Varnish Lane Navy Yard

Oct 2023

I like the concept and was really excited to try Varnish Lane out finally, but it wasn't the 'luxury' experience advertised and reflected in their pricing. I just wasn't impressed overall. While the vibes were immaculate, the space clean and music great, I felt I was paying a lot more for my manicure to get those things than actually receiving a luxury experience when it came to the services.For example, they advertise heavily that there was a really good hand and forearm massage included in my manicure, but i got the 30-second half-effort experience you would receive at any run-of-the-mill nail shop. Additionally, it's a cool concept that you sit in a comfortable arm...read full review

Sep 2023

Nice atmosphere and consistently good service these days. They've had some bumps in the road but all good now. I usually book last minute so don't request a specific tech and feel confident that I will get a quality mani or pedi

Sep 2023

Such a wonderful first time experience. Patricia in the front reception was so sweet and welcoming and my nail tech was a complete perfectionist! Everything was extremely clean, waterless is so much better (no soaking your feet in those gross tubs) and the vibe is so welcoming, relaxing& calm. Though the prices are a little steep, I definitely will be back!