Nail A La Mode

Tracy! Thank you so much for making Nail à la mode my new nail home! You are amazing!

I had hoped for the best when I went in there and had decent hopes. I had Helen as a manicurist.
Positives
–beautiful and clean on inside
–good parking options
–nails came out really well
Negatives
-$ 37 for a gel manicure
–the hand massage lasted 30 seconds total on each hand (I could tell because it was less time then the blue dry light for my gel paint)
–lack of lotion used for hands
–UPDATE within 24 hours my GEL nail cracked.
I am told that Cindy is awesome so will go back and try her.

This place was terrible they did my nails and the nail polish got all over my skin as if a 5 year old did it. could’ve went to dollar tree and brought nail polish and asked my sister to do it that’s how bad it is and they couldn’t even bother to clean it up when they had all the stuff to clean it right there I would have put 0 stars if I could. I removed it immediately and $ 20 waisted. Save your money! DONT COME HERE! I LOST 20 BUCKS TO THIS SHITTY SALON! I was so sad after because I has just wasted money. Plus the company in there sucks! They talk about u to other employees in Korean or Chinese and u just know that they are saying something bad about u!

Not really impressed w this place. There were no signs for prices. I got a pedicure which was $ 33!!! I asked for a Hibiscus flower, the nail tech didn’t really put an effort into the design. $ 5 for the desgin so it was $ 38 total just for pedicure-didn’t really scrub or massage my feet just a few touches here and there. She also used a hand held asian fan to air dry my nails!!! First time here & will be my last. I gave two stars bc it’s nice inside however, the nail tools were not in packages but soaked in the alcohol container.

I would definitely recommend Susan. She’s sweet and always does a good job. I give Susan five stars, but am giving the overall establishment three stars because I’m not a fan of the boss and few other rude employees.

I was the type of person who went to various nail salons in Northern Virginia, just to find THAT one salon. I finally found the spot and is very close to where I live.
I walked in and Julie was able to accommodate me. She removed my gel tips using hot water/​acetone, which I liked. Other salons would remove my gel tips using nail pliers or some tool, which hurt and sometimes rip my natural nail.
Julie took her time with my nails and we had a conversation the whole time. I absolutely love my nails, they look very natural, since I got a full set with a gel manicure.
This nail salon will not disappoint you. It’s clean, bright, and they play good music. The staff are very sweet and friendly! Also, ask for Julie, she’s so nice and will do wonders to your nails!

This place leaves a lot to be desired as far as customer service is concerned! The facility is beautiful, relaxing, and the music is calming and settling… But that’s where it ends!
I’ve had the luxury (Not!) of having services completed here twice and both times I was drastically disappointed by the customer service or I should say lack there of! I’ve had my feet and nails done and on both occasions was greeted very frankly at the door and shuffled to a seat. My work was done by a very basic English speaking technician on both occasions. No you do not need to be an English professor but please understand ouch and your hurting me! The prices are very inflated for the poor service. The shop wasn’t crowded either time I visited the premises so I can’t even make excuses for them. Ultimately the great look isn’t worth the high priced poor service! Please please spare your hands and feet the abuse and go else where! … You’ve been warned!

Not sure about everyone else, but I only go to Tracy. She’s my only one for 8+ years. She’s amazing, sweet and really knows her stuff. She’s always booked and that should tell you a lot about how good she is. You always need to book your appointment with her or else you won’t be able to get her. I use to do the crazy nail designs back in the days, but now I’m very much into normal and simple gel polish. She’ll tell you what color would look good on you and what wouldn’t. She takes into consideration of the season when recommending color for you. She’ll teach you how to care for you nails, what to do and what not to do to maintain your manicure. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice. She’s very one on one with her guest. There are times she’ll call me from her cell phone. I’ve even booked with her through text also. Very accommodating.
Enough about Tracy, the place itself has gotten a facelift for sure. All new manicure tables, chairs, and pedicure chairs and all. Not your typical hole in the wall nail salon. He do waxes and their waxes are very nice, not the cheap stuff wax. It’s more cream or chocolate based. I have a problem with honey wax, so I was glad they changed the product. Even the shopping plaza got a facelift, easier parking and nicer environment. A plus is that they have a Peet’s coffee next door if you have to wait 15mins.
Word of advice, Sunday is typically based on appointments only. So don’t walk in there with 3 people without an appointment and expect to be seen right away. Be considerate and think about the quality of care if you make your nail tech to feel rushed working on you. Think of it that way.

