If I could rate this place zero stars I would. I have visited this salon a 3 times before, but my most recent visit is what concerns me most. I came in on an non busy afternoon for a fill. There was literally one other customer. No one wanted to do my nails. I asked for basic design with white stripes and the nail tech who did come forward stated she did not do designs and then began to speak to another tech to do my nails. There were 5 available techs going back and forth about the design and no one wanted to do it. I understand that every tech has different skills but their customer service was poor and beyond the design when I entered the salon there wasn't initiative to take me as a customer. They made me wait several minutes even after I stated what I wanted. The other times I been here I've never seen Black women customers so maybe they are only used to a certain demographic. It's just really unfortunate to me that every customer is not treated with the same level of care. I've attached a picture of the design I asked for as well. I left as they continued to go back and forth about the design and won't be a patron here again. read more

Tenley Nails - nail design that no one could do - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my neighborhood nail shop now and I love it!! Great staff and service. I get a gel manicure and it's great every time! They are also awesome with children my little one loves coming with me and they do excellent with her!! read more

I've been coming here for almost a year now and can't recommend it enough! Amy does my gel manicures and they're always flawless--super clean, long-lasting, and exactly what I ask for. I used to get acrylics here too, and they were just as amazing in quality. I only stopped getting them for personal reasons, not because of anything with the salon. Whether you're getting something simple or more detailed, you can tell they really care about their work. Definitely my go-to salon! read more

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I went to Tenley nails last week for the first time and was looking forward to it based on the reviews. When I walked in I was greeted and told to sit in a chair while the woman doing my nails brought me different gel manicure options. As I was looking through the options she started to work on my nails so by the time that I was done picking a color, my old nail polish was removed and she was working on cutting my nails and cuticles. While it was great for efficiency purposes, I definitely felt a little bit rushed even though the salon wasn't that busy. The gel manicure itself was great and it looked really nice, but as I left and looked closer, I could see she didn't clear up the sides of my nails very well and there was red stain from the polish. I was able to get it off over the course of the night. What I'm most disappointed in is that by the next morning, I already had a small chip in the polish, and in the week since I have a few more. They do state on their website that they will fix any chipped gel (or dipped) nail(s) within 2 weeks (14 days) from initial service, but I won't be back in the area in time to take them up on that offer. A big pro of the salon is they have TONS and TONS of colors to choose from. read more

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I'm only halfway through a pedi and am SO impressed! I had to start this review right away. First, everyone is so warm and welcoming. Second, the massage with hot stone is one of the best I've ever had. My pedicurist is so gentle and careful. What a pleasant experience! I'll update after with pics of the finished product. read more

Tina does a fantastic job on my acrylics every time I go! She's super accommodating to my schedule, finishes my sets quickly, and is always fair with the price. Definitely recommend her services! read more

Tenley Nails - Acrylic nails done by Tina! - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here based on all the great reviews. I have had a hard time finding a place I like in DC and most are hit or miss. I found a great woman in Rockville I liked but.... it's so far! I love the work Tina did and I love how sweet everyone was. All the women that were in there getting nails or pedicures or wax were all long-time customers, which says a lot. The energy is good, everyone is so kind and thankful. And Tina did an incredible job. read more

Tenley Nails - Dip manicure with tip extensions. Color 205 silver sparkles (looks amazing in sunlight - perfect before a beach vacation) - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is by far my favorite nail salon in town! Nam and the rest of the team are so kind, easy to book with and always do a great job. read more

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Love this place! The women are so sweet and they've done a great job on my nail art requests :) read more

