SNS full set. Great selection of colors. Ling was the nail tech, and even though the salon closed, she took her time and her efforts were not in vein. Appreciated her technique and attention to detail. These holiday nails are fuego! Great experience, great mani-pedi. Great nail technician. read more

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Still a great place to come. Have alot of social distance measures in place. Screens up at pedicure and manicure stations, everyone is spread out more than 6 feet. And it's appointment only no drop in at this time. They check your temperature at the door and make you sign a waiver. Also they have paper menus of prices. With updated prices from 3 months ago, everything went up about $3. read more

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I've gone here 3-4 times and I get basically the same thing each time, but the price changes with their mood. Why do I sometimes get charged for nail trim and SNS removal but not others? Also...why isn't this just included in the price of a manicure ? SNS is overpriced, but they do have a lot of colors. Each time I go in, there's something small that goes wrong...they were 30 minutes late for my appointment, chipped within 10 days for gel, or just inconsistent experience. The last time I went in, the quality of work was very poor. My nails feel un-even, I've just been waiting to get them re-done because I can't justify spending $65 on SNS...I'll be searching for a new place when it's time. read more

I decided to give this salon a chance despite the reviews because of the 30% off discount they were offering when they opened. The GOOD: I went in on May 2nd to get SNS. I thought at first my nails looked wonderful. They even trimmed my cuticles before which a lot of places do not do unless you ask and there's an up-charge. The place was very clean and the staff seemed nice. I didn't have an appointment and was taken as soon as I walked in the door. I was in and out in 30-40 minutes. The BAD: At first, I was satisfied with my nails, but it wasn't until later I realized the application of the SNS was VERY UNEVEN. There were dips all throughout my nails and it looked so bad. To make it even worse, the SNS started lifting off of my nails only a week after I had gotten them done. In the past when I have gotten SNS it has lasted for a good 3 weeks. Due to the uneven application, the edges of my nails started to crack as well. The UGLY: It has now been 11 days since I got my nails done, and my nails are now bare because they completely fell off of my nails. I will not be returning here despite how convenient it is for me. I could not imagine paying FULL PRICE for SNS that is going to last for 11 days. read more

I wanted to like this nail salon because its a beautiful salon and close to my apartment, but I will never return. On Tuesday, May 7 I went for an SNS manicure. I booked an SNS with tips manicure, but I was told after that I did not need tips because my nails were long enough. I knew I needed tips because of the shape of nails I wanted. I told the nail tech that I like a natural shaped nail that gradually gets more narrow. Instead, I got nails that were all different shaped. Some were very sharp and dramatic coffin shaped nails, some were square. I had only 1 nail on my left hand that was the correct shape. The nail tech tried her best to listen to me, and she was patient, but she was not skilled. I even tried to show her pictures of what I wanted. I told her I did not like my shape and she tried to fix the nails, but kept making them worse. I had already been there for so long that I did not want to stay any longer so I left, unhappy with my shape. Not even 1 hour after I left, my right index finger nail chipped. I have never had an SNS manicure chip before. I called the next day to reiterate how unhappy I was with my shape and to complain about the chipped nail. They told me to come in and they would fix the manicure at no cost. I showed the new nail tech the 1 nail shape I liked and asked her if the rest could be that shape. Instead, she was confused and made all the nails on my left hand coffin shaped. I was getting a bit frustrated at this point because. She said she would try her best to make them all more natural looking, but the shape I wanted would require longer nails. I knew that, and that is why I originally requested tips. My nails were getting so botched that I eventually told her to just round them all out. She had to file my nails down even more to get them to all be round. She moved onto my right hand, and rounded out the nails, but didn't bother to file them down to the same length as my left hand nails so now I have nails all different lengths. She also cut the skin under my nail on my right hand. My right index finger that originally chipped, chipped again on Thursday. I would go back and get it fixed but I don't think I can ever go back to this salon. I wish I could be refunded for my poor manicure. The only positive note is that the nail techs were patient and tried their best to give me the shape I wanted, but they just did not have great skills or training to enable them to do so. I will never go back to this salon, and I don't recommend others go either. read more

