Perfect Nails

Ive been frequenting Perfect Nails for over a year now and have never been disappointed! They always do a wonderful job! I’ve gone to other places in the past and acrylics usually hurt but here I’ve never had any pain which is awesome. I would suggest making an appointment (although they do accept walk-​ins) they can be very busy at times. The price is very reasonable as well!

Best salon i’ve been to! I came with my little sister and cousin to get gel manicures and they did a wonderful job in cleaning the dead skin in my sisters nails and making them look healthy again.
The lady who did my nails was very gentle while giving me my gel manicure and made sure there was no mess around the edges and overall did a clean job! At the end she wrapped my hands in a hot towel and moisturized them for me!
I recommend this salon to anyone who is looking for good treatment for less money!

Best nail salon in Herndon! I first heard about this salon from a co-​worker and today I am so glad she shared it with me! I use to go for eyelashes and then started getting my nails done there. I always see Nancy but everyone there is very nice and talented. Don’t let the location fool you they will leave your nails looking amazing!

I have to give perfect Nails a five star because of the great service great staff, and great job these women do.
My first experience here wasn’t good but the way the owner handled the situation has made me come back every time to get my nails done no more waxing though lol
The very first time I came to this salon, I came to get my upper lip waxed and unfortunately had a bad experience. I was was burned by the hot wax and a day later had a burnt upper lip where later it scarred. Right after I was set with the wax I felt a burning sensation but was told it was normal, even though usually get my upper lip waxed or threaded. The thing is more than enough wax was applied to my upper lip where it had not been cooled down enough
Of course being very upset and frustrated with the amount of wax applied to my upper lip I decided to come back to show the woman who had did my waxing on what happened and how did this happen if it never happened before

Love this place. Prices are good. Nails always come out looking good. Different people are equally as talented as the next. No special features, but they get the job done! Doesn’t feel dirty at all, but is not brand new either. It’s actually exactly what I’m looking for! Pretty decent hours (open early saturday morning!) The usual paranoias of «are they talking about me!?» settle in but once I get over the fact that I can’t understand it anyways, I have a lot of fun! I always try to tip in cash, so I’m not sure if you have to do that or not…

I was looking for a reasonably priced place for waxing when I came across perfect nails on Unilocal.While the lady who waxed my arms was sweet and made sure that every inch was clean, the wax applicator that she used was very unhygenic. For the first time in my life have I seen someone use a bottle like wax applicator (instead of a stick or knife). The wax was dripping on the side of the bottles making it very messy, sticky and unhygenic. Some of the bottles even had broken caps! I was scared that I might get a rash or an infection since I am sure they use the same applicators for everyone, but luckily nothing happened!
They dont have a separate room for waxing, there was just a curtain separating a section from the entire salon. It was a nightmare when I looked around while getting my arms waxed. The curtain was black and full of dust… so were other corners and walls in the room!
The salon definitely needs to up its cleanliness and hygiene! I don’t think ill come back here… atleast not for waxing!

Best gel I’ve gotten so far. The gel color selection is amazing! You tell them what you want and they do a great job doing just that. Didn’t have to tell my lady once about fixing anything and they made sure it was done how you wanted. Very nice, clean place and they’re accommodating with last minute appointments. Not sure about the acrylic work but gel, mani and pedi is amazing.
If you’re worried about your nails looking grown out, tell them to paint all the way to the cuticle and not leave a space… otherwise it looks like your nails are a week old.

Go-​to place for my best friend and I to get out nails done, and get waxed. All the ladies couldn’t be nicer and they remember us every time. They always do a great job, they’re open late so we can go after work, and ESPECIALLY regarding their waxing: the price is right. Definitely not like a spa/​luxury experience but that’s not what you’re going for really when you go to a basic nail salon anyway. Love this place!

