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    Designer Nails

    4.4 (182 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Services - Designer Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

    Waxing

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    Brittany K.

    Moved to this area and wanted to find a new nail home. Awful experience. Should have left as soon as another customer came in complaining about her nails after getting hers done. I came in as a walk in on a Thursday for just an SNS French tip manicure. I've been getting my nails done for years and this specific nail has never taken somebody over an hour to complete. The lady doing my nails took over 2 hours to complete just the base. I came in with round nails and requested to keep the style but cut down as they were grown out. Showed her a pic of what I wanted. I've been growing my natural nails out for months and had to have 4 tips put on because the lady cut too short and made them too pointy. It literally looked like I had tiny cat claws on my hand. I had to come the next day to finish the white French tip part of the manicure and still butchered it even after correcting multiple times. Wasted about 3 hours of my life for an awful manicure that ruined my natural nails. Paid full price PLUS an up charge for almond shape when that wasn't even what I wanted. They were not accommodating whatsoever even when it was obvious I was not happy and stressed throughout the entire experience. Would not recommend this place if you're not getting taken care of by either of the people listed in all the good reviews.

    I kinda like how the light fixtures are mismatched here.
    Kathleen M.

    My sister made an appointment for us to have pedicures together on a Friday before we were heading to our cousin's wedding anniversary party and unknowingly booked it for 30 minutes before they closed. They were so sweet about it and didn't even mention that it was that close to closing and we had no clue until we were walking in and saw the sign on the door! From the very start, this was a phenomenal experience. The employees here are probably the friendliest I've ever had for any type of mail service and were very thorough and engaging. I had a gel pedicure and my sister had a standard polish pedicure, and hers ended up taking about 10 minutes longer than mine, but they never rushed or made us feel bad for being there after close. They do offer beverages, and my sister enjoyed the mimosa and I had the Vietnamese Iced Coffee - both of which were good. The salon itself had plenty of pedicure and manicure stations and the massagers on the pedicure chairs were a wonderful relief after a busy week! The scrub and lotion they used smelled amazing, and they had plenty of color selections for gel and regular polish. The only minus for one star is that my big toe chipped later that same day (and I'm sure I could have gotten it fixed, but we were heading out of town and I didn't have the time) but even almost two weeks later and all of my other nails still look flawless. I did also get an ingrown toenail on that same toe, but I am prone to those if my nails aren't cut a certain way, so it wasn't a huge deal for me - I'll just say something next time. Earlier in the same week, I'd gone for a gel manicure at a different salon and had a terrible experience with the polish being uneven and streaky, weird patches, bleeding cuticles, nails at different shapes and lengths, etc. This experience was a complete turn-around and was significantly better than the other salon. Even the polish application has been night and day, as all of my gel polish from Enza Nail Salon popped off (like, literally just peeled off with no nail damage - a clear sign that the nails weren't done well) of my fingers within like a week. My sister's regular polish is still entirely intact with no chips or flaking. Seriously - that's a great pedicure!! This is a phenomenal nail salon and one my sister and I will absolutely come back here again. By far the best in-salon experience I've ever had and they also did a good job with my nails.

    Acrylic full set, natural nails painted with gel
    Rea W.

    Just moved back to Austin and loved getting to start coming here again! My favorite salon, Jessica always does a beautiful job. This time I got dip powder with tips and they look great. Very chill vibe, love it here!

    Nicole M.

    A+++++ I could not recommend this place more! Jessica and Nathan are AMAZING! I drive 1.5 hours just to come here. The conversation and nail work is exceptional. The vibe is incredible! Do yourself a favor and check this place out! I guarantee you won't regret it!

    Gabriela S.

    I called after work and asked if they accepted walk-ins or if it was by appointment, luckily they said I could head their way. I went in by trusting the process and seeing the reviews they had. As soon as I walked in they greeted me and sat me to get the service started, Jessica did my nails and I couldn't be happier. I went in not knowing what I wanted. I just knew my hands needed to be fixed (they were a mess). She is so nice and funny and makes you feel so comfortable. It was my first time coming in and it won't be the last. They are super friendly and even the customers they had they are regulars (which that speaks volumes). This is what they look like with sun and shadow, it was a builder gel manicure.

    Manicure - Acrylic Nails

    Came in here with a picture in mind and got EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED! They turned out so cute, lady was friendly and the atmosphere was positive!

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    Taylor C.

    I drive by this spot every time on my way home. It's an odd location but has ample parking and great service. They do get busy so I recommend calling ahead for an appt. Service is friendly and Tracy did a great job with my gel pedicure. I don't do designs or fancy trends so didn't take a photo of my pedi. They also offer 10% of for Happy Hour (Mon-Wed or Thurs from 10a-3p). Everything was clean and a huge selection of colors! I'll be back and after seeing the kids menu, I'd love to bring my daughter in for her first mani!

    Builder gel manicure

    I had a great experience and really good builder job manicure today at designer nails! I would definitely recommend!!! Everyone was super friendly and nice!

    Interior with fish tank.
    Katy M.

    I got the basic $35 pedicure with regular polish from John. He did an amazing job. The massage actually had some firm pressure to it, which seems hard to find these days. What most nail places call a "massage" doesn't really deserve the name, IMO. But John used good firm pressure in my calves, feet, and toes, and took the time to help me relax during both the scrubbing and lotions portions of the pedicure. Plus, my polish is looking perfect as I leave the salon. If the polish lasts 4 weeks or longer, this will be my new pedi spot! Coming back to try their dip manis next. I'm used to those lasting 4 weeks as well, but my current salon has me returning every 2-3 weeks...when you pay good money, the service should last! Really hoping Designer Nails is my new spot because it's right on the way home from work.

    They asked if I wanted the whole thing- I knew would be too much and so I asked for a matching moon on each big toe.

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    Jessica and Nathan are the best! Friendly and knowledgeable; my nails always look great and are growing strong because of them!

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    The only place I'll go! Jessica and Nathan are the best. Great conversation and beautiful work!

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    Thank you so much katy :3

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    Thank you Diane .. hope to see you again

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