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NailUp

Nail salon in Houston, TX

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (69 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

It focuses on Russian style manicures, hard gel manicures, Japanese manicures and gel nail art, and the salon says it has served more than 500 women.

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It focuses on Russian style manicures, hard gel manicures, Japanese manicures and gel nail art, and the salon says it has served more than 500 women.

The Russian Manicure begins with detailed cuticle work using an e-file, followed by a dry manicure. It can be done bare, with clear or nude structure gel, or with one gel color, starting at $75. For medium to long nails, the dual-form gel overlay or extension is listed at $150 and about 1 hour 20 minutes. The Premium Gel Manicure is a dual-form option for fragile, damaged or bitten nails, or for clients who want added length.

Nail art is sold in sets by nail count: two accent nails for $25, four accent nails for $40, ten business commute nails at $5 each, and ten hand-painted or bespoke nails at $10 each. Add-ons include medium or long nail length, extra time for very long nails or intricate designs, classic French tips, chrome powder, soft, ombre and glitter ombre French finishes, and 10K plated gold accessories. Russian Pedicure is also offered, and cracked or problem heel care is available only with it.

Gel removal starts with an e-file to reduce the product before soaking. For the salon's own clients, gel removal is free with a new set booked within 4 weeks. Foreign gel removal and shellac polish removal are add-ons at $20 and $10. Between clients, tools are cleaned, disinfected and autoclave sterilized, and any files or buffers that cannot be sterilized are single-use.

Training is offered for nail professionals. An online Speed Russian Manicure course is a one-time purchase of $59.90 with eight lessons. One-on-one private Russian manicure training in Houston lasts two days, costs $2,000, requires a deposit to hold a spot, and ends with a certificate. Group training is not offered at present unless the trainee already has a nail team. The training page notes that anyone who does manicures for profit must be a licensed nail tech or cosmetologist in the state where they work. An apprenticeship is available to licensed nail techs who trained through NailUp and meet the salon's requirements.

Specializes in Russian style manicure methods, with an emphasis on careful cuticle work, sterilized tools and recommended gel timing.

Specials & promotions

  • $15 off for new clients

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Optional extras such as nail length, extra time, French and chrome finishes, gold accessories, removals and heel care.

  • 10K Plated Gold Nail Accessories $10
  • Medium Nail Length $10
  • Shellac Polish Removal $10
  • Chrome Powder $20
  • Classic French Tips $20
  • Cracked / Problem Heels Care (Russian Pedicure only) $20
  • Foreign Gels Removal $20
  • Long Nail Length $20
  • Extra Time $25
  • Soft French / Ombre French / Glitter Ombre French $30
  • Gel Removal Price at booking
  • House Gel Removal Price at booking
  • Craked / Problem Heels Care $20+
  • Classic French Tips and/or Chrome Powder Price at booking

Russian Manicure, dual-form gel overlay or extension, and Premium Gel Manicure.

  • Russian Manicure $75
  • Dual-form Gel Overlay / Extension $150
  • Dual-Form Overlay/Extension Price at booking
  • Premium Gel Manicure Price at booking

Accent nail art and bespoke designs priced by number of nails, from sets of two and four accents to ten commute or hand-painted nails.

  • Nail art 103 $5/unit
  • Nail Art 103 (10 business commute nails) $5
  • Nail art 104 $10/unit
  • Nail Art 104 (10 hand paint or bespoke nails) $10
  • Nail art 101 $25
  • Nail Art 101 (2 accent nails) $25
  • Nail art 102 $40
  • Nail Art 102 (4 accent nails) $40

Russian Pedicure, with optional cracked or problem heel care.

  • Russian Pedicure Price at booking
  • 2 Accent Nails Art $25
  • Soft/Glitter/Ombre French $30
  • 4 Accent Nails Art $40

Photos

  • Sheer pink gradient manicure on short nails
  • Pink and white French almond nails with sparkle
  • Natural pink pedicure on toenails
  • Sheer nails with hand-painted pink rose designs
  • Glossy red gel manicure on short oval nails
  • Sheer nude nails with white French tips
  • Pale marble nails with gold flake accents, Beauticon watermark
  • Iridescent chrome nails with blue accents, Beauticon watermark
  • Nude nails with neon pink and orange French tips
  • Pink-to-white ombré almond nails on a fluffy white backdrop, with a watermark
  • Short nails with colored French tips in yellow, blue and purple on a hand
  • Nude short nails with black swirl line art

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Russian Manicure with e-file cuticle care and a dry manicure
  • Gel removal with e-file reduction before soaking
  • Free gel removal within 4 weeks of a new set for the salon's own clients
  • Nail art sets priced by number of nails
  • Tools cleaned, disinfected and autoclave sterilized between clients
  • Online Speed Russian Manicure course and 1:1 private training
Good for
  • gel manicure clients
  • fragile, damaged or bitten nails
  • nail extensions and added length
  • nail art sets
  • nail professionals seeking Russian manicure training
Treats
  • fragile nails
  • damaged nails
  • bitten nails
  • cracked heels
  • gel removal
Techniques
  • e-file cuticle care
  • dry manicure
  • Russian manicure
  • hard gel
  • gel overlay
  • dual-form extension
  • Japanese manicure
  • gel nail art
  • classic French tips
  • chrome powder
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