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Happy Violet DC Natural Nail Salon
Happy Violet DC Natural Nail Salon

Happy Violet DC Natural Nail Salon

Nail salon in Washington, DC

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (58 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Happy Violet DC describes itself as a health-conscious nail salon in Washington, DC, and says it offers a safe and luxurious nail care experience. The salon's focus is on health, sustainability and relaxation, and it presents its work as clean, sustainable beauty that also supports local community organizations. The salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 10AM to 6PM and Saturday from 9AM to 7PM.

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Happy Violet DC describes itself as a health-conscious nail salon in Washington, DC, and says it offers a safe and luxurious nail care experience. The salon's focus is on health, sustainability and relaxation, and it presents its work as clean, sustainable beauty that also supports local community organizations. The salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 10AM to 6PM and Saturday from 9AM to 7PM.

Waterless manicures and pedicures are the salon's specialty. Instead of soaking hands or feet, technicians use warm towel wraps, cuticle care, exfoliation and moisturizing treatments. The waterless approach is also meant to reduce water use. Traditional gel manicures and pedicures are available too, along with regular polish changes and nail art in minimal or detailed designs.

Gel X nails are pre-shaped soft gel tips applied over the natural nail and cured under an LED or UV lamp, offered as a lightweight alternative to acrylics. Gel X sets typically last around two to four weeks and are replaced rather than filled. Removal is done by filing the product down and soaking the remaining gel in acetone rather than pulling it off. The salon states its technicians are trained in Gel X application.

The Violet Experience Room is a private room for one or two people, with hot stone or bamboo stick massage options, unlimited beverages and unlimited snacks. The salon also offers space for private parties, celebrations and community gatherings, with availability and pricing provided on request. Lavender essential oil is used in all services, and clients sensitive or allergic to lavender can ask for a service without it.

Children aged 12 and under may book services, but a parent or guardian has to stay on-site with them. Happy Hands and Happy Feet appointments for clients under 13 require an adult to accompany them. Each quarter the salon organizes collection drives, including coats in winter, formal gowns for proms and school supplies. It also donates manicures and pedicures to seniors, graduates, people looking for work and those on low incomes.

Health, sustainability and relaxation guide the salon's nail care, with waterless services that skip hand and foot soaking to reduce water use and environmental impact.

The salon describes its space as calm, welcoming and relaxing.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicures and pedicures done without soaking hands or feet, using cuticle treatments, exfoliation and moisturizers.

  • Low Tox Polishes Price at booking
  • Waterless Manicures Price at booking
  • Waterless Pedicures Price at booking

Pre-shaped soft gel tip nails starting at $125, applied over the natural nail and removed by filing and acetone soak.

  • Gel X Nails (starts at) $125

Builder gel, poly gel and gel tip extensions, with builder and poly gel starting at $75 and gel tips at $100, depending on length and shape.

  • Builder Gel (new, fill or with tips) $75
  • Poly Gel (new, fill or with tips) $75
  • Gel Tips $100

Go-Go, Queens Chapel Love and gel manicures, from $45 to $70, plus a manicure and pedicure combination at $115.

  • Happy Hands By Fort Totten Manicure $40
  • Happy Hands By Fort Totten Mani + Pedi $75
  • Go-Go Manicure $45
  • Queens Chapel Love Manicure $50
  • Queens Chapel Love Gel Manicure $70
  • Queens Chapel Love Mani + Pedi $115

Queens Chapel Love and Sporty on Riggs pedicures, with gel versions, from $65 to $90.

  • Happy Feet By Fort Totten Pedicure $40
  • Queens Chapel Love Pedicure $65
  • Sporty on Riggs Pedicure $75
  • Queens Chapel Love Gel Pedicure $80
  • Sporty on Riggs Gel Pedicure $90

Happy Hands and Happy Feet manicures, pedicures and combinations for clients 12 and under, with separate pricing for clients accompanied by an adult.

  • Happy Feet by Fort Totten Pedicure (12 and under) $40
  • Happy Hands by Fort Totten Manicure (12 and under) $40
  • Happy Feet by Fort Totten Mani + Pedi (12 and under) $75
  • Happy Hands by Fort Totten Mani + Pedi (12 and under) $75
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Manicure (accompanied by adult) $80
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Pedicure (accompanied by adult) $80
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Mani + Pedi (accompanied by adult) $155

Private room services for one or two people from $80 to $300, with hot stone or bamboo massage options, unlimited beverages and snacks.

