Had a great mom and daughter date again here. Neat, clean, and professional. They offer drinks, and great service! Vicky did her thang on my mani/pedi! She is efficient and kind; a pleasure. I'll always come back. read more

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Waited 45 min + and then had to leave. Needs better management to ensure it can handle and plan for customers

This was the worst experience of my life. I came to get a full set, pedi, and eyebrow wax. We started with getting my pedi done first, and everything was okay until one of the workers walks outside because his car was getting towed and tried to FIGHT one of the tow truck drivers. I don't know the full story but I am literally flabbergasted by the actions of this establishment. The man was cursing and screaming through the salon, there was also a CHILD there screaming and crying as he watched the entire situation play out. This was super inappropriate display of actions and I am disgusted with this place. If you are going to charge an arm and a leg for bad service, atleast do GOOD WORK! I had a big day ahead of me and spent $200 at this place and was disappointed by the professionalism. The lady with the dome bob cut did all of my services and she was very professional and did my pedi and eyebrow correctly but my nails look absolutely stupid. I got a SIMPLE French tip and my nails look like a kid drew them on. I asked her multiple times to correct it and it came to a point when I was at the salon for 3 hours and I didn't have anymore energy to waste on trying to help her fix them. I HATE my nails and I will never come back to this establishment. As pretty as it looks in there it's super underwhelming and NOT worth the price. I will not recommend to anyone! read more

Unique Nail Salon - Like WTF is this? It's super bulky and was down over atleast 4 times. I'm very unsatisfied and I paid $200! - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

2 days post gel manicure and it's chipping. My pedicure was fine. Not worth the 60$ at all. I requested regular polish for my toes and was treated so poorly for requesting a fan to dry them. I didn't get her name but the lady with the bob was so rude and dismissive. I understand professionals prefer gel, but if I'm paying for what I want, why try to sabotage the quality? Regular polish Pedicures usually last me three weeks -- I was chipping three days later. I wasn't rude or demanding but I shouldn't be treated like an inconvenience. I don't think I'm their preferred customer. Every non POC was being spoken to and cared for so well. I was almost overcharged and instead of verifying what my services was, he tried to tell me it was correct and to pay. So many things went wrong and the store wasn't even busy read more

I recentry came here to get a pedicure when I came in no one acknowledged nor greeted me. after about several minutes I was told to go to the other side and someone would help me. i proceeded and was ignored for another 10 minute. Then a White female came in, two of the workers rushed to greet her and immediately sat her in a chair. I then told them I was here before her. the lady said you need to sign in but the White lady didn't sign in and I told her this. they over charge and expect tips as if they deserve it. As a person of color I pat attention to how people treat me. I seen a Blk lady who bill was $85 and she gave $100 and told the lady to keep the change. I will Never go to this racist salon they are not friendly To people of color! read more

TLDR: Good place for a cheap, quick manicure. Average quality. Great customer service and they don't try to talk you into getting gel. After getting pedicures at Relax Foot Spa, we walked across the street to Unique Nail Salon for manicures. The atmosphere and quality is definitely different here than at Relax Foot Spa, but their prices are cheaper. It is a small building consisting of one main front room and rooms in the back for waxing. Pedicures are provided on the left side of the room, manicures on the right, and nail drying in the front. We were greeted upon arrival from a employee working with another customer. She asked what we wanted and informed us to sign in. A sign in sheet is at the front desk. We signed in and waited a few minutes before starting the manicures. I was surprised at how quickly they fit us in on a Friday night. I chose a polish and gave it to the man providing my manicure. I believe it was a husband and wife duo providing our manicures. They were experienced and fun. They talked and joked with each other and us while doing our nails. Since only one of us chose polish, the other received a long hand/arm massage. This was unexpected and appreciated. I was painting the week of this appointment so I had paint under my nails. I told them they did not have to get all the paint off, but they spent a while trying to clean my nails as best as they could. I loved how they didn't try to talk me into doing gel polish. When finished, they helped me move my things to the front and I dried my nails for about 10 minutes. Even being careful I did smudge the polish at one point. Nonetheless they still looked good. Overall, we had a good experience here and we recommend this salon to others! read more

