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    Aloha Nail Lounge

    4.0 (68 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    Nail, pride
    Marcus M.

    Five Stars for Aloha Nails! I couldn't be happier with my experience at Aloha Nails! Every visit is outstanding, but this Pride set is truly one of my favorites. A special thank you to Jonathan, my incredibly talented nail artist. I asked for a Christian-inspired Pride design, and he transformed my vision into a stunning work of art. The combination of bold black, vibrant Pride colors, and faith-inspired details is absolutely breathtaking. Jonathan's creativity, precision, and attention to detail are second to none. I also want to recognize Julie, the owner, for creating such a welcoming, professional, and inclusive environment. From the moment you walk in, you feel appreciated and cared for. Her leadership shines through in every aspect of the salon. Whether you're celebrating Pride, expressing your faith, or simply looking for exceptional nail art, Aloha Nails is the place to go. They welcome everyone with kindness, respect, and outstanding customer service. Thank you, Jonathan and Julie, for always helping me express myself with confidence and creativity. I receive compliments everywhere I go, and I can't wait for my next appointment!

    Builder gel

    My favorite nail salon. Staff I. We friendly and welcoming, service is great! It has been my regular spot for a little over a year now and has never missed!

    Almond French tip nails
    Zena R.

    Love my nails!! They were so accommodating and made sure i loved how they came out! Will be coming back.

    Yara A.

    My go to salon. The staff are all kind and the prices are very fair. Kim is my GIRL. She is unbelievably talented and really understands my personal style. Most recently she did the most perfect French manicure, but I've seen her do stunning designs that deserve to go viral. Highly recommend her!

    Builder gel with gel polish and design
    Ashlee S.

    Moved from NYC to DC a few months ago and I've been looking for my "home nail salon". I started going to a spot recommended by a friend and while they do a good job it's not super convenient nor does the aesthetic match what I'm used to. Anywho, while leaving the bar one night, I came across Aloha and made a note to check them out the next day when they opened. I'm so happy I did because the salon is walking distance from my house, it's spacious and aesthetically pleasing. On top of the atmosphere the nail techs who did my nails and pedicure did an amazing job! They used really good products and the prices are great. It's safe to say that I think I've found my "home salon"!

    Bobbi D.

    They really do hold to their policy of fixing chipped nails within the first week! I came in earlier this week and one nail chipped and they let me walk in to fix it! They have super comfy chairs, amazing customer service, and rewards system (check in with your phone number), and they even offer complimentary beverages during your service! I think I found my new spot! Highly recommend! I'll be back :)

    Builder Gel Full set with tips and Ombré French

    This is my most trusted and highly recommended salon for anyone in DC (or beyond). I've been coming here since it opened and it has always delivered every time! This was my first time with the highly acclaimed Kim (nails) and Sean (pedi) and both were AMAZING!! I am so happy with the results and attention to detail. Even if you are not 100% happy with your nails the staff is so nice and understanding and will fix anything before you walk out because they truly want you to be satisfied with your experience. I also love they offer mini water bottles. 10/10 my go to salon!

    Georgina S.

    I went in to get a dip powder manicure on my nails and was assisted by Mary. It was not a good experience. My hands were never put in water, she also did not remove any of the excess skin from my nails, which is one of the key parts of a manicure. When she told me we were finished I asked her if she was going to clean up the skin around my nails and she said that is an an extra $10 charge but that she would do it for free (I did not believe that at all, I think she just intentionally skipped key parts of the manicure). Not only did she reluctantly do this but I left with a hangnail that's been burning for hours. Additionally the dip power came out super thick. Terrible experience.

    Suzanne C.

    Second trip to DC but first to Aloha Nail. I received a half-leg wax, mani, and pedi and ALL were top notch! I was seated in less then 5 minutes which I would think is average on a Thursday before noon. Nonetheless, I was happy with it. The wax tech, Ximana (Hēmana) was very good and efficient. She also did my mani/pedi which was wonderful! I think that I fell a sleep for a bit. All the prices were better than fair for the services. I will definitely be returning on my next trip!

    I've been getting occasional gel manicures at Aloha for about a year and have been happy with the results. Decided to request something more detailed, and Sandy did a wonderful job!! I absolutely love my set and will be getting more creative with my requests.

    Ask for Kim
    Leah J.

    Kim does such a wonderful job and so so versatile!! I've been living in dc for the last 4 years and just found one of the best techs in DC. I would travel back to Chicago just for my nails before I found aloha! I wish I found kim earlier!! She's amazing! Aloha is always so nice and friendly!!!!

