Nancy’s Nails Salon

Nancy is fantastic! I picked the wettest rainiest day of the year to get a pedicure. My bus was 30 mins late so by the time I got to Nancys I was DRENCHED. SOPPING WET! She found me some sweat pants and put my wet jeans and coat in the dryer! So kind! She definitely went above my expectations. This isn’t near my home but I will make it my permanent nail salon from now on.

THEY CHARGE $ 5 TO REMOVE GEL POLISH.
They do not place acrylic nails on.
When I asked for an overlay on one nail that was much shorter than the rest she basically refused to do what I asked. I had to ask multiple times.
MY GEL MANICURE BEGAN TO CHIP ON DAY 2.

I was in downtown Silver Spring and saw this place. I called and made an appointment, Nancy (the owner) was very accommodating and got me an appointment the next day. The place is small but very clean. Nancy did my mani and pedi. She is so friendly and did a great job and cheap! I will definitely go back again.

This is a nice clean place. I got my first manicure from there. They really are friendly and will conversat with you. There customer service is and prices are awesome. I highly recommend this nail shop.

I discovered this nail salon in the fall and have been a regular ever since. In larger salons I’ve found it’s hit or miss on your services depending on which tech you get. I’ve had Nancy, her husband, and Nancy’s sister Kim do my nails and they’re always flawless. I love that Nancy’s willing to take me in the early morning, and also that she’s not shy about speaking up if she thinks you’ve made a bad color choice. There’s sometimes a wait if she’s juggling a couple of appointments but I count that as bonus relaxation time. The salon doesn’t look high-​tech or glamorous but don’t let that fool you. It’s clean, professional, and Nancy takes her work quite seriously.

Nancy’s was nice. Nothing extravagant, but they did a good job and were very friendly. I got a pedicure, which always involves a lot of «do this, don’t do this», but she listened to what I wanted and was very accommodating. It’s been almost 3 weeks and my polish is still almost entirely intact.
They had the big, comfortable massaging pedicure chairs for maximum relaxation. I didn’t even realize it at first, but it was a pleasant surprise. I never want to go back to normal pedicure seating again; it’s just not the same.
Bonus points for not being pushy, and trying to get me to wax anything and everything! I always find that so awkward. Luckily here they won’t make you feel hairy when all you want is to get your nails done.

Last went a few weeks ago and my gel manicure only lasted about a week. I went in to just get them taken off instead of going through the hassle of repair (as I did previously when my gel manicure did not last on another occasion), and I was charged to remove the gel nails, with Nancy insisting that gel manicures are only supposed to last a week (even though regular nail polish lasts me longer than that and costs half as much). Also had a brazilian wax — the room was not very clean and I had SEVERAL full length hairs remaining when she finished. I also found it very odd that she didn’t wear gloves. I don’t think I’ll be returning

Visiting the area for work, and needed a quick polish change for my ragged, chipping manicure. Found this place on Unilocal and was so pleased by the kind service, good job, and ridiculous price ($ 10 mani, $ 8 polish change that included a mini hand massage/​scrub) I had to review. There was a bit of a wait, as locals were in and out for their regular appointments, but I was happy to take a seat as I hadn’t made an appointment. Will definitely visit again before I leave!

Hmmmmm. This is the most difficult review I have ever written. So I went to Nancy’s Nails based on the convenient location and great Unilocal reviews.
THE GOOD: I had no appointment, but they took me right away. In the hour and a half I was there, I noticed that Nancy clearly has a following. No fewer than five people dropped by (of all ages and backgrounds). They called Nancy by name and she asked personal questions about them. Nice. It seemed like a friendly, community based business. Also, my manicure was lovely. A week later, my nails still look great, BUT…
THE BAD: This place is sooooo dirty! I was uncomfortable throughout the manicure. I want to relax during an appointment like this one, but I cannot if I think I may get my clothes dirty or an infection. I questioned how sanitary the instruments and pedicure tub was and spent my time watching my technicians like a hawk. Additionally, there was a layer of dust/​crud on the drying fans and many other objects. Some other reviewers note that the décor is not up to date. Outdated décor is not the issue. I question if this place would pass inspection. Yes, I did stay despite being uncomfortable, but I would not go back or recommend that anyone go to Nancy’s unless they wanted a close-​knit manicure community.

I received great attention a mani pedi today! Small place but recommend!

