The Nail File · Austin · Updated July 2026
The 11 best nail salons in Austin
A shortlist of the Austin salons that come up again and again in public reviews and local coverage — what each is known for, and where it sits on the map.
East Austin
Cute Nail Studio
nail art studio also offering waxing, tooth gems and body hair coloring.
1211 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
South Congress
Cute Nail Studio Congress
South Congress location of the Austin nail art studio.
3801 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Downtown / 2nd Street District
LACQUER
natural nail services and soft gel extensions; no dip, hard gel or acrylic.
210 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
South Lamar
V360 Nail Lounge
nail lounge formerly known as Venetian 360, with a large gallery of work.
1414 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 107, Austin, TX 78704
North Lamar / Rosedale
Adore Nail Lounge
nail art and a broad service menu.
4400 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 103, Austin, TX 78756
East Austin
Milano Nail Spa
large luxury nail spa also offering facials, waxing and massage.
2755 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
The Domain / North Austin
Domain Nails & Spa
clean, welcoming salon at the Domain shopping center.
3310 W Braker Ln, Bldg 2, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78758
The Domain
M. Vince Nail Spa
upscale nail spa inside The Domain.
11600 Century Oaks Ter, Ste 101, Austin, TX 78758
South Lamar
Queen Spa
one of the most-reviewed nail and skin care spots in South Austin.
2110 S Lamar Blvd, Ste D, Austin, TX 78704
South Congress
SoCo Nails Spa
neighborhood nail spa on South Congress.
2407 S Congress Ave, Ste B, Austin, TX 78704
Downtown / 2nd Street District
milk + honey 2nd Street District
award-winning spa and salon offering healthy manicures and pedicures.
100A Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
How to choose between them
A list gets you candidates, not a decision. The fastest way to narrow it: pick the service first, because the best custom-art studio and the best fast-gel shop are rarely the same business. Then check the salon's own photos for consistency across all ten nails, and ask how they remove a set — the full method is in our guide to finding a salon.
What you should expect to pay
Before you book, know the going rate so an upcharge doesn't surprise you at the register. Our Austin price guide lists 2026 ranges for gel manicures, Russian manicures, extensions, pedicures and art — plus what moves the price across the metro.
Where these salons sit on the map
Austin isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Austin neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.