Meh. I enjoyed the atmosphere in here. I've never walked in and wasn't able to get whatever service I needed. If I got a pedicure they did my fill in while getting the pedicure so for someone like me who enjoys having their nails done but doesn't like how long it takes - that's a huge win. Pros - Close to my house, nice atmosphere, quick in and out with pedicure & fill, and nice ladies. Cons - They love to do dip color. Every time I have gone in, I tell them I want gel polish and they put the dipped color down. Eventually, I get over telling them no because again I don't want to spend forever in there. None of the colors on their dip samples match what color you actually get. Prices are higher than better salons that are a little further away. The last time I was there I told her I did not want dip and I picked the gel polish. SHOCKER - the colors don't match the samples. So, they grabbed another color to paint over the color that doesn't match the sample color I picked. In a nutshell - Convenient location does not overcome the cons with this one. So, it's a no from me. But best of luck to you in your nail salon search. Check out Nail bar off buffalo speedway. read more

This has become my go to place bc it's clean, well priced and you never feel rushed (even on weekends). Even took my little one here for a mani/pedi and they were very sweet. Wish they had a better way to have little ones be more comfortable in the big chairs though. I get regular mani/pedi and they seem to last the average 2 weeks. read more

Go somewhere else. Most of the women were nice enough but the one women I had do my nails, The manager I think, was very argumentative and did a horrible job. When I asked her to make them look more natural she said she did and couldn't do anymore. After trying to get her to fix them I just gave up and wanted to leave. My dip nails which are typically very easy to do look like press ons. read more

See all

I LOVE this place. I've been going here now for three years and the staff is always so sweet. After I moved out of the greenway plaza area to the Northeast part of the Heights, I make the drive over to Q. My favorite persons to see are Cindy (very gentle and does the best job), Michelle (does a great job & does it quickly), and there is one more, but I don't remember her name - I only saw her one time. For a full set, it's $35, and for a refill, it's $25. I think it's funny that Julie said they were speaking loudly in Vietnamese... Um.. DUH. Who cares? If I had to do the same boring shit every day, I'd have my own conversations, too. I certainly don't feel the need for them to entertain me with petty small talk, nor do I expect them to sit there and not say an entire word for an hour while I sit and talk with my friends. Grow up! read more

Good pedicure. They had a average range of colors.. but they did have a new line of polish's on display to chose from, which I appreciated. I paid $40 for my paraffin pedicure. I overall give this place a 7.5 out of 10, because my toes ended up nice. I enjoyed the salt scrub during but wasn't blown away by any means. Clean shop.. might come back. read more

This place is awful. I came here to get a gel manicure and pedicure. The gel manicure was horrible. At the end of the service as she showed me her work, I could see the edge of every nail exposed. She didn't really seem to care until another staff member took a look and made her fix it. I will not come back here. Total waste of money. read more

I love how clean and relaxing the shop is kept. If you take a close look at most salons, you'll notice how filthy they are. Q is so nicely kept. I also admire how gentle all the technicians are. They constantly ask if you have any discomfort, especially when trimming nails in my pedicure. The technicians take time to do an Asian-inspired massage on your legs and feet. They don't just frisk your skin for a minute and call it a massage. For $40, I got a pedicure and a calf massage for at lease 20 minutes! Adding on a paraffin soak for my hands was only $5 Love it. read more

I came in yesterday for a pedicure. This place is conveniently located, both to me and to the starbucks which I was in desperate need of. I didn't catch his name but a guy did my pedicure and it was excellent. He really took his time (they weren't very busy) and did a great job with the polish. I got the spa pedicure ($8 more than the express) which was totally worth it! I got a fantastic leg and foot massage, exfoliating scrub, and hot towel. They have a good selection of colors and carry OPI, essie, etc.. The spa is very clean and doesn't smell like nail polish remover. In keeping with the theme of the day, I was unpleasantly surprised that they charge $35 for a pedicure. But overall I am very happy with my pedicure so as long as it lasts 3+ weeks this place has earned 4 stars. read more

Nice nail shop located in a popular area in West University/ Upper Kirby. Reasonably priced and they have great massage chairs and $1 per minute massage. I think I found my new nail spot. read more

