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Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

6 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP

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.

5 Things You Should Never Do at the Salon

Yes, that even includes asking for discounts. 

Safety Tips for the Nail Salon

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

Start Your Own Nail Salon With These Nail Charms

Find out everything your kids need to make their nails shimmer, sparkle and shine.

11 Helpful Tips To Make Your Manicure Last Longer

There’s nothing better than a fresh manicure. But with every day that passes, you’re biding your time until your nail polish starts chipping away, and you need to schedule a new appointment. Time i…

Key Tips for Getting a Safe Pedicure

Pedicures look and feel great, but you don’t want an infection with it. Dr. Darren Silvester offers tips for a safe pedicure experience.

Things To Watch For On Your Next Trip To The Nail Salon

We're not asking you to give up your favorite self-care habit, but we are suggesting you watch for certain red flags at your salon.

21 Things You Absolutely Must Know About Painting Your Nails

UV lamps at nail salons don't increase cancer risk

While the risk of developing skin cancer is known to be linked with exposure to ultraviolet light, it's been less clear whether the UV lamps used in nail salons might raise the risk of skin cancer. Now, a new study suggests these lamps don't increase skin cancer risk

26 New Nail Ideas Guaranteed to Get You Compliments

Toxins in Nail Polish Can Affect Your Body—Here's How

This is bad news for all you devoted mani-pedi lovers out there—you'll want to avoid the salon after reading about the toxins in nail polish.

20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

We all do it! We're not born knowing how to make the best out of our makeup and beauty products. Here is a list of beauty mistakes women make that nobody will tell you about-- things that age you, turn men off, and sometimes just make it look like you're trying too hard. I also think we spend too much time trying to follow beauty trends, when all along we look and feel our best just being ourselves.