The private commission service at HandArtNails Studio turns that starting point into wearable nail art. Because each commission requires individual attention, availability is limited each month.
Who Is Custom Nail Art For?
A custom set may be created for a wedding, performance, editorial shoot, celebration, private story, or a design you have imagined but never found.
You do not need to arrive with a complete design. Clients usually begin in one of three ways:
1. You Have Reference Images
Bring photographs, artwork, objects, nail images, or a moodboard to communicate the atmosphere, palette, and details you prefer.
References are for inspiration and communication only. HandArtNails Studio does not promise an exact copy of another artist’s or designer’s work. We interpret the direction and develop a new design for your commission.
2. You Know the Colors and Design Elements
Perhaps your direction is already clear: deep oxblood with aged gold or translucent ivory with sculptural pearls. Describe the principal color, finish, texture, and desired elements.
We will assess whether the direction fits the starting scope or requires a separate quotation.
3. You Have a Mood, Story, or Occasion
You may only know how the set should feel. Tell us about the story, setting, clothing, occasion, or emotion—ceremonial, restrained, dark, architectural, or nostalgic.
We will translate that mood into a clear design scope for approval before production.
What Does the $299 Starting Price Include?
Custom commissions begin at $299 USD.
This is both the commission deposit and the minimum starting total. It is credited toward the order—not charged as an additional consultation fee. A straightforward request within the foundational scope may require no further balance.
A set may begin at $299 when it falls within a considered foundational scope:
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A standard nail shape
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A reasonable, wearable length
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One principal color family
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One or two core design elements
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Low-complexity three-dimensional embellishment
More complex concepts may exceed $299. The final scope, price, and any remaining balance are confirmed before production.
When Will the Price Increase?
Additional pricing applies to time-intensive work, specialist construction, uncommon materials, or broader revisions, including:
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Alien Dragon Armor or other unusual sculptural shapes
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Extra-long or collector-level lengths
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Highly stacked, high-relief, or structurally complex three-dimensional work
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Detailed hand painting
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Mixed-media construction
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Special or difficult-to-source materials
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Rush production, when availability allows
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Major redesigns requested after a direction has been confirmed
Complexity is assessed as a whole, not by counting decorations, so custom pricing has no fixed upper limit.
Additional costs will appear in the final quotation. Production starts only after the design scope, revision terms, total price, and remaining balance are confirmed.
The Custom Process
Step 1: Pay the $299 Commission Deposit
The deposit creates your commission order and is applied to the final total.
If HandArtNails Studio determines after review that the request cannot be accepted, the $299 deposit will be returned to the original payment method.
Step 2: Complete Your Private Brief
The success page and order email provide access to your private brief, which you may complete after checkout.
The form asks for:
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Your name
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Confirmed email address
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WhatsApp number
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Preferred contact method
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Country or region
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Preferred nail shape and length
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Color direction
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Estimated total budget
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Reference images or inspiration links
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Elements that must be included
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Elements you wish to avoid
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Intended occasion or wear date
If you are working from a mood rather than a fixed design, describe the occasion, story, or atmosphere in your own words. You do not need to prepare a professional design brief.
Step 3: Studio Review
HandArtNails Studio will usually contact you within 2–3 business days after the completed brief is submitted.
We review feasibility, complexity, materials, and the revision scope before clarifying any essential details with you. The review period is not part of the production timeline.
Step 4: Confirm the Scope and Final Price
You will receive the agreed design direction, final quotation, revision scope, and any remaining balance.
Production begins only after the design direction and revision scope are approved and the remaining balance has been paid.
Step 5: Hand Production
Your set is made by hand according to the confirmed scope.
Production time varies depending on complexity and current studio capacity. Shipping time is separate and is not included in the production period.
Sharing an intended wear date helps us assess timing, but it does not constitute a guaranteed delivery date.
A Clear Approach to Revisions
The foundational scope usually includes one consolidated round of minor revisions, with all requested adjustments submitted together.
Minor revisions may include:
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Adjusting a color slightly lighter or darker
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Replacing an embellishment with a similar alternative
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Making a small adjustment to the placement of a detail
A completely new theme, a different design direction, or the reversal of an approved concept is not considered a minor revision.
Significant changes may require a new quotation, particularly when they involve new materials, additional design time, or reconstruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $299 an extra design or consultation charge?
No. It is the commission deposit and minimum starting total, and it is credited toward your final order amount.
Does every custom set cost $299?
No. $299 is the minimum starting total.
A straightforward request within the foundational scope may need no additional balance. The final price depends on shape, length, technique, materials, structure, and overall complexity.
What happens if the studio cannot accept my request?
If HandArtNails Studio determines during review that we cannot accept the request, the $299 deposit will be returned to the original payment method.
What if I decide to cancel?
Once the commission has been accepted and design communication has begun, the deposit is non-refundable if the client chooses to cancel.
Can you copy a reference image exactly?
Reference images help communicate palette, structure, elements, and mood, but we do not promise an exact replica of another designer’s work.
Your set will be interpreted and developed through the HandArtNails Studio approach.
Can I apply without knowing exactly what I want?
Yes. A mood, story, outfit, occasion, or emotional direction can be enough to begin. We will define and confirm the design scope before production.
Is one revision included?
The foundational scope usually includes one consolidated round of minor revisions.
A major change requested after the direction has been confirmed falls outside this scope and may require additional pricing.
Is shipping included in the production timeline?
No. Shipping time is separate from production.
We recommend applying as early as possible for weddings, shoots, performances, or other important occasions, but an arrival date cannot be guaranteed by submitting an application alone.
Begin With What Matters to You
A custom set does not need to begin with a perfect sketch Runway. It can begin with a color, a story, or a detail that feels entirely your own.
If you are ready to explore a private commission, visit the HandArtNails Studio custom commission page and select Pay $299 to Begin.
We will carefully review your completed brief, establish a clear design scope and final quotation, and begin production only after the direction and any remaining balance are confirmed.
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