I've been coming here for about a year now, and have received mani+pedi services as a walk-in from…read moreseveral staff members. Every single time is a super positive experience. Everyone is so kind, super chill, and does excellent work. This place is no longer in my backyard, since I just moved to Takoma Park, but well worth the service. Highly recommend for high quality service, kindness, and a peaceful experience

High-quality nail salon in my neighborhood that I stumbled upon when my cousin was visiting and we…read morewanted to get mani pedis on the fly. The staff was kind enough to quickly accommodate our unscheduled request. I especially liked Lilly, who was an expert, gentle hand, and super efficient. Will return when mom visits.

Holy freaking smokes. I am typically never satisfied but this is the best pedicure I have ever had…read more Ever in life --Tanya did it

Great staff! I highly recommend making an appointment with Jessie! She absolutely crushed my nails…read morewith poise and precision. These nails were $96. But their standard mani and pedi are pretty cheap! Definitely found my nail spot while living here.

This nail salon is one of the best in Arlington. I've had my nails done here for 3+ years. It's…read moreclean and they're up on nail trends. I prefer Tracy and KimHa for my dip powder or tap builder gel manicures. My nails always look great and last for weeks. No lifting or chipping. They use care to remove the nails and treat your natural nails with care. My natural nails grow so fast when I come here consistently.

I absolutely love this nail salon! I usually see Kim or Wanda depending on their availability, but…read morehonestly everyone here is great. The whole team is professional, friendly, and always makes you feel welcome. The service is excellent and the prices are very fair. I had given my nails a break from acrylics for a while, but now I'm back to acrylic--and of course I went straight to them! Even when I wasn't getting my nails done, I'd still stop by just to say hi because I truly missed them. Such a special place. Highly recommend!

I've been going to Top Coat for years and everyone here is wonderful. It's a great little…read moresalon--clean, quick and always have someone available for walk ins. I occasionally go to other salons but always find myself back at Top Coat as the best spot!

My nails are so ugly and uneven. I'm so irritated right now. It's not at all what I asked for…read moreduring the filing I told her to just take it off and she wouldn't listen I wish I would've just got up and walked out. Now I'm gonna have to pay someone to take this off

Most businesses with a near-perfect 5-star rating across multiple platforms make me skeptical…read more Usually the reviews are inflated, incentivized, or simply don't match the actual experience. N & J Nails is the rare exception. After visiting, you almost feel obligated to leave a 5-star review because they've earned it. For those who may not know, Tina and Ben haven't retired. They've simply moved on and created this wonderful salon. We weren't previous clients, but their reputation definitely preceded them. On a Saturday around 4:00 PM, my wife and I decided on a spur-of-the-moment manicure and pedicure date. Anyone who regularly visits nail salons knows that's usually a recipe for disappointment. Either the salon is fully booked, the wait is outrageous, or you end up with the technician nobody else wanted. Thankfully, luck was on our side. I went online and found only two appointment slots remaining. We selected our services, submitted the request, and within five minutes our appointment was confirmed. Shortly afterward, we received a phone call confirming everything and letting us know we could even arrive a little earlier if we'd like. Our appointment was scheduled for 5:15 PM. N & J Nails is located in Alexandria, just a few minutes from Potomac Yard and on the same block as Founding Farmers. Depending on traffic, the 9-mile drive from our home can take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour. Thankfully, we made it in just under 30 minutes. Parking was easy. There is both street parking and garage parking available. We chose street parking and paid $4 for two hours, but learned that garage parking can be validated. When we arrived, we were greeted by the same gentleman who had called to confirm our appointment. It wasn't the typical "you're the last appointment of the day, let's get this over with" greeting. It felt like they had genuinely been expecting us and were happy we were there. We were offered beverages and snacks, then settled into the massage chairs for our pedicures. My wife worked with Tina while I had Linda. After reviewing the menu and confirming our selections, they made a few recommendations and got started. My wife chose a spa manicure and spa pedicure with gel polish and builder gel to help strengthen and grow out her natural nails. My service included callus removal, nail trimming and shaping, cuticle care, orange slices, a sea salt and mint mud foot mask, relaxing massage treatments, oil lotion massage, and hot towels. The total before tip was approximately $250 for both of us. Before Linda began, I warned her that I'm extremely ticklish. I usually end up asking technicians to skip the foot massage because it's never enjoyable. Not this time. For the first time ever, I was actually able to enjoy a foot massage. Linda clearly knew exactly what she was doing. There were a couple brief moments during the callus removal that tickled a little, but compared to every other pedicure I've received, it was minimal. The scrub, water temperature, calf massage, foot massage, and overall technique were absolutely perfect. The finished pedicure was flawless. Smooth feet. Perfectly trimmed and shaped nails. No pain. No bleeding. No rushing. What impressed me most was her attention to detail. Even after I would have been completely satisfied, she continued checking, refining, and perfecting her work. She clearly takes pride in what she does. The manicure was equally impressive. Every nail and cuticle received the same level of care and precision. Nothing felt rushed. Everything looked clean, polished, and professional. The hand massage was fantastic as well. I actually started writing this review on Saturday but intentionally waited until Monday to finish it because I wanted to see how everything held up. Two days later? Still perfect. My wife wrote her own review specifically for Tina, but she was equally impressed. Both Tina and Linda were exceptional. Throughout the appointment we shared laughs, had great conversation, and by the end it felt less like visiting a business and more like spending time with people who genuinely care about their clients. Even Ben stopped by toward the end and joined the conversation. That's what makes N & J Nails special. The services were excellent. The salon was spotless. Throughout our visit, staff continuously cleaned and maintained the space. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and relaxing. Most importantly, every person there genuinely seemed to care about delivering the best experience possible. Ratings: Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Value: 10/10 Overall Experience: 10/10 Worth the Drive? Absolutely. Would We Return? Without hesitation. Great service. Great location. Amazing people. N & J Nails has earned every one of their five stars.

