Edgy Nails 512

Edgy Nails 512 is located at 3195 FM 2001, Unit IA, in Buda, Texas, and takes bookings through GlossGenius, where the salon has 99 reviews. The owner describes the business as woman-owned. Lauren Valdez has worked in nails for more than 13 years, and the team covers a wide range of work, from quick fills to detailed custom sets.

Acrylic full sets start at $65 and take at least 90 minutes, with four options and a choice of custom artwork. Gel-X full sets take 105 minutes or more and include one color, with art available through the with-art option. Structured gel manicures, starting at $80, are applied to natural nails without extensions and offer an alternative to an acrylic overlay. Gel pedicures are offered in salon-style chairs, and regular polish pedicures are not.

Newer technicians are part of the offering. The Technician in Training Special gives full acrylic or Gel-X sets from $55, taking 150 minutes or more, performed by a technician finishing training; it needs extra appointment time and clean nails. Frenchie Fridays, on Fridays only, is a one-color French tip on short to medium square or coffin nails for $60, with no add-ons. Polish and Pop Full Sets, from $55, are a Tuesday and Wednesday special.

Acrylic fills booked two to three weeks after a set are Simple Fills, and those at three to four weeks are Intermediate Fills. Refill pricing shifts with nail growth, the condition of the set and any repairs needed. Clients with enhancements from another salon can book a foreign fill if at least half the existing product remains and the set is in good condition. Sets showing lifting, damage or poor application need removal and a full new set, charged at full set pricing. The 7-day guarantee covers breaks, chips or lifting not caused by misuse or neglect, repaired free within seven days, but it does not apply to foreign fills, design or color changes, or problems from poor aftercare.

Hours run Tuesday and Wednesday 10 AM to 7 PM, Thursday through Saturday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM; the salon is closed on Mondays. Cancellations need at least 48 hours notice. Cancelling inside that window incurs a 50% fee, and no-shows or same-day cancellations are charged the full service fee. Clients running late should call as soon as possible at 512-295-0039; without notice, the appointment may be released and the no-show fee applied. Arriving less than 15 minutes late gets full-price service, possibly shortened for the remaining time, while 15 minutes or more may mean a shortened service, rescheduling or cancellation, plus a $35 rescheduling fee. Additional guests, including children, are not permitted in the treatment area. Gift cards and memberships are offered through the booking site.

The salon leans toward individual styling, with a menu that runs from quick fills to custom structured sets and detailed art.