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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

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escapes Herbal Spa Pedicure

Everything the serious pedicurist needs to increase her pedicure business and improve her techniques.

11 Genius Beauty Tips You Haven't Heard Before

Where do beauty editors get access to the industry's top hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians in one place? Fashion Week!

Your Nail Polish Color Could Be Making You Eat More

Your nail polish color could be impacting the amount of food you eat.

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.

The Secret Truth About Nail Salons

Currently there are few published scientific studies showing the relationship between the use of nail products by salon workers and health problems.

Nail salons embrace lower-toxin trend

Healthy nail salon program in California encourages safer products and practices

Can Nail Fungus Spread Through Nail Polish?

Our Milford and Hamden offices provide residents with information on the ability to contract fungal infections and conditions through toe nail polish.

Dermatologists Share Tips to Stop Nail Biting

Breaking a nail-biting habit is important, say member dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology. Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood“Chronic nail biting can cause serious problems,” said board-certified dermatologist Margaret E. Parsons, MD, FAAD, associate clinical professor of dermatology, University of California, Davis. “In addition to making the skin around your nails feel sore, repeated nail biting can damage…

What Do Nail Polish, Mold & Stains Have In Common?

So what do nail polish stains, mold, and hydrogen peroxide have in common? Easy... click here to find out!

4 Different Nail Shapes You Should Consider

If you’ve got an upcoming appointment at the nail salon, you may have already considered what color polish to get. However, what about your nail shape? This aspect can su...

9 Ways to Make Sure Your Nail Salon Is Safe

Walk away with a gorgeous manicure, not an infection.

How Bad Is It to Bite Your Nails?

Think your nail-biting is just an annoying little tic? Think again. Here's what could happen if you bite your nails—and how to quit.

How to Remove Fake Nails Without Ruining Your Real Ones

Want to know how to remove fake nails? See a nail artist's tips on removing them without ruining your real nails.