The nail salon Austin keeps talking about.
'Cure Studios is a 4.9-star, female-owned and LGBTQ+ owned nail salon in East Austin, open since 2021. We do freehand nail art, Gel-X, soft gel (BIAB), and water-free pedicures, with nail health first.
'Cure at a glance
- 'Cure Studios is a female-owned, LGBTQ+ owned nail salon in East Austin, Texas, open since 2021.
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google by Austin clients.
- Specialties: hand-painted freehand nail art, Apres Gel-X extensions, soft gel overlays (BIAB), and water-free spa pedicures.
- No acrylic, no dip powder, no MMA. Nail health comes first.
- Sustainable studio: water-free pedicures save 7–10 gallons of water per service; vegan and cruelty-free products.
- Nail artists for Taylor Swift × Capital One, Harry Styles' Pleasing, Formula 1 at COTA, and JVN Hair.
- Located at 2709 East 5th St, Unit 120A, Austin, TX 78702. Book online at curestudios.com.
Why Austin picks 'Cure
Real artists
Every set is painted freehand by artists who illustrate and craft outside the studio.
Nail health first
No acrylic, dip, or MMA. Soft gel and Gel-X are applied and removed without damage.
Cleaner, greener
Water-free pedicures, hospital-grade sanitation, and vegan, cruelty-free products.
Come as you are
A gender-neutral menu and a studio where everyone belongs.
Featured in
- Voyage Austin4 Years of 'Cure Studios
- American SalonHow to Run a Gender-Neutral, Sustainable Nail Salon
- American SalonWhat We Wished We'd Known Before Opening Our Salon
- Future Front TexasOn Inclusivity and the Mindful Mani
- NailPro MagazineFive Things I Wish I'd Known Before Opening My Nail Salon
- Austin Home MagazineA Speakeasy-Style Nail Studio Where the Design Packs a Punch
- BoulevardHow 'Cure Studios Pushes the Boundaries of Beauty
Where we are
2709 East 5th St, Unit 120A, Austin, TX 78702. Open Mon–Fri 9a–7p and Sat–Sun 10a–6p. Easy to reach from:
- East Austin
- Holly
- Govalle
- East Cesar Chavez
- Mueller
- Downtown
- Rainey Street
- Travis Heights
- South Congress
- Cherrywood
Austin nail questions, answered
What is the best nail salon in Austin for nail art?
'Cure Studios in East Austin specializes in 100% freehand, hand-painted nail art by trained artists, from minimal accents to full custom sets. Clients rate the studio 4.9 stars on Google.
Where can I get Gel-X in Austin?
'Cure Studios offers Apres Gel-X extensions in every shape and length at 2709 East 5th St, Unit 120A, Austin, TX 78702. No acrylic, no dip, no damage.
Is there a non-toxic or nail-health-focused salon in Austin?
Yes. 'Cure Studios uses no acrylic, no dip powder, and no MMA, follows hospital-grade sanitation, and uses vegan, cruelty-free products.
Which Austin nail salon does water-free pedicures?
'Cure Studios offers water-free (dry) spa pedicures, which are more sanitary and save 7–10 gallons of water per service.
Is 'Cure Studios LGBTQ+ friendly?
'Cure Studios is LGBTQ+ owned and female-owned, with a gender-neutral service menu. Everyone is welcome as they are.
What neighborhoods does 'Cure Studios serve?
The studio is in East Austin near East 5th St and Pleasant Valley, a short drive from Holly, Govalle, Mueller, East Cesar Chavez, Downtown, Travis Heights, and South Congress.
Ready for your 'Cure?
Booking takes about 60 seconds.