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Please run! You will either get treated roughly if at all. Waited patiently, sat patiently, and paid patiently. Paid for an unfinished manicure to avoid torture. read more

Absolutely love this nail salon! It's been a while since I've treated myself to a manicure and pedicure which used to be an every two week event prior to Covid. I visited this place last week for an eyebrow wax.. let's just say, thanks I can finally look at myself in the mirror again! Today, I walked in & was promptly greeted. Lucky me, I got the same woman who did my waxing the week before. Serena was amazing. She was gentle & polite. Her steady hands are greatly appreciated and the polish job looks flawless. Plexiglass barriers are in place, gloves and masks are worn. They even have their ultraviolet sterilization machines in sight. It's nice to see these precautions as a regular hygienic practice. read more

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the messiest work i have ever had done on me. michelle did my nails so sloppy and then some man came behind her work filling and cut a hole in my nail. i asked for square she gave me two duck nails and the others were not even square. she couldn't even do a simply french tip. she rushed the whole time. i told the man i was not satisfied and did not like them. they didn't say thank you or ask what can they do. i called and spoke with the man asked him is there anyone who can fix my nails the way they should be he was so rude to me saying "idk what you expect me to do" then passed the phone to michelle. michelle did not say she would fix it she said come talk to her. i did not want her to fix it because honestly she doesn't do a good at all. this salon is definitely for the older people who only get one plain color. i had to go straight to another shop where they said michelle didn't even try they could tell she rushed and just wanted the money. very very unsatisfied with this place wish i didn't give them a dollar. i recommend Unique Nails in DURHAM ON GUESS RD. read more

Unique Nail Salon - worst work i've ever had done on my nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great location and family atmosphere. Always friendly and accomodating. The only place me and my girl will go to. Don and Michelle are owners and take real pride in their business and customers. read more

Awful salon. The work is horrible and sloppy And the staff was very rude! Do not come to this salon!

No frills but they get the job done. I think the color selection could be better, so I normally rotate between the same 3-4 colors. Their prices are great in comparison to the other salons in the area. It's best to make an appointment if you don't want to wait--this is a popular salon so call ahead before you head there. read more

I go here all the time I went for a while for my nails and got dip powder which I really enjoy. I now go for my eyebrows waxed because it's really affordable and they do a great job by giving my brows a natural looking arch. I would recommend to go see Michelle she's the owner and she's the best ! read more

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SKIN WAXED OFF OF MY FACE!!! I used to go here all the time to get my eyebrows waxed. I had an upcoming photo shoot and needed to have my face waxed. I have had my face waxed jhere before, however someone new waxed my face this time. I was assured that she was just as good as everyone else, but she placed extremely hot wax on my face, slapped the paper down roughly and tore off... and along came my skin. Not in one spot but in two separate spots the skin was waxed completely off of my face. I have severe scarring and I am a working model. I had to miss photo shoots and all, due to their carelessness and neglect. The manager Christine is very sweet, but definitely knows how to try to talk her way out of an issue. I am definitely seeking fair compensation. If you want your face waxed, have Christine do it or steer clear!!!! read more

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I was desperate. I made the mistake of thinking that the stellar service I received at Relax Footspa would translate across the street. What is Unique about the place? Well, the hygiene looks dubious. White towels stained. Probably could be used to rub down hubcaps at the nearby carwash. I thought I would treat myself and probably should have pulled up short at the price and the abrupt service. I asked for no polish. And usually I get some type of nice buffing natural polish done. Nope. Not here. So basic it was almost like doing it yourself. Manicure Guy in the next booth had nothing to do was watching tv on a laptop with earplugs in. Really classy joint.HLN crime show playing in the background. I sat down to notice old nail polish streaks on all the equipment. Years of racing strips of client polish smeared on the side of the dryer. And when I was abruptly told to go wash your hands. I figured that was all I was going to get. And while I washed my hands, the nail technician (not really) stood beside me .... washing off the tools she just used in tandem. My mind is spinning now. And I feel like I have just been in a brothel not at all a Unique IMHO. read more

