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.

Shabana Karim is the founder and owner of successful UAE chain The Nail Spa.

Spa manicures provide not just a longer-lasting result, but also an enjoyable experience that can help promote health and well-being. Although there may be some additional cost associated with the extra products and services used during a spa manicure, the overall benefits can outweigh the extra expense.

This type of manicure uses a specific type of nail polish—gel nail polish—that is cured with a UV nail lamp to create a shiny, long-lasting manicure that doesn't require extensive time to dry. Getting gel nails usually involves three products: a gel base coat, the actual gel nail polish, and finally, a gel top coat.