I just moved to Reston from Texas and was looking for a new nail salon and eyebrow waxing place. Of course I had to check out handy dandy Unilocal for some opinions. Even though this place had mixed reviews, I decided to give it a shot and I’m glad I did! I got Cindy for both my pedicure and eyebrow waxing. She did a killer job on both services. She really took her time with the pedicure and gave a nice foot and leg massage. She also did a fabulous job with my eyebrows. I have a scar on one of my eyebrows so it’s a little tricky to get both even. As mentioned by another reviewer, the floors do look rather dirty. However, it’s a really light colored tile that looks like it’s been stained from years of use. I’m sure no matter how much they scrub, those spots aren’t going to ever disappear. Anyway, I’m pleased with the service I received and will make this place my regular spot!

Went here based on other Unilocal reviews and we were not disappointed. We had a group of 6 and they did a great job accommodating us for mani /​pedis. The service is great and they did a great job. Cost is very reasonable too. Will definitely come back. And the massage with the pedi was one of the best I have had.

Perfect Nails is open early until late – even until 6 p.m. on Sunday during the winter when darker days and colder weather pervade.
For this reason alone, I am a huge fan. A certified (or maybe certifiable) procrastinator, I found myself at 5 pm on a Sunday in dire need of a manicure. My usual salon was closed and I needed to find something in a hurry. Unilocal to the rescue. Within minutes I was able to identify a reputable and (most importantly) open salon recommended by vox populi.

Perfect Nails of Herndon is not a fancy salon and it is located in a run down strip mall. However, my technician provided friendly, competent service, delivering a lovely French shellac manicure in about 30 minutes for $ 35. I was a little disappointed that we soaked in water instead of lotion to soften cuticles, but at 6 pm on a Sunday, I had little to complain about:-).

I really enjoyed my experience here. I was able to schedule an appointment last minute and thru took me right away. I got a vintage inspired gel mani and pedi and my eyebrows waxed. Cindy did all the services and was very sweet. I was exhausted and she told me to go to sleep while I was getting my pedi. Its definitely not a luxury salon but it was clean and nice, and my services and final product looked great and the price couldn’t be beat. I will definitely go back.

Based on other Unilocal reviews, I scheduled an appointment to have a mani/​pedi with Cindy. I arrived a few minutes late due to car trouble, and had just enough time to pick out a nail color before she was ready for me. I should note that I went at 11 am and was Cindy’s first appointment. By the time she was finished with my pedi, all of the other nail techs were busy with clients, so I can see how one might have to wait if you arrive later in the day, even for an appointment.
The pedi chairs are not brand new, but they were functional, and I watched as one of the other techs scrubbed her footbath out with soap and sponge. Other instruments were generally wiped with alcohol, and I saw some barbicide, without any instruments in it though. It seems like they make an effort for cleanliness.
For the pedi, it took about 45 minutes total. The massage was very light, more like just rubbing in lotion rather than putting any muscle into it. She may have been more gentle with me because I’m 7 months pregnant, but it seems you can opt for a more rigorous/​longer massage for extra $. Some of the other techs were a bit faster with their pedis. Cindy was very thorough and careful with the grooming, and personable — we chatted a little about my pregnancy.
The mani took about 30 minutes. She made sure to trim and shape them as I preferred and asked if I liked the shape before moving on. I had a regular mani, not gel or shellac, but I saw plenty of other women getting these while I was there.
My total was $ 32, and she seemed to assume I was paying by credit card (I had cash), so I don’t think they have a problem with cards.
I probably wouldn’t go here for a facial, but they do nails well and on a budget. If you want to be pampered, I would suggest one of the other higher priced salons. The shopping center was a little on the run-​down side, but I didn’t feel threatened in broad daylight.

I started going to perfect nails based on Unilocal reviews. I am very very picky and perfect nails has managed to please me. I get my eyebrows waxed and Cindy does a great job. She even took the time to help one of my eyebrows grow in because it had been overplucked by a local eyebrow threader. My shellac mani always last at least 2 weeks (Cindy does my nails as well) and in northern va. You can’t beat there reasonable prices. Now, if your looking for a place that is pleasing to the eyes… keep moving! It’s nothing beautiful, as a matter of fact, I hold my bag a little closer, and walk a little faster when going in and out of the salon. However, Cindy does a great job so if your not worried about the appearance give them a try!
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Good service is not consistent.

