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Nail salon etiquette: How much should you tip?

A mani and pedi should be a relaxing experience, but it can feel stressful when it comes to navigating the tip.

6 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP

How Much Should You Tip Your Hairdresser?

Have a hair appointment soon? Make sure you know the proper tipping etiquette for hairdressers, such as if a tip is expected and how much to tip.

How To Choose The Best Nail Shape For You

5 different nail shapes and how to choose the ideal shape for your fingers.

How To Know If A Nail Salon Is Clean

When you head to the nail salon, you're looking for a relaxing time and flawless nails. What you don't want, obviously, is a nail bacterial infection. Yet most salons don't follow best practices, says a nail health inspector we interviewed. Learn what to look for, and ask on your next salon trip.

Unsure on what to tip? Here are some guidelines for tipping

Tipping can be a toss up when it comes to who and how much you should give.

How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

What is a Gel Manicure? (with pictures)

A gel manicure is a type of manicure that uses a special gel to bind the synthetic nails to the natural ones. Unlike acrylic nails...

10 Nail Shapes to Flatter Your Fingers

Nail shapes are as different as our personalities. See what your nail shape says about you!

What Is Your Face Shape: Round, Square, Long, Heart or Oval?

Get the facts on how to measure your face to determine your true face shape. Find out if you have a round, oval, long, square or heart-shaped face.

7 different nail shapes — and how to find the right one for you

Picking the polish color isn't your only manicure decision. The nail shape will set the tone for the whole look to come.

Here's what all the different nail shapes actually look like

10 things your hairdresser REALLY wants you to know

The Ultimate Guide to Nail Shapes

Square or almond, stiletto or ballerina, learn how to choose your perfect nail shape.

Hairdresser Retail Sales Tips & Tricks

Ladies and gents, we are in the business of beauty. Yes, the business, and, as in every business, sales and selling are what keeps the business alive, competitive and profitable.
“I am a hairstylist…not a sales person” is one of the most common phrases I hear from hairdressers and salon owners...

Safety Tips for the Nail Salon

Before scheduling an appointment for your pedicure, review these safety tips to protect your feet before pampering them.

How To Pick the Right Nail Shape

Getting a manicure can require some ~tough~ decisions, and we’re not just talking about polish color. The nail shape you choose will significantly impact the final look of your mani and the multitude of shape options can be overwhelming—enter our handy guide to eight of the most popular nail shapes out there
From soft round nails to sharp stiletto nails, scroll down for our nail shape…

How Your Hair Could be Adding Years to Your Age (And How to Change it!)

At some time or another, every woman looks at herself and wonders – when did I get wrinkles? When did I start looking older? Barring surgery, there are very few ways to actually change the ag…

6 Tips For Perfect Hair From Meghan's Hairdresser

George Northwood on everything from dealing with split ends to getting the most out of your dry shampoo

This Is How Bad Gel Manicures Actually Are for Your Nails

Plus, everything else you've wondered about them but were too lazy to ask.