Opinion

After a hectic week at work, getting your nails done by a professional — whether it’s a basic trim or a full manicure and pedicure — can feel like a treat, and Fairfax County has a wide array of salons ready to oblige.

Here are the nominees for “Best Nail Salon in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite salon below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

Voting for the Best Hair Salon in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Feb. 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Urgent Care in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Millennium Medical Care
2. Prima Urgent Care
3. Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care

Whether you’re looking for a simple trim, extensions or a more elaborate makeover, there are salons around Fairfax that can deliver the right hair style for you.

Here are the nominees for “Best Hair Salon in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite salon below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

Voting for the Best Urgent Care in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Orthopedist in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Swati Shirali (Kaiser Permanente)
2. Ryan G. Miyamoto (Town Center Orthopaedics)
3. Keith Lawhorn (OrthoVirginia)

When unanticipated injuries or health concerns crop up, having a trusted, convenient option for receiving prompt treatment can help reduce the accompanying stress.

Here are the nominees for “Best Urgent Care in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite center below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

Voting for the Best Orthopedist in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Pediatrician in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Michael Martin
2. Ranjana Jain
3. Laurence J. Murphy

From pulled muscles to arthritis, bodily aches and pains can become debilitating if not properly addressed. Fortunately, there are specialists in Fairfax County who can help.

Here are the nominees for “Best Orthopedists in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite doctor below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30.

Voting for the Best Pediatrician in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 a.m.

A few weeks ago, we voted on the Best Place for Sledding in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Wolf Trap National Park
2. Mount Reston
3. King Kong Hill

With flu season in full swing, families across Fairfax County might be visiting or looking for a reliable doctor to take care of their children.

Here are the nominees for “Best Pediatricians in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite doctor below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

A few weeks ago, we voted on the Best Primary Care Doctor in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Loren Chen (VHC Health Tysons)
2. Fola Oluwehinmi (Inova)
3. Victoria Currall (Virginia Medical Alliance)

While the snow that recently fell in Fairfax County has mostly melted away, the first day of winter will arrive this Sunday (Dec. 21), bringing the promise of more snow — and more opportunities to haul out a sled out of storage.

Here are the nominees for “Best Place to Go Sledding in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite spot below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2.

Voting for the Best Primary Care Doctor in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Dec. 26 at 8:30 a.m.

A few weeks ago, we voted on the Best Orthodontist in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Garai Orthodontics
2. Tisseront Orthodontics
3. Ghaffari Orthodontics

Primary care doctors can be literal lifesavers, providing valuable health advice and detecting potential issues before they become crises. But given the different needs of different patients, finding the right match can be a challenge.

Here are the nominees for “Best Primary Care Doctors in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite doctor below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26.

Voting for the Best Orthodontist in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Dec. 19 at 8:30 a.m.

A few weeks ago, we voted on the Best Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service in Fairfax. The results, published earlier this week, are:

1. Divine Auto Spa
2. ClubExec Auto
3. Flagship Car Wash and Cruz-N-Shine Car Wash (tie)

Whether opting for braces or more subtle tools like Invisalign, there are orthodontic practices around Fairfax County that can make the experience of getting your teeth straightened easier to swallow.

Here are the nominees for “Best Orthodontist in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite orthodontist below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

Voting in our poll for the Best Electrician serving Fairfax County closed last week on Nov. 28. Since the Readers’ Choice Awards took a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are the official results:

1. Poppy’s Family Electric Service
2. AJ Long Electric
3. Mid Atlantic Wiring and Absolute Electric (tie)

A car is a hefty investment, so when undertaking cleaning or maintenance, a shop you can trust to take care of your vehicle without damaging it is a must. Fortunately, reliable providers can be found around Fairfax County.

Here are the nominees for “Best Car Wash or Auto Detailing Service in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite auto care shop below? If not, write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Voting for the Best Electrician in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Nov. 28 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Plumber in Fairfax. The results are now official:

1. Mega Plumbing Corp
2. Chandler’s Plumbing & Heating
3. Len the Plumber Heating & Air