I don’t even live in the area anymore but I find myself coming here instead of the not so great places by my house. The ladies are always nice and they just do a really good job. I’ve never left without thinking I got my moneys worth and more.

This salon was recommended by a colleague, so I decided to give it a try. The message chairs were just ok but what really turned me off was that my attendant Susan made the cuticles on my hands bleed! I’ve never had that happen at any of my previous salon experiences! Probably not going to go back again.

I’ve been coming to this place for the last eight or nine years. My mom’s been a customer for even longer. I have never once had a bad experience. Not only are they flexible with scheduling and have squeezed me in for walk-​in appointments numerous times, but all of the nail technicians are sweet and very accommodating. I’ve had my nails done by nearly all of them — though Helen is my go-​to lady — and they’ve all done an above-​and-​beyond job every time.
Kim (the owner) is constantly updating the décor to keep it looking fresh and interesting.
I’d recommend this place to anyone. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.

I’ve been here more then once and found my treatment nice. The times I’ve gone have not been very busy so I didn’t have to wait for my services. The pedicure chairs are comfy and their polish collection is substantial. I also like the fact they use personal size fans to dry your manicure because you can sit on their comfy couches for a while instead of a hard uv lamp bench. Would come back again

It was our first time going to this place and it was the LAST one. First, we arrived to the place around 7:50, but we told them that we could come back tomorrow. They did not understand what we were saying, and they NEVER told us about extra charges. The massage was decent but the attention was bad. Two members of the staff were yelling at us and doing something we didnt even asked for. Save your money and go to a better place!

Worst pedicure ever, the woman who did my feet was rude, yelled to her friend in Vietnamese the whole time,

I have been coming to Nail a la Mode for almost a year now. And I absolutely love this Nail Salon. The décor is very chic and they are always up-​to-​date on their trends; they always have new nail polish colors to try to meet everyone’s desires… from seasonal colors to bold and sparkly. I prefer Helen out of all the Nail Technicians because she takes pride in her work. It’s hard to understand her sometimes because her English is not the best. However, her broken English does not affect her quality of work. Stop on in and and see for yourself, but make sure you ask for Helen:)

So the piggies were a mess. Need a pedi. Checked reviews and this was the place to go. .. Supposedly. Their message chairs leave a LOT to be desired. I think they put a cheap back massager on the things and called it a day. The massage was decent, but nothing special. The paint is pretty and well done. But there was very little done to the bottoms of my feet — a few scrapes with the razor and 8 (yes, I counted on the second foot) light passes with the pumice stone. Done. No attention to the sides of the big toes and little to the backs of the heels. And there were 3 other customers in the shop, and 2 add’l attendants free.
I did like the music they had going, relaxing. Seemed clean. cant really say it was bad, but just lack-​luster services. I’ll try somewhere else next time.

This place is ok. Went in the middle of the afternoon during the week with a friend for pedicures and they fit us in. However, we both felt like they rushed us. No leg/​foot massage like many other places, they got nail polish on two of my toes and they didn’t wipe it off… the whole pedicure seemed quick. Also, the massage chairs don’t really massage, just vibrate.
They didn’t have their tools in sterilized packages either, just in a cup with blue sterilization chemicals. It was $ 30 for the pedicure, so I don’t think I will be going back.

I’ve been pleased every time I’ve come here. The first time Tammy helped me convert my hooves to humanoid appendages. This time Luu hooked it up. Happy with both times! They do talk to each other the whole time, but who cares — I’m busy playing candy crush saga anyways …
update — nail color only lasted two days — not sure if that’s indicative of the job or the fact that I wash a lot of dishes by hand. .. will update next time

I have been going to this salon for over a year now and really love the job they do. I get the shellac manicure every two weeks and my nails stay looking amazing! I get pedicures here as well and have always been pleased. I would recommend them to anyone!

I don’t know why this place has a poor rating. I didn’t have any issues with the staff. Service can vary from person to person though. I was looking to get my pedicure done while I studied my notes for a test and that’s what happened. She did an amazing job and so I got what I expected.