I love the inclusivity of this salon. It's also the absolute cutest. Literally like you walked into a Lisa Frank dream. I've gotten an eyebrow tint, pedi and mani here now and highly recommend! Got the color Nebula for my mani with Victoria and am obsessed read more

Cute Nail Studio - Gel Mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is ADORABLE!! Outside is all rainbow colors and has it's own parking which is fantastic for downtown Austin, and the inside is super cute too. I've had my nails for about a week and a half now with absolutely no chipping or losing any of my decorations. I'm confident I will be able to rock these for another 2 weeks before the grow out becomes too horrible. My artist was really fantastic, she went through my business Instagram and picked our logo and a few other images we have and she was able to create them on my fingers!!!! I think I want one finger of my logo every time I get my nails done!! My only drawbacks were small. I get my nails done a lot and I guess I expect a bit more pampering services. There was no lotion, hand rub, not even soaking of my cuticles. I've actually never had my cuticles done the way this girl did them before, it wasn't bad, just different. The receptionist was also just a liiiitle bit spacey. She liked to wander off and socialize so a few times the actual nail techs had to remind her to go back to the front and help the guests who walked in. Nothing a bit of training cant fix. These are way too expensive for all the time nails, but for special occasions and business events this will be my go to spot! read more

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Went for the first time on Saturday, 08/10/19 to get my birthday nails done. I had high expectations for this place just from all of the work I've seen on Instagram. I loved the aesthetic of this place, honestly, the atmosphere and staff was so kind, but I haven't even had my nails for a full week and three have come right off. I don't mean broken off, I mean come right off. I'm not sure if they just weren't applied correctly, but I've already had to get 3 repaired in less than a week. I've had acrylics plenty of times before, but I have never had this happen. Disappointed and annoyed to say the least. I'll probably be removing the rest of them before it gets any more costly. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is phenomenal. Its pricier, yes BUT your nails will last twice as long. I've had acrylic nails last 5 weeks before they start lifting. Everyone who works here is so gracious and kind and fun and talented. They're all amazing and they're all rockstars. read more

I've always had short, frail fingernails. When I went into Cute for the first time, I didn't expect to start a nail journey, but I'm so glad that I did! Thank you to Cute and Tia for helping me achieve my nail dreams! I get so many compliments on my nails now, and they look and feel so much stronger and healthier. I will never stop coming here for nails, and can't wait to try out some other services in the future! read more

I came to Cute for the very first time the ninth of December. I was impressed by their safety measures during the pandemic. But I was BLOWN AWAY by the service and attention I got. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Lorb was extremely talented and really took her time making my nails an absolute work of art. From my idea of angel baby and devil baby she came up with these beautiful pieces of fine art on my fingers. She took the time to clean and prep my nails to perfection. I also got my eyebrows and lip waxed by Meagan she did a flawless job. Thank you so much to everyone at cute, I will DEFINITELY be back soon. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Other hand - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am shocked by how terrible my experience was because of the nearly 5 star review. The manicure and pedicure were the worst I've had. To get the pedi, I had to climb over a power strip and a bowl onto a bench. No separate chair, no massage chair. There was no options for different pedicures, and it didn't include any leg scrub or massage, the foot massage was about 5 minutes total for both feet, and she only put 1 coat of colored polish. The polish was also super chunky and old. I had to then climb down in those thin pedicure flip flops, which was so difficult since there is junk everywhere. The manicure was somehow worse. She did a terrible job removing my cuticles, didn't cut the hang nails, filed the edges of my nails super rough rather than smooth, shaped them wrong, and again, so lotion or hand massage or anything as an option. It was such a bad manicure that I had to redo it when I got home. I don't understand how this salon had such high ratings when it's so expensive and the quality is so bad. Never going back! read more

in my experience, high quality salons typically take themselves so seriously, with quiet staff and cold, minimal design. cute challenges all of that with the famously fun aesthetic and staff with personalities to match. even better, the quality of service backs up the hype. i've had manicures with art, brazilian waxes, and now brow lamination over the last few years, and every single experience has been totally worth it. after my first wax with hannah, i texted multiple group chains that i had just had the least painful brazilian of my life. i got my glittery shrek-green fantasy nails from salma after a breakup, and i swear they brought me back from the dead. austinites, this will be your new "cheers," where everyone knows your name. it's also a great place to visit when you're here on your next bachelorette party! seriously, i love this salon. read more

