I'm back with another review of this salon! I love this place…read more After a year of coming here I have had my nails done by many of the different nail techs and each time I have been impressed by how much they seem to care about the job they are doing. With that said, there are varying levels of skill at this salon. Just like you would find at any salon. You can pick a specific nail tech of your choosing if you prefer. Cynthia, the owner, is wonderful. It's not easy to run this sort of business but she does a great job and genuinely cares about the customers and her employees. You can tell by the regular laughter floating around the place. I will keep coming to this local salon for a long time to come.

I was so excited for my pedicure once I landed in Durham. I called two days in advance and made an…read moreappointment for 5pm on 7/3. I walked in and let them know about my appointment, I saw them check their book and confirm I was on there. She then told me to check in on the kiosk and pick my color. I followed the woman to a pedicure chair where she informed me that I shouldn't sit there and it was for someone else. About two minutes later, a woman walks in and thanks her for squeezing in an appointment. Wow. She tells me to go speak to the manager. He asks can I wait because there are three other people ahead of me, I said no I really couldn't and that's why I made an appointment. Very, very disappointing experience. Why let me check in for my appointment but then don't service me? Why was another woman with an appointment serviced before me? Why was there no real solution offered except wait for an undisclosed amount of time? I thought people were friendlier down south but clearly the businesses are not. 0/10.

Quality nails for a great price. The atmosphere in the salon is very calm with lots of genres of…read moremusic playing in the background. I went in the past as well as recently and both times have been great.

Really happy with my experience at Lovely Nails. He took his time and asked for my approval. Fair…read moreprices as well. Would definitely go back!

A truly friendly business with a very loyal customer base. Extremely meticulous work.read more

Perfect place. You need an appointment. Low key,quiet, only 2 operators-the owners. I just get a…read morepedicure & it's perfect. Very skilled. No odor. Lovely.

Love my nails and toes! Traveled to NC for a wedding and needed my nails done, this place did not…read moredisappoint!! Service was top notch and Tiffany was very kind and accommodating explaining fee per service. Back in California and cannot stop admiring the beautiful set of nails I received, wish I lived close to continue to come here!

I went to Unique Nails late on a Sunday (around 3:30 pm) hoping for a quiet and relaxing…read moreexperience. Instead, the experience was disappointing. The salon seated a child right next to me who was watching videos on her phone without headphones. The volume was loud enough that I eventually had to ask the parent to turn it down myself. He became upset, which made the situation uncomfortable. This should not have been my responsibility. The salon has rules about using headphones, and they should be the ones enforcing them so customers can enjoy a peaceful environment. I come to a nail salon to relax, not to manage other guests' behavior. Because of this experience, I won't be returning.

Tracey is AMAZING! Her salon is clean, comfortable and she offers a fantastic selection of polishes…read more(OPI, Gelish, Essie). Her online booking system couldn't be easier and the location is perfect if you're visiting like I was and staying downtown. Impeccable work and the sweetest personality!

From the owner: I have been a licensed nail technician for 25 years. I love having my own room in a full service…read moresalon. I love offering a private space that clients can make their own. Doing pedicures, manicures, and artificial services are my services, but being able to offer privacy so that clients can do work on their device's, or talk, or simply chill to their choice of music is a bonus while I pamper them with my services.

I went to Bliss Nail Bar for a pedicure the week before Mother's Day, then returned within two days…read morefor a manicure. The lady I got my pedicure with was WONDERFUL (her name is Karen), and she took her time with my pedicure and the recommendations. When I came back for my manicure though, the young lady who did my nails did kind of rush me through my service and my gel manicure started to chip within two days. I called in and asked for a repair and Ms Karen serviced me upon returning and it's been almost a week and my manicure still looks fresh! I'm so happy with my results. I will be regula booking with Bliss.

