Q West Nails

If I could give zero stars I swear I would. This is arguably the worst nail service I’ve ever had in my life. First of all I am a regular gel client. I didn’t have time to go to my normal salon (v nails in Columbia heights the best in town) so I gave Q a shot. BIG MISTAKE! Kathy was not my technician but she was extremely rude the interaction that I did have with her. Which is a shamed liked my technician she just lacked the proper tools and artistry to fulfill my standard. She already tried to use nippers that were not from a fresh package. I am a cosmetologist I am aware that that is illegal. All of her tools looked dirty but I told myself «don’t make a fuss perhaps she’ll get new tools». DID NOT HAPPEN!!! Not only did the technician not file my nails evenly I had to tell her twice. She never got it right once she read my body language and the nails were done she then tried to cut and refile my nails. Why would you do that? The paint has already dried. Needless to say I will never return and this was by far the shittiest service of my life.

I’m a small business owner on the block and I don’t generally pay much attention to my nails. I’d been to Qwest a couple times in the past mostly because it was just around the corner and was always satisfied.
I noticed they’ve been renovating this week and was interested to see the interior and I had a broken nail and just wanted a little treat. The service was amazing! I chatted with owner throughout my gel mani in a totally genuine, not strained or awkward way. She fixed my broken nail with a tip and it is seamless.
I think the ongoing renovations are wonderful. They have tons of polish colors. The service is quick. I’ve also had my eyebrows waxed and it was fast and great. Also, prices are reasonable.

Stopped in on a Tuesday night for a mani/​pedi special — $ 28 for both (holiday special)!!!
The service was great, I was promptly seated, and it was a very relaxing experience. The selection of colors was fantastic and they had many of my favorite brands of nail polish.
It wasn’t the fanciest salon I’ve ever been to, but that price can’t be beat. Not sure if they’ll extend the special after the holidays, but I’d definitely return. My manicure lasted at least a week and my pedicure is still looking great.
It’s right around the corner from me as well, so you bet I’ll be back!

If I want a fast, cheap, and good mani/​pedi, I come to QWest Nails. I’ve been getting my nails done here for years, and the service and quality has been consistently high.

The reflexology is a great gift for your feet and yourself. Highly recommended. Just thirty minutes. The also have longer times available. Worth every penny.

I’ve been so hesitant to write this review. I work in the service industry and reviews (good or bad) can make or break a business and sometimes we (as consumers) can be a little fussy. However, as I look at my beautiful, now 3-​week-​old, gel manicure from Mimosa, I feel compelled to give my experience at Qwest.
I walked in wanting nothing more than a polish change and the young woman said I needed a fill… whatever, i was in a good mood. I was seated and she began to do my fill. A customer walked in and my manicurist got up and started tending to the woman who had just walked in. As I sat bewildered another woman walked over and began doing my nails. Ummm…
Perplexed, another person explained to me that the woman walking in had an appt. Ok, fine… but why did my initial manicurist start on me if she had an appt? They apologized but it was more like «sorry, get over it.» The manicure/​fill I ended up with was ok but I’m VERY particular about my nails. I had lumps AND it looked terrible after a week. I normally go to Mimosa and I will continue to go there. Shame on me for trying to fix something that wasnt broken.

Ugh! You get what you pay for… I came in on Sunday and was pleased to be seated immediately but that’s where the good times ended… pedicure involved no magazines, football blaring on TV, no drinks offered and maybe a 5 minute massage (incidentally I had told the woman I just completed a triathlon and was looking forward to the massage and she said «I’m so sorry»???). The gel manicure was NOT good. Very very very rushed, lots of blobs and painting of the actual fingers (the skin). When I pointed this out the technician told me to stop making her job difficult??? I’m at a loss honestly — I thought this was supposed to be relaxing. Instead I felt like I was in a production line and ended with a detective manicure — avoid this place! I recommend Lotus Nails on L, fantastic place — should have gone there instead of this mess.

Waxing service: AVOID. I been going to this place for about a year and a half, and have even brought a large group of friends for their bikini and brazilians, it started good at first, and during their visits they were satisfied, but it went downhill quickly. I am not one to publicly complain (this is my first Unilocal review ever) but after my last visit I was sooooooo disappointed and frustrated I had to write something about it.
During my last visits, the attitude of the staff overall began to deteriorate, they were cold and a bit rude, when it came to pay they will always charge me for a brazilian even though i had clearly asked for a bikini, their response was that there was too much to take off, but even then, they did NOT do a full brazilian. I brushed it off and continued to go.
This last time, I am again greeted with a bad attitude, my wax lady who was so pleasantly chatty a few months back proceeded to spend the ENTIRE time she was waxing me ON THE PHONE, yes, literally phone in ear talking the whole time while she is waxing me! WHAT IS THAT! When she finally got off, she said she was sorry but was talking to her husband! I was shocked the whole time. When it came to pay, she walked away as soon as she handed me my receipt and didn’t wait or thank me for writing my tip.
I really hope they turn things around, it is a great neighborhood salon place, but for the moment you are better off somewhere else.

I’ve lived in DC for 6 months and have been on the hunt for a good nail place and think I’ve found it in QWest. Amy Lee was so meticulous — really cleaned up my cuticles, was painstakingly good at ensuring that the red polish I chose was properly applied, and was professional, but not chatty. They have a great selection of Essie and OPI colors (regular and gel); many pedi chairs, and seem to balance a large clientele quickly, but professionally. I will make this my «mani/​pedi» home even though it is out of my neighborhood. Very reasonable prices. $ 40 for mani/​pedi combo.

