Avondale · Chicago

Nail Soak-Off & Repair in Chicago

Gel removal in Chicago should never cost you your natural nails. Peeling gel off at home takes layers of nail plate with it. A proper soak-off at Luxo Nail Spa in Avondale takes off gel polish, BIAB, Gel X, dip, acrylic or hard gel with the right method for each product and leaves the nail smooth, strong and ready for whatever comes next, or for nothing at all. Removal starts at $10, and an Acrylic / Dip Removal is clean, complete and done within 30 minutes.

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What to expect

The same menu covers repairs. A chipped or lifted nail is fixed quickly, and if the problem shows up soon after your appointment it is free: within seven days for gel, Gel X and builder gel, within 14 days for hard gel. Walk-ins are welcome for a removal or a single repair. Book on Vagaro if you want the artist who did your set.

Gel, acrylic and hard gel removal prices in Chicago

BIAB, Gel X or Gel Removal, $10. A gentle removal that keeps your natural nails strong and smooth for the next application.
Acrylic / Dip Removal, $20. Professional acetone soak and gentle filing. Clean, complete and done within 30 minutes.
Hard Gel Removal, $20. Expert e-filing and hand techniques leave nails clean and ready for a fresh set.
3D Acrylic / Medium to Hard Gel Removals, $30. Careful removal of 3D acrylic or medium to hard gel that protects the natural nail and leaves a smooth, healthy bed.

Going straight into a manicure or pedicure afterwards? Gel Polish - Upgrade from Classic Polish is $15 on any service, for a glossy, chip-resistant finish that lasts for weeks.

Nail repair in Avondale and how the guarantee works

Repairs at our Avondale salon are priced per nail.

Complimentary Repair for Gel & Builder Gel Nails Before 7 Days. Any issue within seven days of your gel or builder gel service is fixed free.
Repairs After 7 Days for Gel No-Chip & Builder Gel Nails, $5. From $5 per nail.
Acrylic or Gel X Repair, Hands or Toes, $10. Minor repairs for chipped or lifted enhancements.
Complimentary Hard Gel Repairs Before 14 Days. Any hard gel imperfection within 14 days of your appointment is fixed free.
Hard Gel Repair After 14 Days, $12. Per nail.

Come in as soon as you notice a chip or lift rather than pulling the nail off; a small repair beats a rebuild.

What a safe soak-off looks like

Each product comes off its own way. Gel polish, BIAB and Gel X are filed to break the seal, then soaked and lifted gently, never scraped. Acrylic and dip are soaked in acetone and finished with light filing. Hard gel does not dissolve in acetone, so it is thinned with an e-file and finished by hand, stopping at the natural surface. If your nails feel thin afterwards, rest them under a Classic Manicure at $30 or a Dazzle Dry Manicure at $40, and use Luxo Pure Beauty Oil, our blend of Moroccan oil, hemp extract and aloe vera, at home. Clients come from Logan Square, Irving Park and Lakeview; free parking and an EV charger are on site.

Soft square nude gel nails after a soak-off and fresh set at Luxo Nail Spa in Chicago

Gel removal from $10

BIAB, Gel X or Gel Removal is $10. Acrylic / Dip Removal and Hard Gel Removal are $20 each.

Free repairs, 7 or 14 days

Gel, Gel X and builder gel: complimentary within seven days. Hard gel: complimentary within 14 days. That is our satisfaction guarantee.

Soak and file, never pry

Acrylic and dip come off with an acetone soak and gentle filing; hard gel with expert e-filing and hand techniques.

Repairs from $5 per nail

After the guarantee window, gel and builder gel repairs start at $5, Acrylic or Gel X Repair, Hands or Toes is $10 and Hard Gel Repair After 14 Days is $12.

Prices

Gentle off, quick fixes at Luxo.

Gentle removal of old enhancements and quick, careful repairs. Your natural nails stay protected either way.

Hard Gel Removal20Safe, gentle removal with expert e-filing and hand techniques, leaving nails clean and ready for a fresh set.
3D Acrylic / Medium to Hard Gel Removals30Careful removal of acrylic or hard gel that protects your natural nail and leaves a smooth, healthy bed.
Hard Gel Repair After 14 Days12Quick, precise repairs for hard gel enhancements once the 14-day guarantee period has passed. Per nail.
Complimentary Hard Gel Repairs Before 14 DaysComplimentaryAny hard gel imperfection within 14 days of your appointment is fixed free of charge.
Acrylic / Dip Removal20Professional acetone soak and gentle filing. Clean, complete and done within 30 minutes.
BIAB, Gel X or Gel Removal10A gentle removal that keeps your natural nails strong and smooth for the next application.
Acrylic or Gel X Repair, Hands or Toes10Minor repairs for chipped or lifted enhancements on hands or toes.
Complimentary Repair for Gel & Builder Gel Nails Before 7 DaysComplimentaryAny issue within seven days of your gel or builder gel service is fixed free. Our satisfaction guarantee.
Repairs After 7 Days for Gel No-Chip & Builder Gel Nails5Professional repairs starting at $5 per nail, done with care to restore your finish.
Gel Polish - Upgrade from Classic Polish15Swap classic polish for gel on any manicure or pedicure for a glossy, chip-resistant finish that lasts for weeks.

Prices start here; length, shape and art decide the rest.

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Questions

Nail Soak-Off & Repair in Chicago questions.

How much does gel removal cost at Luxo Nail Spa in Chicago?

$10 for BIAB, Gel X or Gel Removal, $20 for Acrylic / Dip Removal or Hard Gel Removal, and $30 for 3D Acrylic / Medium to Hard Gel Removals.

How long does a soak-off take?

Acrylic / Dip Removal is clean, complete and done within 30 minutes. Hard gel is filed rather than soaked, so ask your artist for timing when you book.

Are nail repairs free?

Within seven days of a gel, Gel X or builder gel service, yes. Within 14 days of a hard gel service, yes. After that, gel and builder gel repairs start at $5 per nail, Acrylic or Gel X Repair, Hands or Toes is $10 and Hard Gel Repair After 14 Days is $12.

Can I get a manicure right after removal?

Yes. Removal can be booked with a fresh set or a Classic Manicure in the same visit. If you want classic polish to last longer, Gel Polish - Upgrade from Classic Polish is $15.

Should I take gel off at home?

No. Peeling or picking takes layers of the nail plate with it. A $10 BIAB, Gel X or Gel Removal keeps your natural nails strong and smooth for the next application.

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