I have been coming to this salon for about a year now. And let me just say I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS PLACE. Hands down the best service and satisfaction compared to any other business out of the 4 years I've been living here in Austin. Jenny absolutely KILLS the game. Her precision, consistency, and attention to detail have kept me coming back every time. I refuse to go anywhere else. read more

Nails by Crystal - Ombré blue coffin cut nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is fantastic! Denise has done my nails twice and she's been exceptional job both times. She takes her time shaping your nails and her dip powder application is flawless and so natural looking. The last application lasted three weeks before my nail bed started showing. The gel polish on my toes (done by another nail tech) has lasted over a month and still looks great. I'll definitely be going back and have recommended this salon to all of my friends. read more

I really can not stop looking at my nails! Believe the reviews; they're as good as the people are saying. It was more than I'd pay at a typical salon, but it was worth every penny. This is the type of place that I've been looking for since moving to Austin 4 years ago lol. They took their time and you can tell that they take pride in the work that they do and I appreciate that so much! I'll definitely be returning. PS: no place is perfect, but believe me if there's any issue, communicate! They will fix it! ( I didn't have any issues, I'm just saying lol) oh, and yes there's a $20 deposit, but it does go towards the cost of your service! Enjoy ;) read more

Nails by Crystal - SNS Dip Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I never write reviews but I just have to say that the owner of this salon is a bitch and for that reason I will never recommend this salon to anyone I know. Just look at her nasty responses to disappointed customers on this site for proof. I was so excited to get my nails done because I think my boyfriend may propose in a few days. I had an appointment at 10am (opening time) and I will admit I was a few minutes late. This is obviously my fault but there was no one else in the salon and they told me to choose my nail color so I spent some more time doing so. This is a big decision to commit to a proposal nail color so I was taking my time as no one was checking up on me. Once I finally found the perfect shade, I'm assuming Crystal (?) came out and asked what I wanted done. I told her that I have acrylic nails with gel on them and I wanted new acrylics with dip. This is when she started freaking out on me. Something must have gotten lost in translation over the phone when I was scheduling the appointment because I told them this prior. The woman kept yelling at me that they didn't have enough time to do what I needed (2 hours). This was my first time having acrylic nails. How am I supposed to know the process and how much time they take? She just kept yelling "tip" at me and I have no idea what that means. I told her that I have acrylics on top of my real nail and gel on top of those. She didn't seem to be open to understanding me and instead wanted to yell at me and make me feel bad. For a salon owner, I cannot believe this is how they treat customers. I was there to give them my business and instead of explaining the process for acrylic nails or offering to fill my current nails, which I'm assuming would have taken less time, she kept yelling the same few sentences at me. It was the worst I have ever been treated at an establishment and I left crying. Will not return. I hope you take time to reflect on your actions. read more

I'm going to continue to echo all the amazing reviews. I cannot sing enough praises to Crystal and her team. Convenient location, easy parking options and worth the drive! I refer everyone here for the relaxing atmosphere, customer service, quality of work and the clean environment. I've been going to Crystal for my SNS for a while now and she delivers (HANDS DOWN!) the BEST powder dip I've ever had in Austin. I'm a busy professional and can't make it to the nail salon as often as I'd like. Luckily their work always lasts for weeks and I never have to stress if it's been two or three weeks between appointments. Call ahead to schedule an appointment or if you're lucky enough they may be able to take you as a walk-in. Get the organic milk and honey pedicure! They use REAL oranges as an acidic exfoliate -- it's divine! read more

I really needed this moment. I had a long week and have been working over 60 hours. I manage a spa so my days are long and hectic, this spot is it. I left work early and was so excited for my pedi. SO relaxing here. I could sit here all day. I was looking for a small clean nail place. I was able to sit and do nothing while my feet dried. Cute nail salon, super clean and my pedicure was much needed. My nail tech took her time and the pedicure felt amazing. Scrub and massage felt super relaxing. Love the polish job! I will be back for sure read more

I wanted to share an updated review after my experience today. There was a miscommunication in scheduling my appointment and my pedicure did not get scheduled. But everyone at Nail Lounge by Crystal was so awesome in getting a quick pedicure squeezed in, even though it took longer to get out. They were so nice about the whole situation, and I am so happy with their customer service. I also have been back a few times since my first review and Jenny kills it every time! My nails last well up to 6 weeks without any issues. I had one broken nail, and Jenny made sure to be extra careful with it. Love and highly recommend this place! ******** I had an AMAZING experience here. I have never been at a nail salon as great as this place. Everyone was very nice, it was quiet, and their attention to detail is unmatched. Jenny did an amazing job on my dip nails. She took her time to make sure they looked good, were even, and did not rush them. I've only done dip nails one other time, and they nowhere near the same level as what Jenny did. I wish I got the name of who did my feet, but she was also incredible! Made my legs feel very relaxed and got all my ugly running callouses smoothed out and looking way bett I may live in Fort Worth, but I don't think I could get my nails done at any other nail salon. Well worth the price and the commute! read more

