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.

Very friendly and accommodating ! Toes and nails look amazing !! Love the decor and the chandelierread more

I just had a pedicure done. Nothing extra and barely any…read moremassage (maybe 2 minutes per leg if that) took her less than 30 minutes doing gel. It was $70 definitely not worth $70.

I had a really nice experience at this little gem. The pedicure package my daughter got for me was…read morevery luxurious and the technician was careful and kind. Loved the Vietnamese coffee I was offered before as well! I think we found our new nail place!!

Made an appointment online for a pedicure, show up and they put me in a chair to wait. 45 minutes…read morego by, during which time they worked on another customer who had a later appointment than I did. Ended up just leaving with nothing but wet feet. Don't waste your time.

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.

The owner, Peter is vey rude and mean. He doesn't greet you when you enter, and snaps at you and…read morestates, "pick your polish". I told him he needs to change his attitude because there are too many nail shops to be greeted with such disrespect and disdain. Just because you are an owner doesn't mean you have a right to be rude to employees or customers. I live within walking distance of 3 nail shops and I only patronize his location because I followed my stylist there. My stylist is great but his service is lacking!

The first time the I went to get this design done it wasn't the same as the picture I showed them…read more It was too thick and it wasn't the same length. I wasn't frustrated or anything, but more of unsatisfied with the results I got. I came back after work to get it redone by my original nail tech but it was too late. So I asked them if I could reschedule it with my original nail tech on the weekend and they agreed because I was unsatisfied and unhappy with my nails. I went to get my nails redone by Emmy, she's my original nail tech for Gel X. And she did fantastic. I've been coming back to her because she knows what I want. I hope this company recognizes her for her hard work and effort to her customers. Thank you Emmy! Just so you know I'm impressed by your work!

Metropolitan Nail Bar really said, "Let's make booking as difficult and dysfunctional as possible…read moreand see who survives." The website does not work. I made a brand-new account, tried again, and it still would not let me book. So no, this was not user error. Your system is just a mess. Calling did not help either. I actually wanted to book over the phone, and instead of helping me, I was pushed right back to booking online -- on the same broken website that was already not working. That made the whole thing even more ridiculous. Then I got a vague answer about techs making their own schedules, but no real solution for actually booking with the person I wanted. So basically, the website is broken, the phone is unhelpful, and the customer is left to just figure it out? Be serious. I have never seen a business act so uninterested in taking somebody's money. At a certain point it felt like I was begging this salon to let me become a client, and that is absurd. Fix the website. Fix the communication. Fix the chaos. Until then, people should know exactly what kind of frustration they're signing up for.

I go to Jazmine and she never disappoints with my nails. I show her a picture and she nails it…read moreevery time. Sometimes I will just give her control and even then my nails turn out perfect. She's very attentive and takes care of my nails. The salon itself is still relatively new. The atmosphere is like most nail salons. They do offer beverages while you are getting serviced.

I have been here so many times and always have had a good experience. Just really nice people…read more Clean and lots of color choices but it's not overwhelming. Definitely recommend! I left feeling really good today. I haven't had my nails done in so long.

Yeaa I went here on a whim because I had a last minute event and unfortunately wasnt able to read…read morethe reviews . I asked for a pedi and eyebrow wax. 1 | They started off with the pedi and had the water SCORCHING, I spoke up 3x because my feet couldnt stay in the water longer than 5 secs. After the third time I literally was about to refuse the rest of the service. I get pedis A LOT and I noticed she skipped alot of steps (e.g cutical care, soaking of the feet) 2 | The cleanliness really stuck out to me - I saw they didnt use packaged sterilized pedicure utensils. Not saying they don't sterilize their equipment but the box didnt look too clean and the scrub brush I'm sickened to find that she used a dirty scrub brush on my feet. 3 | All the furniture looked second-hand and was REALLY WORN and very dusty. 3 | By this time I didnt even want to get my eyebrows done but unfortunately was in need so I did it. The room was tight and the paper on the table didnt look like it had been changed between people. I asked her to keep my eyebrows thick and just clean them up. Of course she DID THE EXACT OPPOSITE. She used no brush or anything and went straight in with HOT WAX on my face. And the end result was me absolutely HATING my eyebrows. 4 | I sat down to dry my feet for abt 20mins and proceeded to put my shoes on, the lady then came up to me and said if they mess up its because im suppose to let them dry for 2HRs . By this time, I was fed up and looking to leave so I went to pay just to be shocked by the price which I was confused to find out and couldn't question because they had their prices nowhere listed . I wont be back

Since Fantastic Nails came under new management, the space is so clean and so inviting. I love…read moretheir pedicure options. As for nail techs, Amy is amazing! Since I started seeing her, my nails have never been healthier. She can do any design I request from chrome, to ombré, to holiday/festive nails. She is always respectful and checking to make sure I like how the design is going. Below are some of my many sets throughout the years.

My nail tech Sue did an amazing job on my pedicure and I'll be going back in a few weeks to see…read moreher! She also gave me great advice on how to take better care of my nail bed in between visits so they can be stronger.