Charming Nails and Day Spa La Plata

I have always been a fan of Charming Nails & Day Spa, but yesterday evening I had a terrible experience. I normally go and see Dennis, Peter or Charlie. They were not available last night and I was hesitant to get my nails done with a stranger, but the lady on the phone insisted Nick was really good. I knew better than to go with a stranger, but I really wanted to get my nails done (first mistake and the gist of this review). I had a dip powder manicure and I chose the color Nude (126). I had a dip color on previously before my appointment. Nick seemed pretty annoyed that he had to take off the previous color. Things were moving accordingly after that, but then I noticed he was putting on the finishing top coat and I could see my nail bed through the color. I asked Nick if he was really done putting color on my nails and he got offended. He said that I chose that color and that color is supposed to look that way because it is natural. I told him that I would have dipped more layers on to build the color. Nick asked me if I would like him to put more layers on and I said, yes. Nick got really mad that he had to undo everything he did previously and add more layers to my nails. I told him I was sorry that I made him angry ( I am the one paying for this). In a frustrated tone, he told me that he was not angry. I was extremely uncomfortable and could not wait to get my manicure over with. When Nick was done adding the layers onto my nails, they looked way better (you always add layers to a light color). After my nails were dry, Nick put on a dime-sized amount of lotion to both of my dry, cracked hands and started the hand massage (you can just imagine the horror on my face). I payed for the service, tipped him and left in a hurry. I felt uncomfortable to complain. I just wanted to get home and relax after a long day. Please forgive me for this extensive review; I just wanted to make everyone aware of my experience. If you ever go to Charming Nails & Day Spa, please make appointments with Charlie, Dennis or Peter.
1 7 years ago (01-02-2018)

My nail technician took her time and treated me like I was really important. Really appreciated my time here.
5 7 years ago (16-05-2018)

Sam is the greatest! I followed him from his Salon in Waldorf and have been a loyal customer for 6 years and counting! No matter what I want done with my nails, he make it happen😁
5 7 years ago (18-03-2018)

I love the place! The air is a little hard to breath with all off fumes but you do get used to it. They offer free drinks while you are serviced, the coffee is amazing! I think the prices are pretty reasonable though I don't have a lot of experience to compare to. I have been here multiple times and always felt very comfortable, being a guy.
5 7 years ago (23-12-2017)

I have been at this location twice so far I'm really in love with the staff and the quality of service
5 7 years ago (09-04-2018)