Unique Nails

Still great! Even though ownership has changed since my last review, the quality of the work continues to be excellent. I would recommend calling ahead for weekend appointments, as it can get rather busy on Saturdays and Sundays.

I was more than disappointed with this place. I had been many times before and had a decent experience but the last time I went it was just awful. I went with a friend who was seen right away while I waited for an over an hour to be seen. More than two of the staff members were sitting at their desks on their cell phones not even paying attention to the fact that I had been waiting for over an hour and there were plenty of available seats. After being reminded multiple times by other clients noticing that I had been waiting for quite some time, they finally decided to take me and were quite rude about it. The manicure was sub par at best and left my nail beds BLEEDING. my friends manicure was hardly finished and looked like a pre schoolers work. I am certainly not impressed with this salon.

I have tried many nail salons and truly I can’t say enough about this place. The women are professional and their quality of work is outstanding. The manicures and pedicures are superb. The staff are highly capable. Prices are reasonable.
You won’t be disappointed.

I’ve been getting my nails done at Unique Nails for nearly 10 years now. They do a wonderful job with gel manicures in particular. I typically go with a French manicure and I have never been disappointed; they usually last 2 – 3 weeks and my nails grow out before the polish chips. Management/​ownership has changed over the past few years and the interior of the salon has been nicely redone. It is clean, fairly priced, and with a very efficient and capable staff. They accept credit cards too!

Everyone who works there is very nice and fairly efficient. However, my nails always look a bit clumpy and chip within a day. I have been at least three times and its happened every time. If you are in a pinch, I say use this place, otherwise there must be better around.

I was getting my car windshield fixed the other day in Newton and had 30 minutes or so to kill. I took a walk down the street and came across Unique Nails and figured I’d stop in. They took me right away, were super speedy since I had to get back to work after, and were very nice! It’s the nicest looking french gel manicure I’ve ever gotten. I’ve already gotten so many compliments on my nails! I will be going back soon!

Apparently I have to put at least one star to write a review or I wouldn’t.
I do not understand how these people have awards on the wall from multiple years.
I work really close so it’s convenient but I’m all set after the way I’ve been treated.
Every time I go in there it’s like an alien walked it because they know I have pointy nails and the don’t know what to do with themselves. They make faces, they are rude, other employees have walked over and straight up laughed after looking at my nails! They are almond/​pointy shaped, I file them myself! All i ask for is a fill!
They act like everything you want (to pay for!) is an inconvenience. I had an appt for a fill at 6. I walked in at 6:08 exactly because I was stuck at work. They said it was too late. I said you don’t have to paint them or file just fill. She said she had someone at 6:15. I said so you were going to fill my nails in 15 min? She said it’s too late. Are u kidding me? They all made faces and spoke another language and told me to come back tomorrow.
I’m all set, I know when I’m not welcome and they are extremely rude. I’m a hair stylist/​colorist and I work with ppl all day. You don’t act like this when your in customer service.
If you need your nails done right, or have a different shape besides natural short and square, go to David or Chow at Lony’s on Watertown St.

I had a great experience at Unique nails with Evon, she is just wonderful and did a great job on my mani/​pedi. I have gone to a few different salons in Newton and this so far is the best. She does a great job on the nails and is wonderful to talk to and it is more affordable than others. Also, my meter had run out before she was finished so she ran out there and put in plenty of extra time so that I would not get a ticket. Seems to me that she really cares about her customers, so i will most definitely be going back!

I keep giving them chances since I live close by I have tried them several times and every time I am more disappointed with the service, last weekend I went in even though I should have known better. I got my nails filled in twenty minutes the worst ever they need to be done again they are catching on everything HORRIBLE job can not get any thinner, when you go in this place you feel like they all are talking about all the customers which they probably are !! I tried to explain that I wasn’t happy they have no idea what you are saying, so I just left I had huge bumps and the polish looked horrible, last time I will step foot in this place. BEWARE DONT GO THERE.

I’ve been here twice and both times I left completely disappointed and feeling ripped off. First of all, both times my manicure was sloppy and chipped within the first day… even the first freaking hour it was dry. They charge $ 35 for a Mani pedi– however you can go closer to Boston and get that for $ 30 for a manicure that’ll at least last a few days.
In addition, The lady did not remove any of the nail polish that she got on my skin during my manicure and I had to go home and remove it myself from each finger. I asked her to fix this and she said they were too busy. The first time I went, the lady got halfway through my manicure then made me go get cash out because she decided it wasn’t enough to charge my credit card (after I asked if that was ok in the beginning). Very rude and short with their customers.
The pedicure was good at least– but the overall experience I’ve had each time– is not enough to go back. Such a shame because their location is great for people in west newton!
I recommend Brookline nail and spa– I’ve consistently gone to them for a year now and even after I moved from that area– I go back. I made a mistake in trying this nail place, it’s overpriced and the service is beyond disappointing.

I’m surprised this place didn’t get better reviews. This place is always busy when I go. I go to LyLy. I am quite particular about my nails and she gets it right every time and will make sure I am satisfy before I leave. I usually just get the traditional manicure… which literally lasts me 2 weeks before it starts to chip– amazing, right?! I do take about 15 minutes to dry every time though, so it may be a contributing factor. Overall, I would recommend this place. They get the job done well, it’s reasonably priced ($ 12 for a manicure) and it lasts 2 weeks.

Don’t waste your money. My pedicure was short and careless. Manicure, even worse. Sloppy, all over my skin, didn’t cut my cuticles and the paint is chipping within a day. Go to MT nails in west Newton, or Lony’s in nonantum. Much better job there.

This is THE place to get your nails done in Newton. The ladies that work here are friendly and the pedicure chairs have massage remotes. They do a pretty respectable job, and get it done efficiently – not rushed, but also not stressing you out about your meter running out when you put plenty of time on it. Looks like they have the machines in the back to sterilize the instruments (always good-​no one wants to lose a toe). Beware if you come after about 3pm, especially on a Friday, you may have a wait.

Just awful! I had the worst experience here! They really are not a clean salon!!! I would suggest for just a few well spent dollars more you consider Miniluxe. A clean and much more friendly salon. Nobody speaks behind your back and the service leaves you feeling special instead of hassled!!! They just need to treat their customers better overall. Spend your money at another salon and just go to West Newton Square for the pizza at Sweet Tomatoes.

1. Biggest selection of colors and polish manufacturers that I’ve seen anywhere.
2. I called at 7:15 p.m. and they told me «Come on in… we’re waiting to help you!» NICE!
3. Quick and efficient. I’m happy to forgo the leg massage and all the other nonsense… just do the work and let me go.
4. Very reasonably priced — $ 25 for a full pedi. Perfect.
I’ll be back.

Sanitary and professional service.

Conenient, friendly, clean and accomodating. I usually just get pedicures and am always pleased. I don’t feel too rushed, although it is not the longest foot massage. Comfy chairs and can usually get a parking spot nearby.

Busy store, most technicians both friendly and skilled although not always the best quality, great location, easy access, kept very clean & organized, fair prices.