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Sakonails

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Sakonails is on East West Highway in Bethesda and pairs a nail studio with body and facial waxing and skin treatments. The salon describes its work as Japanese nail art and body and skin care. Nail services make up much of the menu, from basic manicures and polish changes to Japanese gel and builder manicures, gel removal, nail repair and Gel-X work.

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Waxing covers the arms, legs, underarms, chest, back, stomach, bikini and brow, along with facial areas such as the lip, chin, nose, ear and full face. Hard wax is used for brazilian, bikini, underarm, brow and facial work, while soft wax is used for arms, lower legs and the back and chest. Full leg and upper leg waxing combine both. Bundling two or more facial waxing services may qualify for discounted packages.

Facials are a smaller part of the menu. The Gentle Facial, priced at $135, includes gentle exfoliation, extraction and a treatment mask, and the salon notes that it uses aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and organic botanicals. Other facial treatments use bT-micro fusion, bT-sonic and nuFace devices together with Image skincare products.

Custom pet portrait press-on nails are a specialty. Each set is hand-painted from a pet's portrait, made to order, offered in limited monthly availability and sold as final sale. Pricing is $165 for one accent nail, $185 for two portrait nails, and $210 for the signature set, which pairs a portrait nail with coordinated accent nails.

Payment is accepted by debit or credit card, Venmo and Cash App, and an eGift card is offered. The studio is open Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Japanese gel classes for nail professionals and enthusiasts are also offered, including a Leafgel Premium certification course with hands-on practice.

The salon says it keeps strict hygiene protocols, and its waxing avoids double-dipping and does not reuse applicators. Pre-wax oil is applied before waxing to protect the skin.

Specials & promotions

Bundle full upper body waxing and save

On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Bundle 2+ facial waxing services for a discount

Bundle two or more facial waxing services

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicures, Japanese gel and builder manicures, gel removal, nail repair, long nails and nail art. Manicures include nail shaping, cuticle work, hot towels and a hand massage.

Aprés Gel-X Full Set Price at booking
Gel Removal Price at booking

Hair removal with hard and soft wax for body and facial areas, including arms, legs, underarms, chest, back, stomach, bikini, brows and the lip, chin, nose and ear, with optional add-ons.

Underarm $30
Lower leg $55
Upper leg $80
Full leg $125
Full Chest Wax (Collarbone to ribs) $40
Chest + Shoulders $55
Chest + Stomach Combo $65
Chest + Back Combo $85
Lip, chin, neck, nose $20
Cheeks $30
Eyebrows $30
Full face wax $60
Chin Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Ear Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Full Face Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Nose Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Upper Lip Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Brow $30
Stomach $30
Half arm $40
Basic bikini $50
Full arm $60
Bikini plus $65
Brazilian $80
Full back/chest $80
Brazilian Wax in Bethesda Price at booking
Eyebrow Waxing Services Betheseda Price at booking
Facial Waxing Services in Betheseda Price at booking
Full Arm Waxing Price at booking
Full Arm Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Full Back Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Full Chest Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Full Leg Waxing in Bethesda Price at booking
Lower Leg Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Stomach Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Underarm Waxing Services in Bethesda Price at booking
Lip/chin/ear/nose $20
Hand/knuckle touch-up (optional add-on) Price at booking
Underarm waxing (optional add-on) Price at booking

The Gentle Facial with exfoliation, extraction and a treatment mask, plus device-based facial treatments using Image skincare products.

Gentle Facial $135

Nail art $5
Long nails $15
Nail repair $15
Japanese gel removal (from Sakonails) $20
Polish change on hands $25
Japanese gel removal (from elsewhere) $30
Gel-X removal $40
Manicure $40
Gel manicure $60
Japanese gel/builder manicure $85

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Meet the team

Hisako Owner

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

Highlights: Japanese gel and builder manicures using Leafgel, a thicker application than soft gel
Hand-painted pet portrait press-on nail sets, made to order and final sale
Hard and soft wax chosen per service, with pre-wax oil applied first
Gentle Facial with exfoliation, extraction and a treatment mask at $135
Japanese gel classes, including a Leafgel Premium certification course
Walk-ins welcome for facial waxing, with possible discounts on bundled facial waxing
Good for: nail art and gel manicure clients
gel removal for work done elsewhere
facial waxing walk-ins
custom pet portrait nails
body waxing appointments
nail professionals taking gel classes
Treats: unwanted body hair
unwanted facial hair
gel polish removal
nail repair
nail art
facial skin care
Techniques: hard wax
soft wax
pre-wax oil
Japanese gel manicure
builder gel
Gel-X removal
Gel-X full sets
nail art
bT-micro fusion
bT-sonic

Products & treatments

Leafgel
Image Skincare

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