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I've been to Tenley Nails a total of three times. I have mixed feelings about this place and hopefully I am able to articulate why. The first time I came in for a pedicure. I cannot remember who did my pedicure. I want to say her name is Alice, but that is probably wrong lol. I just know she had long hair and wore glasses. She was attentive to my feet and her massage was EVERYTHINNNGGG. Downside? My toenails were cut extremely short and some nails were crooked/slanted. Very disappointing. The second time I came in for SNS manicure. Let me tell you, they have quite the extensive selection of dipping powders! You may feel overwhelmed with the endless color options, but I was in heaven. And they only charge $40 for SNS so that felt like a steal (I usually pay $55). Betty was my technician and she did an impeccable job. I was in love with my nude color and my nails looked flawless. I have no complaints about this experience. It lasted a little over two weeks and they have a 14-day no chip guarantee... If you have your receipt, you can come back and get your nail fixed if it chips :). The third time, I went back for a SNS manicure and I had Betty again. She did a good job cleaning my nails but there was an issue with my ring finger's nail and she kept going back and forth with Tina in their native language about it. Not once, did she say anything to me. Basically, the nail coating for whatever reason was not shiny and appeared smeared on that nail. She applied an additional coating, but it did not change anything. She did not personally say anything to me about it, but I just kept watching Betty and Tina as they went back and forth about the nail not being right. Talk about terrible customer service. Something should have been said or offered to me (i.e. you can come back and we can fix it). But nope, nothing was said. Again, very disappointing. I think this place is hit or miss. Not sure if I will come back after my last experience because I really did not like how they did not speak to me about an issue with MY nail... read more

Amazing service and Tina was so incredibly sweet! The people there were also so sweet and cared about my service!

I have been a customer of Tenley Nails for years. A few years ago, Nam took over the store and her care for her customers is amazing. Everyone who works at Tenley Nails is dedicated, proud of their work, welcoming, and efficient. Betty, Tina, Amy, Nam and her sister are all wonderful. I feel like family when i go in. The one time I had an issue with a set of nails, I was welcomed back the next day to fully re-do it. Making me happy was the most important thing. Not that much ever goes wrong, but when I wasn't 100% satisfied with something, fixing it and making sure that I felt comfortable coming to them was their main worry. The prices are great, talent and know-how are high, customer service is top notch, availability is amazing, and I love having a regular salon to go to. My recommendation is to make Tenley Nails your regular nail salon too. (They also do waxing, pedicures, hot stone massage and share cat photos!) read more

They did an amazing job on my nails! They came out super cute and everybody there was so friendly! Will definitely be going back. Also the prices are extemely fair read more

Tenley Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience. I can be picky about how my nails are done, and no complaints! Once the manipedi lasted twice as long as usual, they did such a good job. read more

Don't get a pedicure unless you want your nails literally hacked in half. I wanted to cry. I cancelled the manicure I was supposed to have from the way my nail request were ignored . My toenails were cut below the line even when I asked for them to be filed down. The pedicure itself was decent, I still had some callouses on my feet but was still decent. I don't think I would come back as it'll take at least a month for my nails to grow back out smh. read more

My go-to spot! They're so kind and talented. I always had a hard time finding a place to get my nails done in DC without breaking the bank - this is it! Definitely call in advance to make an appointment, it's a small shop with just a few people on staff. But they're very nice and I always enjoy myself. I typically get acrylics with gel, or a pedicure. I got the dip powder with tips last time and I really loved it! read more

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I have been going here for years. Tina does an amazing job with nails and waxing (it is her work pictured). My SNS manicures from Tina often last a whole month. Amie is the best at the pedicures. However, all the ladies (Tina, Nam, Betty & Amie, etc.) are good at either a manicure or pedicure. They have discounts for students. However, their full-service rates are good too and I think their services are worth it! Tina is the former owner and Nam is the current owner, so its a nail technician own business, and not a stretchy place like described in the NYT article. I have also witnessed Nam help girls out who got poor work done in other nail places, so they're very good at solving any nail/foot issue. I highly recommend this place! I do recommend calling ahead for an appointment because they do get very busy, its because they're good and customers keep coming back to them. read more

Tenley Nails - manicure by Tina :-) - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First off, very warm welcoming and straight to the point (no wait). I asked her to do my feet and the water was warm and it was comfortable. However, I didn't really like the way she cut my nails. With my acrylic nails, it turned out good and the designs were nice. Everything was nice overall, but I felt like I was being tricked for the prices because they kept changing it. I didn't really mind but the prices kept going up. That was the only problem, other than that the salon was nice and I would definitely recommend. read more

