After a long string of disappointing manicures at various nail salons, my visit here was the straw that broke the camel's back and led to me deciding to never pay for manicures again. I have been here several times and the quality of your service depends largely on who the technician is. One of the techs (whose name I unfortunately forgot) is amazing and did one of the better gel french manicures I've had. Another, who I've had a few times doesn't seem to have knowledge of current trends or understanding of how to do them. I requested a neutral chrome and got frosted polish on one occasion. On another, I wanted a French done with regular polish and the same tech I just mentioned acted like she couldn't do it if I didn't get gel, basically trying to upsell me from the moment I sat down. Then when I told her I would prefer a slightly less stark white for the tip color she said she couldn't do it without using gel and I felt like there was an attitude as soon as I said I wanted a basic manicure and not gel. I went with clear polish just to get out as quickly as possible. read more

Had a great mani today. I had some time while the baby was napping with Grandma to get a mani. Came in wanting a jelly style mani, which they just got a builder gel series for! Was able to walk in, had a relatively quick gel full set that looks incredible. read more

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Just went for another very pleasant trip to The One Nail Bar, getting ready for the holidays. As always, everyone working there is very friendly, the place is spotlessly clean and well maintained, and Lina is such a great manicurist. I am very happy with this establishment, and their consistently high quality services and their care and attentiveness to their clients. read more

Visited there again recently, and as always had a wonderful treatment. I usually go for a pedicure -- which also involves a fairly substantial leg massage -- and come home feeling pampered. I especially recommend Tina, for her wonderful attention to detail, and her care for the customers. Their appointment system was rocky when they first opened (I see the ratings from other customers back then). But appointments now, made by phone, are kept accurately. I arrive and am seen within minutes of the appointment time. read more

I started going to this nail salon when they opened. It was always super busy, (walk ins beware) and even when I made appts, they would not honor them or they would close early. I wanted to like them, but they are always in a rush. And they don't take their time. They have a points system where if u go so many visits u can get $10 off, but u won't be able to use this because u can't ever get an appt. read more

For starters, I left with an infected finger! My nail technician cut my nails so rapidly, haphazardly and down to the quip that she actually created a hangnail that I had to remove on my own and then put neosporin on because it hurt so much. She cut my nails so short that when she went to file, she was filing my finger tips - not nails, so now those are sensitive. Unfortunately, the language barrier between us made it impossible to convey my discomfort although one would think wincing and flinching were universal and thus easily read. Finally, the salon smelled so strongly of chemicals, the place gave me a blinding headache. Not returning! read more

Not the greatest job, but can't complain too much. The nails lasted a good amount of time Furthermore the people at the place we're extremely nice. As I was leaving the woman who did my nails gave me a 10$ gift card. read more

The One Nail Bar - My nails after two weeks with dip polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Do not come here. Highly unprofessional and the staff will take appointments (like they did for me) but not honor them. I saw multiple women get seated prior to me, and I made my appointment much earlier in the day (at 12:45pm) for 7pm. I arrived at 6:40pm to soak and possibly start a little earlier. They allowed me to wait and made it seem like everything was OK. 7:15 rolls around and I still don't have a seat for my pedicure. I understand that people may have arrived prior to me, but did they make an appointment? I did. And I waited all day to arrive early for nothing. This is my only day off this week and I wasted an appointment for nothing. I could have gone somewhere else. If they have an issue with timing then perhaps they shouldn't allow people to make appointments. I could've taken my money and time elsewhere. Don't bother wasting your precious time coming here, since they have an issue with respecting yours. *Update- in response to someone who felt that I "should've left at 7" and wrote this for "discounts"...I never plan on coming back, and they shouldn't take appointments at certain times if it's going to be a problem. It's quite simple. Someone requests an appointment time, and they say no. Maybe suggest another time, or a different day. This could've been avoided, and I did leave, 20 minutes after. I arrived early and gave a grace period. They had plenty of time to say something. A good time would've been when I made the appointment. Have a blessed day! read more

Conveniently located, clean, and it doesn't smell like chemicals! I have visited three times total, most recently today. I have never had an issue with timing. I just call to ask if they have openings before I go. read more

