Pro Nails & Spa opens at 1405 Park Road NW in Columbia Heights
A new mani-pedi salon, Pro Nails & Spa, has opened at 1405 Park Road NW in Columbia Heights next to a popular boba shop.
Sophie McAlister ·

Pro Nails & Spa has opened at 1405 Park Road NW in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The mani-pedi salon sits on Park Road near the intersection with 14th Street and is directly adjacent to a well-known boba shop, according to a local neighborhood report published in May 2026. Neighbors first flagged the storefront’s arrival to the community site that covers neighborhood openings and tips.
The shop occupies a street-level storefront on the Park Road retail strip, an area that sees steady foot traffic from nearby apartment buildings and restaurants. The new salon offers standard nail services — manicures and pedicures — aimed at walk-in and appointment customers. The precise hours and staffing details were not listed in the initial neighborhood notice.
Where it sits on the corridor
The address places Pro Nails & Spa in the block that connects the heart of Columbia Heights to 14th Street’s commercial spine. That corridor blends service-oriented retailers, coffee shops, and casual dining, so a neighborhood-focused nail salon fits the street-level mix. Its proximity to an established boba business means the storefront benefits from shared pedestrian traffic during afternoons and early evenings.
Local community reporting identified the business name on the storefront and its street address. The report did not include interviews with the owners, staff, or customers, and there is no public-facing announcement from the salon at the time of reporting. The information is based on direct observation reported by a local tipster and captured by the neighborhood news item.
What this means for Columbia Heights retail
Small service businesses like nail salons are a common presence on Washington neighborhood corridors and can influence street-level vibrancy. For residents, another option for basic personal-care services can be convenient, especially in a dense, transit-accessible neighborhood such as Columbia Heights. For property owners and nearby merchants, a filled storefront reduces vacancy and can modestly increase foot traffic to adjacent businesses.
As with many neighborhood openings discovered through community reporting, local confirmation from the business or property owner may follow. Readers looking for specific service details — prices, exact hours, and appointment booking — should consult the salon directly once it lists public contact information.
Watch for updated information from the business and for any neighborhood notices that provide hours, services, or staffing details.