On the run? Aren’t we all? Time is of the essence, especially in our nation’s capital where work consumes the better part of the day. Need a manicure or pedicure PDQ? Don’t’ want to mortgage the house to get it? Check out these Best and Cheapest Nail Salons in Washington, DC. Sure to address your style needs and easy on the pocketbook.
5th Avenue
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045-1000
Phone: (202) 639-9558
Price: Discount to Moderate
Transportation: Street and lot parking. Near Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange), Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange), and Archives-Navy Memorial (Green, Yellow) metro station stops.
5th Avenue gets high marks for location (adjacent to National Press Club, near Warner and National Theaters, Willard, W and JW Marriott hotels.) Walk in’s and last-minute appointments welcome. Fast and efficient. If you want to avoid the high-priced salons in the neighborhood or need a manicure and pedicure on the run, 5th Avenue is the place for you. A good value for your time and money.
A Nails by Cynthia
2602 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1521
Phone: (202) 232-8342
Price: Moderate
Transportation: Street and lot parking is limited. Near Cleveland Park metro station stop.
A Nails by Cynthia gets high marks for convenient manicures & pedicures in this charming Cleveland Park neighborhood. Easy access by metro or by foot. Walk ins welcome. After a few minutes in the salon, you’ll be ready to take in Rock Creek Park or the sights and sounds of the National Zoo which are just steps away from A Nails by Cynthia.
Ace Nail Salon
1706 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-2410
Phone: (202) 265-0700
Price: Discount to Moderate
Transportation: Street and lot parking is limited. Near Dupont Circle metro station stop.
Ace Nails is a great bargain in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Fast, efficient and friendly. Won’t break the bank. Check out Ace Nails before you hop on the metro to get downtown or take in the sights at Embassy Row. A convenient nail and pedicure salon near Dupont Circle and downtown DC.
Blu Nail Spa
1339 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 939-1414
Website: www.blunailspa.com
Price: Moderate; See website for special promotions
Hours of Operation: 10am-7pm (Mon-Sat); 11am-4pm (Sun or by appt. only)
Transportation: In Logan Circle neighborhood, between N St & N Rhode Island Avenue, on U Street corridor. Near bus, metro routes.
Classic manicure $15. Spa manicure $25. Classy, clean and great service. You can’t beat the ambiance and value of Blu Nail Spa. Trendy neighborhood. Get a manicure or pedicure, and hit one of the great eateries along U Street corridor.
Bravado Hair Design
655 C Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003-4301
Phone: (202) 543-6118
Website: www.bravadohairdesign.com
Price: Discount to Moderate. Check out website for 20% coupon.
Transportation: Steps from corner of 7th and C Streets, SE, across from Eastern Market. Metered parking is available on the street, or there is a parking garage next to the salon. Near Eastern Market metro station stop.
Full service salon, near Eastern Market. While not the cheapest salon on the block, the prices are reasonable and moderate at Bravado. Paraffin treatments for hands and feet $10-$20. Manicures for $18 and up. Lovely salon in great neighborhood. The plan? Get a mani- and pedi-, and you’re ready to do some shopping at Eastern Market, DC’s fabulous historic landmark and shopping area.
Capelli Designs
400 C Street, SW, Suite #1
Washington, DC 20024-2523
Phone: (202) 484-0900
Prices: Moderate
Transportation: Not too far from Holiday Inn Washington Capitol Hotel and Federal Center SW metro station stop.
Full service salon and nails. Excellent service and easy prices. Caters to the hotel, governance service and Smithsonian crowd. Not far from Independence, mall and museums. A quick stop at Capelli for a manicure and you’re ready for museum hopping.
Elegance 10 Nails
3941 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019-2662
Phone: (202) 388-5144
Prices: Discount
Transportation: Nearest metro station stop is Minnesota Ave (Orange), but it’s a ways. Best to drive or take bus. Street and lot parking.
Elegance 10 Nails is cheap and easy. Great service. Lots of value for the money. In and out in just a few minutes, and you’re ready to see DC United take on their challengers at RFK stadium. Hometown, nail and pedicure salon.
Fort Lincoln Beauty Boutique
3172 Bladensburg Rd, NE
Washington, DC 20018-2204
Phone: (202) 635-1300
Prices: Discount
Transportation: Fort Lincoln is located in northeast region of Washington, D.C., near Maryland border. Near U.S. Routes 1 and 50, bordered by New York Avenue NE, Bladensburg Road, and South Dakota Avenue NE.
Fort Lincoln is an interesting neighborhood anchored by a Civil War-era Fortress that was constructed for the defense of Washington in its day. Now, Fort Lincoln contains hundreds of residential and commercial properties, located between Bladensburg and New York Avenues, including the Fort Lincoln Beauty Boutique where you can get a manicure on the cheap. Check out Fort Lincoln for a nail and pedicure salon experience in a vibrant neighborhood.
Golden Nails
400 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004-2237
Phone: (202) 347-3103
Prices: Discount
Transportation: Penn Quarter, in Chinatown, near the arch. Adjacent to Gallery Place metro station stop.
Convenient to Penn Quarter and Chinatown eateries and hotels, Golden Nails is the place to go for your next downtown DC manicure. The price is right, and the service can’t be beat. Get your nails done at Golden nails, and you’re ready for a show at National Theater or the Georgetown game at Verizon center.
Mai Nails
4017 S Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC 20032-1331
Phone: (202) 562-2855
Price: Discount
Transportation: Not too far from Bolling AFB, Anacostia Naval Station. On bus route.
Conveniently located in Washington Highlands, near DC-MD border. Great value and service. Manicures at discount prices. A nail and pedicure salon to visit in the nation’s capital, driving into work or going home.
Resources
District of Columbia (Washington, DC) State Board of Cosmetology
Washington, DC Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
941 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 / Telephone: (202) 442-4400
Nails Magazine
www.nailsmag.com
Nail Pro Magazine
www.nailpro.com
Elle on Nails
www.elle.com/Beauty/Beauty-Spotlight/Nail-Lacquer-Your-Best-Fall-Manicure
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