So grateful for this amazing new nail spot!! Clean,…read morewelcoming, relaxing, and very friendly staff. I am 9 months pregnant and was kindly greeted with water and a snack, and despite being early, I was quickly shown to my table for my manicure done by Trang. She did a lovely job, and gave me the perfect nail shape with my builder gel manicure. I enjoyed my time there so much, that I decided to stay and get a pedicure as well. It was very relaxing and my toes look perfect!! Prices are fair, and they run discount specials all the time. It was also super easy to book online, which I appreciated. This is easily my new favorite nail spot!

The whole team is amazing - always accommodating with extra time too and quick to greet walk ins…read more Fairly priced and great hours.

Normally, I don't write negative reviews, but I'm still dealing with the effects of this…read moreexperience, so I feel it's important to share. I went to Metropolitan Nail Bar for a dip polish removal and a new dip manicure. During the removal process, the technician left acetone on my nails for over an hour without checking on them, while working on other clients. My nails began to burn and became very painful. When she returned to remove the remaining polish, I told her it was hurting, but she didn't acknowledge or respond. She then aggressively filed the tops of my nails, to the point where they felt extremely thin, sensitive, and were burning. When applying the new color, there was a noticeable line between where the polish was and wasn't applied. I pointed this out, and she seemed visibly frustrated. Although she added more color, her tone and demeanor came across as annoyed and dismissive. For the next two days, my nails continued to burn, but I was too worried to use more acetone to fix anything, so I left them alone. Once my nails started to grow out, I went to my usual salon to have the dip removed. As I suspected, my nail beds had been filed down excessively. There is now a clear difference between the new growth and the previously filed areas, and my nails are now weak and breaking. Overall, this was a painful experience with lasting damage to my nails. I would not recommend this salon based on my experience.

Always a great outcome when I get my nails done here. The atmosphere is nice and everyone is…read morefriendly. I've used GiGi and Shalena . Both are wonderful

I'm a bridesmaid in a NYE wedding, so I booked a mani-pedi appointment to get ready for the big…read moreday. I knew I wanted classic red toes but was a little unsure of what to do for my nails. That's when Samii stepped in--and she was amazing. Samii took the time to look at my inspo pics and helped me create a design that was even better than what I originally envisioned. She recommended trying cat-eye nails, and we played around with a few options until we found the perfect look. Her creativity and attention to detail truly blew me away. These are hands down (pun intended) the best gel nails I've ever had. I couldn't be happier with the experience and the results. If you're looking for a talented nail tech who listens, collaborates, and delivers stunning work, I highly recommend Samii!

Amazing service by Amy on my gel manicure with tips and gel pedicure. She really took the time and…read morecared for the health of my nails. I had lost two of my natural nails within one month & I had to let them grow out before adding a tip to my natural nail. Amy took her time and really did all the steps in order to assure my nail would grow out healthy and strong. Thank you so much for your help. My nails look so great and pedicure was outstanding as well. Definitely 5 stars from start to finish. Beautiful location, very clean & friendly staff. Lynn helped my sister mani with gel & full set & her nails are just as incredible as mine. Tracey did her pedicure with gel and was great !!! Thanks ladies!!!! We will be back in 2 weeks!!

I missed the old scrub that smelled like orange the new smell of the scrub smells like dollar store…read morelaundry detergent. My toenails are bubbled all over. I have to redo them because they couldn't fix it and I still paid but that's fine. I took her time. Last time coming here I wasted my time as well and wanted to have my toenails done for the weekend.