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    The Glossary Nail Spa

    4.1 (48 reviews)

    Services - The Glossary Nail Spa

    Eyebrow services

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand nail fill-in

    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

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    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

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    Hand and toe polish removal

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    Gel x

    Another amazing gel x set from Yaya!! Highly recommend. I've been coming here for over two years and always leave happy with their work!

    Tiffany is so wonderful, warm friendly and does a great job creating a beautiful and natural sns dip. She helped me choose the best colors for my hands and feet! the shop is clean and has a good ambiance! she is in high demand so be prepared to wait/experience delay.

    Gel neutral polish
    Madison M.

    For years I have been struggling to find a nail spa in Potomac that excels in acrylic nails. I have had countless disappointing experiences all over the area and took a chance on Glossary after seeing another lady's post here on yelp where she displayed her acrylics. This post is very long overdue, and I can confirm after probably 6 trips to Glossary nails that I have finally found my perfect salon and nail tech! The staff is sweet, the salon is always clean, and I've had so many great interactions with other clients! It's also not too pricey compared to other salons, but I tend to pay a little extra than the average customer since I get gel + chrome / designs like french tips. I've been debating posting this for a while but figured I couldn't gatekeep any longer; if you want perfect acrylics, ask for Thi. She takes her time and is careful not to rush, checks for and corrects imperfections, and makes sure you actually like what she is doing by asking you throughout the whole process. A couple times I've brought in pictures from pinterest of styles I wanted, and Thi was able to perfectly match the color, style and shape of what I showed her. (I'll attach what I showed her for reference). Love this place so much!!

    Hailey beiber inspired nail design
    Cristina H.

    Love Yaya. She did my almond shape perfectly and every time I want a design, she does it so beautifully. I found my spot. They have lots of options and don't make me wait. I appreciate that. Tell Yaya Crissy sent you!!

    They only have stickers. They don't do nail art. You gotta go to the hood for that
    Kassie E.

    I should start a blog series called "Me and my Black A** Nails: A BIPOC Journey to Find Unbiased Nail Service" Yes yes. I know Why would I torture myself by visiting yet another non-black owned nail salon. Let's be honest though the Vietnamese people invented acrylic nail culture . I must honor my nail journey by keeping an open mind. And the service was clean and fast. My nails are gorgeous but The language barrier and implicit bias is still a factor unfortunately Me and my husband came in for manis and pedis. As soon as we walked in that mug ALL the white patrons nearly broke their neck to stare at the only black ppl in the spa. I mean when Becky walked in with her three kids no one batted an eye. But soon as the good ole knee grows WHO don't look like they belong in John's cabin walked in one would think we're black celebs vacationing in China (if u didn't know black ppl who vacation in Asian countries are often mistaken as celebrities by the locals) Look I'm not discouraging anyone from patronizing this here establishment. I'm just sayin if you're black, be prepared. Did I mention my manicure came out great?

    Opi Dip nails
    Jillian F.

    The young lady I went to last Time was Tiffany she did an excellent job! Tiffany was booked :( so I got to work with tina and she did a fantastic job! check out my photos. I am very picky with my nails and the girls just handle it very well and anything pointed out they were very professional.

    Day two after paying $75 to get these done! Mind you this was a refill not a full set!
    Beheshta B.

    I really do hate writing negative reviews but I have to give credit where it's due. My friend and I drove an hour and a half to this nail salon because we were told by the owner himself that they are the best in the game! Well, I don't want to really waste anymore of my time on them so I'll just let the pictures do the talking for this review. DON'T RECOMMEND THIS NAIL SALON, unless you like to throw away money. I also was promised a refund that I never get back!! NEVER AGAIN! SMH

    French tip by Yaya

    I have been going to The Glossary for over 6 months now to see Yaya. She is the best nail tech I have found in the DMV area. She is a perfectionist and is constantly making sure you're happy with your service. The salon is clean and has ample options for nail colors and services. If you want perfect nails and to be treated like family then I recommend booking an appointment with Yaya!

    Right pointer finger - the brown part is where I was cut and the wound/blood was not cleaned.
    Sophie H.

