Cute Nail Studio

Located on East 7th Street in Austin, Texas, Cute Nail Salon reimagines one of the few remaining houses on this stretch of the East Side—transforming it into a vibrant headquarters for a husband-and-wife duo whose love story began with compliments over crackle nail polish at Barton Springs. Their dream was to create a nail art studio that embodied the joy and playfulness of Japanese Kawaii culture: colorful, sweet, and delightfully over the top.

Every inch of the space was designed with that vision in mind. Custom millwork defines the reception desk, nail tech stations, and pedicure area, while a palette of layered pink tones, custom neon, and hand-painted murals creates a fully immersive environment. On the exterior, a bold rainbow ombré stripe wraps the façade—a joyful beacon that has become part of the brand’s identity on East 7th.

With dedicated spaces for nail services, pedicures, and private rooms for waxing and other treatments, the salon was designed to grow alongside the business. Cute Nail Salon is a place designed to make people smile and celebrate all things irresistibly cute.

ALL WORK COMPLETED WHILE AT UNHINGED STUDIO