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Inspire Nail Bar
Inspire Nail Bar

Inspire Nail Bar

Nail salon in Washington, DC

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (304 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 10 AM

Inspire Nail Bar is a nail salon and waxing business at 1001 4th St SW in Washington, DC. The booking platform lists the location as its Waterfront site. The salon describes itself as one of the best nail salons in the industry, and says it aims to pair treatments with a relaxing setting and to deliver a first-class experience on every visit.

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Inspire Nail Bar is a nail salon and waxing business at 1001 4th St SW in Washington, DC. The booking platform lists the location as its Waterfront site. The salon describes itself as one of the best nail salons in the industry, and says it aims to pair treatments with a relaxing setting and to deliver a first-class experience on every visit.

The salon welcomes walk-ins, and appointments can be booked online or by phone at (202) 559-8888. Clients are offered a complimentary beverage during services. The salon describes its furniture as luxurious and its facilities and equipment as modern. It says its team is highly motivated and made up of trained therapists, and that customer safety and health are its top priority.

The menu is organized into Manicure Bar and Pedicure Bar services, which pair a manicure or pedicure with scrubs, masks, moisture treatments and massage, and in some cases paraffin dips, hot stone or candle massage. Nail enhancements include acrylic, Liquid IBD gel, Poly Gel (TAP), Apres Gel-X, Solar Pink & White, and pink and white options. For dipping powder, the SNS (Signature Nails System) is recommended for thin, brittle nails; the salon notes it contains vitamin E and calcium and lasts two to three weeks. A gel manicure is listed as lasting about two weeks.

The salon offers a waxing menu from upper lip and brow services to full arms, back, bikini line and full legs, along with eyelash extensions and a separate kids' menu of manicures, pedicures and polish changes. The salon describes the products it uses as organic and says its products and procedures meet international standards.

Combines nail treatments and waxing with a relaxing environment and aims for a first-class experience at every visit.

A relaxing setting with furniture the salon describes as luxurious and modern equipment.

Specials & promotions

  • Complimentary beverage during your service

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicure packages that combine nail trimming, shaping and cuticle care with scrubs, masks, massage and a choice of polish, with prices starting around $30.

  • A Quick Shoot 20 min · $30 / 30 min · $39
  • Pina Colada 30 min · $37 / 35 min · $54
  • Mojito Peppermint 30 min · $42 / 55 min · $69
  • Gel Manicure $45
  • Tequila Sunrise 30 min · $47 / 60 min · $79
  • SNS (Signature Nails System) $56

Themed pedicures built around soaks, scrubs, masks, callus care and lotions, with some options adding hot stone, candle massage or paraffin.

  • Callus Removal $10
  • Gel Polish Add-On (for all pedicure) $20
  • Gel Polish Add-On (pedicure) $20
  • Sea Breeze $49
  • Mimosa $54
  • Long Island $60
  • Martini Lime $64
  • Strawberry Margarita $64
  • Champagne Cocktail $69
  • Signature Herbal Spa $89

Extensions and builder services in acrylic, Liquid IBD gel, Poly Gel (TAP), Apres Gel-X, Solar Pink & White, and pink and white, with full sets and fill-ins.

  • Add On Gel Polish $20
  • Acrylic W/ Regular Fill-In $42
  • Acrylic W/ Regular Full Set $47
  • Liquid IBD Gel Builder Fill-In $50
  • Gel Color Fill-In $53
  • Liquid IBD Builder Gel Set $60
  • Pink & White Fill-In $60
  • Poly Gel (TAP) W/ Gel Color Fill-In $60
  • Full Set W/ Gel Color $63
  • Apres Gel-X (included gel color) $65
  • Liquid IBD Gel W/ Gel Color Fill-In $65
  • Poly Gel (TAP) W/ Gel Color Full Set $70
  • Solar Pink & White $70
  • Liquid IBD Gel W/ Gel Color Full Set $75

Hair removal for the face, body and limbs, from upper lip and brow services to full arms, back, bikini line and full legs.

  • Upper Lip $12
  • Chin $15
  • Eyebrows $15
  • Sideburns $15
  • Brows Tinting $20
  • Stomach $20
  • Underarms $25
  • Chest $30+
  • Half Arms $30
  • Bikini Line $40
  • Half Legs $40+
  • Back $50
  • Complete Face $50+
  • Full Arms $50
  • Brazilian $60+
  • Full Legs $70

Party, mink, volume and individual lash extensions, along with relash appointments.

  • Party Lash $25
  • Mink Lash $60
  • Volume Lash Relash $120
  • Individual Lash Relash $150
  • Volume Lash $180
  • Individual Lash $250

Manicures, pedicures, gel options and polish changes for children.

  • Polish Change On Hands $12
  • Polish Change On Hands (kids) $12
  • Kid Manicure $15
  • Polish Change On Feet $15
  • Polish Change On Feet (kids) $15
  • Kid Pedicure $25
  • Kid Gel Manicure $30
  • Kid Gel Pedicure $40

Add-ons and adjustments such as cut downs, repairs, shaping, cuticle trims, design work, chrome and ombre, paraffin, and removals.

  • Cut Down $5
  • Extension Add-On To Dip Powder $5
  • Gel Take-Off With New Service $5
  • Long Nails/Extra Length $5+
  • Round/Coffin/Almond/Stiletto Shape $5
  • Repair $6+
  • Gel Take-Off $8
  • Cuticle Trim $10
  • Design / French $10
  • Dip Soak-Off W/ New Service $10
  • Paraffin $10
  • Take-Off W/ New Set $10
  • Shiny Finish Buffer $12
  • Chrome $15
  • Dip Soak-Off Only $15
  • Ombre $15+
  • Polish Change Hands $16
  • Acrylic Take-Off $20
  • Gel Polish Add-On $20
  • Polish Change Feet $20
  • Gel Polish Change Hands $30
  • Gel Polish Change Feet $35

Photos

  • Bright salon interior with nail stations and clients
  • Salon interior with teal chairs and manicure tables

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Manicure Bar and Pedicure Bar services that pair polish or gel with scrubs, masks and massage
  • Signature Herbal Spa pedicure with a green tea soak, hot stone therapy and paraffin dip
  • SNS dipping powder recommended for thin, brittle nails
  • Full waxing menu, from upper lip and brows to full legs
  • Complimentary beverage offered during services
  • Walk-ins welcome
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • gel and dip manicures
  • pedicures with scrubs and massage
  • thin or brittle nails
  • waxing clients
  • eyelash extension clients
  • children and kids' nail services
Treats
  • thin or brittle nails
  • unwanted hair
  • nail length and extensions
  • eyelash fullness and length
  • everyday nail color
Techniques
  • gel polish
  • dipping powder (SNS)
  • acrylic
  • Liquid IBD gel
  • Poly Gel (TAP)
  • Apres Gel-X
  • Solar Pink & White
  • pink and white
  • paraffin dip
  • hot stone massage

Products & treatments

  • Cuccio Milk & Honey
  • Qtica Spa
  • Shea Butter Cream
  • Tea Tree oil
  • Keyano Champagne & Rose
  • Botanical Escape Herbal

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