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Nail Theory Studio

Nail Theory Studio

Nail salon in Chesapeake, VA

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (533 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 11 AM

Nail Theory Studio is a salon in Chesapeake that describes itself as a place where beauty is treated as an art form. The studio says it aims for a relaxed, welcoming setting and a calm atmosphere, and its stated belief is that elegance lasts and that nails reflect confidence and personal style.

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About

Nail Theory Studio is a salon in Chesapeake that describes itself as a place where beauty is treated as an art form. The studio says it aims for a relaxed, welcoming setting and a calm atmosphere, and its stated belief is that elegance lasts and that nails reflect confidence and personal style.

The menu is organized into pedicures, manicures, nail enhancements, children's services and waxing. Pedicures are the largest group, moving from a basic Original Pedicure up through Refresh, Deluxe, Signature, Volcano, Mystique Golden and Ultimate versions. Each step adds elements such as a soak, a scrub, a mask, paraffin, hot stones or a massage, and most can be paired with gel polish. Manicures come as a Classic or a Signature service, with the Signature adding collagen gloves, a hot towel wrap and a longer massage.

For longer-lasting nails, the studio offers acrylic enhancements, which are made by combining liquid monomer with powder polymer over the natural nail. It also offers builder gel, Gel-X soft gel extensions, hybrid gel that combines gel with traditional polish, and dipping powder. Add-ons include French and cat-eye gel, nail art and nail repair, along with removal services for gel, dip and acrylic.

The studio says it follows strict sanitation practices, using single-use tools where possible and medical-grade sterilization for instruments. Each pedicure chair is cleaned and disinfected between clients. Clients can bring inspiration photos or their own polish, and technicians will try to recreate the look or apply the polish they bring.

The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointments are strongly suggested, especially on weekends, and walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows. Group bookings are available for birthdays, bridal showers and corporate events, and custom packages can be arranged on request. The phone number is (757) 421-2138.

The studio says its work pairs creative design with careful technique, using premium products and modern methods.

The studio describes its atmosphere as calm.

Services

Final prices may vary.

A ladder of pedicure services from the Original to the Ultimate, with each step adding soaks, scrubs, masks, paraffin or hot stone work. Most can be done with gel polish.

  • Original Pedicure $38+
  • Refresh Pedicure $48+
  • Original Pedicure W Gel Polish $53+
  • Deluxe Pedicure $58+
  • Refresh Pedicure W Gel $63+
  • Signature Pedicure $68+
  • Deluxe Pedicure W Gel $73+
  • Volcano Pedicure $78+
  • Signature Pedicure W Gel $83+
  • Mystique Golden Pedicure $90+
  • Volcano W Gel $93+
  • Mystique Golden Pedi W Gel $105+
  • Ultimate Pedicure $105+
  • Ultimate Pedicure W Gel $120+

Classic and Signature manicures covering nail shaping, cuticle care, hand massage and polish, with the Signature adding collagen gloves, a hot towel wrap and extended massage. Gel polish is available on both.

  • Classic Manicure $25+
  • Classic Manicure W Gel Polish $40+
  • Signature Manicure $40+
  • Signature Mani W Gel $55+

Acrylic, builder gel, Gel-X, hybrid and dipping powder extensions, offered as full sets and fill-ins, with color powder, ombre, pink and white and gel-finish options.

  • Acrylic Fill-In Toes $25
  • Fill - In $25+ / $50+
  • Full Set $35+
  • Pink Fill-In $40+
  • Color Powder Fill-In $45+
  • Ombre Fill-In $45
  • Color Powder Full Set $55+
  • Pink & White Full Set $65+
  • W/ Extension $60+
  • W/ Manicure $60+
  • Gel-X Fill-In $50

Polish changes, manicures and pedicures designed for children, with gel polish available for manicures and pedicures.

  • Kids Regular Polish $12+
  • Kids Manicure $15+
  • Kids Gel Polish $20+
  • Kids Manicure W Gel $25+
  • Kids Pedicure $25+
  • Kids Pedicure W Gel $35+

Hair removal for the upper lip, eyebrows, chin, sideburns and full face.

  • Upper Lip $8+
  • Eyebrows $12+
  • Chin $15+
  • Sideburns $15+
  • Full Face $40+
  • Cut Down $5+
  • Nail Art $8+
  • Repair Only $8+
  • Acrylic Toes 2 Fill In $10+
  • Cat Eye $10+
  • French Tips $10+
  • Gel Polish Take Off $10+
  • Acrylic Toes 2 $15+
  • Deep French Gel $15+
  • Dip Take Off $15+
  • Reg Polish Change $15+
  • Acrylic Take Off $20+
  • Gel Polish Change $30+
  • Nail Repair $8+
  • Acrylic (2) Toes Fill-In $10+
  • Cat-Eye Gel Polish $10
  • French Gel $10
  • Gel Polish Removal $10
  • Acrylic (2) Toes $15+
  • Dip Removal $15
  • Polish Change (Nails/Toes) $15
  • Acrylic Removal $20
  • Dipping Powder $50+
  • Dipping W Mani $60+
  • Dipping W Tips $60+
  • Acrylic Fill $25+
  • Fill In Toes $25+
  • Acrylic Fill W Gel Polish $40+
  • Fill In Toes W Gel $40+
  • Pink Fill $40+
  • Acrylic Color Powder Fill $45+
  • Ombre Fill In $45+
  • Builder Gel Fill $50+
  • Hybrid Fill In $50+
  • Acrylic Full Set $35+
  • Full Set Toes $40+
  • Acrylic Fullset W Gel $50+
  • Acrylic Full Set Color Powder $55+
  • Full Set Toes W Gel $55+
  • Builder Gel $60+
  • Gel X $60+
  • Hybrid Gel $60+
  • Ombre Full Set $60+
  • Pink And White Set $65+
  • Polish Change $12
  • Manicure $15
  • Pedicure $25
  • Ultimate Experience $105

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Pedicures built around named soaks, scrubs and masks, including detox crystal, volcano and golden versions
  • Classic and Signature manicures, each available with or without gel polish
  • Acrylic, builder gel, Gel-X, hybrid gel and dipping powder enhancements
  • Single-use tools where possible and sterilized instruments, with pedicure chairs disinfected between clients
  • Custom group packages for birthdays, bridal showers and corporate events
  • Children's manicures and pedicures, with gel options
Good for
  • Gel polish
  • Nail enhancements
  • Children's manicures and pedicures
  • Group celebrations
  • Bridal showers
  • Walk-in visits when time allows
  • Clients who bring their own polish or inspiration photos
Treats
  • Nail extensions
  • Nail repair
  • Gel polish removal
  • Dip and acrylic removal
  • Nail shaping and cuticle care
  • Hair removal on the face
Techniques
  • Acrylic enhancements
  • Builder gel
  • Gel-X soft gel extensions
  • Hybrid gel
  • Dipping powder
  • UV or LED curing
  • French tips
  • Cat-eye gel polish
  • Ombre
  • Nail art
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