Georgetown Nail Salon

I went to Georgetown Nail to have the following services: Pedicure, Underarm Wax, and a Full Set. Overall, I enjoyed the work I have received!
Pros:
— Were ready to take me at the beginning of my appointment
— Asked me about preferences ex. water temperature and service
— Applied Neosporin after underarm wax to reduce swelling and chance of hair follicle infections
— Beautiful acrylics — they are thin and natural looking!
— The staff is very kind and attentive, I was given a shoulder rub while my nails were drying :)
— The waxing was gentle, and not one of those horrible wax roller sticks.
— Manicure service was great! Often when getting acrylics, technicians may skip the other pleasantries of a manicure. This was not the case at Georgetown Nails! I received cuticle oil and hand/​arm massage when she finished the set.
Cons:
— The tools are not individual — nor does it appear they are sterilized.
— I was not asked whether or not I wanted a razor used on my feet and the razor used looked like a cheese grater from someone’s kitchen!
— I was told I could receive a pink & white full set — but there was not much pink involved — looked like a regular french manicure.
— The curtain to the waxing room was not closed during my wax. While I am not that insecure about my underarms, someone else could be.
— The same waxing popsicle stick was used throughout — this goes against many health providers insisting a new stick should be used each time.
Overall:
I would gladly go back to Georgetown Nails however, I shall be bringing my own set of tools for sanitary reasons. I definitely want another set of acrylics from Lynn — she is very talented!

Since moving from NYC last year, I’ve been searching for a reliable, well priced, clean salon and FOUND IT! My experience as a first-​timer was excellent and it was confirmed by the positive vibe of the frequent customers in the salon who were smiling, trading jokes with the staff, and talking about special appointments for holiday entertaining.
Shape of nails, perfect.
Cuticle cutting, perfect.
Polish, perfect.
GREAT experience. $ 19 plus tip.

Excellent service. Friendly staff. It’s the best nail salon I’ve found in Georgetown. Cash needed for tips

Mediocre and over priced. My gel manicure peeled off within a week after it was incorrectly applied. Tried again. Made an appointment, but left waiting alongside walk ins. Back to Nail Saloon in Logan Circle. That salon has truly great service.

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They’re my favorite in the district so far!

The best place to go in Georgetown. Need cash for tips.

The best manicure/​pedicure in DC. I never make an appointment and the longest I’ve ever had to wait (most times never) is 10 min. Two racks of color options (OPI + Essie) and a great selection of gel colors. Friendly staff, convenient location, lots of parking. They also do waxing and if you have time don’t miss the chair massage.

I would have given this 5-​stars if they hadn’t pulled a «bait and switch» on me. They told me it would cost $ 28 for a gel/​acrylic refill. When it was all said and done, they said it was $ 50 total! They said that I had to pay an additional $ 20 for «gel.» I thought it was included in the refill. They weren’t clear about it when they asked if I wanted polish or gel over the refill… and I paid the price.
The manicure itself is EXCELLENT and everyone was nice enough. However, I felt robbed at the end of it.
Gel: excellent
Price: rip off
Service: not transparant on pricing

I’ve been to Georgetown Nails twice now, and have gotten really good manicures both times. The polish lasted a full week both times and was super shiny and chip-​free. The people are nice and the salon is clean and pleasant. This is my go-​to nail salon now (after almost 3 years of looking for one in DC).

This is my regular nail spot. It’s near my house and Kelly always does me right. My mani is always perfect and lasts much longer than most. The pedi is good and relaxing. The leg massage always puts me in the right space… relaxed.
The décor is simple but clean, but everyone is friendly. I just like that my experience is always good and consistent.

Cash tips. Clean. Friendly staff. $ 19 manicure, ($ 22 pedicure?) — either way, quality work, not expensive. Manicure lasts a week for me with heavy wear & tear. They take their time, but if you’re in a hurry just let them know. Nice selection of OPI & Essie.

Visiting DC, and needed a fix and fill. I was nervous, having had a bad experience or two, and also love my tech. Back home… decided to risk it as they were really dire.
Researched and read reviews on Unilocal,also walked by several salons. This one was bustling! Went in and, regardless of how busy they were, was waited on immediately. Seated and Nails started on in less ten min.
My tech. Carrie (sorry, not sure of correct spelling) Was efficient and pleasant. The tools were very up to date, and everything was sanitary. Plus, not a moment of pain:-)
My nails came out beautifully. I wish I could bring her home with me!
However, I have found a place to send my daughter! A Good, clean nail salon is not easy to find. Somehow I got super lucky!
Thank you G.T. Nails, I’ll be back!

