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Initial Nails and Spa
Initial Nails and Spa

Initial Nails and Spa

Nail salon in Elgin, IL

Rated 4.4 out of 5 (446 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 10 AM

Initial Nails and Spa sits on South Randall Road in Elgin and offers a broad menu. Manicures and pedicures make up a large part of it, with spa-style pedicures that add soaks, scrubs, masks, hot stone massage and paraffin in different combinations. Nail enhancements include fills and full sets in regular color, no-chip color and ombre, plus gel-x, hybrid gel and dipping powder.

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Initial Nails and Spa sits on South Randall Road in Elgin and offers a broad menu. Manicures and pedicures make up a large part of it, with spa-style pedicures that add soaks, scrubs, masks, hot stone massage and paraffin in different combinations. Nail enhancements include fills and full sets in regular color, no-chip color and ombre, plus gel-x, hybrid gel and dipping powder.

Beyond nails, the salon offers eyelash extensions in classic, hybrid and Russian volume styles, with refill schedules listed by timeframe. Waxing covers the face, brows, lips, underarms, arms and legs. A separate kids menu includes color changes, a regular manicure, no-chip manicures and themed pedicures.

The salon states that its tools are sterilized and disinfected after each use, that buffers and files are used once and then thrown away, and that every pedicure is done with a liner for protection. Appointments can be booked through the salon's online booking page.

Hours are 9:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. The website also includes a gallery of nail art collections.

The salon says its staff is skilled and experienced and aims to make every client feel at ease. Hygiene practices such as single-use buffers and files and sterilized tools are highlighted.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Extra nail work such as callus treatment, fake nails, nail designs, repairs, chrome or cat eye finishes, French tips, hot wax, no-chip removal, and gel-x and acrylic removal.

  • Callus Treatment $5
  • Fake Nails $5
  • Nail Designs $5
  • Repair $5
  • Chrome/Cat Eye $10
  • French Tips $10
  • Hot Wax $10
  • No-Chip Take Off $10
  • Hands reg polish $12
  • Hands Regular Polish $12
  • Acrylic Take Off $15
  • Dip Take Off $15
  • Toes reg polish $15
  • Toes Regular Polish $15
  • No Chip Polish Change $30
  • Gel-x $60 / 55 min · $60
  • Kid Polish : Hand $8
  • Kid Polish : Toes $10
  • Toe Nails Cut $10
  • Nails Polish Change $12
  • Toes Polish Change $18
  • Gel Color Polish Change on Toes $30

Items you can add to another service, including nail designs, gel polish, and paraffin wax.

  • Designs $5+
  • Designs Add-On $5
  • Paraffin Wax $12
  • Paraffin Wax Add-On $12
  • Gel Polish $20
  • Gel Polish Add-On $20

Dip nails with or without a manicure, and dip with extensions.

  • Dip without Manicure $50
  • Dip with Extensions $60
  • Dip with Manicure $60

Classic, hybrid and Russian volume eyelash sets, refills by timeframe, and removal.

  • Eyelash Remover $30
  • Classic Refill 2 (11-17 days) $65
  • Classic Refill 2 (11 to 17 days) $65–$75
  • Classic Refill 3 (18-24 days) $80
  • Classic Refill 3 (18 to 24 days) $80–$90
  • Hybrid/Mix 1 - 3D Refill 2 (11 to 17 days) $80–$90
  • Hybrid/Mix Refill 2 (11-17 days) $80
  • Classic Full Set $90
  • Russian Volume 4-6D Refill 2 (11 to 17 days) $90–$100
  • Russian Volume Refill 2 (11-17 days) $90
  • Hybrid/Mix 1 - 3D Refill 3 (18 to 24 days) $95–$105
  • Hybrid/Mix Refill 3 (18-24 days) $95
  • Russian Volume 4-6D Refill 3 (18 to 24 days) $110–$120
  • Russian Volume Refill 3 (18-24 days) $110
  • Hybrid/Mix 1-3D Full Set $115 / $115
  • Russian Volume 4-6D Full Set $130

Color changes on hands and toes, regular and no-chip kids manicures, and themed kids pedicures.

