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    Arlington, VA

    Starlight Nails

    4.5 (318 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Starlight Nails

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Big Apple red gel pedicure one week old
    Alyssa D.

    Overall, the service was good! I got a gel pedi and they've held up well so far. My lower rating is their color selection and how much they rushed me to pick out a color. They were not busy at all and i think they were just excited to get a customer but it was not as relaxing as i had hoped since i didn't get to take the time to pick out a color. I am happy with this color but it was just stressful. If you need a quick mani or pedi then I'd say go here!!

    This is when I got them fixed to what I wanted.

    I got acrylics done here. They were horrible they could not do the style I wanted. I repeatedly told them to re-due it. When they were cutting my cuticles they cut me multiple times to the point I bled on multiple fingers. They did good on my pedicure. But I was not happy with them. I had to go to another place to get them re-done. Just don't go here please!

    Gel mani in perfect condition 8 days later

    The technician matters. I regret not getting the name of the person who did my nails last time. A week later, my nails look good, but the gel is lifting at the base and I got hangnails from too much cutting at the cuticle. **Do not leave a tip through Venmo.** After paying posted prices and leaving a generous tip, I got a message from the technician on Venmo saying she "forgot to get the money" for something she made up and to send her another $10. I will not return to this shop.

    Snacks!
    Maria-Elena T.

    This place is so highly rated I had to try it despite there being at least a three places closer. But still within walking distance for me. I made a 5:30pm appt on a Saturday. I arrived about 10min early and they set me right up. There were many colors to choose from. The water was a good temp. The massage chair was excellent. The place is pretty quiet. Very clean. My girl was gentle. Cute snacks. Highly recommend.

    Gel polish, white and purple, glossy finish.
    Peter K.

    Went here for a manicure intending with nail polish (walk-in in the afternoon), and was given a quick cleanup and told "thanks for coming!". Maybe because I'm a guy they assumed that I didn't want polish, but I had hoped they wouldn't make that assumption. I then mentioned I was looking for a gel/SNS polish, and presented some color options, asking which they'd think would work best. The nail tech brought over a color ring and told me to find them, and got *very* impatient when I said I needed a moment to think. She brought a second ring over and immediately asked me "which one?" again, without giving me a chance to even pick up the ring! I then said I needed a second, and she insisted again which colors. I looked at the ring and said "oh, I want natural gel to be clear, not acrylic" and the owner had to come over and help translate, I believe she thought I wanted clear color. I picked two colors and she went to work. Finally, when I was checking out, my cuticle started bleeding, but I didn't want to make a fuss as I was happy to take care of it myself. The cleanup was okay, as was the polish. However the rushed service (when there was one other customer in the store), assumption I didn't want polish, and stress I felt when being pushed to pick a color faster led me to the two star rating. I would suggest asking at the start if it needed to be a quick job, and building awareness that rushing clients through color (it really wasn't longer than a few seconds) can lead to unhappiness with the result. I'll be trying a different place next time, but I hope Starlight is able to take these points into consideration.

    Funny bunny color on regular nails, gel mani $50 with tip.
    Rane S.

    Been here several times. Always a quick and thorough experience. A bit pricey, but overall a good experience. $45 for a regular gel manicure without extension. $50 with tip. A regular gel pedicure was $58.

    Gel French manicure with acrylic
    Kendal K.

    literally the next day and my nails are already chipping. I got a gel manicure . This is unacceptable

    Black with white line art (R)
    Ailun H.

    I came here a week ago and went with gel nails (black base with white lines) which ended up being $45 ($35 + $10 extra for the line art). I initially had gel polish on my nails which ended up being difficult to remove (not their fault!) so that took a lot longer than expected. However, the nail technician who removed my gel polish was really rough on my hands and was not apologetic when I winced in pain. My thumb had a cut near the cuticle and when I grimaced, she looked at me and said, "not my fault I didn't do that." Pretty unnecessary comment since I never blamed her for the cut. She was fast at painting nails and didn't really make any mistakes. Sadly, the white lines I requested were super thick (much thicker than the reference picture I showed her) and definitely not worth the $10 extra for them. I didn't really like the end results. A week later, my nails already started cracking and there's already a chip on my right thumb. Definitely not worth it. Overall, I'm giving this place a 3/5. Nails were shaped well and painted professionally (besides the white line art) for the most part, but sadly my nails are already cracked and the subpar service was not it. Edit: Lowering my review to a 2/5. Two weeks later, 6 of my nails chipped and my nails are pretty thin and brittle to the point that they started chipping. I learned from a different nail technician that using an electric nail drill to remove gel polish on natural nails is really bad and that's what happened with me at this location.

