Gel Polish
from $35Vegan gel polish on natural nails — a clean color refresh with our cruelty-free formulas.
Nail Studio · Galleria/Uptown · Houston
Vegan nails,
Vegan nails,
clean & considered.
Nailed By EM is a Galleria-area nail studio built on vegan & cruelty-free products — owner Emily Salinas hand-paints custom graphic nail art and builds spa packages around exactly what you're there for.
Our Story
A quieter kind of nail studio
Nailed By EM sits at 5555 Richmond Ave in the Galleria/Uptown area — a nail studio built around vegan, cruelty-free products from day one, run by owner and nail artist Emily Salinas.
Beyond gel and acrylic fundamentals, Emily creates custom graphic nail art by hand and builds spa packages personalized to what each client actually wants out of their visit — not a one-size-fits-all menu.
🌿 Vegan & cruelty-free products
🎨 Custom graphic nail art
🧖 Customized spa packages
⭐ 4.9★ on Booksy
The Menu
Nail services, vegan from the ground up
Gel Manicure
from $45Full gel manicure with vegan, cruelty-free products from prep to polish.
Most bookedAcrylic / Gel-Builder Refill
from $60Refill service to keep your acrylic or gel-builder set looking freshly done.
Hard Gel Set
from $75Durable, lightweight full hard gel set built to last between visits.
Acrylic Full Set
medium $75 / long $85Full acrylic set in your choice of length, shaped and finished by Emily.
Custom Graphic Nail Art
quote at bookingHand-painted custom graphic designs by owner Emily Salinas — bring your inspiration or let her design something original.
Signature💬 Pricing varies by length, shape & design For a quote and consultation: 📞 Call or text (713) 201-1254 🌿 DM @nailedby_em on Instagram
Vegan & cruelty-free, on purpose 🌿
Most nail studios don't think twice about what's in the bottle. Nailed By EM does — every gel, polish, and product used in the studio is vegan and cruelty-free, a standard that's genuinely rare in the nail industry.
100%vegan & cruelty-free products
4.9★144 Booksy reviews
1:1custom, personalized service
The Nailed By EM Difference
Clean products, custom art, personal care
- Vegan & cruelty-free, always. Every product on the cart is chosen with that standard in mind — no exceptions.
- Art you can't get everywhere. Emily hand-paints custom graphic nail art, so your set is designed, not just applied.
- Spa packages built around you. Tell us what you want out of your visit and we'll customize the package to fit.
Fresh Sets
See the studio & the sets
A look at the space and the kind of work that comes out of it — see the full portfolio and book directly from Instagram.
Photos shown are placeholders — swapped for the studio's own photos before launch.
See the gallery @nailedby_emWord on Booksy
4.9★ from 144 reviews
★★★★★
Clients consistently point to the vegan, cruelty-free products as a reason they switched to Nailed By EM and stayed — it's a standard few other studios in Houston commit to.
★★★★★
Emily's custom graphic nail art comes up again and again — clients describe getting genuinely original, hand-painted designs instead of a standard menu option.
★★★★★
The personalized, one-on-one spa packages are another consistent highlight — appointments built around what each client actually came in for.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
Is Nailed By EM really vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. We use vegan, cruelty-free nail products throughout the studio — a rare commitment in the industry, and one Emily built the business around from day one.
Do you do custom nail art?
Absolutely. Owner Emily Salinas creates custom graphic nail art by hand — bring your inspiration photo or let her design something original for your set.
What's included in a spa package?
Spa packages are customized around what you want out of your visit. Call (713) 201-1254 or DM @nailedby_em on Instagram to build one that fits.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through Booksy, call or text (713) 201-1254, or send a DM to @nailedby_em on Instagram.
What are your hours?
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM, Thursday and Friday 10 AM–7 PM, and Saturday 9 AM–6 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
How much does a manicure cost?
Gel polish starts at $35 and a full gel manicure starts at $45. Acrylic and hard gel sets start at $60–$85 depending on length and style. Book on Booksy or call (713) 201-1254 for an exact quote.
Where is Nailed By EM located?
We're at 5555 Richmond Ave, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77056, in the Galleria/Uptown area — convenient to River Oaks and Tanglewood.
Nailed By EM at a glance
- What: Vegan & cruelty-free nail studio with custom graphic nail art & spa packages, owned by Emily Salinas
- Where: 5555 Richmond Ave, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77056 — Galleria/Uptown
- Open: Tue–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · closed Sun & Mon
- Book: Booksy, call/text (713) 201-1254, or DM @nailedby_em
- Rated: 4.9★ from 144 reviews on Booksy
- Good to know: 100% vegan & cruelty-free products · custom hand-painted nail art · personalized spa packages
Come Say Hi
Find us in the Galleria
📍 Address
5555 Richmond Ave, Suite 101
Houston, TX 77056
Galleria / Uptown
📞 Phone
(713) 201-1254
📅 Book
Booksy or your phone
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Appointments recommended — book on Booksy or call/text ahead.