    I am pretty upset with the Glossary Nail Spa. Got my nails done yesterday- I came in for a fill. My nail tech told me that I had to get my old acrylics removed so she could put new tips on (I thought she meant she would soak them!). She then used the plastic tips to dig under my acrylic nails to pop them off. I kept saying it hurt really bad and she kept going. This is not standard and it damages nails so much. I almost cried from pain and I had to ice my hands at home. For my pointer finger, the old stuff wasn't coming off so she used a nail clipper to try to remove it but she accidentally went under my real nail and made me bleed. She did apologize. She didn't ask me to wash my hands or anything so there's dried blood under my nails (the brown stuff in the picture). I'm worried I'm going to get an infection. The end product is included in a picture. The other side of my pointer finger has a large glop of polish - another picture.

    Regular manicure
    Kate S.

    Great experience for a regular manicure with Tina. Very nice environment, friendly people working there, and good quality manicure. Booked another appointment for a pedicure next week!

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    The salon is beautifully renovated and clean. Staff are attentive. The nail techs did a great job on my gel mani pedi.

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    Divine Eyebrow Threading - Parking lot

    Divine Eyebrow Threading

    4.6(146 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Still my preferred brow place after all these years! On yelp it says appointment only but you can…read moredefinitely just walk in if you wanted to (you may have to wait a bit). Staff are super friendly and they're all very hygienic when it comes to cleaning the stations and wiping down. I've also been to their other location which is just as good (just more spacious). My brows are done usually once a month but for really ideal maintenance every 3 weeks would probably be better. Plenty of parking although it does get really packed given all the businesses in the area. Will probably stop by today too.

    Deepa is truly the BEST eyebrow specialist in the area no question about it. I've been going to her…read morefor over 10 years, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my brows. She is incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional, and her hospitality always makes every visit feel comfortable and personal. I was honestly shocked to even see a negative review because my experience has always been nothing short of amazing. Deepa consistently delivers flawless results, and she really takes her time to make sure your brows are perfect. I recommend her to everyone I know friends, family, everyone and they always end up loving her just as much as I do. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about her clients and does exceptional work, Deepa is the one.

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    Broken skin- has never happened before

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    4.8(145 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    The reception was professional, clean, and the packets they give you to "freshen up" are so nice! I…read morelove that they ask for your music preferences and then actually put the music on for you. Great attention to detail! I also really like that you actually have the option to wax or sugar. I'm not picky, so my technician actually did both and I though the service was professional, quick, but thorough. I'm not a frequent hair removal gal but I\d come back! Street parking was hard to find so I ended up in a garage across the street which had a strange phone in/out system that I didn't love, but I didn't have to pay so I can't complain that much about that one little parking quirk.

    I got my lower legs waxed for the first time EVER on Saturday. When I entered the shop, there was…read moreno one in the lobby to check in with so I hung around for about five minutes (I'd arrived about 10 minutes early, as the website says to do). There are Fiji water bottles in the lobby but no sign by them. I wasn't sure if they were included in the cost of the appointment or cost extra so I didn't take one. Maybe if I was bolder, I wouldve inquired. They sell a number of sugar scrubs and other products that you can use after your sugaring/waxing appointment at home. At 2:30pm, a technician came out with another customer who'd just finished and greeted me after closing out her appointment. I was definitely nervous but my technician put me at ease with light conversation and music (they let you choose what music you want when you schedule your appointment). I had initially made my appointment for sugaring but I was told that my hairs were too short and that wax would work better. I was a bit disappointed because I'd read about sugaring, but happy that my technician was able to provide good advice. It didn't hurt nearly as much as I expected it to. I was in and out in about 45 minutes with silky smooth legs.

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    Beautiful decor around entrance!

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    It's that time!! Sugaring

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    Bliss Beauty & Spa - Bridal Makeup

    Bliss Beauty & Spa

    5.0(28 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I hired Crystal to do hair and makeup for my wedding. We used the engagement photo shoot as a trial…read morerun and it looked great, so I felt confident booking her for the wedding. When I looked at myself in the mirror during the wedding I felt like I was reaching the potential peak of how beautiful I could be, something I cannot achieve with my own makeup skills. She and her assistant, Betsy, were efficient and friendly and got the hair and makeup for everyone in my wedding party done with time to spare.