Run!!! This was the worst SNS I have experienced EVER! I cried in my car about how disgusting, thick, ugly, sloppy, my nails look. I cried when I got home. I would post a picture but I refuse to show my hands until I go somewhere to get this taken off. There is not an option for -star unfortunately. I will be hiding my hideous look nails until tomorrow. read more

I read reviews after I first went here and was surprised by all the negative reviews. At the same time, I've only gone twice so would not consider myself an expert. I have gotten a gel manicure two times here and highly recommend Monica. She only works Thursday thru Saturday she mentioned. She didn't rush and my manicure lasted a long time. She was extremely thorough and very friendly. The place as a whole is just a basic nail salon. Nothing fancy and the usual ambiance. If you are in the area I would definitely call to make an appointment for Monica to do your next gel manicure. read more

I am rather torn in how many stars to give Unique Nail Salon. The lady who helped me was very sweet, but I was just not satisfied with the end product. I went in for eyelash extension as I saw someone mention it in earlier reviews. The cost for eyelash extension is $35, which is a pretty good deal. I thought it would take a while, but it took her no time to do it. Mainly because it wasn't what I was looking for. Instead of individual extension onto your lash (which is what happen normally), she used the cut up fake lashes that you can buy the drug stores. I wanted more of a natural look and since she used the cut up fake lashes, it ended up being way more dramatic than I wanted. I can't say anything about their mani and pedi, but I was very disappointed with the lash extension service. The place also wasn't the most sanitary place. read more

This location has great prices but unprofessional service delivery. In the last 3 years, I have visited this location about 5 times. Each time, their service is lack luster but tolerable. This last time, I was offended by the nail tech's nasty response to my request to use a non-electric tool to remove my gel nail polish. After I explained why the use of an electric tool was concerning to me, the guy rolled away from my station and said "well, you'll just have to wait for someone else to do your nails." I sarcastically respond "that was an appropriate customer friendly response." I quietly got up from my seat and left. I will never return! It amazes me that people actually expect your tolerance of their nastiness and also expect pay. Amazing! read more

Never again. I had a gel manicure less than a week ago & it looks like it's 2-3 weeks old. I haven't done any housework, I've been on vacation. I've not picked at it, it's lifting right off. I am very disappointed in the quality of their work. I could probably go back & complain but what for, another shoddy manicure? read more

Unique Nail Salon - 6 day old gel manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

been going here probably 5 years now...and yes I am a client. I have never had my nails done so well and fast. I am now a total girlie girl..pedi and gel nails. New pedi chairs have been installed and makes it all worth getting pampered. Ask for Christine or Michelle and you will not be disappointed. It's a small family run place and gets busy so do make an appointment if you want to return! Did I say they do eyelash extensions too? Very cheap and worth it for that special occasion!! read more

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Employees are rude and I just had the worst service ever. My nails were done in the most laziest and crappy way. I always tip well and barely tipped due to the quality of service Seriously save your money and go elsewhere read more

Will not be visiting here ever again. On a nice sunny day my girlfriend and I decided to get pedicures. Was told 30 minutes so we waited. In walks a mother and daughter and they are immediately taken to the chairs for a pedicures when I asked they say said we didn't want pedicures and they would get to us in a few. I checked the sign in sheet for my own errors and made them fully aware that I signed in at 1:45 for two pedicures which was 30 minutes ago. I removed our names and I will not recommend this location. read more

Great service. It was quite busy and I had to wait 10 minutes and then a technician greeted me and started on my nails. He was kind and asked me how I was. After he finished my acrylics, I was taken to the waxing room for my upper lip and brows. The lady who did my waxing was great. When I came out of the room, a female painted my nails and I was done. Very affordable and extremely welcoming. I will be back read more

Unique Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

They do great gel manicures, professional and priced well! I've been going for over a year now and won't go anywhere else.