Very bad. My actual fingers are damaged because some lady stuck them in acetone when taking off nails. Not only did she do that she also didn't even clean me up. She didn't even take the full acrylic and the price is outrageous $18 for a nail removal insane. We not be return. Avoid this place if you can. read more

I LOVE coming to this nail salon. The place is always very clean and doesn't have that strong smell of acetone or polish that you usually smell at some places. The gentlemen at the desk is always very friendly and welcoming. I always feel welcomed with their lovely service and patience. One of my favorite things is how they allow you to wait and have your nails dry and don't rush you to pay. Just feels more relaxing to not be bothered to pay while others rush to do nails. I have been here a few times and will certainly be back. Great choice of polish, cute decor, and kind staff! read more

I went to check out this place when was walking through the mall. They were offering 30% discount for their grand opening so I decided to try out the SNS dipped nails. I love it and Helen was really sweet and did a good job. They do prefer cash for tips read more

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I love this nail spa. I went on a weekday and it was super quiet, relaxing, and peaceful inside. I got great pedicure service and I even messed up one of my toes and it was quickly fixed. I loved my dip nails! Sometimes people do them too thick but mine were perfect. Will definitely be coming back i the next few days to refresh my mani pedi. read more

My stepson and I went to Allure for Manicures & Pedicures last weekend. I am disabled and my son is autistic and the ladies at Allure did an awesome job. The place is bright and clean. They gave us bottled water and did our complete service in one place so we didn't have to move from one station to another. Being disabled ( I use a wheelchair) that was nice although completely unexpected. The ladies were very patient with my son and he had a great time. His fingers and toes look great. My Finger nails and toes look awesome as well. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we would definitely go back. I'll also add that the prices are very reasonable. read more

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Such a great place! Their grand opening was extremely busy, but they handled everyone with professional, positive attitudes. They had plenty of drinks and snacks to offer while we waited. I didn't realize you could make an appointment, so my wait time was longer than I typically would have stayed; however, I was willing to stick it out, as this is so conveniently located to my apartment. I am really glad I did--so much so that I came back the next day for another service. The first day I got a gel manicure from Mimi. She was super polite and so accommodating! My nails look amazing, and the hand massage was 10/10. She didn't try to pressure me into cutting down my natural nails (as most salons have in the past). I am so happy with the result. I came back the next day for a pedicure, and I was sure to book with Mimi! Again, I was beyond impressed with the service. Mimi's leg and foot massage are unparalleled-- seriously, the best pedicure I've had. I got the green tea pedicure. It was one of the deluxe ones, so a bit pricier, but so worth it. It involved a scrub, mask, paraffin wax, hot stone massage, and lotion. I don't think I'll be able to go back to a "regular" pedicure again! tl;dr-- go here and ask for Mimi! You won't be disappointed. read more

I'm updating my review since I took Allure up in their offer to fix my nails. I asked for Mimi since other reviews raved about her and I can see why. Mimi is thorough, considerate, and friendly. She made sure to coat the tips so they don't wear down/chip easily and she ran her fingers across the tips at the end of the manicure to make sure they were smooth. They have a TON of colors and I couldn't remember what I picked originally but the staff tried hard to help me find a match (and I think it's a pretty close match). The salon still offers drinks (sodas and mini bottles of water) which is really nice -- I thought it would just be a grand opening perk since most places just have cups of water or tea. At one point the manager/owner came out and was so kind. I really appreciated the offer to fix my nails and how nice everyone was when I came in. I didn't feel awkward about having to have them fixed. I'll definitely return to Allure. read more

Allure Nail Spa - Mimi did not do the first manicure but Mimi did fix my nails. I'll be going back to Mimi. - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great nail salon with amazing manicure technicians. I go to Kimmy who is great. They also allow tipping on venmo which is super convenient!

