Xiu Xiu Nail Spa

I enjoyed the experience. My manicurist Tom was fabulous. He has genuine but skilled. Sadly, I couldn’t give this place a full 5 stars — Tom cut my cuticles a wee bit too short. HOWEVER, very apologetic, he corrected the error and finished my nails perfectly. I will come back.

Got a groupon deal for $ 35 mani-​pedi and also learned they have the same special on Mondays and Wednesday’s. They staff was pleasant, the atmosphere was relaxing and their equipment was up-​to-​date. Will start coming here for a great valued mani-​pedi. They also have other services available.

It’s been a few days since I got my nails done and they have begun to chip. In terms of service, they were fantastic. However, quality brings my review down to 3 stars.

Whenever I need my natural nails serviced, this place is my go to. I receive my services from Mindy and she always does a fantastic job. Mindy is very sweet and always takes her time to provide me with what I need. The environment is pleasant, the music is relaxing and there are a variety of polish selections. I would highly recommend scheduling an appointment.

Came here using a groupon-​paid $ 26 for a peppermint scrub mani-​pedi, tipped $ 5. The pedicure was fine. The manicure wasn’t great-​she didn’t do much for my cuticles which is the main reason I get professional manicures. One finger is already chipped and I got it this morning. Wouldn’t go back.

Went because I got a group on. Overpriced. Mediocre work. Rushed job. The seats need a MAJOR upgrade. Polishes are old. Owner had her 6 year old daughter there who did not make it a relaxing time.
Only positive thing was the lady I got my nails done from was very nice.

Came in for my bday with a groupon. Had to wait even though I had an appointment because they were busy (not the employees fault). Had a spa mani/​pedi, there wasnt much of a difference with the regular one. I chose an OPI shade that, after having my feet done, they couldnt get it to run smooth on my hands, I dont know if it was expired or what but they didnt have a new one of the same shade or similar. Had to choose another color from Essie. This one started peeling on saturday, less than 24h after having my hands done. The manager should really check the state of their polishes either they are mixing them with something or they are all bad. I really wanted to like xiu xiu because its close to home, but I will not ve returning. A manicure cannot last 24 hours.

We were super late for appointment but they were so nice. The pedi was awesome. She did great job. The mani was alright but maybe It’s cuz I’m used to getting a gel mani. It’s close to the house. Don’t see why I wouldnt come back.

I came after purchasing a mani-​pedi Groupon here and had a good experience, although I can’t say I’ll be a regular here because the location is inconvenient for me. The place is small and looks pretty plain inside (the 4 massage chairs all showed signs of wear) but is otherwise clean. The color selection isn’t huge but was sufficient for me. My technician did a bit of a rushed job; so quick that she actually nicked one of my fingers during the mani, but she was very apologetic and was more careful afterwards. Overall, it was a solid deal for the price that I paid.
Parking can be a challenge — there’s paid meters on Wisconsin Ave but depending on the time of day you might not be able to get one. I parked in one of the free spots that are all along Nebraska Ave. I’m also glad I called ahead for an appointment because there were actually 4 people that came in right after me and only 3 technicians. Lastly, I didn’t see this anywhere but when I called they said that they were closed on Tuesdays.

The pedicure was very good, the manicure not so much… especially for the prices they normally charge.

The women at this salon were very nice, and hardworking, so I hate to leave a bad review, but I was not impressed by the quality of my mani-​pedi or the cleanliness of the salon.
Although she was attentive to my feet and did a so-​so job on the pedicure, when I stood up to move out of the chair, it shifted, and several dozen bugs (not sure what kind) came instantly crawling out. There were several inches of mold under the chair and I’m sure it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. I was so surprised by seeing the bugs that I didn’t say anything, and a few seconds later they crawled right back under the chair. I’m not particularly scared of creepy crawlies, but I am bothered by the fact that the salon clearly does not clean properly. The manicure was kind of crappy, too. I probably could have done a better job at home.
Bottom line: I would not go back to this salon, even though a mani-​pedi is only $ 30. Although the women were very friendly and clearly worked hard at their jobs, the quality of the mani-​pedi was lower than I was expecting and the salon was not very clean.

I have mixed feelings about this place. I am no expert in pedicures but shouldn’t the back of my feet be a little softer afterwards? The massage was nice enough.
My nails don’t look all polished but I am no expert
The manicure was okay. I also am no expert here
Two of my nar chipped about an hour later. Could be my fault I suppose.
My biggest complaint was the manicurist (1 think her name is Ji) the fact of the matter is she had a terrible cough and cold. Admitted she turned her head to do so. But she didn’t wash her hands. especially after blowing her nose
That is a big reason I am giving this place 2 stars. As a teacher I am exposed to germs all day (my students are 3 and it’s expected) but at a nail place from someone who has her hands on me? Eeewww.

Similar to others on here, I used a groupon to get a $ 65 mani pedi for $ 29. I was happy with the quality of the work, but should also add that I’m not a mani/​pedi regular so I’m not an expert. The biggest reason I wanted to give this place a good review of four stars is that I was happy with my general experience. The ladies working there were nice and I felt relaxed during my medi/​pedi. Sometimes, I feel people can be too aggressive with the clippings/​massages and it can be uncomfortable. But I didn’t feel that at all here. I would definitely come back here, especially with a groupon.

