Check out these two: https://www.vagaro.com/dmvnails, and https://www.vagaro.com/beautybardc There might be some wait to get an appointment, but Ukrainian (and Eastern-European in general) nail techs are known for their superb quality.

I've had a consistently good experience getting gel manis at any of the Varnish Lane locations

Pure in Heart on O Street is really excellent!

i’ve had consistently good gel experiences at nail bar dc (9th and w nw).

I've had the best luck at Nails on Wisconsin in Georgetown

I get mine at the Home Depot. They really have a massive selection.

I like getting dip done at Glamour Nails on Connecticut

Urban nail lounge on H

I've gotten great Gel and Dip manicures and pedicures, sometimes with a French tip design at 4 Seasons in Mt. Vernon Triangle

I have a gal at revo nails in mt pleasant who I love

Star nails at watergate. I get gel for 35 and they will fix any chips for free for up to three weeks after

Clarendon Nails and Spa is right on the Orange and Silver line and always has deals going on if you’re willing to go to Arlington

me: excited to find eastern european manicure places

also me: ah fuck they're in arlington

gloss bar next to the shaw giant is very good by dc standards, particularly with dip.

Modern Nails Pentagon City ask for Jenny.