A Polished Work
Nail salon in Chicago, IL
A Polished Work Nail Spa Lounge opened in 2013 and is run by owner and operator Monica Abernathy. The salon sits at 1000 E. 76th St. and serves the South Side of Chicago.
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A Polished Work Nail Spa Lounge opened in 2013 and is run by owner and operator Monica Abernathy. The salon sits at 1000 E. 76th St. and serves the South Side of Chicago.
The salon says its focus is health, safety, service, quality products and results, and that its services are provided by licensed professionals. It describes itself as offering an elevated personal care experience with what it calls the most excellent products and services.
Pedicures are done in tubs that combine chromatherapy, which uses colored lights the salon says promote calm and relaxation, with hydrotherapy. The tubs have pipeless jets, which the salon says provide sanitation. Aprés Gel-X services are also available.
The salon gives back through community work that includes youth employment, self-care programs for survivors of domestic abuse, breast cancer awareness initiatives and toy drives. It also hosts spa parties, cocktails and conversations, block parties and game nights. The online APW Store sells nail-themed apparel, wellness items, drinkware and home decor, and the salon describes APW Garden as a premiere outdoor event venue in the heart of Chicago.
Appointments require a credit or debit card on file, and the salon does not accept cash. Cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead carry no fee, while no-shows and shorter-notice cancellations are charged in full. Late arrivals may be accommodated if the salon is told ahead of time. Well-behaved children may come along to appointments but may not use the bathroom alone. Hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 7pm, and Sunday 9am to 1pm.
The salon says its focus is health, safety, service, quality products and results, and that its services are provided by licensed professionals.
The salon describes its setting as an elevated personal care experience, with colored lights in the pedicure tubs.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Manicures range from a polish change to a classic manicure, several No Chip options and a collagen hand treatment, priced from $15 to $60.
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Manicures: Polish Change $15
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Classic Manicure $25
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Collagen Hand Treatment $25
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No Chip Manicure Clear $25
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No Chip Manicure $40
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Signature No Chip $50
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Strengthening No Chip Manicure $60
Gel overlay is the enhancement on the price list at $45, and Aprés Gel-X services are also offered.
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Gel Overlay $45
Pedicures are offered in tubs with chromatherapy and hydrotherapy and pipeless jets. Paraffin pedicures are also available with one technician.
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Pedicure services Price at booking
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Meet the team
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Cami Reeves
Nail technician
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Jamera Smith
Nail technician
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Makaya Chambers
Nail technician
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Mariah Abernathy
Nail technician
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Mekari Abernathy
Nail technician in training
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Monica Abernathy
Owner and operator
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Raven Smith
Nail technician
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Tomocha Brown
Nail technician
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Trini Williams
Nail technician
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.apolishedwork.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Pedicure tubs that combine chromatherapy with hydrotherapy
- Pipeless jets in the pedicure tubs, which the salon says aid sanitation
- No Chip manicure options in several tiers, priced from $25 to $60
- Collagen Hand Treatment manicure at $25
- Aprés Gel-X services
- Good for
- Manicure and pedicure clients
- Nail art and gel enhancements
- Group spa parties and events
- Walk-in style visits are not mentioned; booking is by appointment
- Techniques
- Chromatherapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Pipeless pedicure jets
- Gel overlay
- Gel nail sculpting
- IBX nail treatment
- Aprés Gel-X
- No Chip nail art
- Paraffin pedicures
- Collagen hand treatment