Pam’s Nails

Love Annie — prices are right and I never wait. Convenient location.
Annie even makes great color combo suggestions, always leaving my nails looking great. Gel lasts two, sometimes three weeks!

It use to be a good nail Salon now i have no clue. I hate when they know someone isn’t a good nail tech and they still let that person do nails. Idk his name or who he was I just know he’s new and very nice but really not good at filling AT all my nails are the worst also it’s been 6 days since I got my nails done and it looks like it’s been 14

I’ve been coming here for years, Annie is my professional technician. I can call in advance to make my appointment and I’m always seen. She is absolutely amazing! The price of service is well worth it for the area. I enjoy my manicure sessions, it’s relaxing and enjoyable. The foot scrub and warm towels are so therapeutic. The chairs and stations are updated, clean, and the other staff members are professional, kind, and provide courtesy. I am and will remain a loyal and faithful client. Give Pam nails a try, ask for Annie. My eyebrows are always complimented on by strangers, a true gem in the Silver Spring area. I give you my word!

This has been my nail place for about 2 years. It USED to be great. Since being under new management, the level of service has gone down. If I have an appointment there’s no reason why I’m still waiting ½ hour to 40 minutes to be seen. Cindy is good but I guess because the place is so busy, her attention to detail has definitely dwindled immensely. My last visit was last week and I won’t be going back. She didn’t even bother to clean up the extra polish around my fingers! Unacceptable!

Been going to Pam’s here and there for about 5 – 6 years. I never really get their names but there are 3 ladies that are ALWAYS THERE. When Andy started working there. I immediately developed a great friendship with him. He knows my mom. My sister. My friend and me!!! He takes care of me every time I go. Now as the quality of Pam’s overall.. They are not the best. But they are an average nail salon and offer reasonable prices… but Beware though… Once you become Andy’s friend. He becomes extremely territorial of his customers. Today I came in and he was extremely busy. He wanted me to wait 15 – 30 min … So another woman did my nails and he was kind of mad… lol. I just wanted to get my nails done… But either way… They get the job done. it also Depends on who services you if You get the full feet treatment… The lady who did my nails today… didn’t really scrub my feet… Or paint my nails very well… Either way I recommend Andy !!!

I went to get a fill.
as far as the work:
the first time I went– great
the second time– eh
the third time — good
they do a pretty good job on my nails, except the second time when the guy really didn’t care so i went to one of the women the third time
I stopped going because
1. their pricing is inconsistent. I was charged different for the same service three times. and the last time — $ 30??? for a fill? hell no.
2. the technicians argue with me about my color choice. Look. I am brown. I know what looks good on my hand. I should not have to spend 5 minutes convincing YOU that I do not want to pick a new color and that the color I chose is great. Once they concede, they realize that wow. the color does look good
3. there are women who will come up to you CONSTANTLY while you are getting your nails done to tell you you need a wax. you need to get your chin done. you need to get your eyebrows done. one woman actually touched my face to show me where she could do my eyebrows while the dude was painting my nails. No means no. BACK UP OFF ME.
and that is why i stopped going. ok work. inconsistent pricing/​way too expensive. no respect for my opinion of something I am paying for. and invasions of my personal space.

I had the worst gel manicure here! My nail polish started peeling after my nails dried. The color selection is very limited and it’s obvious the technicians don’t use the best grade of nail polish.