Alright so having naturally funky eyebrows comes along with being Indian unfortunately. So when it got to the point where I could barely see through them, I knew I was due for a waxing. I stumbled upon this place since it’s so close to my work and figured I would give them a try.
It was around 1:30pm on a Friday and they weren’t super busy, so they were able to take me right away. I don’t know why, but those waxing rooms always make me feel so uncomfortable with the white padded bed thing and the smell of rubbing alcohol. But the lady (I’m sorry I don’t remember her name) made me feel at ease and was very nice.
I always give props to places who make sure every little stray hair is removed and really take their time. She took like a full 10 min waxing my eyebrows, which is like 2 hours in salon time. She neatly trimmed, waxed, and tweezed to perfection. I walked out of there looking brand spankin’ new for only $ 8.
Only reason I knock off a star is because it HURT. I like when salons wax little by little each section of your eyebrow so it doesn’t feel like they’re ripping you whole face off, but she didn’t do that. Plus she ripped the strips off kinda slow, so it made that pain really sink in :(But overall, great job and I’ll definitely return.

Well this is unfortunate. I’ve been going here for two years — for regular mani/​pedi and gel mani’s. They’re the most reasonably priced in the area, however I ALWAYS knew you get what you pay for. Because I just had the worst experience at so-​called Perfect Nails.
I went in for a gel manicure last week. After 7 days my nails looked horrible and had already started to peel. Gel manicures, for those that don’t know, are supposed to last at least 2 weeks and cost twice as much as a regular manicure. In the past, when I’ve had a gel manicure this hadn’t happened. So I went in and showed them, hoping for a quick and easy fix. Being a regular there I thought they’d be reasonable and see how unfortunate the situation was.
Yikes, was I proven wrong. What can’t be described any other way but a sh*tshow of multiple women basically disregarding what I was telling them, and talking amongst themselves in Vietnamese as if I was a nuisance, analyzing my nails over and over — practically with a magnifying glass — they concluded that I didn’t have any ‘chips’ in my nails, therefore they weren’t responsible. I was shocked! I didn’t want a do-​over, I just wanted them to fix the bad nails so I could be on my way. It’s just nails, people! Acknowledge it must have been bad luck, apologize, then put on a fresh coat. In what world would I take the time out of my work day to try to rip them off (which is what they were implying).
I was essentially accused of trying to pull one over on them, and dismissed. I’ve been going here for two years. I was an extremely loyal customer. Not anymore!
Oh and I’ve uploaded some photos of my sad, unfortunate nails so you can see what I’m talking about.

I’ve never seen this place not packed!
I’ve gotten mani/​pedis done many times and I always have to wait, even if I have an appointment.
The wait and the crowds are the only cons I see. The prices are good and my nails always look great when I leave. There is also a lot of options in polishes to choose from.
The location is a little sketch, but I’ve never had a problem with that.

I discovered Perfect Nails through Unilocal.I wanted to test out a gel manicure (where they use a special polish and between each layer, a UV light is used to harden the polish, its very natural feeling.)
Kathy did my nails, she was friendly, very careful and purposeful in her painting. When I wasn’t happy with the color I chose she let me change it.
Cost $ 30. The gel manicure is supposed to last 3 weeks and be more chip resistant than a regular manicure. If its true, then I’m definitely doing this again!

$ 30 for a mani & pedi. Umm, yes please!!! Especially when I usually do my own because of the price.
Like someone said, it is a hole in the wall kind of place, no bells and whistles, but everything appeared to be clean. The lady who did my mani/​pedi was very thorough and did an awesome foot massage. I will definitely be back.

Prices very reasonable. I came here to get my gel nails off though… and they told me it would take about a half an hour of soaking. Well, a half an hour turned into an hour and a half ordeal and by the time my nails had soaked in chemical acetone for a good hour and 15 minutes (and they still didn’t really come off easily, had to be yanked off) the real nails I had tried to so hard to grow underneath were now paper thin and all broke off within 3 days. The acetone also wrecked havoc on the skin around my nails and caused all the awful cuticles to come back so now my nails look like shit again.
This place is really busy and popular so they are probably fine for manicures and getting nails on, just not taking them off!