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    Paint Nail Bar

    4.5 (133 reviews)
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    Fresh pedicure from Paint
    Meg O.

    Since I live in Brookland (northeast DC), I would normally not drive to northern VA for a pedicure. However, my friend who is from Cleveland is a fan of Paint (they are fairly nation-wide) and spoke very highly of it. I do worry about regular nail salons--the level of cleanliness, the toxins in the air, my fear that the women working there may be victims of human trafficking--so I decided to try it out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was able to book a Sunday afternoon appointment just 24 hours ahead of time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't know if this is normal or if it was because it was a holiday weekend. Also, because it was a Sunday, I was able to park on the street for free. It's unclear where one would park if street parking weren't available. I got an Uptown Gal pedicure with an upgraded Dazzle Dry polish--my friend said the Dazzle Dry lasts over a month. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chrystal, my nail technician was very nice and fun to chat with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And she even gave me a pro-tip of washing my kitchen garbage can in my building's dog washing station, which is brilliant! I sipped a grapefruit mimosa. They use pumice files, not those cheese grater-looking things, to remove dead skin from your heels, and I'm very impressed by how smooth my heels are. Chrystal also gives a solid foot massage. The place is extremely clean, bright, and calm. It is pricey, but the fact that I have no concerns about cleanliness or the well-being of the employees makes it worth it. Especially if this polish lasts an entire month.

    Gray gradient gel nails (L)
    Ailun H.

    A basic gel manicure here is $44, which is more expensive than other nail salons but they take care of you really well here and won't do anything that will damage your nails (other local places I've gone to will try to remove gel polish as fast as they can using such as using an electric nail drill). I came here three Saturdays ago and my nail tech was Ashley, who did a really great job. We had a great conversation while she did my nails and she was able to give me good suggestions while I was trying to pick the colors for my nails. She was very precise and quick with painting them. Additionally, she was super careful and considerate while removing my gel polish and made sure I wasn't in pain. I liked that they had a few different brands of nail polish and there were so many colors to choose from. I was also offered a drink here, and I would highly recommend trying their teas. Sadly, I was not able to drink a lot of it since my hands were occupied. My manicure experience here was fantastic. 2+ weeks later, my nails still look great for the most part (minus a couple small chips and essentially no cracks). I highly recommend this nail salon for better quality gel manicures and overall better treatment for your nails - definitely worth the extra $5 compared to other local salons.

    Counter
    Lia M.

    Since being introduced to Paint Nail Bar earlier this year, they've become my go-to nail salon. Though they bill themselves as "not a nail salon", which is fair, because they really are more of boutique/bar/salon. Paint has a well-curated selection of jewelry, clothing, and gifts and offers a choice of libation with your service. It's bright and airy inside and I feel like I'm in a stylish store when I'm there. They offer non-toxic polishes, such as Dazzle Dry, which I appreciate. I see Van for my nail care needs. She is an excellent, talented nail artist who is very thorough. My nails have always looked amazing and I love her designs. She is very popular though and books weeks ahead. I adore her. I love that I can make appointments online and just pay with my card on file. I'm also party of their membership/loyalty program, which has been great. Paint does pop-ups with places like South Moon Under, which is fun. If you are looking to level up your mani/pedi experience, Paint Nail Bar is place for you.

    Red matte gel manicure
    Vy H.

    LOVED THIS PLACE! Came here to get a gel manicure last Tuesday--you can make reservations online on their website, pick which service you want and which nail tech you prefer--I picked Van! The services and prices are well-detailed and straight forward, so you know what exactly to expect. Upon arriving to the salon, I notice immediately how chic it is--inside is well lit, beautiful decor, super clean, and has a great ambiance. You are asked to sanitizer your hands and to sanitize wipe your phone, then proceed towards the back to wash your hands with soap and water. They also sell some cute jewelry/clothing accessories as well! They offer a complimentary beverage while you get your nails done--a choice of beer, wine or a White Claw (seltzer)--an added bonus to this experience. Van did an amazing job with my gel manicure--I got a red matte look, it was so pretty! Best hand massage I've ever had too. It's been over a week and my nails still look perfect! I will definitely be back.

    After the technician ignored a small chip - 2 hours passed and the chip worsened more.
    Liz H.

    Unfortunately this salon has missed the mark for me. I went in Saturday for a gel manicure. The receptionist was incredibly nice. My nail tech was pretty quiet and not very personable, but I felt did a pretty good job. My issue is with after the salon. On Monday - 2 days after - I saw I had 2 small chips on my nails. One tiny and the other small. I emailed the salon and they were very accommodating and had me come back in to fix my nails Tuesday evening. A new nail tech fixed the larger issue but left the smaller chip, saying it would be fine. Only 2 hours later the other one had chipped significantly. I don't have time to run back to the salon a 3rd time before I leave for a vacation so I won't be able to request a 2nd appointment for repair. The salon itself is lovely, and other all a nice place for service. I'm just disappointed that my gel manicure chipped after 2 days and the technician didn't recognize the chip would worsen as the expert. I would have insisted if I had known better but I've only done gel a few times in my life.

