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January 2024 by Sulianys Hernandez Leon
I am loyal to Paint Nail Bar in Rosslyn. After receiving a gift card, I decided to cancel my appointments at PNB and going to Meraki instead. I booked brow shaping and tinting, and classic mani with removal. The technician was ~20 minutes late for my appointment. When we did the brows, I was surprised she tinted and then waxed, versus the other way around. I got up to look at the final product and was shocked at the misshaping and darkness of them. I asked her to please lighten them if she could and reshape. She did. Then we moved on to my nails. Everything was great, except it felt rushed, and walked out of there with smeared nails because they weren’t dry even after I waited the ten minutes she told me without touching anything. The receptionist was kind to help with my purse, however, one of my nails smeared in front of her and she was completely unphased. I sat down to wait again. Another nail smeared. It’s like they were never going to dry. I got in my car to look at my nails and brows. I wondered why my brows stung and I kid you not my face is red as if they’re burned.I was expecting the most of this place given the rave it got. But note to self, don’t betray Paint Nail Bar.
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January 2024 by Shea Parise
I think my overall review is technically a 4.5, but I decided I couldn't vote downwards because I love love love the quality here. This is the only salon I've been to thus far (and I've lived here my entire laugh) where the gel polish isn't popping off in 7-10 days. I actually get a whole 2.5-3 weeks flawlessly (from the colors I've tried thus far anyway!). I also appreciate the attention to detail I have received from 3 of the nail techs thus far.My only 0.5 rating knock is that I wish they had more gel colors! It seems pretty standard to reds, pinks, some purples...I'm just used to a touch more variety. It doesn't stop me from booking the next appointment though!
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January 2024 by Ashly Paul
Staff was pleasant and the salon was beautiful. Quick and easy service.
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December 2023 by Elizabeth Keaney
My friend and I went for pedicures a few weeks ago and I returned this month for a manicure, pedicure, and wax. The estheticians are wonderful and the ambiance is lovely. It’s going to be my regular place.
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December 2023 by Sarah Hoyt Corrigan
Great experience! Gwen was so kind and honest. I’ve been told to tint my brows (and have done it multiple times) and she was so honest about how it will wash off my skin so it wasn’t really helping my issue (faded micro blading). She was so quick and great. Completely recommend Meraki! I will need to come back for my nails next!
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October 2023 by Devanshi Patel
The owner is kind. No frills (no massage chairs or other offerings). Good in a pinch.Service: Pedicure
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September 2023 by Hillary Lewis
I love this salon, and the staff. The space is awesome, spacious, and very soothing. I recommend it to everyone!
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August 2023 by Tatiana Fittipaldi
I have been a client of Meraki since June 2020. While I like the place and service overall, I have to say that last weekend I had a pedicure done and 3 hs later, the enamel was all smeared. I called back the salon to let them know and were already closed. I called the next day as soon as they opened, and booked another appointment to have the enamel changed, which resulted in them charging me for the service again. I felt disappointed as the enamel applied, was either in bad shape or the paint job was not done properly. The next day, I picked another enamel and is still in place and looking fine. Also, they don’t have any fans or apply spray to help with drying nails. I just felt as a client I shouldn’t have to pay again for a paint job that merely lasted 3 hours. And they should check the enamels expirations dates as well.
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July 2023 by K. Fray
The service was amazing! I was only scheduled for a pedi but added on the dip mani as well. They took time to start my mani during my pedi and began to remove the dip polish. They take really great care of you and respect your time - and that’s everything.
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June 2023 by Anastasia
What I liked: very clean, pretty place, decent manicure (didn’t try any other services), nice color selection, staff was nice, complimentary sparkling wine, can tip via Venmo.Would be better if they had massage chairs for the pedicures, fans for drying nails, and if they prompted you to pay before putting color on your nails. I was pretty disappointed they don’t have that new regular nail polish that lasts much longer (in fact they had no idea what I was talking about, but every nail salon in Chicago has it).Also it’s very quiet - nice and peaceful, but I personally like when there’s some music or something going.But overall I enjoyed and would go back!UPDATE - my regular manicure chipped less than 24 hours after my appointment :( hence the 4 stars. But I would still go back to try a dip manicure
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May 2023 by Katarina Montague
Vanessa took such care with my nails today. She strikes me as a perfectionist.The salon is so bright and clean and smells nice!Edit-Came again and Vanessa killed it again! She was accommodating with my requests, helped me find the right colors, and did the cutest design! Thank you!Services: Gel manicures
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May 2023 by Jessica Jones
My gel manicure is chipping 6 days after I got it done. It didn’t even last a full week, and I usually never have this problem with gel. It’s sad because the service was good and the aesthetic was nice.Service: Manicure
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May 2023 by C
I got a gel manicure and regular pedicure. The salon is very clean and the staff were very nice. They offered tea and drinks. The nail tech was a little rough on my cuticles, but overall my nails looked great. It’s a little pricier than other salons in the area.
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April 2023 by Jacqueline Campione
The staff at both Meraki locations are fantastic, and the salons are clean and stylish. I’ve been coming here for almost a year now and am always happy with the results! The indulgence pedicure is a must do!
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April 2023 by Cassandra Sagnelli
I just moved to the area beginning of the year from NY and wanted to turn around, move back home when I saw how much more expensive dip powder prices are here (twice the price). It’s a lot to budget for and I was hesitant to try anywhere around Alexandria in case I didn’t like the turnout. I came in about six weeks ago and got dip with tips and was blown away by Mandy. She made me feel comfortable, listened to what I wanted, was so accommodating to me and my needs. Out of 12 years of getting my nails done, I think she gave me the best dip powder manicure I’ve ever had. The shape, the thinness I asked for… they literally listed me six weeks with no lifting! I have another appointment with her on Thursday and couldn’t be more excited. If you’re looking for someone great in the area, Mandy is the best!Service: Dip powder
