Soft Gel Manicure
Our structured soft gel manicure in a single perfect color — flexible, glossy, and gentle on natural nails.
$60 · 1 color
Nail Boutique · Jones Rd · Houston, TX
Your nails,
Your nails,
painted like art.
Texas Paintbox Nail Boutique is an art-forward nail studio in the Jones Rd / Willowbrook–Cypress corner of Houston. Healthy-nails builder gel, dreamy soft gel manis, Gel-X, and hand-painted custom art — from an owner-artist clients call "so kind, incredibly talented."
Our Story
A little studio with a big paintbox
Tucked into 9934 Jones Rd, Suite A3, Texas Paintbox has been Houston's hidden-gem nail studio since 2018. Owner-artist Melissa built the boutique around one idea: your natural nails are the canvas, and they deserve to be treated well.
That means healthy-nails techniques like builder gel and soft gel, careful prep instead of heavy filing, and art that's actually art — hand-painted designs clients drive across northwest Houston for.
🎨 Art-forward studio
🌱 Healthy-nails philosophy
👧 Kids welcome
⭐ 5.0 on Fresha (160 reviews)
📍 Willowbrook–Cypress
The Menu
Pick your palette
Shellac Gel Manicure
The classic: careful prep, precise application, and a chip-resistant shine that lasts week after week.
$40Express Pedicure
In-and-out polish for your toes — shaping, cuticle care and color when you're short on time.
$37Builder Gel
Strengthening overlays that protect your natural nail while it grows — the heart of our healthy-nails approach.
Ask for a quoteGel-X Extensions
Lightweight full-cover soft gel extensions in any length or shape — length without the damage.
Ask for a quoteCustom Nail Art & Kids
Hand-painted art from an actual artist — bring your inspo pic. Plus gentle kids services for mini clients.
Ask for a quote
🎨 Nail art, Gel-X & builder gel pricing varies by length, shape & design
For a quote and consultation:
📞 Call or text (832) 696-0877
💅 DM @texaspaintboxnb on Instagram
🗓 Or book directly on Fresha
Why healthy nails start with builder gel 🌱
Builder gel adds a strong, flexible layer of structure over your natural nail. Instead of grinding your nail down, it protects it — so your own nails grow longer and healthier underneath every set. It's how we do length and strength without the damage.
5.0stars on Fresha
160client reviews
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The Paintbox Difference
An artist's hands, a healthy-nails heart
- Consultation first. Melissa looks at your natural nails and your inspo pics before picking up a brush.
- Protect, don't grind. Builder and soft gel techniques that strengthen your natural nails instead of thinning them.
- Art you can't screenshot from anyone else. Hand-painted, custom sets — this is a paintbox, after all.
Fresh from the Studio
Sets with gallery-wall energy
Builder gel glass nails, hand-painted minis, soft gel french — see real sets from the studio on Instagram.
Photos shown are placeholder imagery — the real gallery lives on Instagram.
See real sets @texaspaintboxnbWord Around Houston
A perfect 5.0 — 160 times over
★★★★★
Clients describe owner-artist Melissa as "so kind, incredibly talented" — the kind of tech who remembers your last set and makes the next one even better.
★★★★★
The running theme across reviews: healthy nails. Clients love that builder gel sets leave their natural nails stronger, not thinner, visit after visit.
★★★★★
And then there's the art — hand-painted custom designs that reviewers say are worth the drive from anywhere in northwest Houston.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
What is builder gel and why do you use it?
Builder gel is a strengthening gel applied over your natural nail. It adds structure so your nails can grow long and healthy underneath — our whole philosophy is enhancing natural nails, not damaging them.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online on Fresha, call or text (832) 696-0877, or DM @texaspaintboxnb on Instagram.
How much do services cost?
A soft gel manicure (1 color) is $60, a shellac gel manicure is $40, and an express pedicure is $37. Nail art, Gel-X, and builder gel vary by length, shape and design — send your inspo pic on Instagram or call (832) 696-0877 for a quick quote.
Do you offer services for kids?
Yes! Gentle kids services are on the menu — bring your mini for a mommy-and-me nail day.
What are your hours?
Tuesday–Friday 9:30 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. We're closed Sunday and Monday, so book ahead for weekends.
Where are you located?
At 9934 Jones Rd, Suite A3, Houston, TX 77065 — on Jones Rd in the Willowbrook–Cypress area, an easy drive from Cypress, Jersey Village, Willowbrook and all of northwest Houston.
Texas Paintbox Nail Boutique at a glance
- What: Art-forward nail boutique specializing in healthy-nails builder gel, soft gel manicures, Gel-X & hand-painted custom art — kids welcome
- Where: 9934 Jones Rd, Suite A3, Houston, TX 77065 — Jones Rd, Willowbrook–Cypress area
- Open: Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · closed Sun & Mon
- Book: Online via Fresha, call (832) 696-0877, or DM @texaspaintboxnb
- Rated: 5.0★ from 160 reviews on Fresha
- Since: 2018 · owner-artist Melissa
Come Paint With Us
Find us on Jones Rd
📍 Address
9934 Jones Rd, Suite A3
Houston, TX 77065
Jones Rd — Willowbrook–Cypress area
📞 Phone
(832) 696-0877
🗓 Booking
Online via Fresha — or call or DM
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Appointments recommended — Saturdays fill up fast