Nail artists spill all.

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Self-care is more important than ever these days.

One of the most popular ways to take an hour or two for yourself is by getting acute manicureandpedicure.

Close up of female hands having manicure treatment at beauty salon

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We asked the pros about the missteps they often see their clients make.

Here are some things nail artists say you should never do in a nail salonand what to do instead.

In the case where something unexpected arises, its important to be considerate and call ahead.

Transparency ensures we can provide the best, most enjoyable experience.

Hold Back Details

Nail techs arent mind readers.

How are they supposed to know exactly what you want unless you tell them?

After all, the salon and your tech want you to leave happy.

The standard is 15% to 20% per service.

If you enjoyed the service, dont forget to be generous.