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    Leisure Nails

    4.2 (222 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Leisure Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

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    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    DONT GO HERE!! The front desk lady was so rude. Called her twice I was running late and when I got there she said she couldn't do my pedicure but the other ladies said they could. Got a dip manicure. Charged $68 and they looked so awful. It has been 4 days and I have lost/chipped two nails. My boyfriend asked me why my nails looked bumpy because they did such a horrible job. Waste of money. Worst manicure I've ever gotten, especially for the price.

    Jackie R.

    I have to say, I was really hoping to like this place seeing the high reviews. My best friend was getting married and I had traveled to Boston to be in the wedding. The day before the wedding, I had scheduled an appointment to get a regular manicure before wedding rehearsal. I was in luck! Q was available and she was the person I wanted to work with but I didn't see her available online. She was extremely nice and didn't speak much English, but a friendly vibe came from her and I saw she was detail oriented. Halfway through my manicure, the receptionist informed Q that there were two other people to service so my manicure was rushed. Payment wasn't an issue as I paid after 5 minutes of my manicure. I initially thought it was weird but I'm glad I didn't need to reach into my wallet after my nails (particularly since it didn't turn out well.) I was rushed to the drying station by the door and was told to sit for 10 minutes. After 5 minutes, Q checked my nails and said to dry for another 5 minutes. To me, that seemed incredibly short but I trusted her. 5 minutes pass so I pull out my hands and gently touch the polish and it actually makes a visible ripple on one of the nails. Maybe the polish was extra thick? I continue to dry my nails for half an hour and periodically check on that same nail to avoid messing up the other nails. It doesn't seem to ever set. Finally after 45 minutes of drying, I'm actually running late to rehearsal and leave unhappily. Since the nails haven't dried yet, I had my husband open the door and buckle me up while we blasted the AC on my nails to set it. Rehearsal goes well and I try not to touch anything knowing my nails are sensitive and still drying and I finally check my nails on our way to rehearsal dinner to notice some of the polish has already come off. I'm upset at this point seeing that I had stayed at the salon longer than anticipated and been super careful with my nails. On our way to rehearsal dinner, I called the salon and the receptionist had picked up. I explained that I had left an hour prior and that the nails already didn't look good. She said they were closing in ten minutes and can fix it but I was helping set up for dinner and couldn't make it. She then offered coming in the following day and I said I wasn't available due to the wedding. She then said "well, manicures are going to come off at some point." I explained that I understood with a regular manicure that it's expected, but I was expecting it to last more than one hour. She then rudely said "well I'm giving you options but you're the one that's declining so what do you want me to do?" I asked for a refund since it didn't even last an hour and she said they don't do refunds. In the end I took it off, went to the store to buy my own polish, applied it, and it came out (to my surprise) pretty well! I'm not encouraging anyone to do it themselves but wanted to share that a regular mani is not worth it. Perhaps get gel? I do give my star to Q, who was really nice.

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    Jenny T.

    My friend who used to live in Watertown and I used to go get our nails done together here all the time. I think this store was what got me into doing nails - their regular manis and regular pedis last a long time (At that time I didn't want to try gel b/c I didn't wait my nails to be damaged), and my nails looked soooo good after. The salon is also clean, staff are soooo friendly (they told me I had a nice nail shape) and it's a very accessible location off the 57 Watertown Yards bus. I live in Boston and think it's worth commuting here if you want to get your nails done. Now I'm a bit more budget-conscious and definitely don't do my nails as much anymore b/c it's a monthly expense (and addicting for sure), but if I had a party or were going somewhere, I'd totally come back to Watertown Yards to get my nails done at Leisure Nails.

    Gel manicure $35
    Yuka Y.

    Leisure Nails is the best nail salon in Watertown- bright, clean, spacious and modern. They have a convenient online booking system. I was assigned to Rose do my gel manicure and she's the best! She's an absolute perfectionist- she will make sure nothing goes over the rim of your nails by dipping a brush in acetone to fix it. Also any bubbles/fibers apparent- she will get it fixed magically without having to start over. Gel manis include a brief hand cream massage with a hot towel wipe down. $35 Came on a Friday at 1pm and the place was already busy with other ladies with incoming phone calls for reservation requests. Busy and popular for a good reason!

    Thanks Lynn for the full set. Not returning, however.
    Nandanie S.

    Reviews are honestly a reflection of how things went for you. My reflections on my last visit at this spa was awkward and a tad bit unhappy. The actual nail service was professionally done, but I was unimpressed with the attitude I was given when I asked about acrylic nails. I asked about what shape they would suggest and how short they would be etc and I was given a snippy attitude by the nail tech. I haven't gotten acrylics in like 10 years so pardon me for asking a million questions. I did leave tips after my last visit thanking the tech for answering all my questions and whatnot but the more I think about it, I didn't feel like I was treated well, so not sure I'll be returning. And for the $35 price for a full set and $25 for a fill, I think that a better reception is needed. My prior visits with Emily and Mimi were awesome but I wasn't able to book with them (not sure if Mimi is there anymore as I didn't see her listed when I booked online).

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    Mia and Nathan are the very best!! Finally found the best nail salon after about two years of trial and error.

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    Amazing work as always! Nails always look great and the atmosphere is always calm. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    WORST EVER dip manicure. And, really bad energy in the salon. It's new & clean but don't waste your money!!!

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    2 years ago

    They do a great job with gel manicures! I have really loved my nails done by Rose and Q! They look great and have lasted for up to 3 weeks.

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    Quiet, clean, well-organized nail salon. Easy parking, right in Watertown square. Easy to schedule online. Recommend!

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    Great service with a wide variety of colors and nail polish brands. The technician Gina does a great job.

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    Do you accept Apple Pay?

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    Do you have dazzle nail polish?

    Yes, they carry Dazzle Dry nail polish.

    Do you do powder dip manicures?

    Hi, yes we do

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    Review Highlights - Leisure Nails

    After reading multiple reviews I decided to book an appointment hoping to get Lynn, who I've read reviews about.

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