    Gel-X nails done by Ray who did the calligraphy art by hand!
    Lilo O.

    Now that I'm moving out of the DMV I can finally stop gatekeeping this place. First off, I adore this shop. Every technician is kind, neat, and talented. After having a bad experience with Gel-X nails at another place, I came to Paint to try gel extensions one more time. My technician was Ray, who gave me an IBX treatment and then did great, long lasting nails. Since then, I've also gotten my nails done by Jalyn, who also does super neat, gorgeous work. I highly highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great, non-toxic nail shop! Note - this place doesn't do walk-ins, so make sure you make reservations in advance!

    Shelby D.

    This was my first time at PAINT, and I enjoyed the complimentary mimosas and coffee. The pedicure chairs are not the typical massage chairs you may expect from a nail salon, but they are still very comfy nonetheless. I really liked the selection of nail polish and products that are less toxic. Despite that PAINT has many locations across the USA, I felt like this location still had a personal touch for being a chain. Cayleigh was meticulous with my nails for my recent mani/pedi, and I appreciated that my appointment was not rushed. Although I wish it was possible to book an appointment on shorter notice, I will return!

    Bailey P.

    Such a great salon! I always feel at home here because they provide a small town personal feel. I have not had a bad tech though I typically go to Teia and Rachel. I cant say enough good things and recommend this place to everyone I know who wants to get their nails done!!

    MaryJean Z.

    After my experience the owner of this location reached out and changed the mistakes on the website.

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    Loved the atmosphere, Sarah did amazing with the nail game, and best mani/pedicure

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    Easy to make an appointment. Appointment on time. Wide range of services. Polite, professional staff. Appropriate pandemic precautions.

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    Staff was very attentive and friendly, and I felt they anticipated my needs very well. I thought the pedicure itself was very good too!

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    A beautiful salon with very kind and attentive staff. My pedicure was thorough and I will definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Paint Nail Bar

    How much is the dazzle dry manicure?

    Hi Caitlyn! Our Uptown Girl manicure is $35 + Dazzle Dry ($5) is a total of $40! Feel free to… 

    Are walkins welcome?

    Hi LeKeisha! We are mostly appointment based and therefore aren't typcially able to accommodate walk-ins.… 

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    First and not my last time!…read more I've found a gem in a location I don't frequent often because of the crowd but this place wasn't chaotic at all and the service was fast and excellent! Thanks to Sophia for taking care of my nails and providing me with what I requested. She even offered great tips on how to book the next time and how to select service add-ons. At the conclusion, I loved my nails and appreciated the policy on chipped nails and their willingness to fix it. It's a small location but very cozy and accommodating. Definitely hope to be back soon for a follow up service! FYI: I did the Gel X extensions which were $70.

    Charming Nails is the best nail salon in DC, and I've tried many! The quality of service is…read moreamazing, and every staff member is kind and detailed with their work. I used to bite my nails and felt like I'd tried every type of polish and extension to no avail until I started coming here. Turns out the secret to breaking my habit was the precise builder gel application and refills I get every time I come here. The Charming Nails space is exactly as advertised, very charming. They don't need to hide behind fancy decor because the luxury is all in the treatment and care you receive here. The prices are also hard to beat. My nails have never looked better and I look forward to coming back each time I leave.

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    Beautiful regular manicure (and pedicure not pictured). Will be coming back!

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    Bliss Nail Lounge

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    I just got the prettiest french manicure of my LIFE at Bliss Nail Lounge. My nail technician Vicky…read morewas so patient with me and knew exactly what to do when I asked for a milky french nail on gel-x. 100% will be returning and asking for Vicky! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

    I recently returned to Bliss Nail Lounge for another gel manicure, and unfortunately this set of…read morenails was not up to the same level as my first time. My technician was nice, but seemed to really want to get me in and out of her chair as quickly as possible. I have never kept my hands under the UV light for less than 60 seconds per layer, but at one point I timed it and my hand was under the light for 15 seconds. It was truly: finish one hand, immediately change hands to put under the light. I questioned it internally but figured she knew what she was doing. I got my nails done on a Tuesday, by Sunday one of my nails was chipped. Bliss has a policy that any chips within 10 days can be fixed for free, so I went in the next Wednesday to get the nail fixed. Again it was incredibly rushed, 15 seconds max under the light. By Friday the nail chipped again. Two days later another nail chipped. Less than two weeks and the manicure was already chipping. A disappointing experience compared to my first time there.

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