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Avant Garde Lounge

Avant Garde Lounge

Nail salon in Algonquin, IL

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Avant Garde Lounge is a nail salon on Randall Road in Algonquin, founded by Julia, who also works as its nail artist. The salon describes its outlook as calm and detail-focused. Its website lists a 4.98 average rating and a 98% rebook rate, and states 12 or more years of expertise.

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Avant Garde Lounge is a nail salon on Randall Road in Algonquin, founded by Julia, who also works as its nail artist. The salon describes its outlook as calm and detail-focused. Its website lists a 4.98 average rating and a 98% rebook rate, and states 12 or more years of expertise.

The menu is built around e-file manicures and pedicures, with or without polish, gel overlays and gel extensions on upper forms. Nail art options include stamping, cat eye gel polish, mirror and chrome effects, French finish designs and stickers. Men's e-file manicures and pedicures are also offered, along with a Russian manicure, callus reduction and fissure reduction.

Most services take 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the treatment and add-ons. The salon works mainly by appointment and limits walk-ins. Clients can book online, by phone or through Instagram direct message, and may bring their own nail design photos or ideas. Parking, Wi-Fi and credit card payment are listed on its Booksy page.

The salon describes a calm, detail-focused approach and says it uses high-quality, non-toxic, cruelty-free products. It also says gel is safe when applied and removed properly.

Specials & promotions

  • 15% off your next appointment

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Stickers for a full set of nails or a single nail.

  • Stickers $10

E-file manicures with or without polish, gel overlays, gel extensions, nail repair, shape changes and gel removal done elsewhere.

  • One nail extension or repair $10
  • Gel removal done elsewhere $20
  • E file manicure/no polish $50
  • E file manicure gel polish one color $60
  • E file manicure /gel overlay/gel polish short $80
  • E file manicure/gel overlay long nails/one color $90
  • Gel extension upper forms short $110+
  • Gel extension upper forms(medium-long) $130
  • E file manicure /gel overlay/gel polish one color $80

E-file manicures and pedicures for men, including a clear or shiny buff manicure, a matte or shiny buff pedicure and a pedicure with callus reduction.

  • E file Men's Manicure (Clear Polish or shiny buff) $50
  • E file Men's Pedicure(Matte Polish or Shiny Buff) $80
  • E file Men's Pedicure Callus reduction $110+

Cat eye gel polish, stamping, mirror and chrome effects, French finish designs and single-nail stickers.

  • Stickers(one nail) $5
  • Cat eye gel polish $10
  • Stamping $10
  • Mirror Effect/Chrome $15
  • French finish design $20

Shape changes from square to round and e-file manicures with long-nail gel overlay.

  • Change of shape from square to round $15
  • E file manicure gel overlay long nails $100
  • Change of shape from square to round.Round-square $15

E-file pedicures with or without polish, toes-only work, French finish, callus and fissure reduction, onycholysis reduction and toenail fixing with gel.

  • Onycholysis reduction $15
  • Toenail fixing/gel $15
  • E file pedicure(no polish) $60
  • E file pedicure toes only $60
  • E file pedicure/gel polish/one color $80
  • E file pedicure/french finish design $90
  • E file pedicure/callus reduction/fissure reduction $110

Photos

  • Heart-shaped latte and candies on a wooden tray at the lounge
  • Short white manicure on a hand against a olive tree
  • Reception area with moss wall, neon sign and flower arrangement
  • Client's short natural nails held up in front of the Avant Garde storefront sign
  • Pale yellow gel manicure held against asphalt, customer-style photo
  • Salon interior with white manicure stations and green velvet chairs
  • Short white gel manicure on a hand with a dog in the background
  • Short nude gel manicure on hands in a white sweater, portfolio example
  • Pink gel manicure on short nails, hand resting on white knit sweater
  • Light grey gel polish on short square nails
  • Two hands with sheer pink gel manicure on short nails
  • Cream gel polish on short squoval nails with ring

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.avantgardelounge.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Website lists a 4.98 average rating and a 98% rebook rate
  • Russian manicure offered
  • Clients may bring their own nail design ideas
  • E-file manicures and pedicures with gel options in several price tiers
  • Gel extensions on upper forms, short and medium to long
  • Men's e-file manicures and pedicures
Good for
  • Booking by appointment
  • Men's e-file manicure or pedicure
  • Custom nail designs
  • Clients bringing their own design photos
  • Gel extensions
  • Nail art
Treats
  • Nail extensions
  • Nail repair
  • Gel removal
  • Callus reduction
  • Fissure reduction
  • Onycholysis
  • Toenail fixing
  • Square to round shape change
Techniques
  • E-file
  • Gel overlay
  • Gel extensions
  • Gel polish
  • Cat eye gel polish
  • Stamping
  • Mirror effect chrome
  • French finish
  • Russian manicure
  • Stickers
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