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Gossip Nails

Gossip Nails

Nail salon in Germantown, MD

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Gossip Nails is on Frederick Road in Germantown and draws clients from Germantown, Gaithersburg, Clarksburg and surrounding Maryland communities. The salon describes itself as the best nail salon in Germantown and as the area's premier non-toxic nail salon; those are its own claims.

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About

Gossip Nails is on Frederick Road in Germantown and draws clients from Germantown, Gaithersburg, Clarksburg and surrounding Maryland communities. The salon describes itself as the best nail salon in Germantown and as the area's premier non-toxic nail salon; those are its own claims.

The salon's stated focus is healthier nail care delivered in a spa-style setting, with cleaner products and high sanitation standards. The menu is broad, from quick polish changes and kids' manicures to Gel-X and dipping powder enhancements, a range of waxing services, red light sessions, and monthly memberships.

Hygiene is a central point in how the salon describes its work. Files, buffers and pumice stones are single-use and used once per client, and metal tools are sterilized in an autoclave, which the salon describes as hospital-grade.

On products, the salon offers gel polish made without TPO and HEMA, along with a vegan polish for clients who prefer an alternative to gel. The salon says Gel-X is applied without drilling or filing the natural nail and lasts three to five weeks with proper care.

Memberships are paid as prepaid monthly credit in three tiers, Silver, Gold and Diamond, with included salon credit, discounts on additional services, and credit that rolls over for six months. Gift cards start at $50, never expire, and can be bought online or in the salon. Memberships are set up by phone.

The salon focuses on healthier nail care, spa-style service, cleaner products and strict sanitation.

The salon states it is free of strong chemical odors.

Specials & promotions

  • $10 off your first month of membership

    Limited-time offer

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Diamond membership: $100 a month for $130 in salon credit

    $100

    Monthly prepaid. Cancel anytime.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Gold membership: $75 a month for $95 in salon credit

    $75

    Monthly prepaid. Cancel anytime.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Silver membership: $55 a month for $65 in salon credit

    $55

    Monthly prepaid. Cancel anytime.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Gel manicure and pedicure for $99 for new clients

    $99

    New clients only. Mention this offer when calling. Cannot be combined with other offers.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Skin Renewal Light Boost at 50% off introductory price

    $22 (regularly $44)

    Limited time introductory pricing

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicures range from a quick everyday option to a longer hand treatment with paraffin, a scrub, a mud mask and a massage.

  • Everyday Glow Manicure $49
  • Ultimate Hand Therapy Manicure $69

Spa pedicures include a foot soak, cuticle and heel care and a foot massage, with longer versions adding callus removal or paraffin for the feet.

  • Power Refresh Pedicure $59
  • Full Foot Recovery Pedicure $115
  • The Power Refresh $59
  • Everyday Pedicure $105
  • Full Foot Recovery $115
  • The CEO Foot Reset $147

Builder gel, Gel-X, hybrid gel and dipping powder are offered as full sets and refills.

  • Dipping Powder Fullset $60+
  • Builder Gel Refill $65+
  • Gel X Extensions Refill $65+
  • Hybrid Gel Refill $65+
  • Builder Gel Fullset $69+
  • Gel X Extensions Fullset $69+
  • Hybrid Gel Fullset $69+

Waxing covers the face, underarms, arms, legs, bikini line and Brazilian.

  • Lip $10
  • Lip Wax $10
  • Chin $15
  • Chin Wax $15
  • Eyebrows $15
  • Eyebrows Wax $15
  • Sideburns $15
  • Sideburns Wax $15
  • Underarms $25
  • Underarms Wax $25
  • Half Arms $30
  • Half Arms Wax $30
  • Full Arms $45
  • Full Arms Wax $45
  • Half Legs $45
  • Half Legs Wax $45
  • Complete Face $50+
  • Complete Face Wax $50+
  • Bikini Line $52
  • Bikini Line Wax $52
  • Brazilian $65
  • Brazilian Wax $65
  • Full Legs $70
  • Full Legs Wax $70
  • Bikini Price at booking
  • Brazillian Price at booking
  • Full Arm Price at booking
  • Full Face Price at booking
  • Half Arm Price at booking
  • Side Burn Price at booking
  • Under Arm Price at booking

Add-ons include design work, French and chrome finishes, extra length, toenail extensions, massage, heel treatment, polish changes and nail repair.

  • Matte $5
  • Toenail Extension $8
  • Cuticle Care $10
  • Design $10–$45
  • Extra Length $10
  • French $10
  • Nail Design $10
  • Shiny Buff $10
  • Take Off (with services) $11
  • Paraffin Upgrade $13
  • Deep French $15
  • Chrome / Cat Eye / Ombre $20
  • Hand Spa & Massage $20
  • Heel Treatment $20
  • Design Level 1 $25+
  • Gel/Vegan Polish Change $25
  • Take Off (without services) $25
  • Design Level 2 $35+
  • Gel Polish Change on Artificial Nails $40
  • Nail Repair Price at booking

Kids services are for children 12 and under and include polish changes, manicures and pedicures.

  • Kid Polish Change $25
  • Kid Manicure $35
  • Kid Pedicure $40

Silver, Gold and Diamond memberships give monthly salon credit and discounts on additional services.

  • Silver $55
  • Gold $75
  • Diamond $100
  • Builder Gel - Fill Price at booking
  • Builder Gel On Natural Nail Price at booking
  • Builder Gel On Natural Nail + Take Off Price at booking
  • Dip on natural nails Price at booking
  • Dip with Tip (extension) Price at booking
  • Gel X - Fill-in Price at booking
  • Gel X - Full set Price at booking
  • Gel X - Take off - Fullset Price at booking
  • Massage Price at booking
  • Quick Relief foot massage Price at booking
  • Stress Buster foot massage Price at booking
  • Total Relax foot massage Price at booking
  • Ultimate Indulgence foot massage Price at booking
  • Hybrid Fill-in Price at booking
  • Hybrid FullSet Price at booking
  • Hybrid-Take off - Fullset Price at booking

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.gossipnailsmd.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Gel-X applied without drilling or filing the natural nail, with builder gel and Gel-X described as HEMA-free, TPO-free and low odor
  • Single-use files, buffers and pumice stones for each client
  • Metal tools sterilized in an autoclave, which the salon describes as hospital-grade
  • Ultimate Hand Therapy Manicure with paraffin, a hand massage, a scrub and a mud mask
  • Three membership tiers with monthly prepaid credit, discounts and six-month credit rollover
  • Kids services for children 12 and under
Good for
  • Clients who prefer non-toxic or low-odor products
  • Long-lasting gel and Gel-X enhancements
  • Regular maintenance through a membership
  • Families with children 12 and under
  • Spa-style manicures and pedicures
  • Gift card buyers
Treats
  • Unwanted hair removal
  • Nail repair
  • Cuticle care
  • Callus removal
Techniques
  • Gel-X
  • Builder gel
  • Hybrid gel
  • Dipping powder
  • Vegan polish
  • TPO-free and HEMA-free gel polish
  • Red light therapy
  • Paraffin treatment
  • Autoclave sterilization
  • French, deep French, chrome, cat eye and ombre designs

Products & treatments

  • TPO-free and HEMA-free gel polish
  • Vegan polish
  • HEMA-free, TPO-free, low-odor builder gel and Gel-X

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