How Much Should You Tip? Much like at restaurants and hair salons, the industry standard for tipping at the nail salon ranges around 15 to 20 percent, and it is generally recommended that if you've received extra services or specialty designs, a minimum of 20 percent is appreciated.

Dubbed 'the most luxurious nail salon in the world', The Townhouse features private mani-and-pedi booths, ultra high-end interiors, and an eye-catching marble manicure bar—and that's just the aesthetics.

The extra cost is well worth the quality of services provided. On the other hand, there are times when you just need your nails done quickly and don't need the add-on services and extra down time that a spa environment provides. In this case, you don't need to splurge on the spa nail service.

Manicures focus specifically on the fingernails, whereas pedicures focus more generally on your hands and feet. A nail spa treatment will tend to both your manis and pedis in one service.