Revive Nail Studio

Revive Nail Studio opened in Leesburg in 2016 and is operated by Revive Nail Studio LLC, a single-person business run by owner Rachel Slife. The studio no longer offers manicures and focuses on pedicures and foot care, with an emphasis on restoring the health of natural nails using products the studio describes as non-toxic and all-natural. The studio describes itself as award-winning and says it became known locally for careful nail care soon after opening. It also runs Revive Nail Academy, an online education platform for licensed nail technicians that Rachel Slife developed and opened in 2024.

Pedicures are done without soaking. Nail and cuticle work uses e-file techniques rather than scissors or nippers, while hot, moist towels and steam are used to clean and relax the feet. Menus range from a 45-minute Express Pedicure at $85 and a 55-minute Moisture Pedicure at $115 to a 1 hour 5 minute Essential Pedicure at $135, a 1 hour 15 minute Revive Pedicure at $160, and 1 hour 30 minute Restore and Refresh pedicures at $200 each. The Restore Pedicure is aimed at ingrown or involuted toenails, heavy calluses, ram's horn nails and thickened fungal nails, and no polish is applied. The Refresh Pedicure suits clients who have never had a pedicure or have gone months without one, and it is not for fungal nails. A diabetic-friendly option uses only e-file techniques, and the studio says it provides sterilized tools for every client.

The VIP Antifungal Treatment starts with debridement and cleaning of the toenails, followed by a gel that is cured onto the nail plate and the surrounding skin. The gel combines three topical antifungal treatments aimed at dermatophytes, yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds. It was developed by Brazilian podiatrist Dr. Viviane Cury, and the studio calls it revolutionary. Treatment requires regular visits to remove the gel, reduce infected areas and reapply it, and the length of treatment depends on how severe the infection is. The studio says no home care is needed during treatment, and once the nail looks healthy it recommends daily RECOVER Nail Treatment Oil for three months. Clients with nail fungus, or who suspect it, are advised to get podiatrist clearance before booking a pedicure. Pricing is set by the number of nails, from $50 for one nail to $190 for ten, and the gel can also be added to a pedicure for $10 per nail.

Curve Correct is a bracing system for toenails that curl too much. Nails are assessed in person before a plan is suggested, and each brace takes about 10 to 15 minutes per toe to apply. Braces last at least two weeks and up to eight weeks, can be polished over, and work best on large toenails. Correction can take as little as eight weeks or as long as a year. The studio states that flattening can be permanent once external influences such as toe spacers or wider shoes are addressed. The first visit costs $60 for one nail or $75 for two. If pain or loosening occurs before the two-week mark, replacement braces are free; after two weeks they cost $45 for one nail or $65 for two. Ingrown toenail care uses techniques developed by Rachel Slife.

Appointments should be booked at least six to eight weeks ahead, with Monday appointments offered only on occasion. Opening hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm and Friday from 9am to 4pm. A waitlist is available for current clients only. A 50% deposit is taken at booking and applied to the service once it is completed, and a valid credit card must be kept on file. Clients who arrive 15 minutes late pay a $20 fee and the service is shortened; arriving 30 minutes late forfeits the service and the full price is charged. Missed appointments without notice are charged 100% of the scheduled services, and two no-shows lead to further appointments being declined. Gift cards are sold in amounts from $25 to $150 and can be used toward services or products.

Focuses on restoring the health of natural nails with non-toxic, all-natural products and soakless, e-file-based care.