  • Color Change on Hands $7
  • Color Change on Toes $10
  • Color Change on Hands/Toes $7–$10
  • Kids Color Change on Hands $7
  • Kids Color Change on Toes $10
  • Kids Regular Manicure $12
  • Kids No Chip Color Change $25
  • Kids Manicure with No-Chip Color $30
  • Manicure with No-Chip Color $30
  • No Chip Color Change $30
  • Ocean Pedicure $30
  • Unicorn Pedicure $30

A regular manicure, a spa manicure, and a no-chip gel manicure, with a French tip option.

  • French Tips Extra $10
  • Regular Manicure $20
  • Initial Spa Manicure $30
  • No-chip Manicure $40

Fills and full sets in regular color, no-chip color, ombre, hybrid gel and builder gel, plus pink and white sets.

  • Fill-Ins Regular Color $35
  • Fill Regular Color $35
  • Fill-Ins No Chip Color $45
  • Fill Nochip $45
  • Fullset Regular Color $45
  • Full Set Regular Color $45
  • Hybrid Gel Fill $50
  • Builder Gel Fill $55
  • Fill-Ins Ombre $55
  • Fill Ombre $55
  • Full Set No Chip Color $55
  • Fullset No-Chip Polish $55
  • Full Set Ombre $65
  • Gel X Builder Gel Full Set $65
  • Hybrid Gel Full Set $65
  • Ombre Fullset $65
  • Pink & White Fullset $65

Express and spa pedicures with scrubs, soaks, masks, massage and paraffin, ranging from a quick polish service to a longer signature treatment.

  • Nochip Color $20
  • Express Pedicure $38
  • Tropical Refreshing Pedicure $47
  • Milk & Honey Pedicure $55
  • Aloe Pedi $58
  • Aroma Pedicure $60
  • Chocolate Lux Pedi $60
  • Mint Muscle Relief Pedicure $60
  • CBD Relaxing Pedicure $68
  • Initial Signature Pedicure $80

Hair removal for the face, brows, lips, underarms, arms and legs, with half and full leg and arm options.

  • Lips $9
  • Lip $10
  • Lip Wax $10
  • Chin $12
  • Eyebrow $12
  • Eyebrows $12
  • Eyebrow Wax $12
  • Sideburns $14
  • Sideburns Wax $14
  • Chin Wax $20
  • Arms $27
  • Under arms $27
  • Underarms $27
  • Underarms Wax $27
  • Arms Wax $30
  • Full Face $37
  • Full Face Wax $45
  • Half legs 35+ $52+
  • Half Legs Wax $52
  • Legs $52
  • Full arms 60+ $60+
  • Full Arms Wax $60
  • Full legs 70+ $70+
  • Full Legs Wax $70

Photos

  • Dark red cat-eye nails with Halloween ghost art
  • Short nails with pumpkin, ghost and daisy designs
  • White stiletto nails with black spider web and spider
  • Pink and orange nails with checks, flowers and ghost
  • Long square nails with burgundy flower and marble art
  • Pink almond nails with ghost cameo and web detail
  • Mauve nails with gold-framed copper accent nails
  • Brown and nude almond nails with white polka dots
  • Pink marble stiletto nails with gold edge lines
  • Glossy burgundy nails with gold line accents and pearl and flower details
  • Blush nails with gold flower, pearl and rhinestone designs, plus black and white accents
  • Sheer caramel nails with brown polka dots

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Pedicures include named treatments such as a milk and honey soak, aroma scrub, CBD massage and collagen socks
  • No-chip manicure uses gel polish with base coat, color, sealer and UV curing
  • Eyelash refills need at least 30% of natural lashes left and are booked no more than 4 weeks apart
  • Single-use buffers and files and liner protection on every pedicure
  • Online booking
  • Kids menu with color changes and themed pedicures
Good for
  • Regular manicures and pedicures
  • Gel and no-chip polish
  • Dip and gel-x nails
  • Eyelash extension sets and refills
  • Waxing appointments
  • Children's nail services
  • Online booking
Treats
  • Nail care
  • Polish and gel color
  • Nail extensions and fills
  • Lash length and volume
  • Unwanted hair removal
  • Callus care
Techniques
  • Classic eyelash extensions
  • Hybrid and Russian volume lash styles
  • Dipping powder
  • Gel-x
  • Ombre nails
  • French tips
  • Hot stone massage
  • Paraffin wax treatment
  • Hot wax
  • Aloe vera scrub

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