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**This is by far the best nail salon I've ever been to...and I've been to A LOT of nail salons in a lot of different cities!** So far, I've had 4 different nail techs do my SNS powder + tips, and they all have done a fantastic job despite each one having her own slightly different way of doing it. They have a HUGE selection of SNS colors that are all high quality, mine almost never break despite being super long. I love the overall vibe inside -- they play cute/funny animal videos, serve wine, sodas, coffee, snacks, and everything is extremely clean and well decorated. I have yet to get a pedicure there, but the pedi area looks super comfortable and relaxing! I'd highly recommend this nail lounge to anyone, especially anyone looking for a high-quality SNS powder salon. You might pay a bit more than other salons, but it's absolutely worth it!!! read more

I got my toes and nails done and it was 100$. Pretty pricey but that's just Austin in general, I really needed my nails done so I did it. They lasted me about 2 weeks but I always keep my nails on longer than I should so I need a fill quickly. They have nice refreshments, chips , lollipops and soda. (Over 21 + mimosas or whatever you may like ). Over all good experience here ! read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quality tools and relaxing atmosphere. Flexible enough for same day appointments with an ample selection of gel colors.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. Ladies, AVOID THIS PLACE! UPDATE: The manager is so unprofessional and needs to learn that this industry is word of mouth- will definitely not be recommending her. My sister came here a while ago and the owner scheduled her on the wrong date, we showed up to our appointment and we did not have an appointment scheduled. We were like, it's okay mistakes happen and told her we would call for another time. That evening my sister got multiple calls and voicemails from the owner scolding her. Even with that experience, I went back a few months later. Today, The owner called me and yelled at me for accidentally missing an appointment and I apologized, asking to reschedule and she said "We won't take you back" and hung up on me! read more

Best dip mani I have ever had!!! I have never had any kind of manicure last this long! I will be back for more services. Clean, modern, large salon. Prices are comparable to other nail salons of the same caliber. The only drawback is the street parking. Worth it the hassle though. read more

I was in Austin for a business meeting and needed a last minute manicure..badly!! They got me in and helped to make my timeline. Very pretty salon and thousands of colors to choose from. It's not the cheapest but you will get great service and a fabulous manicure! read more

I called on a Friday afternoon and set an appointment for Saturday at 11. When I arrived the salon was not packed and a receptionist greeted me quickly and attentively. Crystal did my nails herself and I couldn't be happier with the result. The salon is by appointment only which allows every single customer to receive the outmost attention and detail. The interior is modern and clean, and for once you're not overwhelmed with nail chemical Smell. This place is worth every penny- I booked my follow up before I left. So glad to have finally found my nail place!!! read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Omg! Long story short decided to come to Austin for the F1 races for my bfs bday. We are from CA and I got my nails done a week and a half ago. Well last night when we arrived one of my nails popped off I was so upset and called some spots no one had availability. Thank goodness Crystal was able to accommodate me! And let me tell you how lucky I was for her to save my day!! She was super careful and really took her time to make sure I was happy with my set. Her nail lounge was soo relaxing even my bf who was waiting for me felt relaxed himself! The music was not annoying and they had really cute animal videos playing on the tv! Haha my bf has a kick outta that! Any ways THANKS CRYSTAL FOR SAVING MY DAY!! And my nails!! read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Holy cow. This place is my new spot. It's clean, quiet, the colors are organized and the attention to detail is Perfection. I haven't even left my chair before writing them an awesome review. So happy I found this place. read more

I love it here at Nail Lounge by Crystal! The atmosphere is excellent, the quality for gel manicures and pedicures has been great, and the complimentary champagne doesn't hurt. I've been getting my nails done professionally at least once a month for the last three years, across the country from Boston to Reno to SF; now living in Austin, I've come here for my last four appointments. Jennie does an especially good job making my natural nails smoother and shinier than anyone else. I typically wait 3-4 weeks between polish changes, and, with a little home filing in between, they usually last the whole time. Just be sure to make an appointment ahead of time; they are usually booked up, so they don't take a lot of walk-ins! read more

