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Desert Canvas Studio

Desert Canvas Studio

Nail salon in Glendale, AZ

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Desert Canvas Studio LLC is a private nail studio in Glendale, Arizona, established in 2011. Desiree, the founder and nail artist, runs it as a boutique where each appointment is for one client at a time. The studio says its designs draw on the colors and natural beauty of the Arizona desert and that it uses professional products and modern techniques. Its gallery shows the studio's own client work from 2022 through 2026.

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Desert Canvas Studio LLC is a private nail studio in Glendale, Arizona, established in 2011. Desiree, the founder and nail artist, runs it as a boutique where each appointment is for one client at a time. The studio says its designs draw on the colors and natural beauty of the Arizona desert and that it uses professional products and modern techniques. Its gallery shows the studio's own client work from 2022 through 2026.

Custom nail design covers a wide range, from classic French manicures and seasonal or holiday art to chrome finishes, glitter accents, ombre, floral and abstract artwork, bridal and special occasion sets, and hand-painted details. Gel manicures include shaping, cuticle care, gel polish and finishing care, and gel polish manicures start at $55. Acrylic nails include a consultation, shaping, cuticle care and application. Enhancements include Acrygel, which the studio describes as combining gel flexibility with acrylic durability, Structured Gel as a hard gel enhancement, and Rubber Base as a hard gel overlay on natural nails without extensions.

Pedicures come in several forms. A regular pedicure covers shaping, cuticle care, grooming and a choice of polish color. A gel pedicure adds exfoliation and buffing, with gel polish cured under an LED lamp. Gel Toes is a waterless dry gel service for toenails, without a soak, scrub or massage, and can be paired with a pedicure for a warm soak, sugar scrub and moisturizer. The Gentlemen's Pedicure includes a foot soak, callus smoothing, sugar scrub and a foot and calf massage.

Booking is by reservation through Vagaro. Deposits apply to some services: $20 for gel polish manicures, Acrygel sets and Gel Toes + Pedicure, and $15 for Gel Toes, Regular Polish Pedicure and Gentlemen's Pedicure, with the Gentlemen's Pedicure deposit applying to new clients. Most visits run about an hour or longer depending on the services chosen, and nail art add-ons for Gel Toes must be added when booking.

Each appointment is tailored to the client's style, nail goals and preferences.

A private boutique studio where each appointment is one-on-one.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Lists a class pass; the facts provided do not describe what it covers.

  • Class Pass Price at booking

Acrygel, acrylic and Rubber Base enhancements, including fills and full sets, with add-ons for length, shape and nail art selected at booking.

  • Rubber Base $55
  • Acrygel Fill $65
  • Acrylic Fill $65
  • Acrygel Full Set $80
  • Acrylic Full Set $80

Gel polish manicures, including shaping, cuticle care, gel polish and finishing care.

  • Gel Polish Mani $55

Custom designs ranging from classic French and seasonal styles to chrome, ombre, floral and hand-painted work.

  • Custom Nail Design Price at booking

Gel and acrylic manicures, Structured Gel, and gel and regular pedicures.

  • Acrygel Price at booking
  • Acrylic Nails Price at booking
  • Gel Manicures Price at booking
  • Gel Pedicures Price at booking
  • Regular Pedicures Price at booking
  • Structured Gel Price at booking
  • Gel Manicure Price at booking
  • Gel Pedicure Price at booking
  • Nail Design Price at booking
  • Regular Pedicure Price at booking

Regular polish pedicures, gel toes with or without a pedicure, and the Gentlemen's Pedicure, with soaks, scrubs and massage varying by service.

  • Gentlemen's Pedicure $50
  • Reg Polish Pedicure $50
  • Regular Polish Pedicure $50
  • Gel Toes $55
  • Gel Toes + Pedicure $70

Photos

  • Almond nails with purple and blue marble swirl and glitter accents
  • Short pink nails with fruit and gem decals on hands
  • Black nails with neon geometric shapes and white dots
  • Light blue nails with neon rainbow stripes and silver flakes
  • Nude almond nails with neon pink, teal and yellow glitter swirls
  • Feet in sandals with pink pedicure and lace toe accent
  • Blue and silver striped pedicure on toes in sandals
  • Colorful manicure with blue, yellow, coral and heart accents
  • Pink gel pedicure with black dot nail art
  • Custom nail art in white, pink and orange with gold flakes
  • Classic pink and white French manicure
  • Pink almond nails with white polka dots, outdoors

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.desertcanvasstudio.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Custom nail art, from classic French and chrome to hand-painted details
  • Acrygel and Structured Gel enhancements
  • Rubber Base, a hard gel overlay on natural nails without extensions
  • Gel Toes, a waterless dry gel service for toenails
  • Gentlemen's Pedicure with a foot and calf massage
  • Deposits required for certain bookings made through Vagaro
Good for
  • elegant everyday nails
  • bold custom nail art
  • relaxing pedicures
  • one-on-one private appointments
  • clients wanting nails without extensions
  • Gentlemen's pedicures
  • clients in Glendale and nearby communities
Treats
  • custom nail art
  • nail length and shape
  • gel manicures
  • nail enhancements
  • relaxing pedicures
Techniques
  • Acrygel
  • Structured Gel
  • Rubber Base
  • hard gel application
  • acrylic application
  • gel polish cured under an LED lamp
  • French tips
  • chrome finishes
  • ombre
  • hand-painted details

Products & treatments

  • Professional gel polish
  • Professional nail enhancement products
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