Q Designer Nails - Polish change, $10. - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I was in a desperate need of a refill and I came to this salon after work after a last minute decision to not go to my regular place. I never leave reviews but every time I look at my nails I just think how I wasted $75 bucks and get so mad. I usually get a dipped manicure and with the exception of them growing out, they last forever, but these barely lasted a few days. My nails chipped, all my cuticles were torn up, the shapes did not match and the gentleman who did my nails was obviously a smoker. My toes were okay, but nothing spectacular and definitely not to the level I expect. I thought of going back, but their selection of dipping powders was minimal and honestly I'm not a professional but the quality of the dipping powders looked crappy. Won't go back. They were nice though. So two stars for that. read more

Q Designer Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the place for the best pedicure in Houston! The color lasts longer than any I've ever had and the foot massage is a quick visit to heaven. read more

Fantastic! Mona and Kara are the best! Clean and friendly and a super fantastic job on the nails. You won't regret this visit. Oh, and skip the waxing here. The nails are the best, the waxing... "eh". read more

I see my past review is gone so here I go again. The employees have long loud conversations in Vietnamese and seem to have trouble with English, even the word, "Ow!" The stylist tried to shield where she cut my toe as if I had no feeling in it? I told her to stop and left. I'd been a long time acrylic nail customer before but just couldn't handle this. read more

I wrote this review while getting my nails fixed. They tried for close to two hours and they could not do a shellac manicure. It kept bubbling and cracking and turning mayte every time they'd be done. Let me be clear the employees are very nice but the products are not good! The owner asked me to take down my yelp review after having to be called after the employees could not get the shellac to work!!!!! AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTS read more

I went here after a volleyball tournament and the ladies were so sweet! i came in, got what i needed done, and that's was that. no problems, love this place. read more

Oooookay. I tried this place in October and absolutely loved it. Today, after picking off my shellac mani out of compulsive mania, I went in requesting that they remove the remaining clear polish that was under the shellac and buff my nails--no polish, no frills. Just a basic manicure. They were able to help me right away, which was great. But then...the reason that I liked this place before--cleanliness--went flying out the window. Quinn, the woman doing my nails, did several things that made me NEVER want to step foot in this place again. -The metal tools are no longer individually sanitized. Mine were pulled out of a bucket full of nail files, buffers, other metal tools, etc. I saw the same going on for other customers. -In the middle of my manicure, another staff member came by to hand my manicurist some money. She stopped to count the money and then went right back to my manicure. Money is one of the dirtiest things you can handle. Food safety guidelines do not allow someone cooking your food to handle money then go back to touching food, would you let someone do the same and then touch your skin? -SHE KEPT WIPING HER NOSE WITH HER HAND. I just about hurled. I don't think she was sick or anything, it didn't seem like it, but maybe allergies or just a nervous tick. Still, not okay at all. I really almost got up and left right then and there, but I guess it's the Southern upbringing in me that didn't want to offend the little old lady. -Her nails were incredibly long and hard and my massage felt like an angry cat was doing it. After all this, I get home, sanitize the living hell out of my hands, and notice that she didn't even get all of the old clear polish off. Ordinarily I'd pop back in and get it fixed but there's no way I'm letting them touch me again! tl;dr: Huge decline in quality over the last year, SUPER UNSANITARY (probably illegally so)! Stay away! read more

I went in only because I had an appointment near by and needed a shilac manicure. The ABSOLUTE WORST place to go to!! Despite the fact that the place needs updating, especially for its location, Kathy who attended me in removing my shilac decided to use her nails to scrape off my shilac after she rubbed her bare feet with lotion in front of me! She wrapped the entire top of my hands with foil and acetone and it was freezing cold and irritating all of my fingers. Every place I have ever been to either wrap my finger tips only or soak my tips in acetone covered with a cloth for warmth. Then She tried getting the shilac off with a tool to scrape it off of which I'm familiar with, continuously ramming it into the cuticle so I asked her kindly to stop. I allowed another women to finish and she cut my cuticle! I'm not used to poor quality shilac removal or inexperienced nail salon attendants. I initially went in for French shilac manicure and left an hour later with only shilac removal and dry hands from all of the acetone. I expected so much more considering the location NEVER GOING back! 1 star because not only did Kathy rub her bare feet with lotion in the chair right across from me while my entire hands were wrapped in acetone and foil, she proceeded to use HER NAIL to to scrape off acetone. I was in pain from her ramming the tool into my cuticles And the following women who took over cut me with a file. I had more time to spare but I excused myself kindly and said I didn't have time to get shilac so removal would do after being there for an hour and NO progress. I asked how much for the removal and she said 10$. I could help but laugh. I told her I would give her 5 and left. I feel like she was taking advantage of the situation by claiming it be 10. The only way I would pay 10 dollars for removal is if it was done right and I, myself didn't have to get the tool and remove it from my nails. read more