I have been a faithful customer of Allure for over two years now but am very upset by the experience I received today. I saw Vivian yesterday for my regular acrylic said but wanted to get a polish change today and was told I would have to pay $35 for a polish change only after I paid $80 + tip yesterday since Vivian was not in today and I would have to see a different nail tech. This is very upsetting and should not be standard practice for customers, especially loyal customers. It is very unfortunate that my two-year stride with Allure has had to come to an end this way but I will not be back to this establishment since I've witnessed how they treat their customers. read more

I have had two terrible experiences at the salon due to poor workmanship and rudeness. I only returned because I figured it was a fluke as they just opened April 21st. The first visit the nail technician Kelly did an SNS Manicure and did not soak nails, push back cuticles or trim them. Then she incorrectly dipped two of the nails and they were significantly lighter than the rest, and did not match the other 8 nails. I attempted to have her fix the two and it only made matters worse. The two came out thick and she applied a UV gel coat on top of the redone nails, which had streaks and was tacky even after being set under the UV light. The second visit was significantly more expensive for the same service, but it could be because they removed the old SNS. Kelly did my nails again as she was the only technician available. Once sitting I explicitly asked to have nails soaked and cuticles pushed back. The experience was better until it was time to pay. I have walked past the salon every single day since their opening and there is no sign saying they do no accept American Express ANYWHERE. There is no sign on the counter. NOTHING! Kelly was extremely rude and yelled at me that I should have known. How could I have known? There is no signage, and unfortunately I only had AMEX on me and no cash. They would not allow me to leave, but thank goodness a young women (another patron) allowed me to Venmo her and paid for me. Overall one of the worst salons I have been to in the DMV. G Update 5/15: walked past salon as I always do and they now have a hand written sign stating they do not accept Amex. read more

I went here for eyebrow waxing yesterday and I have never been in so much pain from waxing. I've been getting my eyebrows waxed for years. The employee burnt my eyebrows and this is a photo on day two. I emailed the business and haven't received a response regarding a refund. read more

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Seriously why do we do this to ourselves ladies! I should've read the reviews before coming here. I came in on Valentine's Day a week ago for a little pampering because this place is within walking distance & new to me. I ordered a spa pedi (coconut lime ~$55) with French tips. I said this NUMEROUS times to MULTIPLE people & still I look up & did not get French tips. Ok, now I don't have time to change it. My pedicure was also really rough on my sensitive skin & I was burned by the stones. I was given rude behavior when I mentioned any of this. Since I couldn't get French tipped toes, I asked for French tipped manicure. I asked the tech if she could do silk nails or something without fake tips because my nails are long enough. No. So I get sns & that's ok, but she proceeds to add tips. That's fine because I can cover the cost. But then I look & my manicure has inconsistent shapes & French lines. It was also a huge deal for her to file them to a more straighter look after everything was applied. Two thin coats. One broke not even a week later. This is your typical "maybe one person in there has a license to perform" salon & I know because I recently graduated in esthetics here in Nova, if you know, you know. Go elsewhere if you value your coins & appearance read more

Allure Nail Spa - Not skinny enough, still slightly crooked, & inconsistency with the white line [NOT worth the price AT ALL] - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I use to really like this place. it's supper convenient from my house. However my last visit was terrible, my nail lady was supper rude as well as the front desk girl. I use to love coming here to get my nails and toes. however i've also gotten lashes here, they fell out immediately , wouldn't recommend this place at all! read more

Horrible service. You can't tell them you want it a certain way because they will get mad and if you ask for them to fix it they lie and say it can't be done. Also, took off my gel I had on and made my real nails extremely thin while she was taking it off I told her she hurting me and burning my nail she said "that's the only way it's done." Never has a nail salon burned me when taking off my gel. The only thing they could do for me is not charge me for the "fixed" nail. read more

The business is really cute and clean. My only reservation with it are the prices. I'm all about investing in my nails and such but it can get a bit expensive. I love my nail tech (Lana) she is the only reason I keep going. read more

