Instyle Nails Spa

We read some unfavorable reviews and almost didn’t come but our regular place was booked so we decided to give it a try. Very pleased! Friendly. Clean equipment. They even took $ 5.00 off because I don’t like having my legs messaged. I would try this place again!

They have good prices so I decided to try it out. My first impression of the place was it had really tacky décor. The staff seemed okay but, it seemed really unorganized. I waited for an hour to get my nails done, granted I did go on a Friday around 3pm (but still ridiculous). I came to get my acrylics off and when I finally was good to go the lady taking off my acrylics switched me to a different person because she had to do someone else’s nails which I think is bad service. The new lady seemed okay, she apologized for the long wait but then tried up-​selling me different services which I said no thanks to but kept continuing on with other things she could sell to me for more $$$ which is fine to inform me about, but it gets to the point where its just too pushy and annoying. In the end, they did an alright job on my nails.

It has been 2 years since I have been here, we just moved back to VA, and this place is exactly as I remember it. Great pedicures at a good prices! I saw Helen today and her foot massage was exactly what I needed.

My friend and I went to get mani/​pedis. She called in the morning and we had appointments that evening. We were able to sit together and the technicians paced themselves well. There was a nice choice of colors available (including colors for gels). It is a bit pricier than what I’m used to, but not by much. I would return there in the future.

This place sucks!!! They denied my gift card because it was «expired.» I drove all the way here just to be turned down. Lynn could have easily overrided in the «system» so I could get the service done. I’m glad I walked out, because they totally lost my business forever. I would have even paid extra for the service I was going to get done. So unhappy with this place, ridiculous!

I’ve been a regular here for the better part of a year, and I have to say, Ann does a terrific job! I wear acrylic over my natural nails, and Ann is meticulous in her shaping technique. Somehow, she always remembers exactly how I like my nails shaped and that I prefer them shorter. She always tries to accommodate any requests I have for special designs and she takes her time! She also does a really nice job on my feet, making sure all dead skin is gone and that my feet are as smooth as a baby’s hiney!

This place is located really close to my house, so it’s usually my first choice of nail salon. The staff is very nice and friendly, the place is pretty clean (everything they use is sterilized), and the service is pretty fast.
I come from Brazil, and the mani/​pedis we do there are very different from the ones done, not only at this place, but in the US, so I feel like my standards are a little different than most; however, I feel like the lady that did my nails did a pretty good job cleaning it, shaping it and painting it. Most of the times I have a problem with how they never seem to clean excessive nail polish or will not really paint the sides, but I did not have a problem like this here yet. The nail is fully painted and I really liked how they did it.
Is it the best nail salon I’ve ever been too? No. Would I come back? Based on location and how good they do their jobs, yes.

These ladies are professional and do a great job. It’s clean and friendly. They get you in and out but you never feel rushed.

This used to be my go to spot for getting my nails done. The last time I went the tech kept picking at a hangnail area of my big toe and made it bleed a lot. I’ve gotten nicked before and it’s not a huge deal but this time it wouldn’t stop bleeding. It would stop for a little and then start bleeding again, and was even bleeding after I got home. After this huge error I would have thought the tech would have been gentle with her technique for the remaining toes but no… she cut a little too close on another toe! The manager knew I wasn’t happy and at least offered to give me a 50% discount. I will never come here again.

Fast, clean and friendly — that’s what I look for in a nail salon, and you’ll find it at Instyle Nails in Fairfax. Located near Whole Foods and Kohls, this shop has six pedi chairs and about the same for manis (I’ve only done pedis here). I wouldn’t say that the treatment is deluxe, but I’m happy if my nails are trimmed evenly and the polish is neatly applied. Typical pedi is $ 30. Tip: they close at 8 p.m., but I’ve walked in just a few minutes before closing time and they’ve happily provided service.

Never going back here. They are nice but the quality of service is very low. I got a white gel manicure and paid $ 40. Within 3 days I started seeing the manicure deteriorate and get lines/​cracks. I’ve had gel manicures gone before at other places and never experienced anything like this. Now I have to get them redone elsewhere. Waste of time and money! Very disappointing.

Pretty disappointed. Got a gel french manicure, and it only lasted 3 days before it started peeling off. The manicure itself was not worth the $ 45 I was charged for it, she barely rubbed lotion /​massaged my hands, did a quick clean up of my cuticles and shaped my nails for like a minute total. Probably not going back.
as a note, I had been there before for a mani/​pedi that was pretty below average, including the girl setting the polish by spraying me with chemical setting spray so close to my skin that i had little burns when i left.

