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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 my gel manicure ruining my nails?

Harsh chemicals aside, gel manicures mean your nails are being exposed to scraping and sanding and other potentially unsafe procedures—so we checked in with the experts for what you need to know before your next salon visit.

5 Signs Your Nail Salon Is Sketchy as Hell

How to know if your manicure is making you — and your nail lady — sick.

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.

What to Eat for Healthy Hair and Nails

Check out which foods contain nutrients that help you look—and feel—better

Your Nail Polish Color Could Be Making You Eat More

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

Is it safe to go to the nail salon yet?

Here's what you need to know before you book an appointment.

Nail salons embrace lower-toxin trend

Healthy nail salon program in California encourages safer products and practices

Nail Salons: What you need to know before your next visit

Getting your nails done at the salon is a luxury that just about every woman enjoys. But how clean is the salon where you get your pedicures and manicures?

UV Light From Nail Salon Dryers May Provoke Lupus Lesions

Nail salon drying lamps that emit ultraviolet light may contribute to periungual cutaneous lupus erythematosus lesions, according to case reports detailed in a recent publication.

CDFIs and Nail Salons: A Partnership to Improve the Health of Low-Income Workers

Our new partnership explores the role of community development finance in improving the health of low-income nail salon workers.

Why it's really bad to peel off your gel nails

Long, polished claws are always a great accessory. But with a bad manicure, or when gel nails are just too messy to handle, the temptation begins to pick.

Bacteria, viruses and fungus among health risks lurking at the nail salon

If your nail salons and techs don't follow the rules, and properly clean and sanitize their equipment between clients, you could contract this stuff.

A Few Must-Haves When Opening a Nail Salon

You are excited and ready to open your nail and beauty salon! You have all your furniture, nail polish and other professional beauty supplies but you may be missing a few essential things that you never even thought of!

How to Make a Better-Looking Nail Polish at Home

Do Gel Manicures Pose A Risk To Your Nails?

Are you someone who regularly enjoys a gel manicure? If so, are you concerned about any risks to your health?