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Dope Culture

Dope Culture

Nail salon in Austin, TX

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (73 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

Dope Culture was founded in 2021 by nail artists Abigail Tovar and Lisset Velasquez. The business describes itself as Latina owned and says it keeps its Latina roots at the center of how it runs.

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About

Dope Culture was founded in 2021 by nail artists Abigail Tovar and Lisset Velasquez. The business describes itself as Latina owned and says it keeps its Latina roots at the center of how it runs.

The menu covers natural nail manicures, gel work, hard gel, acrylic and soft gel (GelX) extensions, overlays, fills, and dip and gel removals. Nail art runs from simple and custom designs to intricate and extreme sets, and freestyle options let the nail artist choose the design while the client picks the shape and length.

The salon says it wants clients to feel appreciated, respected and eager to return. Bookings are made online through Booksy, where the listing shows a 5.0 average from 138 reviews. Service packages can be bought in bulk and used at any time.

Late arrivals pay a $10 fee for every ten minutes late, and no-call, no-shows are charged the full service price. The online shop sells apparel, jewelry, self-care products, stationery and press-on nails.

Keeps its Latina roots at the center of the business and aims for a respectful, welcoming experience that brings clients back.

Specials & promotions

  • Free fix if a nail breaks or lifts within 3 days

    Applies if your nail breaks or lifts within 3 days of the service

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Optional extras to add to a visit, such as a sugar scrub hand treatment, paraffin wax, reshaping and a pamper package.

  • Angel Skin Sugar Scrub Treatment $10
  • Nail Repair $10
  • Paraffin Wax $10
  • Reshaping $10
  • Pamper Package $30
  • Airbrush $15
  • Simple Art $15
  • Custom Art $35
  • Chill Freestyle $40
  • Intricate Art $55
  • Its a Vibe Freestyle $60
  • Extreme Art $105
  • Extreme Freestyle $110

Nail art tiers that run from simple designs to custom work.

  • $imple Art $15
  • Cu$tom Art $35

Cuticle clean up and manicure options, from a Russian-style clean up to advanced gel manicures.

  • Basic Bitch Clean up $35
  • Basic Bitch $35
  • Advanced Gel Mani $65
  • Freestyle Special Gel Mani $100

Acrylic, hard gel and soft gel (GelX) extensions, plus fills for nails that have grown out.

  • Acrylic Fill $90
  • Hard Gel Fill $90
  • Freestyle Special Extensions $100
  • Acrylic Extensions $105
  • Hard Gel Extensions $105
  • Soft Gel Extensions (GelX) $105

Add-on art and gel services, dip removal, and removal of nails set elsewhere.

  • Air Brush Add-On $15
  • Simple Art Add-on $15
  • Removal NOT from Dope $25
  • Cu$tom Art Add-on $35
  • Dip Removal $35
  • Chill Freestyle Add-on $40
  • Intricate Art Add-on $55
  • Its a Vibe Freestyle Add-on $60
  • Gel Mani $65
  • Hard Gel Overlay $80
  • Extreme Art Add-on $105
  • Soft Gel Extensions $105
  • Extreme Freestyle Add-on $110

Acrylic and hard gel overlays that add a protective layer over natural nails.

  • Acrylic Overlay $80
  • Advanced Hard Gel Overlay $80

Removal of nails set at Dope Culture, removal of nails set elsewhere, and dip removal.

  • Removal NOT from Dope Culture $25
  • Ew Dip Removal $35
  • Removal From Dope Culture Price at booking

Photos

  • Hands showing nail art and gold rings around a cake reading 4 Ever Dope
  • Hands with gold-accented nails around a cake reading 4 Ever Dope
  • Dope Culture wordmark over a collage of nail art
  • Gold swirl nail art on almond nails
  • Glittery red gel nails
  • White French tips with 3D pink flower
  • Spring-themed nail art with bees and ladybugs
  • Character-themed 3D nail art
  • Dark red gel nails with lace detail
  • Watermelon-themed short gel nails
  • Pink gel overlay nails on a client's hand
  • Woman beside chain-embellished nail art, from an award feature

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Angel Skin sugar scrub made in-house in cherry, lavender and coconut scents
  • Freestyle nail art where the nail artist chooses the design and the client picks shape and length
  • Soft gel (GelX) extensions, described as lighter and easier to soak off
  • Nail repairs free within 3 days if a nail breaks or lifts, otherwise $10 per nail
  • Service packages that can be bought in bulk and used at any time
  • Dope Oil used in the Basic Bitch cuticle clean up
Good for
  • custom nail art
  • freestyle designs
  • simple natural manicures
  • extensions and fills
  • gel manicures
  • removing nails set elsewhere
  • clients who want a clean-up without polish
Treats
  • nail repair
  • grown-out extensions
  • dip removal
  • nail breakage or lifting
Techniques
  • sugar scrub exfoliation
  • Russian manicure
  • cuticle exfoliation
  • nail shaping
  • paraffin wax hand treatment
  • gel
  • hard gel
  • soft gel (GelX)
  • acrylic
  • dip (SNS) removal

Products & treatments

  • Angel Skin sugar scrub
  • Dope Oil
  • cuticle oil pen
  • Dope Culture online shop products including apparel, jewelry, self-care products, stationery and press-on nails

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