Nail Services in Springfield, IL: Acrylic, Gel, Fills, and Polish

Great nails come down to two decisions. First, the base: acrylic or gel, a full set or a fill. Second, the finish: gel polish, Shellac, or a regular color. At Q Nails & Spa on West Wabash Ave in Springfield, we help you make both choices and then do the work at the chair.

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Acrylic and Gel Nails

These are the two foundations we build with. Each one can be applied as a complete new set, and each one can be maintained over time as your natural nails grow underneath.

Full Sets

A full set creates the whole look from the beginning, including the length and shape you want. It makes sense if you are starting fresh, changing styles completely, or preparing for an event where your hands will be in plenty of photos.

Fills

After the set is on, your natural nail keeps growing, and a space opens up near the cuticle. A fill takes care of that space so the set looks finished again without being replaced. Clients who keep a set on long term usually book fills as a routine rather than waiting until the gap is obvious.

Gel, Shellac, and Regular Color

Color is where most people spend the longest deciding. We carry three kinds of polish:

  • Gel polish
  • Shellac polish
  • Regular nail colors


Each behaves differently day to day. Before we begin, tell us how you use your hands: long hours at a keyboard, frequent washing, outdoor work, or nothing in particular. That conversation makes it easier to pick a polish you will be happy with a week from now, not only when you walk out the door.

Manicures for Natural Nails

Extensions are not required. Plenty of visits are a straightforward manicure that leaves your own nails clean, evenly shaped, and finished in the shade you choose. It is a simple appointment that makes a noticeable difference.


Many clients book a manicure alongside our pedicure services so hands and feet are done in one trip, often in matching colors.

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Nail Makeovers for Special Occasions

Big days call for nails that hold up through every hug, toast, and photo. We take bookings for:

  • Wedding parties
  • Girls' nights out
  • Group special occasions of any kind


Groups can coordinate colors or let each person go their own way. To round out the appointment, some guests add lip, face, or eyebrow waxing during the same visit. Give us a call ahead of time with the size of your group and the date, and we will work out how to fit everyone in.

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Service Menu and Pricing

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For everything else the salon offers, including pedicures and waxing, visit the Q Nails & Spa home page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kinds of artificial nails do you offer?

    We work with acrylic and gel. Either one is available as a full set or as a fill for an existing set.

  • Which polish types can I choose from?

    You have three options: gel polish, Shellac polish, and regular nail colors. Any of them can finish a manicure or a set.

  • Can I bring a group for a wedding or a night out?

    Yes. We book nail makeovers for wedding parties, girls' nights out, and other group occasions. Call 217-546-6190 ahead of the date so we can schedule the appointments together.

  • When can I come in for nail services?

    The salon is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, and Sunday from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Tuesday.

  • Where is the salon located?

    Q Nails & Spa is at 1504 West Wabash Ave in Springfield, IL, next to the Food Fantasy.