Refine Nails & Spa
Nail salon in Chicago, IL
Refine Nails & Spa sits on the northwest corner of Wells and Hills in Old Town. The salon describes itself as a premium nail salon in downtown Chicago and describes its nail care as top-quality, saying its technicians are meticulously trained. Its stated mission is to offer nail and spa services that enhance natural beauty and well-being, with personalized treatments in a calm setting.
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Refine Nails & Spa sits on the northwest corner of Wells and Hills in Old Town. The salon describes itself as a premium nail salon in downtown Chicago and describes its nail care as top-quality, saying its technicians are meticulously trained. Its stated mission is to offer nail and spa services that enhance natural beauty and well-being, with personalized treatments in a calm setting.
Manicures start with a regular service at $28, move up to a deluxe manicure at $45, and include a no-chip gel manicure at $48. Russian manicures run from $53 for a regular service to $110 for a builder gel extension. Pedicures range from an Express pedicure at $32 through Classic at $48 and Signature Spa at $68 to the Luxury Golden Spa pedicure at $90. Pedicure add-ons include callus removal, paraffin wax, hot stone massage and no-chip polish.
Enhancements include dip powder on natural nails at $60, or $70 with extensions, along with builder gel fills, full sets and extensions, acrylic fills and full sets with no-chip, and Gel-X and BIAB (builder in a bottle) work. Nail art is priced from $5 for one to five nails and from $15 for five to ten nails, depending on design complexity. Finishes include French tips, chrome, cat-eye and ombre. Shapes such as almond, stiletto, ballerina and coffin carry an extra charge, and added length is priced separately and discussed before the service begins. The booking site also lists an acrylic big toe enhancement at $6 per toe or $12 for both.
The salon uses HEMA-, HMPA- and TPO-free builder gel and gel polish, along with other products free of those ingredients. Sterilized tools are used for every service, pedicure chairs get single-use liners, and nail mats, buffers and files are discarded after each appointment.
Gel polish manicures are guaranteed for 7 days, and dipping powder and enhancement services for 10 days. If gel chips or lifts within that window, the salon repairs it for free in the original color when the client calls to book. Breakages, tears and corner breaks after the guarantee period are charged, and traditional polish is not guaranteed. The salon does not refund completed services or changes of mind; a client who is unhappy can raise it before paying, and the team will adjust the nails or remove enhancements or coatings. Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, and they cannot be redeemed if lost, stolen or past expiry. Clients are asked to mention any chemical or substance allergies before a service and to keep belongings with them, since the salon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Premises are under digital video surveillance. Appointments can be booked online, and private events such as birthdays, bridal showers and get-togethers can be arranged by phone or email.
The stated mission centers on nail and spa care that enhances natural beauty and well-being, with personalized treatments.
The salon describes its space as stylish, inviting and comfortable.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Regular, deluxe, dry and no-chip gel manicures, along with nail art, French tips, chrome, cat-eye and ombre finishes and add-ons.
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Nail Art (1-5 nails) $5+
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Shiny Buff (add-on) $8
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French Tips $10+
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Harder Gel Overlay (add-on) $10
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Chrome/Cat-eyes/Ombre $15
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Nail Art (5-10 nails) $15+
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Regular Manicure $28
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Dazzle Dry Manicure $38
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Deluxe Manicure $45
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No-Chip (Gel) Manicure $48
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No-chip /Regular Polish change on hands $15–$38
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No-chip/Regular Polish change on toes $20–$40
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No-chip Manicure (LED Gel Light) $48
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No-chip/Gel (Add-on) $20
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Russian Regular Manicure $53
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Russian No-chip (Gel) Manicure $73
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Russian Builder Gel Fill-in Manicure $90
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Russian Builder Gel Full Set on Natural Nails Manicure $100
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Russian Builder Gel Extension Manicure $110
Express, Classic, Signature Spa, Golden Spa and Luxury Golden Spa pedicures, with add-ons such as callus removal, paraffin wax, hot stone massage and no-chip polish.
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Express Pedicure $32
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Classic Pedicure $48
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Signature Spa Pedicure $68
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Golden Spa Pedicure $90
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Luxury Golden Spa Pedicure $90
Dip powder on natural nails or with extensions, builder gel fills, full sets and extensions.
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Dipping Powder on Natural Nails $60
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Builder Gel Fill-in $65
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Builder Gel Full Set on Natural Nails $75
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Builder/ Hard Gel Extensions $85
Hand and toe polish changes in regular or no-chip gel, nail repairs, and removal of artificial nails, dip or no-chip gel, with or without a service.
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Regular Polish Change - Hands $15
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Regular Polish Change - Toes $20
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No-Chip (Gel) Polish Change - Hands $38+
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No-chip Polish Change - Toes $40
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Artificial Nail Removal with Service $10
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Nail Repaired $6+
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Acrylic Fill with No-chip $65
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Acrylic Full Set with No-chip $75
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Shape/ Length $3
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3 Color+ $5+
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Nail Art $5+
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Dip & No-chip Removal with service $8
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Shiny Buff $8
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Artificial Nails Removal with service $10
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French $10+
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Chrome/ Cat-eye $15
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Dip & No-chip Removal without service $15
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Artificial Nails Removal without service $25
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Shapes $3
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Callus Removal (pedicure add-on) $8
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Paraffin wax (pedicure add-on) $15
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Hot stone massage (pedicure add-on) $20
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No-chip (pedicure add-on) $20
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Dip Powder on Natural Nails $60
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Dipping Powder with Extensions $70
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Dip Powder On Natural $60
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Builder Gel/Gel-X Fill $65
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Builder Gel Full Set (Natural Nails) $75
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Builder Gel with Extension $85
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Callus Removal $8
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Hot Stone Massage $20
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No-chip/Gel Polish (pedicure add-on) $20
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- HEMA-, HMPA- and TPO-free builder gel and gel polish
- Russian manicures ranging from $53 to $110
- Pedicure tiers from Express through Luxury Golden Spa, with paraffin and hot stone add-ons
- 7-day gel polish guarantee and 10-day guarantee on dip and enhancements, with free repair in the original color
- Nail art priced by number of nails and design complexity
- Private events such as birthdays and bridal showers, booked by phone or email
- Good for
- gel manicures
- pedicures with spa add-ons
- dip powder and extensions
- nail art and French finishes
- bridal showers and birthday get-togethers
- clients who book online
- clients with allergies who can share them before service
- Treats
- chipping or lifting gel
- nail breakage repair
- removing dip, gel or artificial nails
- length and extensions
- nail art and finishes
- long-wearing color
- Techniques
- Gel-X
- BIAB (builder in a bottle)
- builder gel fill-in and full sets
- dip powder
- acrylic fill and full set
- Russian manicure
- no-chip gel
- French tips
- chrome
- cat-eye
Products & treatments
- HEMA-, HMPA- and TPO-free builder gel
- HEMA-, HMPA- and TPO-free gel polish
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