    Gel X custom nails
    Thana S.

    I love the vibes and atmosphere at Aloha Nail Lounge in Union Market! Sofi does a remarkable job every time! She does super pretty and cute custom designs and the retention is amazing. Hers always last over a month during my travels. I'm always so excited to see her work her talent and skill

    V O.

    Went a few weeks ago and plan on continuing to go. Just moved to this general area and didn't want to have to go back to old one to get nails done (though I loved my old salon, just not convenient!) Great service, kind, walked me through everything, flagged anything that was a cost increase, and suggested what *not* to do in my first session to avoid higher cost. She suggested doing something in my next apt instead of the existing one (to not add cost). I really appreciated that! I know businesses need to make money but I really really really appreciate when businesses not only inform on cost increase but also make suggestions to alleviated costs because, I'm on a budget and it's really helpful to me. I ended up just doing the pricier thing same session, which probably was largely because she was nice and informed me of my options, and she did such a great job. Looking forward to next time I go in, and glad I found my new spot. Cat photo is when they were freshly done, "hand near fan" is my nails 3 weeks later - still PERFECT. And this is after 1) doing a bunch of travel 2) falling down stairs (no breakage lol) 3) going to gym and lifting 4) doing chores etc When a nail salon has nail artists that give me nails that stay beautiful AND stay on while I live my life normally (and still look good with no chips) - it's going to stay my spot for a while (These are dip, for those curious) --------- EDIT: switching from 5 to 4 due to #1 and #2 below. The above, and #3 and #4 is why I think still worth 4 stars and why I'll keep going . After the above reviews, the two following nail appointments resulted in: 1. a nail set that wasn't filed down well, not shaped well, and had a lot of bubbles that looked worse over time, and then the top coat started peeling weird. Luckily, that set clearly was not shaped well when I left the salon. I just didn't have time after having it take *two hours* (I was supposed to get a pedicure too, but because the hands took so long, I ran out of time). They DID give me a 10% off discount for my next set, so KUDOS to the management for trying to make it right. 2. Then the third time I went in, the nails looked fine when I left - was for Xmas time, so intentionally did a little Xmas themed color and sparkle. The 10% off worked. The shape wasn't quite what I wanted, but it was good enough. Then, the top coat quickly peeled off within a few days. I'm not sure why that happened, but this it occurred to most of the nails so it was disappointing. I think this may have been due to the brand of the top coat or perhaps the age? I don't think it was the nail salon's fault since the first set I did was so good... and, a tip broke off one nail (my natural nails, so not salon's fault), and they fixed that nail for free so that was GOOD - been to salons that do charge for fixing. I appreciated that. 3. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go again but the first set I got done was great SO, last time I went back, it went back to being perfect and great again (see green nails). I figured out the name of the person who did my nails originally and got all set. So my advice - perhaps like any salon haha - is find an artist that works well with you and stick with them! :) 4. As I said before, management is great here and they are thoughtful and kind, check in a lot, immediately try to resolve issues when you have them (see #1 and #2 in their supportiveness and help for the issues I was able to bring). Given their support I honestly think that they probably would have helped to fix the peeling issue as well, I just was traveling for the holidays so of course couldn't come to the salon. EDIT #2 I didn't know Yelp did a complete update on how edits show up on the app. I was just trying to give a more holistic review with my first edit (since my first review only was one experience). The app notifies people apparently - which is good technically. I went in for nails per usual and the management noticed me (from the review) and came to chat with me. It was surprising (haven't had anyone pay attention before). While my update went down 1 due to the bad nails I got (months ago, not recently), my update did make sure to note how great my current nail artist is and also that management is fantastic in their response This is a bit of a delayed 2nd edit (lol) because I am not always in Yelp. But bumping back up to 5 stars just because it was really nice that management cared enough to come chat with me. They really emphasized how much they care about resolving issues (which I did know and noted in the last edit!). But even this follow up flagged the depth that they care, so with that clearly in mind - making this final edit. Also, big plus on amazing design work as well (see new photos)

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    I'm so happy to have this nail salon in my neighborhood! Really nice service. Very clean and the do good work.

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    Customer service was excellent. Professional and amazing work. Very clean and values sanitation.

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    This was my first time with the highly acclaimed Kim (nails) and Sean (pedi) and both were AMAZING!!

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