Varnish Lane Friendship Heights is a Washington D.C. nail salon known for its innovative, waterless manicures and pedicures. The salon focuses on providing natural nail services in a spa-like setting, using only plant-based polish removers and 100% natural skin products. Customers appreciate the excellent customer service, with staff members offering professional and comfortable treatments. The salon is recognized for its creative nail art and commitment to a healthy beauty experience. Customers consistently praise the salon's excellent work and the waterless service process, which they find more sterile than traditional nail treatments. The atmosphere is described as beautiful, peaceful, and calm, with a lovely environment. Customers highlight the outstanding service provided by specific staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure a blissful experience, such as trying multiple colors to find the best one. The long-lasting polish and discounted gift cards offered once a year are also appreciated by loyal customers.
My daughter in law booked me an appointment when I was visiting. The place is beautiful and the technicians were excellent! I will come the next time I’m visiting!
June 2026
Hard to go back to a regular salon after going there. The premium is worth the cleanliness and calmness of getting a mani pedi
June 2026
This space is so lovely. I was grateful to get same-day service. The nail techs were swift without rushing, and im very pleased with the quality of my mani + pedi. The space was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.