Maddi is a Queen!!!! I had no idea what I wanted and she was so patient. She asked questions got to know me and hook ya girl up. I just rebooked, I will try to post a pic of the next ones. This salon is being SO covid safe. I felt very safe. I was also given a small bag of nail tools, to bring to my next appt. I appreciate this because sharing a nail file is gross. There are so many cute things to buy in the lobby. Bring a lil extra cash, cause the earrings and such are to die for! read more

I always love my nails here! Everyone is sooo creative and friendly towards me and treats me so well. Tiffany does my nails and she always works with me to find something we both love, which is important to me. Also the vibe in there in insane. I love it. I always recommend them to anyone I meet and if you are reading this this is a sign you should go check it out! read more

Cute Nail Studio - my nails done by tiffany deleon (@damngirlfriend on ig) - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lisset did my nails the day before my wedding and they are spectacular! It was one of the nicest nail experiences Ive had, and aside from being so friendly, the place is beyond clean, and everyone gets fresh nail implements to keep! I can't say enough nice things about this place read more

Cute Nail Studio - My wedding nails looked so good!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Always great service. I love going to see Scout. She always makes me feel groomed and beautiful!

I got the brow symphony service done and I couldn't be happier with the results! I've always longed for big bushy eyebrows and Cute Nail Studio made my dreams come true! The staff was incredibly friendly and I felt very safe in the studio with all the COVID measures they have put in place. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Brow symphony - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great experience. I love the "kawaii" theme which gives the store a pseudo harajuku girl edge. Lots of pinks and pastels, including a anime-girl rendition of the Sanrio yume twins inside the store. The overall experience was great. The service wasn't rushed or perfunctory. I wouldn't say the service was exceptional to other salons, but the atmosphere makes this place unique and "worth it." I got a hella cute pedi and gel polish mani. The pedicure was in a tub - not one of those massage chairs with jets. But the studio allows you to upgrade your pedicure from hot water to hot water with various bath bombs (plus some other extras) for ten dollars, which I thought was a nice substitute/addition. The pedicure came with thorough callus care which I appreciate because my work heels destroy my feet. For the mani, Cute uses Japanese gel polish which supposedly lasts longer and is healthier for your nails - if gel can ever be considered healthy. But I appreciate that it wasn't your usual OPI. The customer base seems pretty young here, at least when I went, and I felt a bit out of the loop. Which is fine for me. But I thought that would be worth mentioning in case potential or future patrons might feel uncomfortable. They also have a little shop upfront with an assortment of "cute" products. I especially enjoyed the sticker dispenser and the "sailor moon" pins (even though they unfortunately only had every other sailor scout but sailor moon in stock). read more

This was a game-changer as far as manicures go! I wanted fun wedding nails and Chow did an amazing blue ombre fade to sparkles. Everyone commented on my nails for the next two weeks. The aesthetic of the place is great, and they are super friendly to everyone. It's also clear that the techs are really passionate about their job and make sure to listen to their clients. I will definitely be back the next time I need an extra special manicure! read more

Cute Nail Studio - Amazing wedding nails thanks to Chow at cute nail studio in Austin, TX! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the most incredible experience at Cute! As the name implies everything was beyond cute and the whole atmosphere was so fun and comforting. Angela did my nails and she did an amazing job! She gave me exactly what I wanted and I really appreciated her attention to detail. She really went the extra mile to make my manicure great & she was so fun to talk to. As a bonus their lovely receptionist was sweet enough to take pictures of me with their decor! Photo opportunities abound and you should absolutely take advantage read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best nail experience I have ever had! Lorb is not only extremely talented, but she was great at communicating her process and making sure I was comfortable and happy. I will be returning again and again - 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Having multiple immune compromised family members during a pandemic means I've taken special care to limit my time outside the house. As such, my nails have been poorly maintained for the last year and a half. After everyone at home got vaccinated, I felt good about going out into the world again (with my mask of course) and decided I wanted to treat myself to a manicure and some brow touch up. My nail tech was Chow and omg what a TALENT and what an AMAZING HUMAN!! We talked the whole time about growing up Hispanic, geek culture and more. I felt so relaxed the whole time, like I was meeting up with an old friend. Plus my nails came out looking SO GOOD!! All I said was I love pink and I love glittery things and BOOM, Rose quartz nails! My brow tech was Scout and again the experience was so calming and I was extremely happy with the tint and shaping on my brows. I went into Cute feeling insecure after a year in hiding and left feeling like a whole Queen!! Thank you and see you all again soon :) read more

