Avalon Salon & Nail Spa

Established in 2012, the salon is located in the Leisure World shopping center in Silver Spring. The salon describes itself as more than a nail salon and as an experience, and its menu covers hair, nails, skin, waxing, massage and eyebrow work under one roof.

The nail menu spans basic manicures, gel manicures and premium manicures, along with spa and gel pedicures, acrylic sets, gel extension work, dip powder application and tailored nail art. A classic manicure costs $23 and takes about 30 minutes. The classic pedicure is $35 and takes about 35 minutes; it covers trimming and shaping of nails and cuticles, pumice filing of the feet, a light peppermint scrub massage and standard polish, but callus treatment is not part of it. A dip manicure is $52 and takes about an hour. Combined manicure and pedicure visits are $58. A pedicure paired with a dip manicure is $87 and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Hair services include precision haircuts for women, men and children, and professional blowouts starting at $40 and taking about an hour. Colour work covers single process color, highlights and color correction. The spa menu includes facials, massages, body treatments and aromatherapy, and waxing is also offered. Eyebrow touchups start at $150 and take about 1 hour 20 minutes, and microblading starts at $200 and takes about 2 hours. A Fresha booking profile shows a 5-star rating from 8 votes, according to the salon's listing.

The salon says its employees are professionally trained and presents the visit as more of an experience than a standard nail salon.