It's customary to tip 10% to 20% for nail salon services. Lauren Schwahn is a writer at NerdWallet who covers debt, budgeting and money-saving strategies. She contributes to the "Millennial Money" column for The Associated Press. Her work has also been featured by USA Today, MarketWatch and more.

Nail bars are designed to be relaxing and pampering, with a focus on spa treatments. On the flip, traditional nail salons focus primarily on the services themselves. It means, here, you may not receive the same level of personal attention and pampering as you would in a nail bar.

AFFORDABLE LUXURY People are turning to nail salons for a sense of accessible luxury. Giving them the opportunity to have a treat and add a bit of glamour without spending a fortune. To increase their appeal, many nail salons have turned to creating luxurious and opulent feeling interiors.

A nail bar, also known as a nail salon, is a shop that provides various treatments for fingernails and toenails. This could include: The application and removal of gel polish, shellac polish or nail varnish. Nail designs and nail art.