Nails by Crystal - Gel manicure & Jennie finishing my toes - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Very unfortunate experience. I now completely understand the bad reviews here. First time here because I moved. I should've gone to my usual salon that is further away and would've been more worth my money. Made an appointment told them exactly what I was wanting, and at the end she told me that I asked for "too much" and she "doesn't usually do this" and "it took too much time". I asked for gel extension manicure and a few VERY simple designs. I don't think that not allotting the correct amount of time for the services I requested is my fault. Much less to tell me that wasn't okay?? I guess I will not be back because that is my regular services preformed at every place I go. I have gotten my nails consistently done for 10 years and NEVER experienced this. They always take the time needed and properly allocate time to each customer. Also mind you the entire time the lady was incredible rude about my nails. She told me that they were horrible and made rude comments the entire time. Also was given a warranty card for my nails that only lasts 4 days. Seems somewhat reasonable but after going to the same place for years, part of what is great about them is they are willing to help when something goes wrong with their nails no matter the time frame. Nails last well over 2 weeks so this was odd. It is fine to have this decision, however, was a little off putting to say the least. Didn't make me feel confident in the job they were doing. The nails did turn out well, however, not the best I have ever seen. And for the price.... Absolutely not. Then at the end the price was more than I have ever paid for nails. I have had this exact same service done at another salon and was charged $65 without tip. Let me just say I paid well over $100 for this experience. The price I was paying is usually what I pay in total for nails AND toes done. Lastly was pressured to tip after pressing the skip button due to my experience. I have NEVER not tipped but was so upset I felt it was appropriate but was still pressured to having her over my shoulder reading the screen and sighing that I didn't at first. I had read reviews and from those prices believe she may have just made up a price for me because of my inconvenience to her. I had seen other prices listed here and was shocked by how much I was charged. Would love to see the pricing menu again to make sure I wasn't crazy but I can't find prices anywhere! read more

Nail Lounge by Crystal is one of very few places near Downtown that does powder dip nails. I visited Thanh at Nail Lounge last Sunday and she was amazing! She was attentive, meticulous, and very friendly. You do have to make an appointment but that's fine because then you don't wait at all when you get there. Best manicure I've had in Austin by a long shot! read more

Nails by Crystal - Powder dip nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

After having multiple bad dip powder sets done recently I've been looking for a new place to go. Decided to try Nail Lounge because of so many good reviews and I read someone say there was a 7 day insurance on the dip (sounded too good to be true), but I was determined to give it a try. SO GLAD I DID! This place was awesome, so many colors to choice from, they even helped pull out maroon/burgundy colors for me to choose from! I explained to the technicians about how my nails had cracked in less than a week with my last set and I had never had that happen to me before. She proceeded to explain to me the "science" of dip nails and how that can happen. *pro tip: OPI brand is more prone to cracking which is why they don't have that brand of dip powder at their salon* They were very knowledgeable and did the best job I have experienced, probably ever, since getting the dip powder nails. They do give you a 7 day "warranty" card with the date and the techs name. You can come back anytime within the 7 days to get them fixed for free. - if that isn't confidence In their work i don't know what is! I went on a Wednesday at 1:45 and there was plenty of street parking outside. Not sure what it would be like on the weekend.. it was very clean inside and definitely more on the "upscale" side as far as aesthetics go. They also offered me hot tea and a cute mug, which I have been told is not that exciting but I can't stop talking about it. I did not get a pedicure but I can't wait to give it a try!! ALL IN ALL I was very impressed and will definitely be back. I think I've found my new place for the foreseeable future! I Will update if my nails do not hold up read more

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Trust me, this is the best nail salon I have been to in Austin. I just got home from getting a gel mani and regular pedi and it was the most pleasant nail salon experience I have ever had! I have searched all over Austin to find a place like this and my wishes have been answered thanks to Nail Lounge by Crystal opening up on the east side. I will recommend them to everyone I know! As soon as you walk in, it smells AMAZING. They have relaxing essential oils going in a diffuser and it does not smell like a typical nail salon ... it smells like an expensive spa! The design of the inside is beautiful and pristine. It is very quiet and they have calm music playing to help you relax. I can't believe I was the only one in there because I came in the middle of the day... in a few months they are going to be booming if they keep up their phenomenal service. Jennie did a phenomenal job on my fingers and so did the man doing my toes (forgot to catch his name). They both were incredibly professional the entire time. They really go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. They did a PERFECT job on everything and really took their time. The management at this place is clearly doing a phenomenal job at training their employees to be professional. My one toe nail was broken and he did an amazing job fixing it and I can't even tell it was broken. To top it all off their prices are really reasonable and when I say every single thing in their is pristine and clean I am not exaggerating. Every single item in this salon is incredibly clean. You can tell they take great pride in keeping their nail lounge looking spotless. I will be coming back to them from now on and will keep you updated on how well they are keeping up the amazing job they are doing now!!! Welcome to the neighborhood Nail Lounge by Crystal! read more

