Winter break has come to an end and students will once again populate Mizzou’s vast campus to start the new semester. While getting back into the groove of things, you might miss those lazy days of break not worrying about homework or bundling up to walk across campus to make it to your next class. Whether you need a relaxing getaway or to fix the chipped nail you noticed while spacing out in class, MOVE has got you covered.
For your ease, we’ve rounded up three different salons around town to satisfy every type of spa day and to indulge in a worry-free pampering session.
First up, with the closest location to campus, is **Varsity Nails, 308 S. Ninth St.** As it’s just across the street from campus, you can easily make your way there. You can book online from the comfort of your room, choosing from their various selections and reasonable prices.
A traditional manicure starts at just $19 and includes shaping nails to your taste, grooming cuticles, buffing nails, a sugar scrub for exfoliation and a hand and arm massage. Acrylics start at $35, and a gel manicure will run you $44. Also offered are services to keep up with your manicure to make it last. Their pedicure selection ranges from $32-$49 with each option including a pedicure soak and relaxing foot and leg massage.
If you’re in the mood for a full body treatment, take advantage of their package deals starting with their “Varsity Manicure & Pampered Pedicure” at $43, which includes shaping your nails, grooming cuticles, buffing nails, a sugar scrub, a hand and arm massage and an OPI nail polish of your choice followed by a relaxing pedicure.
While you’re visiting, you can also treat yourself to their other salon services such as waxing, brow/eyelash tinting or eyelash extensions. With multiple varieties on their nail services including nail art, French manicure, Paraffin Wax and removal and reapplication services, Varsity Nails has all your needs to fulfill that spa daydream of yours.
_Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; http://www.varsitynails.com._
**The Natural Nail Care Salon, 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court,** is all about, well, natural. A standard mani includes shaping, sealing, buffing, exfoliation scrub, cuticle care, treatment and a hand and arm massage, which ranges from $23 to $32. If you prefer shellac to other polish, the prices are $45 to $48. Staying true to their namesake, Natural Nail Care Salon does not offer acrylics, instead sticking only to natural nails to make you look your best, without any fake add-ons. Their pedicures range from $30 to $38 with the Essential Foot treatments, $50 to $58 with the Foot Spa treatments and $60 to $68 with the Foot and Leg Spa treatments.
All services can have add-ons, including Nail Art, Paraffin Wax, Hand Masks and removal services. The salon has the perfect option for parties or groups with their nail bar, set up like a bar to have all your friends side-by-side while they take care of the pampering. If you’re not quite satisfied with merely having your nails and toes done, The Natural Nail Care Salon is a full service salon offering hair service, skin care, specialty skin treatments, permanent cosmetics, waxing, spray tans, eyelash and brow tints and massages. All you have to do is choose from their endless selections, book an appointment and walk through the door to be carried away into spa day bliss in this salon.
_Open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; http://www.naturalnailcaresalon.com._
**4 Seasons Nails, 21 Conley Road, Suite T,** has all the colors you need to pop in summer, make a statement in winter, and give you the hottest color around. Offering manicures from $20 to $35 and pedicures $22 to $35, the salon focuses solely on nail treatments. Their gel polish is guaranteed to be strong and flexible, have a longer fill cycle and have no harsh chemicals to ensure the best results.
With a gel fill at $18, you can keep your manicure going for weeks. A manicure and pedicure package starts at $32. Add an airbrush design for $8 to have nails that stand out, and don’t worry about a chipped nail –– 4 Seasons offers nail repair or cut down for $2. A polish change starts at just $5 for your hand and $8 for your toes, so don’t despair if you need that new color for the new season. 4 Seasons has got you covered.
_Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. 6 p.m._