I visited this salon for the first time today and was serviced by Allie, the manager. When I arrived as a walk-In, they asked me if I would like a pedicure in addition to my gel fill. I said yes. The service started off very friendly. However, by the time that Allie got to the shaping of my nails, she started arguing with me when I asked her to match the shape of the right hand with the left. She told me that she had it that way in the first place; which she did not. Why would I ask her to match the shape if it was the same? When she finished re-filing to match hands, she got angry and told me I was wrong--that it was the right way in the first place. Then when she was checking me out, she told me that she would not service me again. If I wanted to return, I could come back as a walk in. I was dumbfounded. I have had my nails done for 20* years and have never been told such a thing. Shocked, I asked her again, "wait, did I hear you right--are you telling that I can't come back to see you?" She said no. Because I asked her to reshape 4 fingernails? I came to a new salon because the person I have gone to for more than one year had to cut her hours and doesn't have a flexible schedule--and this experience will make me figure it out to stay where I am. I was so insulted by Allie's behavior--how as the manager of a salon do you treat a new customer this way? I was not rude or demanding. We had a perfectly pleasant conversation until the end, especially when she had to rush because she was late. She even started to raise her voice when she told me that I was wrong-that she had the shape right in the first place. What?!! She told me that she won't see me again as I was checking out. She took my card and ran it. When I asked her about how to add a tip, she then told me that she only takes cash or Venmo for a tip. I asked for her Venmo because I believe in tipping well and she had worked hard. She opened her Venmo account on her phone, tossed her phone down in front of me and walked away. I was standing there in disbelief trying to get her Venmo info, almost in tears. Her phone screen locked and I just walked out. I will never set foot in this salon again. She told me that it's competitive in this area--well, this is no way to keep customers!! read more

had the worst experience with Joey at the one nail salon. I've never been to this nail tech and usually make appointments with a specific tech, but it was last minute so I did a walk in. the energy was off the moment I sat down and he was hostile both in action and speech. filing and tapping on my hands aggressively and when I questioned what he was doing, he began raising his voice and cursing at me. it got to the point where the manager, Allie, had to step in and finish my manicure as he stormed to the back room. I explained the issue (and it was also loud enough for everyone in the shop to overhear) yet was offered no compensation for the bad service. 0/5 stars if i could. read more

Kim gave me the cutest gel mani I've ever had! I was so impressed by her nail art, will be coming back to see her whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I started going to this new salon a few months ago. It's very clean, more luxe and comfortable than the other salon down the street. They take the necessary covid precautions with sanitizing, enforcing face masks, social distancing and even plexiglass dividers. It's never crowded and I love coming here. Allie is the best :) She takes her time and doesn't rush you and she does a thoroughly clean job. She's never cut me or left my nails lumpy or uneven. She's a great artist and I highly recommend. My nails always look fresh when I leave ;) read more

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I love the location of this salon, right next door to Starbucks, fancy wine store & Trader Joe's. Also that it's clean and fairly new. The massage chairs and the basins are pretty fancy, I was really comfortable. Also ventilation was top, I didn't notice any odors from the chemicals & polishes they use. I walked in and was immediately seated noonish Wednesday. But the person that walked in after me had a 30min wait. Seems they had 4 technicians on hand, an hour later a couple more technicians showed up. Lyn gave me a mani pedi and she took her time. It wasn't the best massage but my nails look great. read more

Lee is the best nail tech ever! So patient and detail oriented. Does a fantastic job each and every time! All other staff are super friendly and the place is in a good location too. Highly recommend. read more

I've found this place to be mostly a hit but when you get a miss, it's BAD. Pros: Super clean Great COVID protocols - I love that they have plexiglass between me and the person doing my nails Excellent color selection Relatively easy to call ahead and get an appointment Points for repeat customers Female techs have been great Fair prices for the DC area Cons: The parking lot sucks but Trader Joe's is there and I can always find a reason to pop in Can get crowded on the weekends One of the male techs (I think the taller one with glasses) is HORRIBLE - he's cut me both times, I have to keep redirecting how I want my nails shaped, and ALWAYS rushes - I do not want to feel more anxious/frazzled leaving than I did when I walked in I've gone a few times and I'll be back but I will be sure to ask for one of the female techs. read more

Had me take off my nails to do an ombré and claimed that was the only way to get it. They proceeded to not know how to do the ombré. I then had to change the design I wanted to an "easier" one and she couldn't do that one either. She then charged me an additional $5 for an express service even though there was no wait and not many customers at the time, along with an additional $10 for a full set that I didn't get. This boosted my service from $55 to $70. She then made a face when I did not tip. read more

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This is not the closest mail salon to me, but it's the best. No TV!!! Quiet, clean, and friendly in its own way.

