Totally Polished in Potomac, MD

I am absolutely in LOVE with my powder gel full set. Since I travel around the country frequently for work, I see a ton of different nail salons... So please believe me when I say that Dana (sp?) was one of the best nail technicians I have ever had. I received tips along with the dip nail powder, which typically takes some people north of 1.5 hours -- I was in & out of the salon in under 45 minutes. Within that time, she shaped my nails perfectly and even threw in a hand massage at the end. The rest of the technicians were also extremely kind and fun to talk to... They all referred to me by name to help place my belongings in a safe place while I was being seated. Everyone was masked, but I believe it's by the client's choice if you'd like to wear one. I was a walk-in appointment that was seated right away. I wish I still lived in town so I could be one of her regulars! This nail salon is truly a gem that has seen MAJOR improvements over time.

Totally polished is fine if you're looking for a quick nail salon but the end result isn't fantastic. I made an appointment for a pedicure (over the phone as they don't have an online system). When I arrived, I noticed the place was very dated and dark. They had two options for a pedicure: a basic at $35 and an upgraded service for $45. I chose the upgraded service. The technician did a nice long exfoliation and massage, and I had no complaints there. She painted my nails and as I was waiting while they dried a little, I noticed they were terribly painted. The polish was all over my toes and cuticles. Additionally, they let me know it's an additional $1 to pay for the liner for the pedicure tub. I found this odd as I've never been charged for that before as it's a hygienic need and not necessarily covid. Usually it's baked into the price. When I got home, I noticed that somehow some parts of my toenails received no polish even though it got on my actual toes. My mom thought I had done them myself. Not great when you just paid $46 plus tip.

I was in about a week and a half ago to get a dip manicure and it was probably the worst manicure I've ever gotten. The nail tech was sloppy and rushed through my nails. The dip is already lifting up off my nails after a little less than two weeks when my normal dip manicure lasts almost 4. I was very unsatisfied with my experience and will not be coming back.

What a bizarre place. It's really dark. Nobody in there appears to be under the age of 65. It's rather like having your nails done in a nursing home. The women who run the place are loud, brassy, and gossip amongst each other. Strange vibe. The manicurist who did did my polish change was fine. That's all I needed, a quick removal of old (regular, not gel) polish and apply the new one I brought with me. $15 o.0 Excuse me? A manicure there is $18. Most places charge between $7-$10 for a polish change when the manicure costs $18. It took ten minutes. The time was fine, the effort was fine, but the price is totally out of line with the other prices. You're definitely not paying for atmosphere, unless you want to pretend to be on the set of "Golden Girls in Hell".

I was able to make a day-of manicure appointment for a Friday afternoon. The nail tech was very polite, quick, and did good job. I brought my own polish to make sure it would stay. The manicure was $18, which is a little more than I usually pay. The salon was pretty loud and crowded, but was fine for a last-minute need. If you're looking for something fancy or relaxing, this probably isn't it.