I went to Tenley this past weekend and I was very pleased with how my Dip Manicure and Gel Pedicure turned out! I have received compliments on my nails several times since. The parking situation is a bit confusing, but I did manage to find street parking, which was fine. The salon is nice enough. I did have to request a fresh set of clean utensils, but she obliged with no problem. I like to relax in the salon, but I did not feel the salon was very relaxing, mainly due to the fact that they allow patrons to hold phone conversations on speaker and talk loudly in the salon. At first, I thought it was just one call, but then the woman next to me proceeded to take and make several more calls ( all on speaker) and no one asked her to stop! Aside from that, I will definitely go again. The outcome was fantastic. Haung (sp) did an amazing job and my nails look and feel wonderful!! read more

The staff here is friendly and does great work! My nails always turn out great and the polish lasts for weeks ! The prices are affordable and the space is always clean and welcoming. There are TONS of colors to choose from and the staff always goes out of their way to make room for last minute appointments. I love being a regular here! read more

Great manicure with SNS and a design! Tina is super talented and very nice. It was very easy to make an appointment and all of the nail techs are personal. read more

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It is amazing I got my nails done and there so cute I love them I would def recommend to get your nails done by them Lena is the best to get your nails done bye read more

I've had some shorter-than-expected nail polish experiences in this city, but Tenley didn't disappoint! I just had regular polish on my toes and after a month it's holding up nicely. Don't forget to make an appt! read more

Nam is a great tech and such a sweet woman. She did my full set quickly and they were a few days short of lasting me an entire month! Great, cozy place. read more

Tenley Nails - three weeks in - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is the kind of business we should all be going to. The owner is the sweetest, most hardworking woman I have ever met. She stayed an hour past closing to do my nails, and they are so fantastic I can't stop looking at them. read more

Tenley Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tenley nails is absolutely, hands down, the BEST nail salon in the DMV. I was struggling to find my new nail place after moving to DC from NY but after finally discovering Tenley nails I have never looked back. The quality and service is unmatched. My nails break so easily and gel at other salons was peeling off after less than 5 days but the ladies of Tenley are so meticulous that it ALWAYS lasts over 2 weeks (something I never thought possible for me). All of the ladies are so welcoming and accommodating, even to my last minute panic appointment requests. Betty and Amy are particularly spectacular. After having my nails done yesterday I managed to scrape my toe in the pool and took a chunk of my polish off so I popped in this morning and they graciously fixed it immediately. The color selection is also phenomenal and always being updated. Thank you Tenley nails for always keeping me looking polished and always adding joy to my day whenever I visit! read more

I absolutely love tenley nails! They have such great customer service and always make me feel special :) they do a really great SNS, dip manicure and have great massages as well! read more

I love the women at Tenley Nails; they all get along like family. I go to Nam or Tina and they are terrific. The two other women seem good and their work looks very good but I have not had them do my nails. Very endearing and pleasant women, and ALWAYS eager to please. read more

I had to go here because my usual girl for SNS at DC nail spa was booked. I've been growing out my nails for almost a year with SNS. Tenley Nails completely wrecked what I've worked so hard to grow. After a week, 2 of them broke horizontally in the middle of my nail. They both hurt like a bitch. They're lumpy, they cut 2 of my cuticles with the buffer (I was bleeding and the tech didn't even notice), and the tech couldn't even shape them right. I told her 3 times that I wanted sharp coffin, as they always have been. She barely needed to cut anything, just file the top until the edges were sharp. She couldn't even do that. Just don't waste your money here. read more

Just had the best ever manicure here! Betty was incredible. I have short, weirdly lumpy nails, which she smoothed out and made look amazing. She's very methodical and clean and will really fix your nails up. Also, the price was amazing -- $27 for gel with a student discount, $30 without the student discount. Betty is seriously phenomenal at her job and so nice, she is the best nail technician I've ever gone to. My nails look and feel so much better. read more

Tenley Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here consistently for about 6 months and loved it. Nice people, quick service, good price. Recently however my nails have been chipping. This past time around, my nails (acrylic and gel) began chipping just a day after getting them done. I can't afford to be spending money on chipped nails, so I'll likely go somewhere new from now on. read more

This place is very small and can't accommodate much traffic, which means clients often have to wait. That being said, I'm so picky about my cuticles and they did a good job. Once they started, it was a pretty quick process...especially considering I got gel. read more

Tenley Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love getting my nails done here:) I live in the neighborhood and have been going here for YEARS! Great service, great manicures, clean and organized store, and very easy to make an appointment. Love you, Tenley Nails:)! read more