Clean, professional and quick. I was visiting from out of town and was taken quickly on Valentine's Day in the afternoon. The manicurist made a suggestion for a nail color and I absolutely loved it!! Will make this my go-to salon when I'm in the area. read more

Updating my review because my nails looked terrible within 3 days after writing my initial review. The gel was not applied properly so it looked like I needed a fill-in within a couple of days. The application was also uneven and really thick at the bottom of the nail. When I went to my normal nail place he asked me "What happened here?!". I will not be back. read more

I went to Unique Nails on Saturday (today is Wednesday) and had the Gelac Manicure done- "lasts 2 weeks!". It looks awful! Not long after I left on Saturday I got my first chip and last night I noticed that my nails looked like they had already been through 2 weeks of wear. I called the salon on Monday and told them that I was already having problems with them and I was told to come in the next day. However, after explaining that I am a graduate student in the middle of exams right now, I was told that if I didn't come in within the next day or two that I would not be believed. WHY DO YOU THINK I CALLED THEN?! Sorry that I can't rearrange my busy schedule to make it easier for you to address your faulty service. read more

Do not go here! I was told 30 minute wait when I walked in. I waited over 45 minutes. When I asked how long it would be, they said another 15 minutes. And I have gotten a gel mani here before and it was mediocre. Not worth the wait. read more

I willingly drive 30 minutes to get my pedicure here. It's great -- the quality of the polish job is the best part. My pedicures from here always last 3-4 weeks. Isn't that amazing? The pedicure itself is pretty good -- efficient and enjoyable. The last time I went I had a waxing done on my brows. They did a good job with that too. read more

My daughter and I went there for mani/pedi for my birthday, IT was the worst experience I have ever had at a salon. Horrible customer service and we felt like they were rushed. If the mani pedi would have turned out good I would have given them a better review BUT both were terrible. I do a better job of painting my nails myself than this guy did. NEVER going back there. Beware you will not have a good experience here. read more

Unique Nail Salon - Worst mani ever - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been going to this nail salon for 10+ years. I have nothing bad to say and that's exactly why I keep going, and urge others to. Michelle and Don (the owners) are amazing and take time to connect with customers. Love this place and have never had a problem with my nails :) read more

Came in to get a pedicure. These people have horrible customer service skills! They do not try to make conversation with the customers. While I was there they asked me a personal question then decided to talk amongst themselves in a foreign language all while laughing. It made me feel very uncomfortable and I will not be returning. read more

I got a great gel change on my fingers and Polish change on my toes. Friendly place!!

Couple problems; they used the wrong color; refused to fix the mistake.

Great service, fast, and shellac lasted for 4 weeks! I will be coming here again

My friend and I walked in and were warmly greeted. We had no appt and were seated quickly. Very friendly staff and the deluxe pedi was definitely what we needed. Fair price, they took very good care of us, and we will be back for sure. read more

I love this place. There are a lot of nail places in the area and this is the best. It is clean, I get gel manicures and they last almost a MONTH! They are the only salon I have been to in the triangle that doesn't charge $3 to take off the gel polish if you are getting it put on again. It can get really crowded so I always just call ahead by a few hours for an appt. Everyone is so nice and it's a great family owned business. read more

I used to run a salon in Charlotte. I am very particular about my nails. This is the ONLY place in Raleigh I trust. They are very professional and clean. Highly recommend! read more

I went here the other day for gel pedicure, and eye brow and upper lip waxing. The waxing was the fastest I have ever received, and afterward it looked great! The pedicurist did an excellent job with the massage, and the polish was applied perfectly. read more