Nails by Crystal - Thank you Jennie - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I LOVE this salon! Everyone who works here does a fantastic job, but Jenny is my favorite! I get gel manicures every month or so here and they always last until my next appointment, which I am so impressed by because I have fairly weak nails. They put so much attention into the details, and my nails always come out perfect. read more

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I wanted to showcase how great Crystal's nails are weeks after the initial beautiful manicure. This is 2 1/2 weeks AFTER the manicure and they still look and feel great!! Once the quarantine lifts, I highly recommend going to Crystal's, as long as you don't take my slot :) read more

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The best nail salon I've been to in a very long time! They are incredible all around. If you have an appointment scheduled they actually follow that respectfully. You can do a mani and pedi at the same time for people that are in a hurry like me. They have the best variety of colors and all categorized perfectly. They are super clean and reasonably priced! I highly recommend, you won't be disappointed! read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I feel as though I was severely overcharged. I got gel on my nails and regular polish on my toes with mani +pedi. In the 10+ years that I have been my nails done in a salon, getting both mani and pedi has combo prices that is less then doing them individually. Some wow my total came out to 84 dollars (37 pedi and 47 mani). since when is gel nearly $50?? Not to mention the tech who worked on my hand cut me and drew blood. I understand it's a pandemic and Rockies may be adjusted to make up for losses, but this was ridiculous. I feel like I was taken advantage of and likely won't return. read more

Possibly the most considerate, customer-service oriented, and highly skilled nail spa I've been to. After five terrible experiences at various other nail salons in Austin, I've finally found what I'm looking for. The other salons were highly rated here in yelp, yet always had both terrible customer service and bad nail jobs. I've had technicians laugh in my face when I've asked them to slow and and be gentle with my legs and feet, my gel nails ALWAYS chipped in the 1st week, and it always feels like a factory, cranking out jobs with no consideration for the client. Crystal was lovely and the tech who worked on my feet was perfect. Both manicure and pedicure were flawless, and they had so much patience with me after I decided I didn't like my toenail color after the entire pedicure was done. That was my fault as I picked the color! I had my eyebrows waxed, and since they use hard wax, I didn't suffer any swelling or irritation like I usually do and my brows are perfect. The spa is beautiful, quiet, serene and they take their time. I've been obsessed with finding a place where I can actually ENJOY my time there, as opposed to being rough-handled by time-pressured techs. It's a bit more expensive then others, but what you get what you pay for here! You are pampered and taken care of, in an industry that no lingers cares at all about your comfort. I was a pest and a little demanding, and they still delivered perfectly. Well worth my money. read more

Very clean and comfortable salon. I enjoyed the massage during the pedicure. Very professional and thoughtful treatments.

My new go to neighborhood mani and pedi place! I've never had a more relaxing and thorough pedicure than at this place. And it's extremely Covid friendly. I was one of two customers allowed into the spa at the time- by appointment only. Great experience- Aw I'll be back. read more

Update: I'm almost three weeks in and these nails are still going strong. If you haven't booked your appointment, do it NOW!!! read more

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This is simply the best nail salon in Austin IMHO. The quality of the work and the comfort of the actual space is superior to any other nail spot I've seen in this city. They do it all, have the best quality products, are CLEAN and they have a TV that plays footage of rescue kittens and puppies playing so you can get your cute fix while getting your nails fixed ;) Women owned and operated, highly talented nail artists. Call in advance to make an appointment - they do get busy but it never feels hectic. They take the time to make sure everything is perfect, I never feel rushed. read more

The place was so relaxing and smelled amazing since they had diffusers throughout it. The people were very friendly and helpful. I was unsure of what I wanted and showed them a few pictures. My technician helped me create something that I loved and was very sweet. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a new place. I had a pedicure and manicure. Both turned out amazing. If you want something special, this is definitely the place. read more

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Update: it's been 3 weeks since I had my nails done by Crystal and let me tell you... my nails are still in tact. There is no sign of them wanting to come off either. The amount of stress that these nails have gone through, (water, heavy lifting, traveling, etc.) and they've held up SO well that even my boyfriend noticed! He told me I had to give her a call . I had to get them filled in since nail growth was happening, but Crystal did such a good job, she left a great template for the fill. Of course, Crystal is the best and I look forward to seeing her again sometime. read more

