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Universal Nails

2.2 (47 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Universal Nails

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Susan M.

These places are a dime a dozen. I want someone who is pleasant, professional and efficient. These manicurist act like they are doing you a favor. This is $25 for under an hour plus tip. I had a gentleman apply my gel. What a mess. He was watching the door and everything. Not paying attention. Crossing this one off my list! There are probably 5 nail salons in a 2 mile radius of this place. I'm already at another that is consistent and the manicures last.

Mikaela G.

I have never in my life asked for a refund / told someone I wasn't going to pay for their service... This was the worst customer service I have ever had in my LIFE. Not to mention-- the WORST acrylics I have ever ever seen!!! I am literally SHOOK!! My nails are chipped, bleeding, and my skin is breaking. !!!!!!!!Look at these photos!!!!!!!!! I'm not wasting anymore time on this. You've been warned.

I went here for a dip manicure and they did not deserve my money at all I shouldn't have paid. I asked the woman to shape my nails as coffin and the way she shaped them was with a nail clipper and ripping off the rest of the nail by her hands like how you would rip a hang nail off. I have two nail infections now and I got them done less than a week ago. This is what they look like. Totally unprofessional and from the way I saw them do my nails it did not seem like they knew what they were doing. I've been consistently getting my nails done for years now and this was by far the worst place I have gone. I go to school here so I am trying to find other nail places.

Shellac with glitters
Jisoo K.

I'm very surprised that there aren't much reviews of this place here. this place is always crowded and sometimes you even have to wait. I'm guessing that's because there aren't much nail salons near wakefield. they have ups and downs.. sometimes if you are lucky, you'll get a really nice nails done. if you're unlucky... you know the alternative.. they are generally better with shellacs than regular manicure. Just be sure to throughly explain every detail of what sort of design you want. They carry huge choices of shellac colors compared to other nail salons I've been to in narragansett/kingston/warwick area. my favorite is red with gold glitters - pic's here somewhere. they have student discount so don't forget to ask them. I'm not sure if it was tuesday but during one of the week days they have mani and pedi special where you can get discount so call them and ask.

I had Sophia and she did a perfect job! She did exactly like the picture I showed her and was very friendly!

Very professional. They do an amazing job in an respectful and decent amount of time, compared to other salons I've previously been a customer at. It usually takes a little over an hour and 15 minutes at other nail salons but here it took maybe 45 minutes. Very satisfied with that time. I bartend, and a lot of the other salons I've gotten my nails done at only lasted maybe 5 or 6 days without breaking but with the dip nail powder I get done at universal nails & spa it lasted almost 2 and a half weeks. Very pleased with this company and I will be a loyal customer here.

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“Even tho I no longer go to URI and live down there I make the drive because I don't want anyone else to do my nails besides her!”

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Lee Nails

2.6(76 reviews)
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Had a nice experience as a first-timer to this salon. My technician was very friendly and took her…read moretime with my shellac manicure. She even recommended a different top coat color when she thought my original choice was too dull. Nail shape looks great and the color hasn't chipped at all! Only negative: called a day ahead to make an appointment, but when I arrived I had to wait for a few walk-ins to go before me. I sat down about 20 minutes after my scheduled time.

UPDATE: As of December 7th, I am now also sick lol. Just really disappointing…read more I'm not usually one to write reviews and I've frequented Lee Nails quite a few times during the 5 years that I've lived in RI but this last experience will definitely be my last time returning. Their prices are great and I usually have satisfactory experiences here so I was not expecting this. My nail tech was EXTREMELY sick and most definitely should not have been at work unfortunately. She was wearing a mask and they do have the plexiglass still up at each station, so there is that. That being said, she was so sick that her mask was wet from the inside, she was spitting into the trashcan next to her, rubbing her nose, it honestly sounded like she had trouble breathing and her cough sounded...wet. I really hope she feels better, because she did not sound good. Not that it matters but I paid full price and tipped. Very basic gel manicure which is what I usually get, single color. Again, I hope she feels better.

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Lee Nails - Acrylic dip powder and nail polish and gems

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The aftermath

Lee Nails - My acrylics after 3 weeks.. none came off!

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My acrylics after 3 weeks.. none came off!

Universal Nails - spas - Updated October 2026

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