Star Nails

I went to Star Nails yesterday for the first time. I went towards the end of the day and did not have an appointment. They happily fit me in, although I did have to wait at least 30 minutes (my advice is to ask how long you’ll have to wait if they tell you that you’ll have to wait because I didn’t ask and I wasn’t really expecting to wait 30+ minutes). I had a Shellac manicure and an eyebrow wax. My manicure looks really nice (no polish on my skin) and I’m happy with my eyebrow wax. The reason why I’m giving four stars and not five is that my Shellac manicure was $ 30 and although my nails themselves look great, the manicurist hardly massaged my hands and arms (she didn’t even ask me to remove my watch or rings), so I thought the massage/​moisturizing part of the manicure was definitely lacking. All in all, I was happy with the services and I will return.

I’ve been here twice: once for a pedicure & shellac manicure (I’m from California, I guess it’s called a gel UV manicure or just gel here?) and again for another manicure.
The place is tucked away and only has a few seats for patrons but they get the job done. They use OPI & Essie polish which is always a plus in any salon. They also offer waxing.
I think it’s affordable and will continue to come back!
Gel Mani/​Reg. Pedi $ 60
Manicures range from $ 15 – 30 unless you are doing acrylics and then I’m not sure.
Tips in CASH only. Apt recommended.

They’re friendly but always rush and get nail polish on your skin. I gave them 2 chances. Not worth returning.

I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to review Star Nails as I’ve been going here for years. I moved out of the NW hood awhile ago but make my way back here for 99% of my mani-​pedis because the value and service can’t be beat. Love all the gals and love their work. Fast but not rushed and the massage chairs are the bomb. I wish they did threading but I’ll get the eye brows waxed every now and then there. Great color and nail polish selection.

Excellent!!!
After stopping at another salon in Georgetown that had a long wait, I ventured to Star Nails. Kim took excellent care of me– and even allowed me to stop after she cleaned and buffed my feet so that I could go to a dental appointment. I returned afterwards and she completed the pedi with massage.
Two weeks later– still looks great!
Overall great experience. Clean, helpful friendly with end result just as I had hoped.

I’ve been consistently going here several times a month for fills, pedicures, and brow waxing. I have never needed an appointment and am usually helped immediately or only end up waiting for no more than 10 minutes. The nail technicians are very nice! If you came often, they will remember you. It’s not a luxurious nail salon, but it’s a clean space and gets the job done. The prices are a little bit lower than the other salons in the area.

I went here the day before spring break for GWU began. Therefore, they were SUPER busy. But despite them being insanely busy, they were able to accommodate everyone and if they couldn’t, they were upfront about it and told walkins when they could come back. If you made a reservation, they respected it. I got a manicure and pedicure with my friend. When requesting a nail design, they said that no one was there to do it. They ask you to get up and wash your hands after they do the oil treatment, and they use a fan to dry nails during the process. Besides those, the nail specialists are very nice and accommodating. They had lots of colors. And did a great job.

They’re awesome in there! Got a botched gel full set back at home. The lady fixed it and did an amazing job! Filled down. Buffed. Reshaped. And painted all for a CHEAP price bc I’m a student. AMAZING. Highly recommend.

This salon is THE BEST I have come across so far in the downtown D.C. area! It is located on the lower level of the Watergate building where the shopping area is. Lan is my preferred technician because she KNOWS what she is doing, and exactly what treatments I need in order to feel pampered. The technicians are all very friendly and customer service oriented. I am always greeted with a smile and made to feel welcome when I step inside this salon. I usually go in for a manicure/​pedicure, and I have never had any problems with these services. The salon is clean and well-​kept, and is often busy so be sure to call ahead for an appointment! It especially is busy during the school year because GW University is within walking distance, and many of the students come to this salon.

Star Nails: not even once. I am literally creating a Unilocal username to post this review.
Just went to get an eyebrow wax here and the lady dropped hot wax RIGHT next to my eye and in my freshly cut and blow-​dryed hair. I had to pour olive oil on my head to get the hot wax out.
Seriously, never again.

I have had nothing but good experiences at Star Nails. I get good eyebrow waxes and thorough pedicures. Sometimes they’re busy and you may have to wait, but guess what — this is not a fancy salon.

I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Star Nails.
First of all, they closed at 7 and Lan stayed open til I got there (around 7.45) to do my manicure because I wasnt able to come in the next day and HAD to get it done.
Second, Lan was sweet, so accommodating and did a great job. I have been hooked on OPI gel nails because they dont chip and look good all the time– but some other places I have gone to have made them peel/​chip faster. I can safely say I am on week three without a chip in sight. They look amazing and were well worth the $ 30 (which is an AMAZING bargain in this city!)
LOVE star nails and am DEFINITELy going back this week!

Star Nails is located in the Watergate and they do a great french mani. Their pedicures are fine and it’s really clean inside. The only issue is that it’s filled with GW undergrads and people in on their lunch hour, so it’s better to have an appointment if you’re not able to wait.

ok i did not have the same experience stef had.
first of all, i came in without an appointment. when i went in there were three techs, three people being serviced, and two people waiting. i told them what i wanted and they said fine and told me to wait. i waited with the other 2 women. they eventually put me in a pedi chair and left me to soak while the techs finished. by the time they finished, 15 minutes had passed and i was completely waterlogged. so anyway, when a tech is available for me, three customers come in and say they have a 430 appointment for pedi/​mani (keep in mind, the three techs just started on me and the two other women, and it was 430). so, my tech, whose name i dont know, did my mani and pedi in about 10 minutes. i am not exagurrating. she had no trouble hardly giving me any attention at all just so she could hurry up and get done with me. i finished WAY before the other 2 women who were waiting when i got there. how ridiculous. i will not be back. needless to say, the paint job sucks, it’s already chipped, and she didn’t remove any cuticle. she also didn’t paint all the way down the nail so it looks like i have stubby nails.
you can have all this for 41 dollars.
i will never be back to star nails.