    Full set acrylics w/gel
    Katie P.

    Could not recommend more!! Amazing service. The physical location was clean, and had a very nice atmosphere.

    Came in with a nice, smooth, slightly overgrown dip mani (see photos), left with a lumpy, lazy, misshapen dip mani. The technician was heavy handed with the electric drill; filing so deep on my pinky that I flinched in pain, I had to repeatedly tell her that the application was uneven but she just tried to tell me it was my natural nail, but unfortunately for her my natural nail wasn't like that when I came in, in any case no one wants a lumpy manicure and dip is very easy to smooth out. Unsanitary as well, she left gel sloppily around and under my nail-- good thing I don't have an allergy. Plus used "communal dipping methods" ie dipped my nail into the main powder container. Nonetheless, nearing the end of my appointment it was revealed I am in fact 22 and not 14 like she may have assumed; realizing I was a potentially returning client she flipped the switch and tried to get to know me and flatter me. Too late, I was done, my nails were botched and I was looking up other salons. I don't recommend.

    Gel manicure
    Sofia R.

    Amazing salon! Lucy did such a fantastic job and was patient and kind even as I went back and forth on the color. The shape and length are exactly what I pictured! The salon is super clean and tidy. Will definitely be my go-to place in Ballston.

    Gel French manicure
    Jennifer S.

    Walked in for a quick gel French manicure and they were able to squeeze me in. Mandy was friendly and professional. I prefer short neat manicure with a skinny french tip. The nails are perfect! I will definitely be back. Update: I went back 3 weeks later and had another excellent experience at Starlight with Bobo.

    Polish cracked and chipped off
    Erica M.

    I was astounded to see all the good reviews for this business considering my experience. I thought long and hard about writing this because I don't like to write bad reviews but I genuinely have never received a worse manicure in my life. I came to this salon less than 2 weeks ago to have dip powder done. Not only was this $10 more than other salons I've been to ($50 for dip powder) but it was so terribly executed that the "polish" had chipped, cracked, and multiple nails had fallen off within a week of having my nails done. It is now roughly two weeks later and my hair has been getting caught underneath the polish. Additionally, most of the polish has fallen off (see pictures). I have been doing dip powder for over a year and this has NEVER happened before. The woman who did my nails not only rushed, but applied FAR too many layers of powder without shaving the powder down by the cuticle as is normally done. The polish is supposed to be thin by the cuticle and thicker towards the end of the nail. Additionally, because she rushed the top of the polish by my cuticle is ragged instead of smooth and rounded. When I initially left the salon some of my nails were crooked, and one hands nails were shorter than the other. This is absolutely unacceptable. If you do not have the capacity to take on a client, SAY NO. In addition to this awful manicure, ambiance is non-existent, the space is extremely cramped and any semblance of relaxation seizes to exist in the hectic, unorganized mess that is this salon. I wouldn't even go back here to have them "fix" the disaster they created on my nail beds. Moral of the story- don't waste your money here, go to a salon that takes the time to properly complete your nails and gives you the manicure you're looking for.

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    If you're looking for the place to get dip nails with designs this is the perfect place to do it!! I always love love love my nails!!

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    Do they accept cash and card?

    What is the price for SNS dip, and is removal included in that cost?

    Hi Marissa, SNS is $49. Removal of your old SNS is included in the price. We hope to see you! =)… Read more

    What's the difference between the classic and the spa manicure? Also, do you still offer the spa, deluxe spa and mineral pedicures? If so, what's the difference?

    Hi Marium, Here's what's included with each service: Classic Manicure - cut, file, massage, and… Read more

    What's the price for gel manicure and regular pedicure?

    Hi Gaby, a gel mani is $35, a regular mani is $17.

    Do they use a hand file or a drill to prep the nail bed for SNS?

    Hi Colleen, We usually use a drill (e-file), but can also use a hand file. Please let us know in advance if you have a preference. We hope to see you soon! =)

    How much would it cost to do fake nail manicures?

    Hi Sarita, A full set with artificial nail extensions is $49. You can see a photo of our price menu in the Photos section of our Yelp page. - Jenny

    What is the price for a regular pedicure?

    $30

    Do they accept tip on card?

    Yes!

    How much is full set acrylic?

    Hi Rahwan, An acrylic full set is $45. We hope to see you soon!… Read more

    Does this place have massage chairs?

    Yes, it is has massage chairs where pedicures are done. If you are doing a manicure then its your standard high back chair.

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