Tenley Nails

I always get the same gel polish so when I decided to change it up, Helen was very patient with me. She helped me choose a new color that would look best on my skin and even switched the colors for me when I realized I didn’t like the first one as much as I thought I would. Everyone is always very nice and Helen’s husband gives the BEST leg massages if you get a pedicure. And she always keeps my eyebrows looking amazing lol. My nail polish has never chipped and I have been going here for months. You might want to make an appointment before coming in though, because they can get very busy.

Best nail salon in Silver Spring !! Mrs. Helen is amazing and very professional. She finished my nails in a timely matter and also built rapport with me.

I have been going here with my aunt for years. Helen and her husband are AMAZING! Her cute little brother also does a very nice job. Helen is diligent and fast. She does great work for a very reasonable price. I’m talking mani, pedi, eyebrow… The works. She can get busy so I would schedule an appointment or go in for a not so busy time. She really has an eye for color and design, as I usually give her a little bit of my wants and she runs with it leaving me pleased every time. A tip for long lasting nails (gel, acrylic or any) wash dishes with gloves. I learned the hard way and it seems a few others who have commented have too.
That’s probably why their nails haven’t lasted as long. All in all, amazing quality from the shop to the sweet people in it, who are constantly vacuuming, sanitizing and cleaning. They have your back for any occasion, head there now!

This review is long overdue. I have no complaints on their service; I had visited several times and intended on making this salon my go-​to. However, my last visit is the reason why I will never go back. My service was $ 8 but my credit card slip said $ 10. I asked if they raised their prices — which would’ve been fine — but no, their credit card minimum is $ 10. What? So 1) you don’t tell me that you have a credit card minimum and 2) you decided that you were just going to add whatever the difference was — again, without telling me? I had to tip on top of that too — never again.

I went to Tenley Nails for the first time a few weeks ago. I was nine months pregnant and was looking for some TLC. The salon is clean and well located with plenty of parking. I asked for a «regular» manicure pedicure, but was given a «spa» manicure pedicure, despite asking several times for «regular». There is a 20 dollar difference between the two but the nail technician did it anyways, by the time I realized what she was doing it was too late and her English wasn’t good enough to communicate what I wanted. She must have asked me 5 times if I wanted gel too, I kept insisting I wanted a regular manicure. When she realized that I wouldn’t budge she moved on to asking if I wanted my eyebrows done. Overall, the job she did was just fine. But I won’t be going back.

Today was the second time I have been turned away after making an appointment. It is the day before a holiday, so I called to check when they closed. 3 o clock. Ok. Can I get a pedicure around 1:30? Can you some at 1 it is better for me. Sure. Come 1pm I walk in to be told that they don’t take appointments only walk ins. This is after countless times of being turned away due to not having an appointment. The only reason I even attempt with this poorly run business is because it is in my building so would be very very convenient. However the fact that this place is not very clean, doesn’t even do the greatest job and now this doesn’t make up for the low prices.

I have been here twice now and have been really pleased with the results of mani/​pedi. I get the normal mani/​pedi and it lasts longer than other places I’ve been to. The nail techs are all very nice. I will keep on coming here

hidden gem for sure! They did a great job on my gel nails and it was pretty cheap! They do eyelashes here for $ 25, I’m going to go back and try.

Helen’s waxing services are exceptional and cost effective. Turn around time is astonishingly quick and results are excellent.

I found this place on the iphone maps app after my friend and I got lost looking for another salon but were glad we went here!! Quick & easy service! Message given during my pedicure was amazing. My pedicure also turned out great! Pedicure was $ 20 manicure $ 12

Clean inside and nice people. Ultimately disappointed though.
I thought they did an ok job on my manicure. It was hard to explain to them what I wanted even though I showed them a picture. That was a little frustrating. Over all it was fine, reasonable price.
BUT my gel manicure started chipping off my thumbs only two days after it was done, and now, five days later, is significantly chipped off. I paid them for one thing: a gel manicure that’s supposed to last, and due to a failure to provide that I likely won’t be going back without trying other places first.

I’ve been living in the area for about 5 years and JUST found out about this place today. So the pros: 1) the location is very convenient. It is a quick walk from the metro and Giant, 2) Helen (I guess the owner) knows her stuff real well. I am pretty confident that my nails will last a couple of weeks (I got a gel mani). Sometimes when I get a gel mani, the technician will not paint all the way up my nail and it looks like the mani grew out even before I step out of the door. Not this time. It looks real good. 3) Girl can give a great pedicure. She’s pretty intense with her rubs and I like that. Also, she used that cheese grater contraption, so I got a lot of dead skin off. My feet are real smooth!
The cons: 1) the gel mani at $ 30 is kinda pricey. I’m used to a $ 25 deal from Bön Bön nails. And at Bön Bön, I get a hand massage. Nothing of that kind here. 2) Slim pickings on the gel polish colors, 3) the color that I picked is not the color that she put on my nail. I picked out an orange and she put some pink polish on instead. She said that the orange gelish is real light, so she likes to mix it with other colors. I see what she is saying, but the color on the plastic sample still was no where near the color on my fingertips. Enough of that. and finally 4) sloooooow customer service. The ladies seem real nice and all, but they only had 2 ppl working. Maybe it’s better at other times. Don’t know.
My advice is to come here if you are looking for a regular mani/​pedi, cause the $ 30 deal is hard to beat. Also, make sure you come during off-​peak hours.