This used to be a great spot for a mani/​pedi. They do a consistently nice job on the actual nail polish part. The one star from me is on service and experience. The last time I was here, ALL the technicians just talked to each other the entire time… pretty typical of nail salons so I don’t actually mind it unless it gets in the way of the service. Which it did. It interrupted everyone’s services as at various points all of the technicians left their customers to huddle in the corner laughing over an iPad and giving each other opinions on boots as one was online shopping. A customer in the middle of a full set had to yell at her technician to come back and take her payment.
It was so unprofessional all I could do was crack up laughing! It made for an entertaining last ever visit for sure.

I’ve been here a few times and the one thing I really like about this salon is the fact that I don’t have to wait too long for a walk-​in. Starbucks is a shop down so if they keep you waiting you can just go grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea to kill some time!
There are at lest 5 – 8 technicians working on a daily. Every technician seems to know how to do acrylic nails. They do a great job at filling and shaping them! The only negative thing is that they ALWAYS seem to be in a hurry to finish, so the polish job isn’t as great as I would like for it to be. Also, they tend to cut/​knick you here and there with the electronic filer because they try and rush the job. SMH
I can tell some of the polishes there are old, which they need to get rid of. It does not apply well and it tends to chip off sooner than it should. The finish doesn’t even look clean and smooth because the polish is old.
They use UV lights for EVERYTHING. Even at the nail drying station they use UV lights instead of fans.
I wish the employees there could be a bit more welcoming or make your visit a bit more exciting. They don’t really try and make small talk with you. Instead they’re all gossiping with each other in their native language. I have a better time talking with random clients there sadly.

The end result was ok I guess but the process was very unenjoyable. She didn’t ask what shape I wanted. Started filing and i had to ask her to cut first.
Then came the part where they put crème on ur hand and give you a mini massage… She literally skipped it! Put lotion, barely rubbed it And asked me to wash my hand.
Overall I wouldn’t go back. The job got done but the experience was below average.

I normally do my own nails since I love to change up the colors very frequently, but since I’ll be going on vacation I decided to splurge on my first mani/​pedi in 7 years!
First impressions, the salon is very fun and eclectic! Lots of colors and interesting décor. The chairs were comfy and all nail tools came in an autoclave bag like at the dentist, which I found very reassuring! Cleanliness and sanitation are at the top of my priorities list. Also, nail techs scrub and clean all foot baths between clients, which is also nice to see. Overall, it didn’t take too long and I got a nice result that I’m very happy with.
I have to ding it one star though because as a nail salon novice I’d have liked more direction around. I kind of felt like I was sent in one direction and kind of left alone. Especially after my appointment was over, I was sitting at the UV light not sure if I should leave or not, as my tech kind of left me there and didn’t come back. Could have been my own misunderstanding though!
I live in Centreville, so it’s a bit of a trek, but if I am shopping in the Fair Lakes area I would definitely come back since I do really like how my nails turned out.

I’m writing this review as I sit in the salon… The customer service was ok. The actual mani/​pedi… Well, nicely put, horrible. The pedicure was quickly done: she scrubbed each foot once. I had to ask her to go back and scrub the callouses. The manicure was quick and lumpy. I’ve attached pics. There is nail polish all over my cuticles and the tips of my nails barely have polish. I’m sure they will start chipping and peeling within 24 hours. Not a good choice At All!
I asked her to at least clean up around the cuticles. She tried but still couldn’t get the nails to look better and instead of offering to do the lumpy nails over she moved me to the drying station and went on to her next customer. This wasn’t a good experience. I won’t be returning. Not worth your time ladies and gents…

I have been all over the NOVA area and had my nails done in multiple settings, this place tops them all.
The women who work there are so sweet, they talk to me, and they are great at what they do.
I have taken friends from out of town there and I try to always go because the pedicures and manicures last so long! They are exceptional at doing gel manicures as well, my lasted 4 weeks!

2 days after getting a color change on my nails and the polish is already peeling off. What a disaster! $ 10.00 for a color change is reasonably priced but not worth it of it doesn’t last at least one week.

Um, I had a bad experience. I haven’t had acrylic nails in years, but felt inspired to get them a couple of weeks ago. I wish I hadn’t. Here is the deal — I absolutely love getting a mani/​pedi here and have been coming to this place for a long time, but this was a deal breaker for me.
I used to rock the acrylics for years and I don’t remember EVER having experienced anything like this…
The day after I had the acrylics applied, one broke and I returned to have it repaired. Two days later, one completely broke off and I returned to have it repaired. Four days after the initial application, I was in another salon having a premature fill-​in to try and salvage what was left of the job. Now, I’m dealing with one of the repaired nails (done by instyle) lifting at the cuticle and allowing moisture and potentially bacteria in between the natural nail and the acrylic.
I can’t, in good faith, and as a faithful Unilocaler, maintain my five star rating on this place after that experience.