I would definitely recommend this spot for a gel polish! I stopped in on a weeknight around 7:30 PM and was able to get an immediate appointment for a manicure. The technician was pleasant and I was happy with how my nails turned out. I waited a bit to write this review to really "test" how good the manicure was/how long it lasted. For me, the first chip came on only one nail at 7 days. Which is pretty good considering I type the entire day at work. Around day 10 after spending the day at the beach & in the water, almost all the nails peeled off. So I would recommend this spot because I am harder on my nails and they lasted as expected! read more

I came here for a gel pedicure (mango) and it was amazing. I had Kimmy as my nail tech and she was awesome. Super detail oriented, kind, and went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The salon is clean, has beautiful decor and an overall great vibe. Many color choices, excellent chairs, and even the salon menu was classily done. Will definitely be returning! read more

I went during the grand opening week with a friend, and her nails turned out great, mine not so much, so I guess it depends on who you get. The space is nice and modern and clean, and a lot bigger than other nails places in the area. The tech who did my nails took forever on the pedicure, but that is still going strong a few weeks in, so I'm ok with that. But for the manicure, she was too aggressive with the file and cut my skin, forgot to give me lotion/a massage, and the nails starting chipping the next day. Also, even though we got regular manicures, they wouldn't let us pay before the polish, so we had to sit around longer waiting for our nails to dry so we could get money out to pay. That was annoying. I did tell the guy at the front desk about her forgetting the lotion, and he offered to have someone do it, but my nails probably would have gotten ruined, so that didn't make sense. I have a $10 coupon so will probably go back one more time, but that might be it. read more

I still come here at least twice a month. They have so many options to choose from and they do massages and facials which are always a bonus. Linda takes great care of me when Im here but any of the ladies will do a great job to. read more

I have been going to Allure for over a year now. I really love how professional and safe they are due to Covid restrictions. The location is nice and clean as well as calming. The staff is very friendly. Although, everyone has their own talent there, kimmy is my favorite!!!!! I've recommended her to others several times. She's patient, friendly, gentle and her work lasts me 2 weeks least but can last longer, of course. I normally get a gel manicure and sport pedicure. She then follows the nail treatment with an amazing back/ neck rub as well as hands and arms. i wouldn't change them for nothing definitely recommend! read more

Avoid!!! Along with two other reviews on here about this salon I too tried it out and think this place is no good. The SNS on my nails lasted barely 10 days. They would not redo the set or refund. Enough to say that they offer a discount to all for a reason, not even worth going for that. There are far better nail salons in the area to choose from and this one is not one. Total dissatisfaction. read more

Not impressed. A friend and I stopped in for pedicures on a Sunday afternoon. The salon itself is very nice, bright, and spacious. They were even offering a 20% off discount. I opted for the classic pedicure, and my friend was up-sold and opted for a sports pedicure. Unfortunately we both left dissatisfied with feet that did not look like they had just had a pedicure. My tech did do a good job with the nail polish but that's about it. Oddly they don't put lotion on your feet, only legs, so both of our feet looked ashy as we left. My friend even noticed that they did not scrape his feet properly, even after getting the sports pedicure which the tech suggested specifically for his needs. Not worth the price, especially if paying full price. read more

This place is great if you know who to go to. I've been to this salon many times for pedicures and SNS/GEL nails. I hadn't gotten my nails done in maybe 6-7 months because they needed a break. They had gotten too thin and would break easily. Anywho I went back here about 2.5 weeks ago and the nail tech that I love wasn't in so I just want to the first available tech for an SNS mani. This tech was very inconsistent with the process and honestly seemed like she didn't know what she was really doing. Although the manicure came out fine, I was concerned about how the mani would hold up. I mentioned when checking out at the front desk that her teqniques were very different compared to what I've received in the past and the young lady at the desk waived it off by saying that "everyone has different techniques." Fast forward to now, 2.5 weeks later, I noticed a discoloration under my index finger nail and therefore removed the SNS to reveal a green spot on my nail. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me. The 1st being when I had tips and sns which I read can happen when water is stuck under the tip. I have no clue why in the world I have this bacteria residue from a standard SNS manicure. I have a big trip next week and now I may not be able to get my nails done because of this green nail. I'm beyond pissed and will not return to Allure for a manicure going forward unless I'm in a tight bind and only to the nail tech that I love. read more