I went here to get my nails done for my wedding because I was trying to cut costs wherever I could. Prices were reasonable, but I definitely will not be going here again.
The massage chairs were fine, but the place was borderline sanitary and the mani/​pedi was sub-​par.
Overall, they were obnoxious and tried to up-​sell everything –
1. When I picked a color, she tested it and it was a bit bright… I tried to pick a lighter color but, alas, the selection was poorly lacking, so I stuck with the original color to which she commented «that’s the color you just said was too bright» with annoyed undertones (to which I responded, «yes…it is, but you don’t have a lighter option»).
2. They gave a bizarre amount of pressure to get a french manicure and pedicure «like all the other brides in the magazine» even after I had said, «no thanks» more than once.
3. They kept telling me I needed to get some sort of special nail polish (I confirmed that they weren’t referring to a gel mani/​pedi, but just to a regular polish with some anti-​chip super powers) or my nails be «chipped by later tonight.» — what?! I’ve never had a manicure chip within the same day. Needless to say, I passed on the special polish (though it’s true that the manicure did, in fact, start chipping within 2 days… my guess is that they add thinner to the regular polish or something???)
4. One of the employees was waxing her eyebrows (with dramatic flinches as she removed each wax strip) using the mirror in the reception area while I was getting my manicure. Very disturbing.
5. They told my cousin that she was in desperate need of getting her eyebrows done and were pretty insulting about it. Her eyebrows are really light and she keeps them very neat, so the comment was not only rude but unfounded.
Bottom line: I’m not looking to be nit-​picked and insulted when I just go to get a mani/​pedi. Will not be going here again.

I went here based on great previous reviews and it was very reasonably priced. My appointment was on Saturday and by Tuesday had a fully inflamed infection in my big toe. The single station was just getting passed down the row without any cleaning. I should have walked out as soon as I saw the tools not getting dipped or soaked in any kind of cleaner – just swiped with a cotton ball right in front of me – but it was crowded so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. This place is disgusting and I won’t be returning.

My sister has been going here for years, and since I now live up the street I decided to give them a shot.
It is your typical nail salon, they provide a number services. I got a pedicure.
Now I must admit, the bottom of my feet were… Not as soft as a babys bottom lol. Needless to say, they took care of me and my
Boyfriend (who’s feet required heavy artillery)
The wait was about 15min, but this was their peak time so that was expected.
As far as décor… It’s not beautiful, but they have the tools to get the job done and they don’t charge you an arm and leg.
It does have the typical «nail salon» smell, but it’s a nail salon so what would you expect (kanye shrugs)
At the end of the day, I will go back :-)

My manicure and pedicure were fine and very affordable. However, the salon is very dirty and the staff clean the tools by wiping them off with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab, which was pretty disheartening.

I wasn’t as impressed as others.
Overall it’s ok. The Google photo with the green chairs is pretty accurate except that they now have brown massage chairs. Overall décor is a bit run down and gives one the impression that the owner doesn’t reinvest into the place anywhere near as much as s/​he should.
Massage chairs are comfortable but if you have actual back/​neck problems then you shouldn’t use them (not because these specific chairs are bad; mostly because they’re automated and won’t care for you the way a real person would).
Pedicure was average, nails get rounded a bit too much (possible ingrown is a concern). Left me with some nail dirt so that’s a strike.
Manicure seemed thorough. Although some employees will insist on giving you the polish color they already have in hand just to avoid getting up for a different color.
Same thing happened with eyebrows: employee insisted on waxing when threading was requested simply because said employee didn’t know how to thread. Didn’t mind the wait but the insistence was annoying.
It seems as though employees here aren’t usually tipped which is a shame. Happier employees = better service. Overall it’s not a bad place but considering how long the establishment has been here, you would expect better décor, floors, and furniture by now.

I chose Pam’s based on the great reviews and convenient location but was disappointed in the services which were just mediocre. I made an appointment to take my mom to get a mani/​pedi for Mother’s Day.
My mom and I each had a different manicurist and I did not get their names. We were seated right away for our pedicures but found them to be rushed and not as detail oriented as I had hoped for after reading other reviews. My pedi was pretty good despite the rushed feeling but my manicure was also rushed and a couple of my nails were even left with jagged edges. My mom’s were worse and we had to ask them to fix this. They also only did one coat of polish on her toes.
I also did not appreciate the women trying to push other services like gel and waxing on us, even after we said no. It was not very relaxing with the rushed atmosphere; both mani and pedi were done in 25 minutes.
In all, if you’re looking for a cheap quick, decent mani/​pedi this is the place for you, but I dont mind paying a bit more for a more relaxing experience and will not be back.

