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Hammer & Nails Now Open in Dupont Circle
Veteran-owned franchise introduces premium men's grooming experience to Washington, D.C

Hammer & Nails, the elevated grooming experience built for modern men, is now open in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood located at 2147 P Street NW.
Owned by Melissa Kingston, an Army veteran, and her business partner Jeremy Crutcher, a Navy veteran, the Dupont Circle shop brings a fresh energy to the local grooming scene with full-service offerings in a stylish, design-forward environment built just for men.
“We’re excited to introduce a space that blends self-care, confidence, and comfort in the middle of one of the most dynamic cities in the country,” said Melissa Kingston, co-owner of Hammer & Nails Dupont Circle. “Washington, D.C. is a place where modern men show up with intention and purpose, and Hammer & Nails gives them the tools to do that, so they feel good and look good from head to toe.”
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The new shop offers precision haircuts, beard grooming, classic hand and foot care, and the brand’s signature whiskey-infused foot treatment, all in a masculine setting where self-care is embraced, not stigmatized. Services are available a la carte or through a membership model designed for recurring wellness and grooming maintenance.
“Dupont is the perfect place to establish a Hammer & Nails men’s grooming shop,” added Jeremy Crutcher, co-owner. “It’s vibrant, fast-paced, and full of people who appreciate high-quality service and community. We’re proud to be part of this brand and can’t wait to help men elevate their self-care.”
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The Dupont Circle shop is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit hammerandnailsDupontcircle.com, call 771-210-2000, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.