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Gloss Bar

4.1 (151 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Gloss Bar is a solid, if expensive nail salon. I went with friends and we got a variety of services. While across the board the results were good--color was applied well, the nails were nicely shaped--we felt like we didn't necessarily get service that matched the price. There were no hot towels, none of our manicures came with a hand massage, and we had to ask for our complimentary beverage. None of that is a deal breaker, but for $55-75 a service (even a basic polish manicure is $45!) it would have been nice to have more than the bare bones! One outlier, my friend who got a pedicure loved her leg massage. I'll also note while I called and made a reservation and received a confirmation text AND confirmation call, when we showed up the front desk didn't know who we were or check our reservation. Again, not really a problem, but Gloss Bar is definitely trying to market itself as a luxury spa nail salon, but the experience is pretty comparable to any old nail salon.

Chantel R.

My partner and I visited GlossBar yesterday--myself for an acrylic fill with gel polish and a gel pedicure, and my partner for a gel manicure and gel pedicure. Unfortunately, my partner's experience with her gel manicure was poor enough that she asked the technician to stop before it was even finished--we still paid for the service and decided against the pedicures. At first, my experience seemed to be going better. But later that same evening, I noticed my gel polish had developed visible lumps. I returned to the salon the next day to have it corrected, only to be told they were too busy and that I'd need to come back yet again the following day. When I asked if there would be any partial refund--considering I now had to make three separate trips for one service--I was told no. Gel polish is not a complicated service, so the fact that this is where things fell apart was disappointing enough. But what really frustrated me was the complete lack of accountability or acknowledgment of the inconvenience. Needless to say, I won't be returning. I'll be paying someone else to fix it properly.

Traci N.

Gloss Bar is consistently outstanding as far as quality. Regular and gel manicures/pedicures last longer than other places. Worth whatever the cost! (I think the prices are reasonable compared to other places, but as someone who doesn't get my nails done often it's a special treat splurge). It's an intimate but clean and inviting space. I'll keep coming back. Street parking. Pink nails pictured are for my best friend's wedding, in which I am maid of honor. They did great with our hands and toes for a wedding that is nearly a week away, in a different city, and we trust we are good to go based on previous experiences with Gloss Bar. Thanks! Tip: they give a 10% discount if you pay in cash.

What I got, perfect execution
Troy N.

Megan was great! I found the salon, and chose her specifically from her work on Instagram and she didn't disappoint. She executed perfectly from the inspo pic. What I asked for was what I got.

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Samina M.

Gloss Bar is a cute nail salon in Shaw that provides a wide range of services! I got my first gel manicure in a deep red for around $55 and was very pleased with the outcome. I will note that there are comparable prices throughout the District. Nonetheless, Tam did a fantastic job and ensured that each nail was to my liking before I headed out the door. 1 Week Review - The nails were in top shape! Were incredibly shiny and looked great with my outfits. Got some compliments as well! 2 Week Review - Slight chip on my nail post-shower, but completely understandable. Held up very well. 3 Week Review - Small chipping on more nails. However, overall color remains strong throughout the nail. Strong coats!

air pockets under nail

I really liked the setup and atmosphere at Gloss Bar, but the service fell short. The mani/pedi felt rushed, and the technician was not thorough with trimming, shaping, or applying polish. Unfortunately, within just a few hours, four of my fingernails had polish peel off entirely -- by the next morning, only three remained intact. Let's see how the toes go....For the price and appearance of the salon, I expected a higher standard of care and durability. Disappointing experience overall, and I will not be returning.

Aubrey H.

Wish I could recommend, and I'm happy to see them doing well. But I've defected from Pure in Heart (fka Blue Bell) Nails twice to come here and both times have been a bad experience. These are two day old nails in the photo. Service was rushed and not attentive at all. If you're someone who isn't a regular and looking for a GOOD no frills mani/pedi, stick to Pure in Heart a block away.

Crooked - no shape
Dawn Marie R.

Too expensive for the quality of service. Over $300 for my daughter and I to get mani pedis. Nails are thick, crooked and bumpy. The staff was nice and really tried. But in the end, we weren't happy.

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My favorite nail salon! Ive recommended this place to any and everyone and they do not disappoint. Jenny is my go to, shes the best!

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The best salon I've ever been to - it's a pleasure to visit every few weeks!

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Best pedicure ever. Fantastic staff created an opening for me in to their tight schedule totally relaxing experience.

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Excellent signature pedicure and gel manicure. Very clean shop, good color selection, great service.

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Super clean, friendly people and the massage chairs were the newest I've seen in a while. It was great!

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Ask the Community - Gloss Bar

If you are getting an SNS manicure and already have SNS on your nails...is there an SNS removal fee?

No removal free if getting Sns again

Do they dip directly into the pot for sns or use a brush?

Hi Morgan. We ask clients to wash their hands upon arrival and again before the dip application therefore we can dip directly into the Sns containers.

What are the prices?

Classic manicure and pedicure is $62, gel manicure is $42, dip powder manicures is $54, and our classic pedicure is $42.

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Review Highlights - Gloss Bar

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