One thing I cannot stand is a bad set of nails and I'm happy to share that this place does share the same sentiments. About a week ago, I got almond-shaped acrylics with a bad ombré polish done at Fantasy Nails in Four Corners. (1st pic). This was the last straw with them. Today, I made an appointment to get these re-shaped/cut down and a polish change. What. A. Difference. Amazing precision, amazing customer service, super clean, super nice. I even treated myself to their One Nail Bar pedicure and the attention to detail was superb. I will definitely be coming here from now on. Reasonable prices, but be wary: they share a parking lot with Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and several other retailers with heavy traffic. Obviously not the shop's fault, just get there early enough to find parking. read more

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I've been here twice and had two very different results. Both times I had powder put over my natural nails. The first time I went, my nails were absolutely perfect - the woman doing my nails took her time and was very meticulous in making sure they were perfect. I would have given her 10 stars. My first visit is the photo with light pink nails. This time around was different. The woman was very kind however she was not as meticulous as the other lady. My nails weren't shaped and now that I'm in the sun, I can see there are spots on my nails that don't have a clear coat over them and the edges of my nails near the nail bed are uneven. They look bad. From a distance you can't tell but if I take a picture of my nails or look at them closely, they're not great. This visit is the dark red nail color. Notice the blurred and bad edges, the nails are bumpy and not properly filed. Even though my two experiences were very different, I do recommend this salon with the right nail tech. They're clean, follow sanitizing protocols, and the staff are all very polite. There is also a wide range of polishes and designs to choose from with fair pricing. read more

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They're unprofessional. I came here twice for nail removal and the first time they made me wait an hour & just ignored me. Today (5/21/2023) they made me wait & said they don't have time to remove my nails. If they don't like doing nail removals then just say it. I will never come back here! read more

My dip manicures usually last 4-5 weeks, never chip and need to be redone only due to nail growth. Not at One Nail Bar, hairline cracks around my nail beds develop in 2 weeks, then the edges chip. Won't be going back even though the location is convenient. read more

Today ViVi really showed her true colors. I've been a faithful client even to the point of waiting for her when she's been over 15 minutes late twice. Today I was late 15 minuets and she did not wait for me as I did when she was late. She took someone else in my place. And believe it or not I've NEVER been late for an appointment with Vi. I understand she needs to make money and more often than not they do have no shows. I'm not that person, I make it a habit to call if I can't keep my appointment to dignifie her with the respect she deserved. Obviously the respect goes one way. I will not give my hard earned money to anyone who can't treat me like I treat them. If that's how you treat your loyal customers how will you treat a new customer? If I could give one star I would! read more

This is the 4th time I've been to the salon and each time I leave happy and satisfied. The salon is clean, wine is offered with your service, the wait is usually short, efficient iPad check-in and the staff is kind and professional. read more

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My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at The One Nail Bar today. We read a previous bad review about Kai but that was not our experience -at all. Kai gave my daughter a wonderful pedicure. We both had great relaxing pedicures. Then I had a lovely gel manicure and my daughter got acrylic tips with gel and nail art. We both loved the service, the clean salon, and the finished product (especially appreciated the great nail shaping). We turned to each other at the end and said "We found our new nail place". This was momentous, since we haven't found a nail place that we both felt would be our "regular place" since we moved from Los Angeles to Silver Spring five years ago. In fact this is the first Yelp review I have written for a nail salon in Maryland. I recommend The One Nail Bar and we look forward to returning soon. read more

This place has gone downhill since it opened. It is no longer clean and sanitary looking but instead resembles most other nail salons with piles of stuff and food everywhere. The quality of the basic manicure and pedicure has also been unreliable and often bad. I never fail to come home without a snagged nail or other blemish. They charge five dollars extra for a buff manicure but do a very poor job. The extras up the scale of pedicures are definitely not worth it and few of the technicians do anything resembling massage. The prices have also gone up. I have been offered a free drink maybe one out of 10 times and otherwise had to ask for a glass of water. There is no online reservation system on the phone reservations are sometimes unreliable. read more

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By far one of the best nail salon experiences I've ever had. My nail technician Mai did a wonderful job handling my manicure & pedicure. She made me feel absolutely refreshed and wonderful. I would highly recommend anyone from out of town, like myself, to walk in with great confidence. They have a very great staff and a welcoming environment. My cousin lives nearby so I will be here often whenever I visit from out of town (NJ). read more

