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

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.

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

I brought my mom here on a Saturday without appointments (after being turned away from 2 other…read moresalons that had too few nails tech working) and it was such a blessing. We had a wonderful experience and will DEFINITELY be back!! A mixture of the beautiful colors, lovely relaxing ambience, and super helpful, pleasant staff make it the perfect weekend pamper date for Mom and I

My normal nail lady is out having her baby and so I decided to try a place walking distance from my…read morehouse. Worst decision. I was greeted by either the manager or owner, she immediately places me down with a lady who had no idea where anything was, I believe it was her first day. I knew I was in trouble. I went in for dip manicure, was there for 90 minutes. And left having to go home and reshape my nail. I'm not a picky person, but every single nail is a different shape. And when I went to pay, the same woman who greeted me never asked how everything was, or anything just wanted her money. I think she knew I was not happy and please with the horrible job that was done. Sad disservice for a first time client. I will never go back and hopefully some readers will save their money reading this review and stay clear of this place.

I love them! The shop's staff is always pleasant in welcome and throughout service until farewell…read more You even get a discount to the neighboring Founding Farmers! Okay, now to the nails, honey: Ben is a consummate perfectionist professional and he delivers, every single time. I have long natural nails that Ben grows and maintains. I am a busy public-facing professional with a flair for creative nails that can also withstand my tough lifestyle. I LOVE designs and use my nails as a way to deliver art as a means of expression. I get giddy when it's time to join with Ben on figuring out our next nail design project. He accepts photo inspiration but just know that he's an artist who will, at most, be inspired by it before going into his mental art lab and pulling out some beautiful original masterpiece that gets me compliments for weeks, whether I am in DC or Dubai. I am a Type 1 diabetic and the salon is VERY clean; I've never seen anything out of place or unattended. The luxurious pedicure option is amazing, the work is very solid, and I recommend the red carpet scent. I have been proud a client for 6+ years (continued from prior location). 10/10 would recommend.

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.

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!

Love Tim! He's friendly, his work is neat, he pays attention to the details & understands the…read moreconcept of a square shaped nail. Easy location, with close parking most of the time, always willing to take walk-ins (I've never had to wait long). The prices can add up if you're looking to do anything other than basic polish. Worth a try if you're on the market for a new place.

Mediocre at best and they push builders gel incessantly. Either they are intentionally providing…read morepoor quality gel manicures or are intentionally using low quality products to further push their (more expensive) builders gel product. Either way, disappointing because they're easy to get to for me.

I was looking for a last minute spot to go for a pedicure. I saw this spot was open & decided to…read moregive it a shot. I was told there was a space, asked to sit to wait, then waited over an hour. For almost an hour no one attended to me. Close to the hour, I was told it'll be just five more minutes several times, however, by that time I decided to leave. I was very patient & quite disappointed. If they didn't have time for me, they needed to have told me. To just wait around for nothing, it's not like I had all the time in the world. I felt as though this experience was so awful & unprofessional, that unfortunately I will not be returning.

I had an appointment scheduled for 12:30 and eventually gave up and left at 1:20. I wasn't even…read moreseated until 20 minutes after my appointment time, and once they finally started, everything felt rushed. They were trying to juggle my appointment and another girl's at the same time, and they actually shut the water off before the tub was even filled. My feet weren't even covered, and the water was cold. While I was waiting, another customer was complaining because her feet had been cut badly enough to bleed. They only gave her a discount after she practically had to beg for one. She also pointed out that the pricing online didn't match the pricing in-store, which they gave her a hard time about correcting. After checking myself, she was absolutely right. The service I wanted was listed online for much cheaper, and I would've ended up paying $10 more in-store if I had stayed. Overall, completely unprofessional, disorganized, and not worth the time or money. Definitely do not waste your time here like I did.

The staff was super friendly and helpful, especially since I am ticklish. My pedicure and manicure…read morelooked super clean, and my skin was soft. They were able to remove my partner's ingrown toenail, saving a trip to the doctors. It's nice to support local businesses, especially since this place just opened under new owners. The price was definitely on the affordable side for good service.

This is a very nice, smaller size space, with gracious and professional staff. I received a…read morepedicure from Stephen -- he is excellent, his work is thorough and relaxing. Sitting in a very comfortable massage chair that took care of stress in the muscles of my back, I sat back, eyes closed, and drifted. Their prices are significantly lower than other salons I have been to in the area. They are conveniently located in Del Ray on Mt. Vernon Av.