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In light of beauty salon closures in March, Broadsheet delivered a simple, step-by-step solution to a pressing problem: how to remove your gel or shellac manicure at home. But weeks later, you might be getting a bit tired of your natural nails. And while salons are reopening – albeit with reduced capacities – we like the idea of taking nail maintenance into our own hands, for those times when can’t get to the salon for the full experience. And because a spectacular shellac application begins with a great manicure, we’ve included tips on prepping your nails from Paris Kilpatrick, senior therapist at Melbourne day spa Miss Fox. Here’s how to DIY your own shellac or gel polish at home. You will need: For the...

A mani and pedi should be a relaxing experience, but it can feel stressful when it comes to navigating salon protocol: How much do you tip? What should you do if you hate your filing job? Are you supposed to give your technician a gift if you’re a regular? We’ve got you covered, and have consulted leading salon pros about the how and why of what you should do. How much should you tip? What customers do: The standard tip is anywhere from 15 to 20 percent of the cost of services, before taxes. Some customers tip more than 20 percent if it’s a low-cost service where the tip would otherwise be less than $2, or if they’re especially thrilled with...