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    Ambiance Nails Spa

    4.2 (82 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Ambiance Nails Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    With a name like Ambiance and pretty decent reviews I expected to walk into a great atmosphere. I'm used to having a good experience when I get my nails done and being surrounded by... well, nice ambiance. So I tried this place and it was, as others have put it, very grimy and ragged. It looked like a hole in the wall with tattered chairs, peeling and discolored paint and random patches on the wall. This should have been a clue to leave but I try not to judge a book by its cover. Besides i came because reviews were very good. Unfortunately i probably should have judged it more harshly. While the staff was pleasant overall. I was also dumbfounded by their limitations. Specifically I asked for a French manicure with a chrome line and they were not able to do a chrome line. So I went with her suggestion of just a glittery line as shown below. It wasn't great looking. The lines were crooked and a bit off from the picture but not horrible. The nails also took about 2.5 hours to do. But the kicker for me was the price. This was a French full set and it costs $98. With tip I paid $110. I've never in life paid that much for such a simple design. Usually I get services that are more elaborate and the cost is usually around $85-90. But given that this is often accompanied by fruit and wine (or water) and a beautiful atmosphere it seems more than worth it. While the staff was pleasant, the atmosphere horrible and the results were mediocre, so this is definitely not a place I would visit again.

    This photo was taken 3 DAYS after service. Normally, my manicures last 2.5 to 3 weeks. This just looks bad, already.

    Grimy inside the store. Used old drill bits that were not clean. The gel lights were gross. No conversation, which was fine; but, she looked totally tired. It just felt rushed. She didn't even let me see my nail color until she was done paining one hand. I was only offered water after I started dry coughing into my arm. Got my natural nails powder dipped. Not thrilled with results. Manicurist did not push back cuticles or take the polish to the edge. She also only dipped the nails twice; other places do it 3 times. On top of this, I paid $60 ($50 + $10 tip). I will definitely NOT be returning.

    Precious J.

    Let me start off by stating that I do not like wasting my time. I scheduled an appointment the day prior for 4 o'clock. I arrived at 3:50 and didn't get started until 35 minutes later. It was obvious that there was no technician available when I arrived, not sure why an appointment would be scheduled for a time knowing the customer would need to wait. So, I sit in the pedicure massage chair at 4:15 hoping for the best. I sit and wait for another person to arrive before any service begins. I know this review starts off negative BUT it took a significant turn. This may have been one of the best mani and pedi that I've had in a long time. Cindy did an amazing job. The gel polish was of quality and her attention to detail on the nail art design was top notch. She took the time to repair a few nails that I chipped along the way to prevent me for having to cut them entirely which was an added plus. Once done, my nails looked healthy, shiny and artificial to an extent. It appears that there are only three technicians which slows things down for appointments. The gel polish selections are not that extensive as other places and the interior is a bit dated with older chairs, nail stations, and massage chairs. Update: I've been here several times since the review above (delayed posting - was at 3 stars) to get manis and pedis by Cindy and the ladies are always friendly but it's time to find another place. The more I visited the more the service declined. The last visit was mediocre and it seems like Cindy is likely getting tired of me getting a basic pedi and gel mani. Also, during my manicure ants and other insects I couldn't identify kept crawling on me under the UV light. I settled because this place got the job done and wasn't such a far drive but unfortunately this last experience did it for me.

    DeeDee C.

    I need to be going BACK! I haven't been in some months but Tracy always did amazing work on my nails. Whatever I showed she did them well. I love the environment and the conversation. She even done my daughter Juju nails. I'll be back soon!!!

    Gel manicure
    LaToya G.

    Love this shop. Been coming here for almost four years. Great place for manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Staff is great they are like family. Every time I call and come in I'm personally greeted. I feel like I'm VIP. I've recommended this salon to neighbors who are know loyal customers.

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    Addie S.

    Amazing very personable staff, I highly recommend going here. I don't like going out and getting my nails done but since coming here its become a ritual. Very talented and creative nail techs!

    Sloppy manicure
    Amanda H.

