For a long time, getting my nails done was something I truly enjoyed. It was a small pause in a busy week—a chance to slow down, relax, and leave feeling a little more put together. The calm atmosphere, the quiet focus, and the attention to detail all made it feel like more than just a routine appointment. But over time, one question began to linger at the end of each visit: how much should I tip?

At first, I didn’t give it much thought. I would simply add something extra as a gesture of appreciation, the way many people do. But as service prices gradually increased, I started to hesitate. I still valued the technician’s skill and effort, yet I also noticed that the total cost was stretching beyond what I had originally planned. That uncertainty began to take away from the relaxed feeling I used to have when leaving the salon.