Whew… Unilocal…you look to be misleading on this one. After reading the reviews I thought I’d give Nancy’s a try. I wanted to get waxed. When I walked in, it was packed to where I could hardly walk in or around the people and items on the floor. Nancy wanted me to discuss my cooch grooming habits in front of three clients who there was no being discrete around with such cramped quarters.
Embarrassing.
I’d sum up my experience to… very cramped… dirty…unsanitary…uncomfortable…and awkward. With nail and waxing salons every few blocks in Silver Spring, I’m unsure why one would consider this the best or even an acceptable /​sanitary option.

I went here after reading reviews and wanted something close to where I live. I got a pedicure and did not have to wait on a weekday after work. This place is extremely dirty. The floors are not swept/​cleaned, the tools are not sanitized, and they double dip in many of their jars after putting whatever it is on your skin/​nails. My polish was well-​done, but I would not go back after this experience.

I have been going to Nancy for over 20 years. She has never failed in providing excellent, friendly service. I suggested my mother go to her (she has sensitive feet) for a pedicure and now, even though she retired and lives 2 hours away, she never come to DC/​MD without a trip to Nancy Nails. I highly recommend Nancy and her staff (usually 1 other woman and sometimes her husband).

Staff was nice, knowledgeable and intent on doing a stellar job. $ 30 for a mani-​pedi is a good deal in silver spring. It’s clean and comfortable. I love the purse hooks! Nice touch. I’m making this my regular nail salon.

just left and loved the service! I am very picky about how my nails are done but I will be back! great prices too!

In the four years since I found Nancy’s it has become a regular stop for my entire family. I’m thrilled to have a new job around the corner from her!
I’m not going to say you’ll get the Best mani-​pedi in town; that honor probably falls to some $ 100+ salon. But you will get a very good mani-​pedi for a ridiculously low price. Same thing with all the rest of the services. Nancy does great acrylic nails and is my very favorite place for bikini/​brazilian waxing (quick, no-​frills, knows exactly what she’s doing = exactly what I’m looking for.)
Couple tips:
1) Nancy’s is pretty busy most of the time. If you’re doing a walk-​in don’t be surprised if you have to wait a little while. Even if you do have an appointment it could be a bit of a wait at certain times of day, like right after work. My suggestion: if you call for an appointment at X time, and Nancy suggests Y or Z time instead, that’s because X time is totally full. If you can’t make it any other time she’ll fit you in, but you shouldn’t be surprised by the wait. Go with Y or Z time if you need to be in and out.
2) This is not a pristine salon. I’m cool with that and you should be too if you’re coming here. The furniture and the décor doesn’t all match, the space is small and can be a little crowded, and you may see Nancy’s sons doing homework in the back room after school. But altogether it creates an awesome relaxed, friendly vibe that I love. 100% worth your business!

This place is excellent. Don’t let looks deceive you.
I walked past this place on my way to another nail salon and quickly looked up Unilocal reviews, then decided to stop in. The gentleman who was at the door was I was entering told me it would be an hour wait. I was not too happy about that, but it was 104 degrees outside and they had the TV on the food network.
I only waited about 30 minutes. The gentleman did my pedicure and it was great. He took his time and was very thorough. And Nancy waxed my eyebrow — they look good. There are three people that work there and they are all very friendly. Also, it seems like they know their customers well.
I was looking for a place to get my nails and eyebrows done close to home and this is the place.
$ 20 for pedicure $ 16 for eyebrow and lip wax

She stayed late to give me a pedicure (I walked in right as they were about to close) and it looks very nice. The massage chairs work well and they have new TVs up. A great price for a job well done at a no-​frills kind of place.

To be fair, I have never had my nails done here. However that’s because when I walked in everything was disorganized and filthy. I made an appointment for 6, sight unseen. There was not enough room for 6 people in the joint. The woman I spoke with was very nice, however I just would not feel clean getting my nails done here.

I just had my first experience with Nancy’s and was very pleased. This block of Bonifant is my favorite block in Silver Spring. I had a full set of acrylics put on (don’t judge) and it was the most careful and beautiful set I’ve ever had. Best of all, it was very affordable at $ 22. (Manicures are $ 10, pedis $ 20, fyi).
I arrived with no appointment on a Friday afternoon and was quickly attended to by Nancy’s husband, Huang, who repairs air conditioners for a living but helps Nancy out on occasion. Frankly I think he should quit his day job because the manicure showed great attention to detail and patience. It was totally unrushed and the end result is great. He even took the time to apply a sugar scrub to my hands which is not the norm in these little shops in my experience. The icing is he is a lovely conversationalist with a fascinating life story.
The owners seemed to know the other customers and treated them well. One woman next to me, very pregnant, was getting a pedicure and I could see that the foot massage looked thorough and better than the usual perfunctory one.
Great value for the price, esp compared with DC nail salons!!!