Have you ever wondered about the proliferation of nail salons? There is one in every small town, dozens in every city and here in New York City, seemingly one every two blocks. Why do humans enjoy ...

Recently, I dedicated an entire evening to my fingernails. I drove to Target to buy supplies, then headed home for a three-hour ordeal. I filed then soaked my grown-out dip-powder manicure in acetone.

We wish back-to-back professional manicures were always in our budget, but oftentimes, we have to pick up a polish bottle and go it alone. It never looks as good as the pros' version, of course. Even ...