If you are getting something straightforward such as a pedicure or gel nails, this place is great and convenient. If you need something more complex such as tips, this is not the place for you. I have come here many times and have had numerous customer service issues including incorrect nail shape, staff getting mad at me when I say the electric nail drill is getting too hot etc. I've ignored the customer service issues for convenience but have chosen to prioritize a place that values my business. If you're looking for customer service, I suggest going elsewhere. read more

Best nail salon in Ballston! Lana does an amazing job on SNS, she really takes her time and I am so happy with how my nails turned out. Everything in this salon is very clean and sanitary. I made an appointment and they took me right on time. Will be coming back here exclusively. read more

I absolutely loved my nails. they lasted me an entire month and more. They were a little difficult to remove but that's how you know the job was executed with passion. I went to my girl Karen, she was so nice and peaceful to talk to. read more

I got a full set of acrylics with gel and the tech did a pretty sloppy job. She didn't clean up my cuticles (I asked about this and apparently it is a separate charge that I needed to ask for, but no where else I have ever gotten acrylics or gel has made this separate. If that's normal I guess I've just been lucky...?) and left glue/dead skin/nail polish all around the tips of my fingers upon completion. Some of the edges of the acrylics are very sloppy also. I had to ask multiple times for them to be touched up but there was no saving it in the end. The shape itself isn't bad but overall it was sloppily done and I'm pretty disappointed. I probably won't go back. read more

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I really like this place. My old nail technician Helen left and relocated to this place and I followed her. Helen's work is amazing. The nail shop is setup so nice. The staff was very kind, and let me say they have so many nail polish selections whether you're looking for gel or regular nail polish. They're also offering 25% off 25.00 or more. I'm not sure how long this promotion will last but I definitely recommend you check them out. read more

Just happened to discover this place in the Ballston shopping center near Macy's. Needed a couple of broken nails fixed and Helen did a seamless job! Decided to get a pedicure too! Love her attention to detail and wonderful massages! And the salon is so new and clean! Prices are reasonable. Lucked out and got an additional 20% off both gel manicure and regular pedicure. Planning to be a regular customer! Can't wait to come back! read more

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My wife went this morning for a wax and tint and they waxed her brows into two incredibly thin different shapes. One in an arch and the other into a complete curve. She asked them to fix it and came home with the tiniest thin lines STILL in different shapes. Just in time for the whole family to visit for Thanksgiving. On the bright side, everyone will be too busy mocking her face to discuss politics. Thanks for that, Allure! read more

The place is cute, everyone is really friendly. Helen even gave me a little shoulder massage while my nails sat under the UV light. As for the nails, it was worth the discounted price I paid. The SNS came out kinda thick & my nails are shaped a little uneven. I'll definitely go back & review again but with a different technician. read more

This place has become my new go-to!! I get gel manicures and haven't had any issues with chipping/peeling. Hana is very sweet and meticulous with her work, she does a great job!! read more

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Love the ambience here. They are fast and efficient! Michelle always does super fun art for me. Always relaxed and comfortable here!

UPDATE: I went back and the manager was kind enough to refund the difference between the two costs. I appreciate that they reached out to correct the situation and since Mimi was so wonderful, this has changed my mind on returning. read more

A friend and I tried out this nail salon last night since there is a great Grand Opening sale happening at the moment. The spa is very well designed & clean-feeling, and even without the special, the prices are good. They offer you water or soda when you walk in, which is a nice touch. I did a classic mani-pedi combo and it was perfect. Next time I want to try out one of their fancier pedicure options - they have probably a dozen to choose from that include paraffin wax for softness and aromatherapy, perfect for a "treat yourself" kind of day. Even with the classic, though, it was a very relaxing time. My manicurist was experienced and did a great job; I can't stop looking at my nails today! So happy this is open now! read more