    I took my daughter to get manicures and pedicures. When we were first arrived asked to come back 40 later as they were busy. No problem. We came back. The pedicures were fine. I wasn't asked what level pedicure I wanted and ended up with just the basic. Not a big deal. The manicures are what I was extremely unhappy about. They were so sloppy. I had to have several nails on my daughter's hand fixed. I had polish on my cuticles, the edges are so uneven. Such a waste of money! Not happy at all. And the entire time Law & Order SUV was on the TV so my daughter had to hear a show about rape and murder while we were trying to have a nice day out.

    Squoval

    I've been going to see Traci since I moved here almost 2 years ago. She always does a fantastic job. She's a sweet person who's fun to chit chat with while getting work done. Love her and her mama to pieces, so please be kind. They'll take great care of you. Here are several (but not all) sets she's done for me through the years. Highly recommend.

    I love my nails!! They were really nice and talented. The atmosphere was very relaxing. I also thought the price was good. I will definitely come back here again!

    Dip powder on natural nails

    Love my dip powder nails! I went to Ambiance for the first time yesterday and had a great experience. Everyone was so friendly and they truly care about your nails and the health of your nails with tips on proper care. Plus side is that it's less than a 10 minute drive from my home and conveniently located in dumfries!

    Thank you Tammy

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24 hours salon
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    Albertine Couture Hair Salon

    2.0(7 reviews)
    0.0 mi

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    Service: Sloppy! These are not medium braids…read more Price: you have to make sure you go over the price, size and length with them a million times! Cleanliness: they are not clean in there,..sanitation where??? Ughh dirty doors, floors, bathroom. It's one lady in there I refuse to let her braid my hair and sadly so its because she smell so bad and it is really horrible and sad. But the salon is dirty--Who inspects these African shops? Well!!!! They played in my daughter hair and it's a hit or miss with them! I ask for neat parts and hide the hair so the color braiding hair is properly installed -- you get this! All different size braids too much hair added to each braid and the lady was really rough pulling on my daughter hair. I reached out to tell them I was disappointed and got NO response!!! I dont appreciate it. Would NOT recommend: Money waisted. Find another shop and better braiders. This is ridiculous.

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    4.6(105 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    B Threads is the place for threading in this area. Located right inside B Thrifty off of Route 1…read more They can be busy and sometimes just have one person instead of two so you can expect a wait. Theirs is board you can write your name down to save your place in line. There are 2 or 3 waiting chairs right outside. There's isn't very much privacy for threading if that's what you're looking for. Customer service is great. The lady that helped me was friendly and I was happy with my eyebrows. There's a sign that says cash is preferred.

    I started coming here about two years ago and I honestly love the shop owner. She's really sweet…read moreand I love how she does my eyebrows. That's the reason I'm giving more than a one star, but about a day ago. I went to get my eyebrows done and I've noticed the shop owner is not really in the salon anymore and it's mostly another worker. Me and my two sisters came in and we asked if the owner was there which she responded with no, We stayed and got our eyebrows done. both my sisters asked if she could fix it up a little bit and she just kept saying no because it would make their eyebrows look as certain way, and I work in the beauty, industry myself, and personally I've always learned work ethnic and been told that if the customer wants something you should be able to provide it. as long as you tell them that it's at their own risk, but once I got mines done, I don't know if she was trying to prove a point to my sisters that their eyebrows would look a certain way, but she left my eyebrows really uneven and I asked her to fix it up and she told me no so I had to come home and fix it myself and upon further inspection, she completely cut some of my eyebrow hairs and you can totally tell and it's so frustrating because my eyebrows are the one thing that I get done often and I've never had them be this bad. Also, I don't know what product she put on my face, but it made my skin break out and I have scabs in my eyebrows. I love the owner, but I just think the other wokers that are in the salon are bringing it down.