    Update: it's been about 4 months since I got my eyebrows microbladed by Crystal and I'm SO HAPPY…read morewith the results. It's such a great feeling to wake up like this - with brows AND lashes :) Crystal is such a perfectionist in everything she does. She's constantly taking new courses, and studying new techniques to grow her business. She's patient, knowledgeable, and after 4-5 years of seeing her I don't trust anyone else with my face and skincare recommendations. Thank you, Crystal!! I've been seeing Crystal for about a year now. I get so many compliments on my lashes - they look natural enough, but I don't wear any makeup except foundation so they really stand out. She's amazing and I refuse to see anyone else. Her new space is so comforting that I almost want to keep my eyes open while my lashes are being done :) now that she's in Rockville, it's not exactly an easy commute for me (living in Lake Ridge, VA), but she's so worth the extra miles. I trust her completely with my face, so I plan on getting my brows microbladed by her as well. So excited for that!

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    Bliss Beauty & Spa - Engagement shoot, makeup done by Crystal.

    Engagement shoot, makeup done by Crystal.

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    Bliss Beauty & Spa - Bliss Beauty & Spa is located inside Sola Salon Studios. We have free parking directly in front of the salon.

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    Bliss Beauty & Spa is located inside Sola Salon Studios. We have free parking directly in front of the salon.

    Mynx

    Mynx

    4.4(73 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    ~ LASHES REVIEW ~ So…read moreas previously mentioned, I caved and got megavolume lash extensions here. Now I'm addicted and have to get them forever. It's a blessing and a curse. My first lashes appointment was with Fernanda and they looked great, but they all fell out when I went on vacation and my face was assaulted by the wind and salt water of the Pacific - I also didn't know you have to wash them to prevent oily buildup, so yeah. I came back two weeks later with literally no extensions left and had to pay for a full set all over again rather than a touch-up. I do wish they had told me about needing to wash them, because I really wasn't provided with the full aftercare instructions the first time I got them. But, now I know. They sell a special foam wash and gentle applicator for the soap here, which I recommend purchasing. My second session was with Viktoriia, who is absolutely incredible. Mynx & Inks is definitely out of the way if you live in DC, but it's worth it for the fair pricing and amazing quality.

    Wish I could give zero stars. The owner is the worst. I scheduled an appointment first thing in the…read moreAM and rang the doorbell since the store wasn't opened. I waited at least 30 minutes and when she finally showed she tried to blame me for being late. But more importantly they use so much glue on my lashes that it made my lashes brittle. I noticed my lashes kept breaking so I stopped going. Now I go to Sen Lashes. Not only is Sen Lashes super gentle on my lashes but the owner is super sweet and accommodating.

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    Mega Volume Lash Extensions

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    My Eyebrows Threading - after

    My Eyebrows Threading

    4.2(37 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Bimala is wonderful! She's a true artist. She makes you feel comfortable and such reasonable rates…read more I have been getting threading (eyebrows/ face/ lips) with her for over 5 years. Very welcoming and good recommendations for skincare. She has a public kiosk location type at Federal Plaza in Rockville as well as a more private location in her home near Aspen Hill area. I've tried both and have not been disappointed. I needed my brows shaped before a family event and she was able to accommodate as late as 8pm in her home office location. Note: Due to home/ cultural rules she will not allow men in her home location and by appointment only at home. The open kiosk services anyone. Walk-Ins and appointments. She accepts Zelle, cards and cash.

    First off, I've been getting my eyebrows done for over a decade, literally since I was a child…read more I've never had an issue with the person doing my brows talking on the phone, but this woman did not even give me the decency to pause her conversation for a moment to even speak to me. She just kept motioning as if I was supposed to know what to do, even though it was my first time there. And again, I couldn't care less if you're on the phone, as long as your work doesnt show that you were distracted by that. My eyebrows look horrible. And i truly believe it was because she couldn't stop her conversation for just two moments to properly do my eyebrows or even just ask me what I wanted. Below I will have after and before pictures of my eyebrows. I get them done every 2-3 weeks so I made sure to only include before pictures from the past two weeks. I am so upset.

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