Independently compiled picks, honest reviews, and real guidance for gel, dip, acrylics, and Gel-X across the DFW metroplex.
Dallas has one of the most competitive nail scenes in the country — you can get a $20 plain gel on Greenville or a $150 bespoke set in Highland Park, and the service gap between them is wider than anywhere else in Texas. We write about what actually separates the two, neighborhood by neighborhood, so you spend your money and your time where it's worth it.
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Uptown and Highland Park cluster the high-end studios; Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum lean indie and nail-art-forward; Preston Hollow and Knox-Henderson are where you find the best all-arounders.
Expect $35-45 at a neighborhood salon, $55-75 at a mid-tier studio, and $85+ in Highland Park or boutique studios. Gel-X typically runs $70-120 depending on length and art.
Most neighborhood salons do, but the well-reviewed studios in Uptown and Highland Park are booked out 1-3 weeks. Booking online is standard at the better spots.