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    B Threads - You can see where she cut hairs that she wasn't supposed to

    You can see where she cut hairs that she wasn't supposed to

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    3.4(81 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Awesome experience! Be sure to try out the spa pedi and ask for lenni, she's a beast with the pedi…read moregame! Pros: affordable prices, professional work and customer service. I walked in the shop and almost everyone was socializing and "chillaxing". Cons: shop is a little bit on the smaller side and the location isn't ideal .. if I didn't google this shop I probably would have just kept passing by. It looks a bit sketchy from the outside but trust me their work is good! :)

    I just left Stellar nails 5 mins ago! And let me say she was so short staffed that she was doing my…read morehands while I was getting my pedi done! The purpose of doing a mani pedi is to come relax and have each done separately this was very annoying and this is on Stellar not the customers fault she is short staffed but you booking appts to Make your money. Then charged me an extra $5 to remove the clear gel polish from my fingernails, and never informed me before doing it. Secondly I was out of town tending to my deceased step dads funeral services for BD and tending To my 86 yr old mom in Chicago, so I asked if I could use my BD discount she said no, this should have been honored. I won't be back Ms Stellar and do Not attempt to send me a coupon to return. This was poor customer service at its best. Good bye and good riddance!!!! Terrible service.

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    Stellar Nails Salon - I asked Susan to freestyle and when I say she went off she definitely saw my vision because I'm in love these are a cute set !

    I asked Susan to freestyle and when I say she went off she definitely saw my vision because I'm in love these are a cute set !

    Stellar Nails Salon - Susan's creative nail style

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    4.2(21 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This is my go-to salon anytime I need a change to my hair. It's the closest thing to a celebrity…read morestylist in the Woodbridge/Dumfries area. Here's why: The salon is run by a dynamic duo husband/wife team. Anyone who is or has been married knows it takes a special kind of person to work with your spouse. I'm sure it is a challenge for them but those challenges are the very impetus to the production of high quality output. The salon is run like a well-oiled machine. They are constantly in communication with one another, which produces great organization and warm/courteous customer service. It's not a high traffic salon so you will be one of three people there at most, which is great because that allows them to really spend time on you and pay attention to details. They've been practicing hair for over 30 years so aside from the business aspect, they are extremely talented at what they do. Grace, the wife specializes in hair color and style. I've done color and highlights and she is phenomenal. My hair color always looks prettier than I expected it to. She also blow dries and flat irons with detail and precision. Plus, she is generally very sweet, calm and service-oriented. Edwin, the husband, should be named "Edwin Scissor Hands" because he cuts and styles hair with his heart and soul like a true artist. It's clear that for him, this is not just a job; this is his life's work. Just bring a picture of what you want and he will nail it. I always get compliments from people asking me who cut my hair after he's laid his hands on it. Hair is big for me, as it is for a lot of women. Especially as a black woman, my hair is tied to my identity, beauty and value. So to find a place that I can trust will do a good job consistently really means a lot!

    Edwin took his time and not only he is doing an artwork and designer hair style, he also a very…read morenice and a very professional gentleman. He also clean every spot that he touches and it makes mw feel safe and comfortable. He deserves TEN STARS! I love my haircut so much! I have never been successful rocking a bob hairstyle, Edwin did a magic! I love it and everybody loves my new haircut! I recommend Edwin to everyone!

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    Orlando did an amazing job on my hair. My hair was a wreck from my last stylist and it actually…read moremade me sad and it took me months for my hair to grow back and recover. Orlando made my color and hair beautiful again. Yes we do have a ways to go to get it back to what it was a bit ago. I do trust Orlando in doing so. He is very honest and helpful.

    Nightmare.. I am…read moreextremely disappointed with my experience at this salon. I showed the stylist exactly what color I wanted, and they confidently said they could achieve it, but the final result looked completely different from what was promised. Not only did my hair turn out nothing like the reference photo, but the color is barely visible and looks uneven and dull. What makes this even worse is the lack of honesty and professionalism. At no point was I told that the result might be different or that my hair could not achieve the color I requested. Instead, I paid a very high price expecting professional results and left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and honestly upset. I also wasted hours of my time for something I never asked for. A professional salon should communicate clearly, manage expectations, and stand behind their work. Unfortunately, this place did none of that. I would not recommend this salon to anyone looking for reliable color services.

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    Beyond Studio - Her hair is so perfect it looks unreal!!  She absolutely adores it

    Her hair is so perfect it looks unreal!! She absolutely adores it

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