Got a spa mani/​pedi with a groupon. Great service and very friendly manicurist. She did a good job on both my mani/​pedi. The mani lasted almost a week and it wasn’t even a shellac manicure! Nail services are so expensive in DC area, so having the groupon was awesome.

A friend and I came in with groupons (I called about 30 min before to make sure they could take us). the The shop was very clean, they were very nice and the service was good. It definitely felt like a spa mani pedi rather than just a regular. They did extra things like put a mask on your legs, massage you, use a scrub on your hands, etc. We came in around 3:45 on a Tues and it was empty but a few customers started to come in around 4:30. Definitely worth the groupon price, I wouldn’t be able to afford it otherwise.

I went in with a Groupon deal ($ 29 with another $ 10 off, so overall I only paid $ 19) and for a deal, it is not bad at all. However, the person who did my nails wasn’t very good. She took her time and was very polite, but I think the people here just don’t have a long enough experience with doing nails to be called professionals. Honestly, I could have done it myself. However, with the Groupon deal, it was alright but otherwise, I wouldn’t have come.

The women working here were very kind and attentive! We only had to wait a few minutes before being seated and the shop was clean. I got a pedicure and had a lip waxing. The pedicure was really nice and she did a great job!
The lip waxing was bad. She didn’t clean/​sanitize the skin first which other places do. She waxed the area and was gentle enough. After putting the baby oil on, she told me I was done. This surprised me as usually the tech will pluck some of the extra hair that didn’t get picked up with the wax. When I got home I realized there was still an entire patch of hair left. I was really disappointed with this half of the experience.

Definitely go with another spa!
Went for a weekend mani-​pedi with a friend. We walk in and no one acknowledges us. We were told twice over the phone not to be late so we actually showed up a few minutes early. After a couple minutes one of the ladies looks up and tells my friend to start soaking her feet. Another lady comes up to me telling me that I need to tell my friend to take her feet out and free up the chair, instead of going over and telling this to my friend herself. Apparently they are running late and we’ll have to wait even past when our appointment should have been.
Then when they finally seat us my friends massage chair is broken. We tell them we want to sit together ask that when the girls next to us finish if we can move to those chairs. They say okay but when the chairs free up they give up one of the open ones and separate us.
When we get to the manicure part we can tell that they are busy and rushing through it. My manicurist started painting my nails without even shaping them. When I asked her to file them she did it so haphazardly that she left me with diagonal sharp edges. They were rushing so much the topcoat left streaks from the polish not having dried, there were bubbles in the polish.
My friends nails looked like they had been painted by a little kid. They were really spotty.
Overall pretty uncomfortable experience and awful service. Not at all the relaxing treat it should be. Go anywhere else!

Visited on a Saturday afternoon for a last minute mani-​pedi before I had to go to an event. Even though I came in with a Groupon and gave it to them from the start, I did not feel that the service I was given was of any lower standard than what they normally do. The normal price for a spa mani-​pedi there is about $ 65, so I honestly really would not have been able to afford it without the discount.
I called 20 minutes in advance to see if they could fit me in, and they said that they could so I headed on over. There were certainly other customers there when I arrived, but it was by no means crowded. The actual location is pretty small, and there are only four pedicure chairs total, so do call ahead to make sure they aren’t busy if you go. Everyone there was polite and friendly — not very talkative, but that’s alright — and I had no problems with any of employees’ attitudes. In addition, the business appeared very clean and well-​kept.
As for the quality of the work done, I would say that it was good but not great. My pedicure looks very nice and my feet certainly feel much smoother than when I came in, which is especially important considering how much of a mess my runner’s feet usually are. My fingernails, on the other hand, could have been done a little better. She did a nice enough job addressing my cuticles, but she cut the nails very short which means that they will grow back in no time. The paint is a bit smeared on a few of my fingers even though she used this adorable tactic of removing stray paint with a paintbrush dipped in polish remover — it was fun and new for me to see that! I thought the paint had set but by the time I got outside, I had already dented/​smudged three of my fingernails… yay for being a clutz.
All in all, though, this is a nice place and I would definitely come back at the Groupon price, but perhaps not at full price. Most certainly worth a look, though!

In accordance with other Unilocalers (Olivia, Heidi, and Heather below) I purchased a Groupon for a mani-​pedi at Xiu Xiu and the service was in no way compromised. When this Groupon offer comes around again — buy it! First and foremost because DC prices are ridiculous so discounts are much appreciated! And second, because this is an amazing offer.
I had the day off of work (a Friday) and realized I had yet to use my Groupon so I called in for an appointment. Since I live down the street I asked if I could be over in 15 minutes. I was delighted how acceptable the woman was to the request! I had never been to Xiu Xiu before but the Groupon offer encouraged me to go and its very convenient.
My nail technician was quiet but super cute and did a wonderful job. She helped me pick out a nice shade for my mani when I was stumped on making a decision. *Note: The salon offers a great selection of shades from OPI and Essie. My service did not feel at all rushed; my techician took her time with both the mani & pedi massages and exfoliates but with the pedi especially! The salon is tiny but very clean and doesn’t have the smell of fumes or other toxic chemicals. I could definitely see myself coming here again in the future!