IN LOVE WITH THIS SET. Kate did such a good job recreating the pinterest inspo. Super reasonable…read moreprices too! I've been going to her for over a year and my nails have never been stronger.

I AM NO LONGER GATEKEEPING MY FAVORITE NAIL ARTIST. My friends (yes, FRIENDS - plural) and I have…read morebeen going to Kate for at least like 2 years now religiously every month. We have also gotten our other friends to come to Kate and they also love her. Kate is an independent nail artist and is absolutely amazing at what she does. She pays attention to detail, will take time to prepare your nails properly (including proper gel removal that won't damage your nails), and is super sweet and mindful all around. You will notice the difference between her service and a typical nail salon you go to. I certainly did, along with the amazing results she produces.. this and her insanely low prices compared to nail salons (I would be paying around $200 at other salons for the same complicated designs I get vs less than $100) are what got me and many others hooked. SHE ONLY DOES GEL (no extensions) BUT LISTEN UP FOLKS.. the gel she uses is so STRONG. I used to think only SNS could keep my nails long and strong but NO. I keep my naturally long nails now with her gel and they rarely break.. and I have WEAK thin nails. So if you want long nails but currently have short nails, just go and get a cute manicure from Kate and the next time you go to her your nails will be long and you can have a naturally long nailed manicure. Once you go to KATE you can NEVER go back.

This is a clean, large, ultra-modern and glittery salon. It looked brand new and ready for clients…read more I was tired of my old salon with too many trips back for chipping or entire nails popping off. It was either the acrylic or old polish but they decided to charge for fixes if it was needed after 3 days! Wendy did a great job - I had all the old acrylic removed along with the few nails still hanging on. I got a full set with 2 designs on each hand, gel. The total charge was $80. I like Wendy's style and care. The designs were beautiful! The only downside was so much confusion when I arrived. They kept yelling for some guy who eventually came over to me. But, he insisted someone else help me as he was not good at even a simple design. Communication in English was very difficult. Still, if my nails hold up for at least 2 weeks, I will return.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was unacceptable…read more I booked a Gel-X manicure and pedicure the day before my birthday and spent hours in the salon only to leave without the manicure I came for and with damaged natural nails. Early in the appointment, I pointed out multiple times that red polish from my previous set was still visible underneath. My concerns were not taken seriously, and a full Gel-X set was applied anyway. The red remained visible, and the entire set ultimately had to be removed. After the first Gel-X set was removed, a second Gel-X set was applied despite not having tips that fit my nails properly. The tips had large visible gaps along the sides of multiple nails, particularly my thumbs. When I pointed this out, I was told they did not have a size that fit. Instead of stopping the service, an attempt was made to fill the gaps with builder gel. The lack of technique made the builder gel chunky and they would not file it down, leaving an uneven texture. If the salon did not have tips that fit my nails, the service should not have proceeded in the first place. I asked not to proceed with the service and have the nails to be removed. The problems did not stop there. There was visible debris under the nails, leftover glue, uneven shaping, and repeated issues that I had to point out myself. Throughout the appointment, my concerns were dismissed rather than addressed and the tech ignored my requests. The removal process was especially upsetting. The technician was very rough with my hands, soaking my fingers in pure acetone and then ripping off the nails with her fingers. I repeatedly asked for a different removal approach (filing) and eventually had to pull my hands away to prevent further damage. By the end of the appointment, my nails had been heavily over-filed, were significantly shorter than when I arrived, and one nail was filed so short that it's painful. I walked in with healthy natural nails that I had spent months growing out. I left with thin, brittle, painful nails after two failed Gel-X applications and no completed manicure. The condition of my nails when I left was worse than when I arrived. The only redeeming part of my appointment was the second technician who stepped in at the end. She listened, treated me with kindness and respect, removed glue residue, corrected some of the damage, cleaned up the shaping, and did her best to salvage the situation. I genuinely appreciated her help. I was not charged for the Gel-X manicure and was given a discount on the pedicure, which was the right thing to do. However, that does not change the fact that I lost hours of my day, lost the healthy nails I had worked hard to grow, and left without the service I came in for the day before my birthday. I will never return and I recommend you do not go to this salon

I been there couple times since I move to annandale. It decent place, welcoming. It's a small place…read moreand they do waxing and nail service

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to warn others. I went in for a routine…read morepedicure and left with a cut on my skin because the technician was aggressive and not paying attention. Getting cut with salon tools is not just painful, it's a major health and safety risk. I have no idea if that tool was even properly sanitized, which is incredibly alarming. To make matters worse, the staff acted like it was no big deal and barely apologized. Without any explanation, the technician just applied an unknown liquid to the cut. Total lack of professionalism and basic safety protocols. The owner must train their staff to prioritize client safety.