Great customer service, and you can’t beat the price! I got a gel manicure from Kathy, who was very friendly and professional. She seemed to know the name of every woman that came in – this place is definitely a neighborhood favorite. The gel mani cost me $ 25, which is the cheapest I have ever seen. Only downside is the small color selection. They don’t use OPI, it’s another off-​brand UV gel, and there were about 12 swatches to chose from.

Fabulous pedicure at a great price. A very relaxing way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon.

My first experience at Pam’s nails over a year ago was HORRENDOUS!!! They said they knew how to do gel nails (liquid, not powder gel)…and they didn’t. I ended up with a lumpy mess of fingertips that I had to take to another shop for removal.
So how in the world did I end up here last week?
The have two entrances. I wandered in the front entrance last week unaware that this was the same place.
This time, requesting powder gels, I was pleased. I’m a demanding customer, and Annie took it like a champ. She didn’t get frustrated, and shaped my nails just the way I like. The french pedi was also picture perfect (beware, they still use the foot shavers, unless you specifically say no).
$ 50 for spa pedi and gel nails. Nice. Pam’s is redeemed.

Andy has saved Pam’s Nails reputation for me — and has convinced me to become a regular customer.
I’ve recently moved to the area and was innundated with nail salon choices — so I set out to find a good «gel nail» manicure and pedicure… I have bad feet and so get these services at least every two weeks.
I spent the summer dealing with horrible gel fills (they call them «shellac» here) and blatant lies to hike up the bill. «Oh it’s 10 dollars to remove your gel» — yeah right. Some services were really poor — letting the gel dry to my skin and cuticles, as well as being ignored. So I’ve removed the gels and am trying to find a reasonable price for a fortnightly mani/​pedi.
Last week during the rainy weekend, I decided to give Pam’s Nails a try again — the gel set had been bad, but the pedicure was good. so I figured that they couldn’t mess up a manicure.
Andy welcomed me to the chair (which was broken and didn’t have shoulder massaging) and he proceeded to give me a great manicure and pedicure. He tried to sell me the gels — which I understand, it’s the norm. But I told him I was giving my nails a break for a few months after years of gels and acrylics. I watched as he took particular care with my extremely short nails, and knew that his gel ability would be very good. I know that once the winter sets in, I’ll begin with gels again.
After having such a wonderful nail experience, when Andy asked if I wanted my brows done, I immediately replied, «Sure!» Seriously, my brows look amazing.
Yes it sounds corny — Andy put his arm around me and said, «Welcome to the Pam’s Nails family!»
It was exactly what I needed… and now they have a new, loyal customer.

Really enjoyed my experience. They greet you kindly when you enter and the employees are friendly. Andy did my pedicure and he did a great job, took his time and exfoliated my feet (which many salons only do with a «spa» pedicure). Also, you can’t beat 20 bucks for a pedi.

I went to Pam’s Nails for an impulse mani/​pedi. Mam started me with my pedicure ($ 20!!) which was done fabulously. She was very gentle and all about the details. She even went around the toe nails with a brush with acetone afterward to tidy up! Then a gentleman, whose name I didn’t catch, did my mani. I asked if they had Shellac, and they said that they do gel colors, but it was a different brand. I didn’t care about the brand name, so we went ahead with the gel color ($ 25! What a steal!) and he did a fantastic job as well. They were all very friendly and attentive. The place sure got busy! The pedicure chairs were full, the mani tables were full, and there was a lady getting her eyebrows waxed when I left. I’m super happy with Pam’s Nails. BTW, there is no Pam! HA!

came in today as a walk in. massage chairs were nice. Annie made my nails look awesome!!! I really love the way my mani and pedi turned out. My eyebrows look the best they have in years and I am not red from the wax. I will definately be back. Quick and beautiful. Relatively inexpensive. I live in DC and am used to higher prices than the prices at Pam’s