Amazing job!!! This is my second time here and I love the work they do. This time I was with Peter and he is great. Also very convenient location next to Trader Joe's, definitely a plus :) read more

The One Nail Bar - Gel nails by Peter - Nail Salons Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I came in asking for a acrylic soak off and the lady just yanked them off. It was extremely painful, The lady made one of my fingers bleed and kept saying it was because my nails were thin. My nails aren't thin, I only get acrylic once a year, she was just rushing and didn't take her time to soak them off. She made one of my fingers bleed. read more

The One Nail Bar - Bleeding nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I'm not really sure how to rate them. The place is clean and everyone is really nice. However, twice now I have had a pedicure and the polish started coming off the next day. I've had pedicures other places where the polish stayed on until my nails grew out. They didn't do anything different from any other place, at least not that I noticed, but this is a big deal since I can't afford to get pedicure more than once a month. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. Been here multiple times and made excuses to try and rationalize the decent prices and atmosphere. If it's not the late start times, long waits, or the random uncharges it'll be your fingertip getting superglued and burnt. First time ever asking for chrome, I provided multiple picture examples and not even once did they glance at them. My tech burned my fingernail with old superglue and continuously mixed up the polishes. By the end I made due with what happened and still they offered no minimal discount for literally watching smoke come off my fingernail. I've sat in a nail chair and respected the craft for years, never in my life have I experienced such garbage customer service (myself working in the service industry). read more

Upon entering, nice clean decor. Greeted promptly and did not wait long for someone other than my nail technician to remove my gel. This was my first time here and I read reviews that mentioned Lee. She did an amazing job on my feet and hands. The shape was spot on and the attention to detail was truly appreciated (with my own ocd). At check out met the owner, I think, her name is Tina and she was very friendly as well. Definitely returning and this will be my go to spot from here on out with Lee! Parking lot is tight for sure, but nice to have trader joes and starbucks there for before or after! read more

This morning was my second attempt to schedule an appointment. I walked into the salon and was never acknowledged. After waiting about 5 minutes, I realized that this place didn't need my business. About four or five of the workers made eye contact with me but never moved from their workstation. They were " busy texting" on their cellphones. Customer service is the lifeline to any business and this place is below my standard. Although the location is convenient I would rather drive out of my way than spend my hard on money in a place where the empty cannot open their mouths and say hello. The owners and/or management needs to fix this! read more

Modern and chic nail salon and very clean! Nail tech Lee very friendly and accommodating : ) read more

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This was my first time here and I was delighted. I went in on a whim after seeing the store next to Trader Joe's. I was a little nervous about how my nails and toes would turn out but I must say I was thoroughly impressed throughout my visit. Vivi was the technician who did my manicure (gel fill-in) and pedicure. She was so kind, knowledgeable, and patient with me as we tried to find the perfect color. And she reshaped my nail to more beautifully match the shape of my nail beds and fingers. I will absolutely be returning! read more

The One Nail Bar - This is a gel fill-in with OPI's "From Dusk til Dune" done by ViVi who is amazing at her craft. - Nail Salons Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

They do a really great job ensuring safety during covid with temperature taking hand sanitizer and masks worn at all times as well as plastic dividers! It's very clean and modern and definitely some of the best salon chairs in the area! Lee was amazing and I can't wait to come back! read more

The One Nail Bar - Very clean Covid safe nail bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The customer service was good but the mail tech was not. I requested a gel manicure and the results were very disappointing. The polish was applied very thick so it did not look natural or attractive. The tech ended up filing off layered of the polish after I complained. The result was better but it still was not attractive. I wanted nice nails for a special occasion but I thought my nails looked like they were polished by an amateur. read more

The salon is very clean and has good lighting. My appointments have always been on time.

Very disappointed in the work. I got a pedicure and it's literally just terrible, and I have somewhere to be. I was told to return at 8am on a Saturday (today) to have it fixed, but Tina has not shown up. I won't be back. read more

I always saw this place from outside and it looked really nice and clean but the service was not what exacted at all. I got a SNS with tips and a express pedi. Pedicure was okay, but my manicure is really poorly done, every single nail has a bump and they are all different shapes. Would I recommend this place? Not really. Would I come back and give them another chance? Probably not. read more

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