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Unorthodox Nailbox

Unorthodox Nailbox

Nail salon in Downers Grove, IL

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Unorthodox Nailbox is a nail salon on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois. The salon describes itself as a place where creativity and innovation meet luxury, and reviews on the site point to its design work as a highlight.

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About

Unorthodox Nailbox is a nail salon on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois. The salon describes itself as a place where creativity and innovation meet luxury, and reviews on the site point to its design work as a highlight.

Each manicure and pedicure is customized to the client. The salon offers unconventional designs, products it describes as exclusive, and current nail trends, and says its work reflects expert craftsmanship and close attention to detail.

The menu covers regular manicures, dip powder, gel manicures, acrylic fills and full sets, builder gel, and Gel X full sets with soft gel tips. Gel manicures include a BIAB builder gel base, and the deluxe pedicure adds exfoliation, an extended foot massage and a paraffin wax wrap. Add-ons handle nail repair and simple designs such as cat eye and chrome, as well as elevated designs including French. Extra charges apply to certain shapes, lengths and designs on full sets and fill-ins.

Booking has a few house rules. Clients are asked to give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule, and late changes may bring a cancellation fee. Most services require a $25 deposit from new clients, and a regular manicure requires $15; deposits are non-refundable. The salon is open Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 7 PM, and is closed Fridays and Sundays. Gift cards are available.

Offers a personalized approach to manicures and pedicures, with an emphasis on unconventional designs and current trends.

Reviews describe the shop as clean, cozy and bright, with ample parking.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicures and nail sets, from a regular manicure to dip powder, gel, acrylic fills and full sets, builder gel, and Gel X full sets.

  • Regular Manicure $25
  • Dipping Powder $50+
  • Gel Manicure $50+
  • Acrylic Fill-In $55+
  • Builder Gel $55+
  • Acrylic Full Set $65+
  • Gel X Full Set $65+

Pedicures in three levels, from a basic service with foot care to gel and deluxe versions with added polish and wax treatments.

  • Pedicure $40+
  • Gel Pedicure $55
  • Deluxe Pedicure $60+

Add-on services for nail repair, simple designs, elevated designs and gel polish changes.

  • Nail Fix/Minimal Design (Add-on) $10+
  • Full Design (Add-on) $15
  • Gel Polish Change $35

Photos

  • Close-up of hand with nude almond nails decorated with gold leaf and vine nail art

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Unconventional nail designs and current trends
  • Gel X full sets with soft gel tips and gel adhesive
  • Deluxe pedicure with a paraffin wax wrap and extended foot massage
  • Gel manicure built on a BIAB builder gel base
  • Design add-ons from simple cat eye and chrome to French
  • Gift cards available
Good for
  • custom nail designs
  • trend-focused clients
  • gel and acrylic full sets
  • pedicures with a foot massage
  • clients booking in advance with notice
Treats
  • broken nails
  • nail repair
  • nail extensions
  • nail design
  • gel polish changes
Techniques
  • dip powder
  • BIAB builder gel
  • gel polish
  • acrylic
  • Gel X soft gel tips
  • nail shaping
  • cuticle care
  • hand massage
  • foot massage
  • paraffin wax wrap
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