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    Tenley Nail Spa

    4.2 (65 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Tenley Nail Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Liv G.

    First time getting dip ever and had a great experience here! I love my nails. Kim did them. Definitely going to go back when these run out. They look awesome. It was 50 for dip but I had a coupon.

    8/29/21. The Waxing Room
    John F.

    8/29/21 It would seem that when I was considering getting a pedicure while walking around Arlington Cemetery,  my wish was taking into account.  I ended up doing some sightseeing down some backroads I wasn't familiar with.  I ended up in an area I somewhat knew.  I saw a 7 Eleven and pulled up close to it.   I ended up seeing a nail salon right in front of me called Tenley Nail Salon.  Coincidence?, fate? or pure luck?  In the words of The Rock and his doppelganger,  "IT DOESN'T MATTER!" Regardless,  I needed a pedicure.   The shop isn't a big shop, but it has the required tools and equipment for a manicure, pedicure  waxing and possibly eyebrows.  I don't know about massage, but I am sure it could be done, if that is an option.   I asked about waxing and I was informed they do waxing, but ran out of wax today.  I was told they were very busy with the waxing earlier that day.  No worries,  I wasn't going to do waxing today. The thought did cross my mind though.   It is better to call and set up an appointment ahead of time. I will do this the next time I get some treatments done here. I was greeted by a woman in a blue dress.   There appeared to be only two Nail Technicians working at this time.  The lady in the blue dress did not seem understand my request for power drilling off the dead cuticles on my feet. I don't like having my cuticles cut, because of living tissue possibly being cut. Yes, I have said this before, and I am saying it again an elephant's faithful 100%. The blue dress lady started looking for what she thought I was asking for, then talk to her partner in Vietnamese.  To my surprise, the blue dress lady took over her partner's  table; as well, as her client. The a lady in a all black dress assisted me instead.  I forgot the lady in the black dress's her name, but she might have been the store owner or manager on duty.  Her English Language was very clear, but she wasn't very talkative unless she was asking me a direct question.  The whole pedicure thing was very relaxing, but the massage chair like many other places I have been to did not have a functioning massage for the butt.  This function did not see to be working:( yes, I like my glutes massaged. Who doesn't? This is a better question?  Digressing once again... The most memorable part of my pedicure  was the calaus remover.  Once the lady in the black dress put the gel on a one time use disposable scrubber,  she went to town on my feet.  Now there are times I am ticklish and scrubbing my feet with the scrubber felt like torture at time.  It reminds me of two things I saw and heard long ago.   1. I heard on The Ricki Lake Show,  A man came home tired from work, stripped naked and fell asleep on top of his bed.  He woke up to find himself tied up and spread eagle to his bed.  His wife proceeded to tickle him for hours.  He did get her back somehow. 2. There is a movie made in 1970 called Pippi in the South Seas."Pippi Longstocking is coming into your world, A freckle-faced redhaired girl, you outta know She'll throw your life into a whirl." Anyhow, there is a scene where  Pippi's father Captain Ephraim Longstocking is tortured  by being tickled.  Normal torture didn't work on him, but being tickled did. He was mercilessly tortured tickled until he gave up the information his captors wanted. Personally being strapped to the bed and having my feet tickled would be cruel and unusual punishment.   I can imagine one's shins banging against the restrains.  Anyhow, the woman in the black dress removed a lot of dead skin with the help of the claus remover.   The lady in the black dress did a good job.  My feet felt much better after she was done.  I liked that a new disposable kit was opened in front of me and a disposable plastic covers  for the foot Spa was used.  Honestly,  without that disposable plastic cover, I would have had to decline a pedicure.   I find it hard to believe the disposable plastic covers were not used until maybe just a year or two ago. Scary yes/no?  ( In Russian: strashno da / net?) Maybe next week, I will call and set up an appointment for a manicure and waxing.  Time will tell, but I liked this place. I will return.

    I've been coming here for years, bringing multiple friends, and today's manicure was disappointing. The paint was unevenly applied and didn't reach the edge of the nail on one side. I came with a friend who had the same services and her experience was different and seemed like the technician took their time. May try again in the future with a different technician.

    Love the design

    Come back for another nails set for my upcoming trip. Just as beautiful as last time. I got gel X this time, definitely like it more than acrylics.

    Gel manicure!

    I absolutely love this nail spa! They take their time and really make sure your nails look perfect. The staff are very friendly! *Must pay tip in cash*

    Christine P.

    Extremely pleased with my gel manicure. The salon is clean and relaxing, and the staff is welcoming. A gel manicure with take-off is $30 and a pedicure is $23! I would recommend this place, and would return to try a pedicure.

    I've lived in arlington for 1.5 years now trying out different nail salons. Average mani after average mani I finally found this place thanks to another yelp review. While Tenley is amazing, Sandy is a glowing star!!! Almost don't want to share her name so I can keep her for myself. For real though, I cant wait to go back for some wild art now that I have an artist who can ACTUALLY do and shape a sns manicure properly. 12/10

    Unevenness... i could have done a better job with my non-dominate hand. Poor quality
    Dk A.

    Went for the 1st time this week and maybe I got a bad tech but one of the worst manicures I got. The tools and place were clean, which is huge, but this woman couldn't get the coats evenly. She also wore lose clothing and in her haste to turn off a nail fan, her bellbottom type sleeves messed up my nails..she seemed annoyed at me for her own mistake. She did a crappy job cutting my cuticles and didn't ask me what shape or length I wanted for my nails. I also didn't appreciate the disparate treatment... the woman next to me was offered a beverage and they betn over backwards for her and her toddler son, but I felt like chopped liver. Maybe I'll go back later since it's close to my house but I'm avoiding this technician I had (long fake hair with glasses). Awful!

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    I always enjoy going to Tenley Nail Spa. Very clean and friendly service, especially Anna!

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    2 months ago

    I had an mani/pedi with the wax treatment for the feet. Anna was wonderful! So caring and thoughtful.

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    Anna is so nice and kind she is so gentle and highly skilled, I recommend to choose anna for you nails.

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    8 years ago

    Great nail techs and clean for pedicures. My gel mani lasts 2-3 weeks easily with very minimal chips. I do a lot of dishes so it's expected.

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    8 years ago

    Extremely over price I left after the lady put the nails on my hand with the wrong shape. No thank you $55 to refill and fix two nails?? No.

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    8 years ago

    Just moved to Arlington and have been here twice for mani/pedi. Very friendly atmosphere, clean, and my nails look great!

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    She did my pedicure and she really informed me on the various ways I could take care of my feet even at home.

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