I’m torn… this place is only a 2 minute walk from my apartment and they did a good job on my nails but the place lacks all kind of spa like ambiance. It’s on the smaller side; the massage chairs have rips and duct tape keeping them together. Feels a little dirty and because of that I didn’t feel very relaxed at all. The employees were very nice, although on a Saturday afternoon there were only 3 working, I happened to get lucky and walk in before the rush. They didn’t have a very good selection of colors but the prices were in line with the area, $ 30 for mani/​pedi.

This place really deserves 5 stars for the excellent customer service and phenomenal results. Helen always makes it a point to make me feel comfortable and the waxes are perfect every time. I couldn’t ask for a better wax anywhere, and appreciate the advice and recommendations she has to offer.

My go-​to nail place!
The nail techs and manager are very nice, respectful, and accommodating. While it is not the fanciest place, they have a wide variety of colors and a huge selection of shellac nail colors. My nail tech did a fantastic job on my nails, and was very pleasant to talk to. My friend also loved her nails, though hers started chipping the very next day.
I live a few blocks away from Tenley and will definitely be going back. When it gets warm again, I want to try a pedicure. I have heard great things!

Id give 5 stars but I don’t want to get too cocky! The shop is clean and well managed! Love the consistent service, and extra care Helen provides. Her husband hands down provides the BEST pedicures ever! I’ve been a regular for over a year now and recommend them multiple times daily to women who compliment my beautiful nails!

Hands down the best pedicure I’ve ever had. My feet felt baby soft afterwards, and for the first time, I felt like I had paid for a pedicure — rather than a glorified nail color change and a half-​assed, lackluster foot massage. Not for the ticklish, shy, or faint of heart.
There were only two people doing pedicures, so the wait was a bit long. And in the spirit of full disclosure, one of my nails was chipped only two days after. (I would have gone back, but the owners were out of town on vacation.) It was easy enough to fill in myself. Regardless, I cannot complain because the owners are the friendliest couple around. I had funny, friendly conversations with both, and the woman even let me keep a pair of flip flops when she realized I’d forgotten to bring open-​toed shoes along. Great team, great business, extensive color selection, and less than a minute away from the metro. I’ll be back.
Tip for the many who, I’m sure, have gotten lost on their way to Tenley Nails: Walk toward the Starbucks, cross East-​West (NOT Colesville), and it will be on your right. Yes, my child. You are welcome.

Solid eyebrow wax for $ 8.
Not sure I’d return for nail services. While the techs seemed pleasant and the salon was clean enough, it does seem a bit rundown. I like shiny new things!

$ 8 eyebrows waxing! Yay, I finally found a place that wasn’t expensive and did a great job. I might opt out of the Neosporin next time because when I left and checked myself out, I was glistening only in the eyebrow region.
I wish they had a private room for eyebrow waxing. Instead, I sat in a chair in the same room where people get their nails done. I bring this up because when the technician is done waxing and plucking, little hairs were on my face. If I was laying down, this wouldn’t be as big an issue.
I also came on a Saturday night so that might explain why I was able to get my service done right away.
Overall, it probably took me longer to find this place (it’s at the far end of the strip mall if you’re coming from the Silver Spring Metro) than it did to get my eyebrows waxed, but I am pleased with the speed of the service and how my eyebrows looked afterwards.
Note: they do not take reservations for eyebrow waxing.

I tipped the nail technician extra because she smacked my ass and gave my thigh a little rub while I was washing my hands. Not sure what that was all about but it resulted in a smile from both of us.
This place is not fancy by any means, but they get the job done. And they keep the Disney channel on, so I was able to keep up on on my tween television.
The massage chairs were pretty old, but for a $ 30 mani/​pedi combo I didn’t care. At first when she started cutting my cuticles I was fearful she was a little too gentle about everything. That was until she took the cheese grater out. Haven’t seen that before, but I can’t remember the last time my feet felt this soft. On top of that that she also used a nice little exfoliating scrub and also massaged in plenty of lotion following.
Overall, pretty quick, convenient and quaint little nails salon. No bells and whistles, but for the price point you will leave satisfied.