Cute Nail Studio - Rose Quartz nails by Chow!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I finally got a chance to check out this place and it does not disappoint at all! Everyone is extremely friendly. I got my nails done by Salma and she is incredibly talented and super nice! The place is also very clean and follows all Covid rules. I will be coming back for sure! read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I believe the great reviews come from the idea of this place, not the actual place itself. I found it to be over priced, unclean, and aesthetically unappealing. My nails did turn out ok, but for a standard pedicure anywhere there is a foot/lower leg massage. That is one of the most enjoyable parts of a pedicure and was completely lacking. To dry your nails, they use a paper fan. I'm all for unique places, but not this one. read more

Disclaimer: this review is solely for their waxing services Before I moved to Austin, I had been getting waxed for 2 years. Every time, I had ingrowns and rashes-and assumed it was normal. The first time I went to Cute, it changed my waxing forever! I had received hard wax for the first time in my life, and an ingrown service afterwards. This was an amazing experience, and I hardly have ingrowns now! Cute is the only place I will ever get waxed at now read more

Wouldn't recommend a pedicure here. They were "out of products" and didn't do all 5 toes for each treatment. Leaning with skin peeling off

THE V BEST NAIL TECHS / AESTHETIC / EVERYTHING. Let me tell you -- from making the appointment all the way to leaving the studio, I probably spoke to 4 staff members there & they were all ANGELS. I've traveled plenty & have been to various nail studios, this beats them all 10 fold. The nail techs are literal perfectionists. They will do absolutely anything you want in terms of the shape, art, everything! They love what they do and you can absolutely tell. The entire studio is of course insta friendly. Normally you'd think to feel uncomfortable to snap some shots, but NO. They want you to feel comfy and take however many pics/vids for the gram! I never write reviews unless I'm a die hard fan, and I can't wait to go back already.. I spent 2+ hours there and it was the best 2 hrs out of my day today! Enjoy the pics -- LOVE U insta: cutenailstudio read more

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Believe the hype! The decor is out of this world, the ambiance is chill AF, and the artists' ONLY care is making you look and feel amazing without an outlandish price point. (Actually, Cute is less expensive than several nail salons without the hospitality.) Plus, it's Sex Worker friendly, LGBTQ inclusive and just makes you feel good. Chow and Nicole have taken very good care of my daughter and I when we visit. read more

Awesome nail place! this was my first manicure ever, so I can't compare it to other places, but I'll definitely be coming back here! the salon is adorable, and everyone there was friendly and welcoming. I got awesome gel extensions done by Nicole. my appointment started about 15 minutes late, but I don't count this against someone unless it becomes a pattern, and every other client who came in the same time as me got seen on time so it's no big deal. stuff happens. my nails look beautiful and I had an awesome first experience, Nicole explained everything she was doing to me which was helpful as well as interesting. I'll definitely be back here for more nails, and I'm interested in trying their other services! thank you for being a safe space ‍ read more

I've gotten a few manicures from Chow and they are always AMAZING! The most recent one was completely custom, combining 3 or 4 photos into one magical manicure. And it lasted about a month! There has only been one issue with a service I received here, and even then the manager swooped in going above and beyond to make it right. The attention to detail, attention to YOU, respect and love shown by the awesome team here is just unbelievable. I refuse to go anywhere else read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great salon. Everyone is super friendly and it's inclusive. They really know what they're doing. I've gone multiple times and every time I receive tons of compliments on my nails. From design work to shaping they really are the best in town. It is cash only, but they have an atm on site ($1.50 fee). Book early or you won't get a spot. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Single color nail, gel extensions fill - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

If Lisa Frank was high on acid while watching anime at Pee-wee's Playhouse and decided to open a nail salon, this would be it.

FREAKIN' BEST SALON! Seriously, so fun and unique. I had my very anticipated first season with Kendall for a gel with custom art. We had a blast picking out colors and deciding on the design for my nails. They turned out beautifully and I couldn't be happier! The salon has great customer service and the best bathroom for selfies. All in all a dream of an experience! Thanks for all you do! read more

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There's honestly a million amazing things I could say about this place, but I'll try to condense it into one review. If you're into eclectic, insanely clean, wonderfully weird and awesomely unique, Cute Nail Studio is for you. This place has been my holy grail for gel manis, pedis and lip and brow waxing for nearly a year. I've always been treated with high quality care and service and I refuse to go elsewhere for my beauty services. They're the epitome of what Austin represents and are a one-of-a-kind small business to support. Recommend 110%! P.S.,Tia (nails) and Megan (waxing) are my go-to ladies every time that I book for my services. But honestly, whoever you book will exceed your expectations. Plus, 25% off for service industry folks on Sunday and Monday, what gets better than that?? read more