Thrilled with the beautiful aesthetics of this place- the lighting, the brand new massage chairs…read more(everything inside looks brand new)- feels very bright and clean. Loved that they offer over 10 different pedicures, and my absolute favorite part is that you can add on a timed massage, to ANY one you pick (up to 20 min, for an extra $25). The salon offers LOTS of different colors, and different brands of gel polish. I got a gel manicure and pedicure, and I felt that my technician really took her time and did a great job. She did 3 coats without me asking, because the color was MUCH lighter than was in the bottle- I appreciate small things like that. $100 for both (and the extra massage)- I will definitely be back here!!! Note- only street parking. Wasn't hard for me at 11 am on a week day, but not sure of the parking at later times in the day or on the weekends. Have heard there is a nearby parking garage (but didn't see it). Lots of construction going on, on the same street as well.

Had an excellent experience here. Came to use my groupon. Ended up paying to get my hair done as…read morewell as my nails. It is in a small location right now but I hear the salon is on the way. Great price, nails looked great, hair looked great. I plan to go back and use my Groupon soon.

I purchased a Groupon to be used at this place. I tried TWICE to make an appointment and was told…read moreit was confirmed. However, both times, after I had arrived at the location (a 30+ minute drive) I was told that, for some reason or another, they could not complete my appointment and I would have to reschedule. I ended up contacting Groupon and trading in my vouchers so I could use the money on a more reliable business.

I HAVE DOUND ME A NEW WAXICIAN!! McKenzie W. Did such a great job, as painless as it gets. She was…read moreengaging with me w a warm aura, very kind.. and made me feel comfortable. I have scheduled my next appointment in advance! If you're looking for a new wax lady, she's it! The Retreat overall is such a beautiful place w kind souls and very relaxing. Durham has a gem.

Their brand is smugness and condescension. More like "the abuse" and not "the retreat." I'm sorry…read moreto say they have lost my business forever and I can never recommend in the future. The attitude of the person I dealt with makes me never want to go again. My family has paid for a half dozen services and yet there is no thought to a long term relationship. Transactional thinking that will cost them. They are actually just around the corner from me and I would have considered making this a more regular stop, but one interaction has cost them a lifetime of business.

Just moved to town and went for a color refresher before starting my new job. Katie was great! She…read moredid exactly what I wanted for a responsible price! He's also an awesome barber, I made my husband an appointment soon after my visit.

For anyone wanting get to their hair styled, a hair trim, waxing, mani or pedicure and not sit out…read morein an open environment, this is the place to go. I have used Heavenly Hair by Kim whom I met back in the 1980's. Over the many years of my life, she is one of the top two hair stylists I have met you can go in and say, "you do what you think will look the best". She is amazing, whether working with color, a simple trim or a new style. Loads of experience and great training. 10*s to Kim, you will not regret your visit with her. Nails by Michelle did pedicures for an elderly friend and me. I love the fact, she understands older, thiner, more sensitive skin and in doing the pedicure took an hour with full treatment and massage. It was wonderful. For years, I have been fighting dry, cracking on my heels and she recommended Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair. Why hasn't any other shop done that prior? Also, she informed my friend, she had a toenail fungus and she recommended a couple of products for her which could be picked up at a corner drug store or on Amazon. 10*s vs. the 5*s they allow here on Yelp for being so open and sharing her wealth of knowledge. Hello Beautiful Facials.... haven't been there, done that yet as my appointment is on our next trip. I will stop back by to update this review. Niurka (aka Nikki) is an Esthetician. Looking forward to this facial appointment in August. I do wish the Masseur was there on more days. Was looking forward to booking a massage on the same day as one of our visits. His schedule is off and on with another location in the Southpoint area. Each stylist or business has their own little space so you are not in a crowded situation. White, red wine, coffee, hot tea or water available. A well done salon and spa. Check them out.... you will not be sorry.

I recently went back to SNS nails and after trying 3 other salons, I have found the perfect spot…read more My nails are gorgeous.

My mom gets her nails done her a lot they are kind and good with kids and they are very gentleread more