Cleanest, calmest, most professional nail salon around. All technicians are excellent.read more

I've been to this place twice now, and I had excellent service both times. Ruth is very skilled,…read moreand very quick. I also love that they do a warm sugar scrub on your hands. The ambiance is calm and quiet--my kind of place!

At first I was kind of nervous to get my hair done by someone new because I usually only trust one…read moreperson with my hair. But every time I get my nails done by Jackie I always hear great things about the salon so I decided to give it a try. They were able to fit me in last minute and I had the best experience with Annie! She gave me exactly what I asked for when it came to my cut and layers and she gave the best hair wash (best massage ever, almost fell asleep). I really appreciated that she listened when I said I wanted to keep my length while still giving me the look I wanted with my layers and bangs. I walked out with my exact Pinterest inspo! Everyone there is so sweet and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back for a hair treatment 10/10!!

Not too happy the color I chose was poo-poo'ed by the manicurist. She pressured me into using some…read moreother shade that is a childish pink color. I went for it since I am open to trying new things, but boy I should have stood my ground this time. She even had to add acetone in the polish so you know it was pretty old already. It started chipping the next day. During the entire process she was trying to upsell me to getting a gel manicure. All she did was make me feel pretty horrible about my nails. I don't get it why this place uses pressure tactics to make more money. Guess when I let her know I was interested in a brow and lip wax she backed off. Doubt I will ever go back here. Only if I am super desperate. I was also the only person there until one other person showed up. That is never the case on a weekend day where I normally go. Hmmm...

I've been looking for "my new nail spot" since January (I'm super picky) since the lady who used to…read moredo my nails left to her country for good and yesterday I finally found it ... and I LOVED IT! My nails were literally destroyed because I've been camping and also I've been at the beach. I had three broken nails and my hands were just a mess.. Three days ago a girl who I just met told me about about this hidden gem (which is like 5 minutes away from my house) and about SKA, this excellent, very profesional, super patient and lovely nail technician. This is definitely going to be my place to go and I will recommend EVERY SINGLE person I know about them. Thank you Ska!

Had a really good experience here. Made an appointment online, needed to change it, so I called the…read morespa and they were accommodating. When we arrived, one of us was taken immediately and I had to wait like 30 or so minutes for my nails to be started as the nail tech was running behind. Not a big deal, though, especially since they moved my original appointment for me. I didn't catch her name but the Afro-Latina woman sitting toward the front did a fab job on my stiletto full set with builder gel. Another woman did a fabulous job on my daughter's pedicure ($25). In total, we paid $95 for both services. Everyone here was very nice and they even offered drinks and fresh fruit as a snack. It was clean inside, and the bathroom was also clean. I would definitely return. My nails look exactly how I wanted them to, and we had a good experience.

Thao has started her own salon and it's truly excellent. I used to drive an hour round trip to see…read moreThao at the Comfort Joy Wellness Spa, where the prices were extravagant but it was worth it to have the assurance that your hair, nails, wax, etc would be done with the utmost care and skill by Thao. Now thankfully she is closer and running her own operation, making everything easier (and more affordable)! The salon is based out of an extension of her home, but it's a very nice home and the experience is nothing less than any of the best organic salons. In fact it's better. I've gotten highlights done in many cities on all the major continents and Thao is by far the best skilled natural/organic dye artist I've encountered. She is also an embodiment of the calm, serene spa atmosphere that you want to be surrounded by when taking a break from the everyday world. No loud pop radio or smelly chemicals here - just beautiful calming music and the smell of pure air.

After my second visit I love this place.. it always clean and feels like home.. Cindy and ti na are…read morethe best. I requested special design and they made it even better than the original:) .. make your appointment and go ahead!

Cindy did an amazing job! so relaxing and such great attention to detail. My toes look great! I…read morelove this place!