Nails by Crystal - White dip with straight tips, to create narrow square shape, topped with no stain gel topcoat. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

They always do an outstanding work ! I'm glad I live close to this nail salon! And they always take care of the minimum details to get the best quality shape! read more

Nails by Crystal - #shortnails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beautiful salon with a quiet and calming atmosphere. This place is never overly packed and is perfect for comfortable social distancing. These nail techs are not new to higher sanitation standards. Even pre-covid, I've always noticed and appreciated how how clean they keep everything. Jennie did my nails most recently but are all amazing and very detail oriented. True nail artists. They take alittle bit longer than other places but it is worth it! They make sure the quality of their work is perfect every single time. They also give you a nail insurance card! If anything happens to your nails within a week of having them done, they will fix them for free! I am sooooo happy to have found this nail salon! read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've tried going here several times in hope that it'll get better.... It doesn't I went for a gel manicure and it was taking almost an hour. When I told them that I didn't have time to continue, the owner or manager started getting very upset with me that their manicures are an hour and I should've known. All I knew to say was "I'm sorry I should've asked when making the appointment". She continued to talk to the other workers and I couldn't understand what she was saying except "gel manicure" kept coming up in her conversations. Really hurtful. Another time I went with my friend and got yelled at for not wearing a mask when there was no sign and it wasn't being required in austin. I was happy to put my mask on, but i felt I had already upset the main woman there. This is only a few of the negative experiences. Have been yelled at a few too many times to continue going here. read more

Finally!!! A nail salon on the East side that is clean and does an excellent job! Not only does it smell amazing - everything is clean and tidy. Both my nail technicians did an incredible job even though I walked in less than an hour before closing. They still did not rush and the results were amazing. Plus, they offer insurance on SNS service. So if anything chips within 7 days - they will fix it. I took them up on this offer and they were beyond kind. This is my new go-to nail salon and I couldn't more excited to have a good option on the east side. read more

I was in Texas for a couple weeks for work and decided to get my nails done here. They did not disappoint at all! The atmosphere is so calming and quiet which is exactly what I wanted on a day off. I got the best dip manicure I've ever had. They, also, gave me a warranty card in case anything happened within the week, they would fix it free of charge. If I ever find myself in Austin, Texas again, I'll definitely be going back! read more

Wow - what a terrible, uncomfortable experience. From the start the nail techs were rude and snippy with me. I asked for guidance choosing a color and when they applied to the first couple of nails and I asked politely if I could choose a different color they were visibly and audibly frustrated (I was so gracious and apologized multiple times!). They proceeded to rush through my appointment and I felt uncomfortable the whole time. I had shown the tech a simple design when I first came in (one small line on each finger) and when it came time to do the design the nail tech struggled getting through one hand and then told me I needed to leave and wrap up the appointment, so she wiped my nails clean. I was then told I had to include design on my appointment and that I was taking too long... even though up until that point they hadn't said anything about not being able to do a design today. Honestly I wish she had just said she wasn't capable of doing the design versus saying all of that and then putting it on me and being so rude. The two other people in the salon had been there before I had even arrived and yet I was the one getting rushed out. Come here if you want to be treated like crap and not get what you asked for. Nothing worse than paying good money to feel uncomfortable and and be treated so rudely. After reading multiple reviews here, it seems like this is a common issue... many people have noted how rude the staff is and how poorly they treat you. And in their comments back they just continue to be rude! No apologies for any of their behavior! Guess they have the opposite of the "customer is always right" mentality, because they clearly think the customer is always in the wrong and deserves to be treated poorly! read more

I couldn't help but run to my computer right when i got home from getting my manicure done to right this review. First off, I get my nails done maybe 3 times a year for special occasions and typically go to any place that has availability. Usually they are loud, full of chemical smells, and not super relaxing. This place was like a SPA...great relaxing music, no chemical smells, the nail techs were AWESOME, and it was soooo clean. And I've got to mention the TV....lol.... I loved the cat videos. Definitely made my day. My nail tech Crystal was so patient with me since I rarely get my nails done she wanted me to have the nails I really wanted...which took me forever to figure out. I will now be keeping up with these nails monthly because they turned out soooo good! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND 100% read more

I had previously gotten a gel manicure at another salon which was peeling off within a week. Looking to try something new I went to Nail Lounge by Crystal. I've heard nothing but good reviews from my friends and colleagues who have been there. It was AMAZING. The amount of detail that was put into my nails was unreal and they turned out so beautiful. Worth every penny. read more

Nails by Crystal - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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