I was in town for a wedding this past weekend, and the only place in DC I’ve ever gotten a manicure and pedicure at is Q West, so I headed in on Friday after lunch. It is a pretty large place, and they were able to accommodate my friend and me right away when we walked in. They have a huge selection of nail colors to choose from. The nail tech was friendly and did a great job. My manicure last almost a whole week, and my pedicure still looks perfect!

It’s not fancy, but the instruments are clean and the massage chairs are great. I wish they had more magazines and didn’t have the tv on evangelical church channels on Sundays, but they have snacks and a great color selection so it all balances out. The gel manicures seem to last forever, sometimes 4 weeks not exaggerating! However, it is pricey at $ 30, but their other prices seem average.
I’ve gone lots of time and have been gone a few times and was happy with the results, so I made appointments for myself and my bridesmaids to come here before my wedding. The «appointment» system is not organized at all (basically a post it note on a desk), so I’m not sure what the point of that is, but they were able to take 6 girls on a Friday morning with no wait.

I’ve been going to Q west for almost 10 years now and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. The staff is so professional, very knowledgeable and always, always accommodates my crazy schedule. I go every two weeks for fills and a pedicure along with a nice leg and foot massage. They also provide snacks and water, hot tea and cookies while you wait. Every staff member is friendly and goes out of their way to be kind, talk with everyone and make the atmosphere relaxing and fun.
if you are searching for quality, clean, friendly service then this place is for you!
They also gave a second location on K ST NW which is nice too.
You won’t be disappointed, these ladies are the best!

I wish I could give 5 but I was a little disappointed in my service today. They got me in right away which is why I gave a 3 but it slowly went down hill. My pedicure had cold water in the tub, my girl was nice but a little icy, was rough with the pedicure part and when it came time for my leg message she just lightly rubbed lotion on them. I was really needing a foot and leg massage. My nails also got messed up when she put the flip flops on them :(… I probably won’t go back.

Do not go to this place. While the mani/​pedi is not bad (mediocre at best), the service is horrible. They all talk about you behind your back, it’s loud, the cleanliness is questionable, and God forbid you ask them to fix anything. MAJOR attitude for a mediocre job. Don’t come here to relax. I used to come here bc it was close to where I live. Now I walk a tiny bit farther to Dupont Nails and I’m much happier!

I will first start by saying I liked the lady who did my mani pedi. She was nice to talk to and friendly. The one star is because my mani did not last for 24-​hours and when I came in the next day one of the girls who ‘fixed’ my nails had an attitude and said ‘next time don’t get this polish’ as a reason for why the manicure did not last. I don’t think it is the fault of the color nail polish but rather the cheap Essie top coat the nail techs use. To make matters worse instead of removing the nail polish entirely and starting over the girl painted OVER the wrecked manicure. Needless to say I left disappointed.
Not worth the money when there are plenty other options out there and whose manicures last at least a week. Thumbs down.

I’ve been on the prowl for a decent and reasonably priced nail salon in DC. Q West Nails is it. My manicure/​pedicure were both incredibly neat, and my technician did a fantastic job trimming my cuticles.
I would’ve liked to see a better collection of standard/​non-​gel nail polishes, but that was really no biggie — there was still plenty to choose from. For those who prefer gel polish — they have a nice collection.
Parking was a little tough, but even with that said — I think I’ve found my new nail salon.

I have been searching all over DC and MD for a reasonable priced salon that is clean and does a good pedicure. Was so relieved to find Q West Nails earlier this year. In particular I love Cathy. She is thorough and her pedicuree lasts about 4 weeks (!) even with me running and spending as much time I can in flip flops. Q West Nails has all that I expect from a joint like that: massage chairs, plenty of gossip/​fashion magazines, nice selection of polish colors (including OPI), manicure stations, and a nice drying station for the freshly painted piggies and the toesies. I also appreciate that they offer something to drink when you get situated and being able to pay and tip with a credit card is great (some places insist on a cash tip).
Be warned that it’s not very metro accessible, however. I don’t like that I have to drive there and last time, I circled for too long looking for parking. However, for pretty toes that only cost $ 29 and lasts 4 weeks, I’ll keep doing the parking dance.

I was in search of another nail salon sine I’m boycotting Pie Nails ever since I received several harassing messages (clearly from the owner) after leaving them a negative review. I’m glad I came across Q West.
Boy, I am happy to have found this place. I had my gel manicure done TWO weeks ago and it’s exactly two weeks and not a single chip. I’m going to post some pictures. I did pink and white gel so it was a little pricier than regular gel mani. About $ 40, but so worth the money.
This is my new spot now.

Great mani/​pedi place in adams morgan/​dupont. Every time I’ve gone the manicure has lasted a FULL week and that is unheard of for me — especially in the summertime. Their polishes are well maintained and they get new colors regularly. Nothing sticky or goopy.
It’s $ 40 for a regular mani pedi which is a smidge more than others in the area but the women here are so much better at making your nails and toes look pretty and the massage chairs are incredible. I’d pay $ 40 just to sit in the chair for an hour. Also, they always offer water which is nice when it’s hot out and it’s never super packed feeling.
All in all I’ve been 3 times now (just walked-​in, no reservation) but I haven’t been disappointed once and it’s clearly going to become my go-​to place. I’d recommend Qwest Nails over Mimosa and Enchanted Nails although those two are okay too if you’re in the area.

Love this nail salon. I’ll make it short and sweet: large selection of brand new, not half empty polishes; a great deal of space and never cramped; exceptional attention to detail for both manicures and pedicures. No stray marks whatsoever and they never rush you.
Mind you I am extremely picky about how my nails are done and I was 100% satisfied with the service here.
Just a tip– you cant include tip on your credit card so bring cash!