I love this place! I have been going here practically since they opened. Everyone is very nice and out of all the places I’ve gotten a gel manicure in DC (and outside of DC) this is the best!
I also get my eyebrows waxed here and they always look great!

A bit pricey from my experience. Cost $ 36 for a regular pedi without tip. Otherwise a descent establishment.

I visited this place weekly since 2007. My manicurist was great (however, my polish didn’t last long). Over time, I realized there are better salons else where. The space is not relaxing and the bathroom is basically a closet. The temperature here is never right. It’s either hot in the summer or cold in the winter. The main reason I stopped coming here was b/​c I grew tired of my appt never starting on time and my manicurist pushing me off on someone else when he was running way behind of his schedule. Also, the nail technicians often had to stop in the middle of my mani or pedi to move their cars. I think this place makes enough money to move to a more relaxing location and one that’s also wheelchair accessible.

The go-​to place for nails in a pinch, 3.5 stars. You can make an appointment or walk-​in; I’ve only had to wait a few minutes max to get started on a busy Saturday. A manicure is $ 19 and they have always lasted long.
They accept credit card, but ask that you give gratuity/​tip in cash. Metered street parking and along the 31÷32÷36 bus route and 0.10 mile away from the nearest Circulator stops.

Here is what you need to know: the place is a mad house. This is not a place to relax. That would be fine with me if they did a nice job but my nails started chipping the very next day. By the time 3 days had passed the chipping was so bad I had to take the polish off.
The pluses: My pedicure has lasted a full week so far and going strong and they do a really nice job shaping your nails and cuticles. The chipping polish was so bad though, it doesn’t much matter– I still have to get my nails redone.

Hands down, the best place for manicures and pedicures in DC. I found this place when I lived in Georgetown and even though I have since moved across the city, I try to go back here whenever my schedule allows.
Steve for manicures is the best nail technician I’ve ever encountered. His manicures are meticulous and last a week for me. Generally, all of the nail technicians do a great job, but Steve is my favorite! However, he’s popular, so make an appointment if you want to try him out.
An extra added bonus: check in on FourSquare and pay with your linked Amex and get a $ 5 statement credit making that $ 19 manicure only $ 14!

3.5 stars
Jenny–
I came in here without an appointment on a Saturday morning for a manicure. The place was packed but they were able to take me right away. Now there was really nothing special about this salon… they have the typical Vietnamese ladies who constantly chit chat in Vietnamese with each other. I was a little nervous when Cindy was doing my nails as I thought she seemed inexperienced the way she was holding my hand and filing my nails. However, she did a good job with the shape and the French manicure style paint lasted 6 days, which is really really good for not doing the shellac or gel nails
Was going to give them 4 stars, but thought the manicure was a bit pricey for them doing a really cheesy job «massaging» my hands and arms with lotion after my nails were painted. Isn’t this usually done before the paint?

This was one of the more thorough and meticulous pedicures I have ever had. Had that been the whole experience, I would have given 5 stars.
However…
I got there at 11am. Just as the nail technicians all started (in shifts) to dive into whatever mystery dishes had just been delivered from some mystery asian restaurant. Seriously, having a rotating herd of manicurists chewing with mouths agape, literally 5 feet away was off-​putting. One of them reminded me of a cow chewing its cud the way she was eating. Actually, no. Cows are more discrete and generally chew their cud in a field, not in front of paying customers.
So…while my pedicure itself was great, I walked out slightly nauseated, and stirfry-​scented. I’ll find another Georgetown nail salon next time.

$ 30 something dollar pedi… that is moderate to high for me. However the service I got was amazing. «Mimi» made sure my cuticles were properly trimmed and didn’t manhandle them as some places I’ve been to make the mistake of doing. She also suggested a at home treatment for my soles. I usually don’t pay over $ 30 for a pedi but this place is worth it for the splurge.

I used to love this place– great quality for the price. Sure, it’s kinda utilitarian– bright fluorescent lighting– but that was part of its charm. However, on my last couple of visits I felt like the place had gone down hill. The techs seemed rushed, hesitant to do a second coat of a light polish, and generally more interested in eating lunch than service.
The manicure did not last as long and I’m not quite sure why– maybe an issue with the topcoat?
Anyway, I’ve since been introduced to Vicky’s nails just down the street– much better experience overall and the same price.