I love this place! They are very nice and professional! Tina, Nam, Betty and Amie, are all good ! I definitely recommend this placebo get your nails done. read more

Tenley Nails - Nails done at Tenley Nails by Tina! - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

AMAZING SERVICE! The women who work here are incredibly nice and are perfectionists when it comes to nails. I definitely recommend this salon to any AU student looking for great discounts as well. Tina did my nails-- she is the sweetest and does a great job! read more

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So I pass by this little shop all the time (apparently I learned they've been open for 13yrs now), since it's really close to where I work... finally I decided to go in, figured hey I need my nails done anyways so why not see what they are like. First impression: They were SO courteous and very accommodating. They normally take appointments but they also welcome walk-ins (which is a must for me, cause I am so busy so I need to do it when I can squeeze that time in)! After I was welcomed in (by the new owner) and let them know what service I'd like, as I was walked to the station where I was going to get my service, they offered me a cup of tea, coffee or some water. This was a service I've only experienced from full service SPAs, so the fact that a normal around the way nail shop is doing this is so awesome! It really makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Amy was the tech who worked with me and I am definitely gonna keep her number in my phone; skill-set is amazing & the plus was she dealt/handled me like I was VIP. Oh and the final product (my nails) are beautiful (see pix posted)!! S/N: Don't take these bad reviews as your final decision, the shop is now under new management so they are making changes! I say go over and give them a try, you might just walk out of there better than just a satisfied customer. I'm so glad I didn't let these reviews sway me =^) read more

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I was visiting the area and was in need of some serious work to be done to my nails. My toes weren't that bad but I needed my 9 acrylic nails taken off (because one fell off) and a new set put on and a pedicure. I always get gel everything so I informed them. First of all she tries to yank off my nails even after I told her to be careful. After she ripped my pinky nail up to the flesh under my nail she said "ok, I soak them." She proceeded to my pedicure which she did not use gloves at first.. kind of weird but that's all on her. They have these little pre-packaged pedicure kits that make it look like they use fresh scrubbers but it's questionable because they picked the one they use for me out of the drawer and put it back in there too. I paid nearly 40$ for a gel pedicure they ended up looking horrible and chipping off a couple days after. I don't have a hard job, I'm a stay at home mom. My experience sucked. read more

Tenley Nails - Nails were good - Nail Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was hoping this would be my new found manicure place but I wasn't happy with manicure. I was promised a good experience which I didn't get by the own I didn't my nails some on the edges were not filed smoothly on some fingers. Some were sharp. You said your sister- cousin would do them( I understand she is still learning so it's fine). Got half the manicure service and was still made to a full price. Their mom did well work the pedicure. Some advise next time you injury a person's finger. Please stop and first rinse the person's hand in water. That would be a safe practice. Thank you read more

I really am not one to complain about nail services, but I traveled across dc to come to tenley nails since it was highly recommended to me. I noticed the salon was a little messy but it didn't bother me because it was a small place. I was the only one in there, and they took me right away. I am giving two stars because the woman who appeared to be the manager was super sweet and thanked me a million times for coming in. However, I am really displeased with my gel manicure. It took around an hour and a half, which was a little longer than I was anticipating, and it was done really sloppily. There is a lot of excess polish around my nails, and the texture is really bumpy. My nails are also all different shapes and lengths. Lastly, my nail tech did not put any lotion or oil on my hands until the gel was done, but she left globs of it up and down my arms. I know that Tenley has a 2 week perfection policy, but I didn't really have the time to sit there again just for it to be redone by the same tech. I'm going to try to make some time this weekend to get it fixed. This place is really only slightly cheaper than other salons in DC, so I would say it's definitely not worth the trip. read more

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It's close my apartment and on my way home from work so I was hoping for the best. Cheap prices - yes! However, the service was really odd. My girl started off super friendly but then seemed pissed that I only selected the baseline sevices (Sorry, honey! Rent is expensive!) The mani and pedi were alright. The polish at least looked good. She seemed to rush through everything and she kept ordering me to lift my leg, relax, etc. It was just uncomfortable. I get mani/pedis all the time and have never experienced this so I know it's not just me. She then started to tell me about her bf issues. Not interested! The second she was finished with my mani she grabbed all her stuff and ran out the door. I think I'll try Envy Nails next time. read more