  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Mani $80
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Manicure $80
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Pedi $80
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Pedicure $80
  • Go-Go Mani $90
  • GO-GO MANI (Violet Experience Room) $90
  • Violet Experience Room Go-Go Mani $90
  • Queens Chapel Love Mani $110
  • QUEENS CHAPEL LOVE MANI (Violet Experience Room) $110
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Love Mani $110
  • Queens Chapel Road Pedi $130
  • QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD PEDI (Violet Experience Room) $130
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Love Pedi $130
  • Queens Chapel Love Gel Mani $140
  • QUEENS CHAPEL LOVE GEL MANI (Violet Experience Room) $140
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Love Gel Mani $140
  • SPORTY ON RIGGS PEDICURE (Violet Experience Room) $150
  • Violet Experience Room Sporty on Riggs Pedicure $150
  • Happy Hands / Happy Feet Mani + Pedi $155
  • Queens Chapel Road Gel Pedi $160
  • QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD GEL PEDI (Violet Experience Room) $160
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Road Gel Pedi $160
  • SPORTY ON RIGGS GEL PEDICURE (Violet Experience Room) $180
  • Violet Experience Room Sporty on Riggs Gel Pedicure $180
  • Queens Chapel Road Mani + Pedi $235
  • QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD MANI + PEDI (Violet Experience Room) $235
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Road Mani + Pedi $235
  • Queens Chapel Road Gel Mani + Pedi $300
  • QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD GEL MANI + PEDI (Violet Experience Room) $300
  • Violet Experience Room Queens Chapel Road Gel Mani + Pedi $300

Gel removal at $20, regular polish change at $30, and minimal or detailed nail art at $20 or $30.

  • Gel Removal $20
  • Nail Art Minimal Design $20
  • Nail Art Detailed Design $30
  • Regular Polish Change $30
  • Gel X Nails Price at booking
  • Builder Gel (new, fill and with tips) $75+
  • Poly Gel (new, fill and with tips) $75+
  • Gel X $125+
  • Happy Feet By Fort Totten Pedicure Pedi $40
  • Happy Hands By Fort Totten Manicure Mani $40
  • Go-Go Manicure Mani $45
  • Queens Chapel Love Manicure Mani $50
  • Queens Chapel Love Pedicure Pedi $65
  • Queens Chapel Love Manicure Gel Mani $70
  • Happy Feet By Fort Totten Pedicure Mani + Pedi $75
  • Happy Hands By Fort Totten Manicure Mani + Pedi $75
  • Sporty On Riggs Pedicure Pedi $75
  • Queens Chapel Love Pedicure Gel Pedi $80
  • Sporty On Riggs Pedicure Gel Pedi $90
  • Queens Chapel Love Manicure Mani + Pedi $115
  • Queens Chapel Love Pedicure Mani + Pedi $115
  • Waxing Services Price at booking

Photos

  • Wall shelves displaying many nail polish bottles in salon
  • Group of hands with lettered nails in a circle, community photo

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Waterless manicures and pedicures that skip the soaking step
  • Gel X nails applied over the natural nail, with removal by filing and an acetone soak
  • Low-tox polishes ranging from 14-free to 30-free
  • Violet Experience Room, a private room for one or two people with hot stone or bamboo massage options
  • Happy Hands and Happy Feet services for children 12 and under, with an adult present
  • Cashless salon that accepts card and contactless payments only
Good for
  • waterless manicures and pedicures
  • Gel X nail extensions
  • lightweight alternative to acrylics
  • kids 12 and under with an adult
  • private groups and small celebrations
  • clients who prefer low-tox polish
  • clients who want a private room
Treats
  • nail extensions
  • gel nail services
  • nail art
  • nail care with low-tox products
  • relaxation during a manicure or pedicure
Techniques
  • waterless manicure
  • waterless pedicure
  • warm towel wrap
  • cuticle care
  • exfoliation
  • Gel X application
  • LED or UV curing
  • hot stone massage
  • bamboo stick massage
  • minimal and detailed nail art

Products & treatments

  • low-tox polishes (14-free to 30-free)
  • lotion with shea butter, lavender essential oil and SPF 30 used in Queens Chapel Love manicures
  • lavender essential oil
  • eco-friendly nail care products

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