How does NailFolio work?

Search by city, ZIP code, or service. Browse listed nail techs, view their work, then use their social or booking link to connect.

Is NailFolio a booking app?

No. NailFolio helps you find nail techs and sends you to the link they already use to book or receive messages.

Is NailFolio available in my city?

NailFolio is growing city by city. Some cities have featured profiles, some have starter listings, and new cities are added as nail techs join and clients request them.

Black Nail Tech Directory

Find Black nail techs near you

Browse real work and connect with local nail techs.

Featured in DFW

DFW Nail Artists to Know

A curated look at standout Black nail artists across DFW.

Nail work by Tarshianna Morrow — Iconic Nails

Medical Nail Tech Tarshianna Morrow headshot

Tarshianna Morrow

Iconic Nails

Farmers Branch, TX

Private natural nail care focused on nail health, comfort, and one-on-one service.

Natural Nails
Medical Nail Care
Pedicures

★ Seen in Voyage Dallas

Nail Artist & Influencer Alexis Shonte’ headshot

Alexis Shonte’

SetzByLex

Melissa, TX

Luxury-inspired custom sets created for clients who want bold nails, good vibes, and a personal chair-side experience.

Custom Sets
Acrylics
Nail Experience

★ Featured by ShoutoutDFW

A curated space

What is NailFolio?

A curated directory for finding Black nail techs near you.

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Framed nail art with pink chrome nails and diamond jewelry

CuratedArtistry

Browse by Service

Search by the nail service or style you already want.

Browse by City

Discover Black nail techs and Black-owned nail salons by city as NailFolio grows.

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DallasUptown & Oak Cliff Fort WorthNear Southside ArlingtonEntertainment District DeSotoBelt Line & Town Center Cedar HillHilltop & Uptown Village DuncanvilleBrowse nail techs

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We are expanding city by city based on demand, tech signups, and community tips.

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Featured Salons

Black-Owned Nail Salons in DFW

Looking for a full salon experience? Explore Black-owned nail salons in DFW with services, style, and community roots.

Black-Owned Salon

Sista Sista Nail Spa

Dallas, TX

A long-standing Black-owned Dallas nail salon created to give Black women an upgraded, care-centered salon experience.

Waterless Manicures
Pedicures
Salon Experience

★ Featured in Dallas Weekly

WHY NAILFOLIO EXISTS

The talent was never missing. The support needed structure.

NailFolio is a curated city guide built to make Black nail artists easier to find, support, and grow.

We showcase real work, organize local talent by city, and help clients connect without digging through scattered posts and group chats. Beyond the moment, we are building visibility, tools, and resources that help more beauty dollars circulate in our communities.

Read Joni’s note

Nail Art as Culture

A curated look at beauty, art, and inspiration.

Elegant brown-skinned hands with blush-pink almond nails and delicate gold rings — Art Print

Hands with intricate cream-and-gold abstract nail art and bold gold rings — Editorial

Hand with glossy pink nails, diamond rings and a diamond bracelet on navy satin — Inspiration

Hands with black-and-white graphic stiletto nail art resting on blush feathers — Nail Culture

Hand with long gold chrome stiletto nails and chunky gold jewelry on cream satin — Art Print

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Black Girl Nail Guides

Explore nail culture, style inspiration, and community stories.

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Nail Art and Black Culture — a look at how nail art connects to Black beauty, identity, style, and self-expression

FOUNDER'S NOTE

The Talent Was Never Missing

A note from Joni Fletcher on visibility, support, and why NailFolio exists.

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MADAME NOIRE

We Do Nails, Too

How Black-owned nail salons are building space around visibility, access, and ownership.

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Suggest a Tech / Request Your City

Some NailFolio listings start with public links and community tips. If you know a tech on the list, help them claim it. If you know a Black nail tech who is not listed yet, tell us who to add.

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Send them their claim link so they can add photos, booking info, services, and details.

Help Complete a Listing

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Need more techs in your city?

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