I went in on a Friday for a pedicure. Michelle was the technician that took care of me during my visit. She is very nice and she took the time to get to know me. Overall, I am very pleased with the service that I received here. read more

I love this place! The cleanest nail salon I have ever been. The tools they use are from sanitized packets and everyone is so friendly! It is a little more expensive than other places but it is definitely worth it! read more

Do not go here. They put too many layers on my shellac manicure and it peeled off within a day. They also created ingrown toenails with my pedicure. Go anywhere else. read more

Totally standard nail salon. I love places that use the plastic lining over the spa bowls; there is no messing around when it comes to salon sanitation. But my manicure was just so-so. I'm very picky about manicures (no cuticle-cutting, squared tips and buffing only), but it seems like that relatively simple manicure should be great every time. Unfortunately, I think my tech was in a bit of a hurry. But the pedicures and clean chairs are reason enough to give this place a shot. read more

I walked in the salon on Friday December 12th at 11:30 am and requested an express pedicure and basic manicure because I had to leave at 1:50pm. I was asked if I wanted to upgrade to a spa pedi and was promised to be out of the salon by 1:50 so I opted to go for the paraffin pedicure and still maintained I wanted a basic manicure. An older female was doing my pedi and a male was working on my manicure. The lady working on my pedi initiated I get the shellac manicure saying it lasted longer and I expressed I worked out and getting anything other than a basic manicure was a waste of my money because they'd chip. She must of asked me 5 or 6 different times so I finally said fine so she'd leave me be. She said they'll last three week guaranteed. It was 1:30pm and she was still doing the foot massage so I reminded her I needed to leave by 1:50 so we could cut the massage short so I wouldn't be late. 1:50 came and went and she hadn't even started on the polish. I was extremely upset because I was promised I'd leave on time and even after I reminded her at 1:30 she continues with the massage. I left there at 2:10. My shellac mani damaged before I even left on my left thumb and my left toe smudged shortly after. $88 later I was not pleased with either pedi or shellac mani. The shellac mani chipped further the following day. Not even 24 hours after getting them done. It's been a week now (12/20) and on my right hand 3 nails are damaged in addition to my thumb before leaving and my pedi right toe still smudged. Overall not worth the $88 I paid for both. Definitely not recommend this place to anyone. I understand they have to sell their products and services but they practically bully customers. into them. read more

Q Designer Nails - First three no longer have the french tip - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best nails ever. I have my nails done here every couple of weeks, and they definitely know how to do them right, and they're never in a hurry (unless you need them to be). I love getting pedicures here, too. They massage your legs for like 20 minutes, sometimes longer! The place is clean and has even been recognized in a local newspaper for its cleanliness. A+ read more

I've been going here for years, Michelle (long hair) does my nails and Cindy does my feet. Both of them are phenomenal. When I leave from there I feel like a new woman. I would recommend them to everyone I know. Very relaxing :-) read more

I have never been treated so rudely in my life. I had an "appointment" with Ms. Gwen after work for a refill. It was 30 minutes past my appointment time and she was still with another customer. When I said something she snapped at me and started talking loudly in Vietnamese to the other staff. So another person took off my nail polish to appease me and left me sitting for another 15 minutes. More loud chatter...ms Gwen was giving me dirty looks...so I left. read more

I'm a West U resident and I've tried all of the salons nearby and this place is by far the best one! Not only do they do the best (most through) pedicure but their customer service is amazing. Kathy and Michelle are two of my faves there. They are so sweet. The environment is less noisy and I smell very little fumes compared to the other places too. Lastly their massage chairs are a nice extra perk. read more

I'm in love with this place...recently moved here and have had the worst experiences with most nail salons but Cindy did a wonderful job and unlike most places she did exactly what I asked! She has her own special nude mix so if your looking for a natural look ask for her special mix. I will definitely return here and only here from now on!! read more

I have been going here for almost ten years and am very happy. Michael "Long Hair" is the best.