable prices that can get you in and out. I can call day of and get an appointment same day. I never ask for a particular person because they are all good. I read some of the reviews and have never had a negative experience. Prior I use to do the gel nails until they recommended the silk wraps which I have been doing for years. If I am unable to make an appointment for several weeks due to a busy schedule, my nails will last until then.

Very good customer service, can almost always get a walk-​in appointment (but I suggest making an appointment in advance during «rush hour” — lunchtime and right after work). The ladies consistently do an excellent job with manicures and pedicures here. Decent price for the DC area, I have paid more for a worse manicure at other places.

I’m occasionally in this area and needed to waste an hour between meetings, so decided to get a manicure. Had to choose between this and a place a block away. Went here first and they could take me right away. The place reeked of microwaved food (never appealing but it was after 4pm, making it worse), wasn’t particularly clean especially the tools at the manicure stations and lacked the fast-​drying machines available at nearly every other salon. There was something nasty floating in the soaking bowl. It appeared that the owners hadn’t invested in this place in years.
During what was the world’s fastest, corner-​cutting manicure, the technician didn’t acknowledge me once, except to acknowledge the tip.

The nail salon is very clean and nice and its conveniently located in downtown. I have been a customer for 4 years and the manicures and pedicures last a long time and look great. They maintain the latest/​greatest OPI and Essie nail colors. The prices are reasonable and the staff professional and kind. Love it!

A coworker recommended Extremities to me after I had mentioned I was sick of my regular place near my apartment in Old Town, and was looking for somewhere new. Fortunately I didn’t read the reviews before going, because they would have dissuaded me.
Extremities is a tiny salon near the McPherson Square metro that would benefit from an update to it’s interior, including the workstations. But with that said I am extremely satisfied with my gel manicure, regular pedicure, and eyebrow wax. Sue was my tech and she did an amazing job — her attention to detail was very much appreciated.
My nails look great, but what really sold me was the eyebrow wax. Sue recommended that I change the shape to «open up» my face. I wasn’t really sure what she meant, but I felt like taking a chance, and I’m glad I did. I seriously haven’t looked so good in a long while — I had no idea how my thick eyebrows were crowding my face and she did an awesome job. Anyway it looks great and I’ll definitely be coming back.

I have gone here a number of times because it is near my office and have never been impressed but never again! I came in to have my gel polish taken off and to have my nails trimmed down. I walked in and there were 4 people working there and no clients so rushing is no excuse for what happened next. The woman grabs my hands and starts ripping the gel polish off taking half of my nails with her. After the fourth nail hurt like a bitch I stood up and told her that was enough, if I wanted to just rip the polish off I could do that at home. I was appalled and will never be back.

While the lades were very friendly and my gel manicure did last almost two weeks, the experience itself left a lot to be desired.
First off — $ 30 for a gel manicure + $ 10 more if you want french tipped. However, what commenced was just a quick file down and polish. My unpolished nails were not soaked in anything and no lotions were used to soften my cuticles. They simply just started pushing the cuticles back and it was uncomfortable and disappointing that this was basically tantamount to something I could have done myself at home. There are other places in DC that charge less for a more pampered experience.
If you’re in a real big hurry — then go here. However, if you want your hands to feel as good as your nails look — go somewhere else.

Based on the reviews, I thought this place would be perfect during my lunch break. I was mistaken. I went in to have my gel manicure removed and get a basic buffer /​polish manicure. The women REUSED both the foil and the cotton. She did not remove all of the polish and my nails were unevenly shaped. The entire process took 20 min and cost $ 25.
There are several places in DC to get a manicure. Save yourself the trouble and don’t go here.

Great manicures, great gel. The ladies there are very detailed and super nice. My manicures last about a week and half and the gel job I got lasted 2 weeks (and could have gone longer but I wanted to cut my nails before a camping trip). It’s a little pricy but well worth it for the quality and service. (Bring cash for tip, no tip on cc)

Needed a place after work to get a quick lip/​brow wax. This was the closest salon that didn’t have outrageous prices, and I came away very pleased!
Lip wax was $ 8. Eyebrows were $ 10.
The lady I had (I think it was Jennifer) spent a lot of time (comparatively) with my brows making sure I liked them and shaping them.
Overall, no complaints, no wait on a Friday after work, and I will definitely be going back!

I usually go to Oriental Oasis right up the street, but today they didn’t have any openings and I needed a manicure BADLY. I settled for Xtremities and it was OK. If you are looking for a quick manicure, go for it. If you are looking for a quality manicure, don’t do it.
Negatives:
— They don’t soak fingers in water before cutting cuticles which not only HURTS when they cut the cuticles, but makes you bleed (and i’m not normally a bleeder, but they managed to make 6 of my cuticles bleed)
— No lotion massage during manicure
— No use of freshly disinfected utensils
— $ 30 for a quick and non-​pampering gel manicure (I say this is a negative because Oriental Oasis also charges $ 30 and they do a full lotion massage and spend more time cleaning up your cuticles
Positives:
— A LOT of shellac/​gel color selections
— Quick
— Ladies were all friendly

This is my go-​to nail place. As other Unilocalers have mentioned it’s not the Red Door… it is a small, very busy space. That said, everyone is friendly, efficient and it’s affordable. $ 14 mani/​$ 28 pedi.
My favorite person is Kathy. If they aren’t swamped she spends a lot of time on the massage portion of the pedi which feels amazing.

NOT happy!
Granted, my pedicure was great (minus the water was cold and the seats aren’t plugged in for massages), but my full silk set of nails were a rip. First, it is more expensive because of the time it takes to sculpt the fake names – that’s fine. But, if I’m paying extra, I expect my nails to at least look halfway decent.
As soon as I was done, there were air bubbles in almost every single nail. The underside also wasnt cleaned out and the product was kept so thick that it’s completely obvious I have fake nails on. Moreover, it’s only been ONE week and they are practically popping off, the paint is worn out, and the french paint is discolored. I’ve had nails for many years and I’m extremely disappointed I spent the money to go here. I work in an office not manual labor for goodness sakes, there’s no reason my nails should look this embarassing already!