A fresh, new manicure is in order.
However, before you make that call to your favorite salon, see to it you weigh your options.
Needless to say, a nail salon is the classic choice.
After all, who else can you count on to whip your nails into shape in no time?
What’s the difference between beauty bars and nail salons?
For the uninitiated, beauty bars provide on-demand services for all things beauty.
They’ve become quite popular in cities, where beauty bar franchises are frequently opening new locations.
Nail salons, unlike their all-inclusive counterparts, offer more specialized services.
Nail technicians attend beauty school and often receive degrees in cosmetology or a similar certification.
Your average beauty bar employee may be more of a jack-of-all-trades beautician, instead of a manicure expert.
Plus, depending on the location, some nail salons also offer waxing or massages.
Which one is right for you?
The average cost of a standard manicure at a nail salon is between $20 and $25.
A gel manicure can cost up to $30 more when taking the cost of removal into account.
Acrylics typically cost a minimum of $40, including fill-ins.
The cost of a manicure at a beauty bar differs more from place to place.
Still, depending on the location, you might only end up paying a few dollars more.
Next, you’ll want to consider the pop in of manicure.