Cute Nail Studio - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tiffany is amazing and so talented - Cute Nails is such a unique place to get your nails done and the atmosphere is to die for!! Definitely coming back next time I'm in Austin. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got my wedding nails done by Chow and HE DID PHENOMENALLY! They were better than I ever could've dreamed. I then went and saw Foxy, I came to her with a vague idea and she turned it into gorgeous claws fit for a damn queen. Most recently I got a full face wax from Elyse. I have PCOS so getting my face waxed is a semi regular thing and I always fucking dread it. She made the whole experience practically painless, like to the point I was almost sad when we were finished. On top of all of that, I have never once felt unwelcome. Never once have I felt like I didn't have a space carved out specifically for me. The beauty industry isn't the most inclusive and Cute is changing the damn game in that regard. read more

Ive been going to Cute about once a month for the past year and I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience! The building itself is a pastel dream- they could honestly charge an entrance fee for their bathroom , the decor is THAT amazing. The reception staff is always welcoming and they have an easy online booking system as well. They ask for your pronouns up front, and offer discounts for all members of the service industry, SWs included, on Sundays. The owners are local, ethical, creative, and kind to their employees so this is a business you can feel good about supporting. Annnnnd I haven't even gotten to the actual nails yet! I always get gel overlays and my usual tech is Chow, although I also recommend Megan and Kendall wholeheartedly. They are all nail magicians! The whole salon uses a type of Japanese gels that are almost like an acrylic hybrid, incredibly durable and glossy. They have a huge stock of drool-worthy cabochons and charms (please see my all time favorite Sailor Moon set below) as well as decals, foils, and chromes. Additionally Chow creates these amazing hand sculpted 3D pieces, it's a joy to watch him work on those! Before Cute came along I wasn't at all interested in having my nails done, I'd done it once or twice and found it uncomfortable frankly. Now my appointments are like a holy pilgrimage and I leave each one feeling beautiful and validated. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience this read more

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This place has cool decor and people are nice but I wouldn't recommend getting nails done here . I got my nails done 4 days ago and my nails are already lifting and are almost coming off . And I had one nail already pop off just 24 hours after getting them done . I called them and told them what was happening after my nail came off and all they did was glue it back on , didn't give a refund or offer a free item because it sucks paying that much for them to come off under the span of a week . :/ read more

I HIGHLY recommend Cute Nail Studio!!!! I had a really bad experience about a week ago and my nails were so damaged.. Megan was so gentle with my nails and paid a little extra attention to the spots that had been cut open. She took her time and seriously worked some magic. The environment is so friendly and they are so affordable. 10/10 Thank you!! read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got a flash tattoo done here yesterday and it's perfect. Thank you to DeLisa and the Cute Nail Studio crew - the space is so cute and clean and all of the staff were so nice. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been going to Cute since they opened last year and have always been satisfied by the work of all the lovely nail artists, but have finally found my go-to girl in Laura B. She is so meticulous and caring and an adorable angel of a human and I can't recommend her or her work enough! I'm boring and always get single color gel manis, but she puts in the extra effort to make them last as long as possible. My last set lasted four weeks and still looked great when I came in the other day for a new color. If you're not boring, check out her awesome nail art on her instagram! She is wonderful and I always love getting nailed by Laura B. And, side note, going to Cute in general is a goddess-send and will restore your spirit. Highly recommend! read more

One of a kind place with many services to choose from. Relax to the max with unique vibes and people who make you look good and feel super cute. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tiffany killed it with my nails. I've been to a lot of nail salons in my life and this is by far the best. I loved collaborating in the design and am excited to go back again. read more

Cute Nail Studio - Elton John inspired nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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i'm someone that almost always has my nails done, i usually do them myself at home, but i've finally gotten to a point in my life where i'm tired of having to repaint my nails every few days when they start to chip- so for the last couple of months i've been getting gel manicures once a month at cute! actually, before starting to come to cute, i'd never gotten a manicure before. so at first, i was a little anxious about the whole thing, but everyone has always been super nice. i've gone to a different artist each time, but have had a lovely time with everyone so far! maddi did my orange nails, tia my green ones, and renna did the custom art. every manicure i've gotten has lasted for at least 3 weeks, and could probably go even longer if i needed it to. i love that cute is open late, because i have a wack schedule where i usually don't get off work until 7pm and i'm also a huge fan of the service industry discount they do on sundays/mondays because literally nothing feels better than treating yourself after a long week of getting yelled at by customers. read more

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