I leave my biweekly gel manicure to the pros. I love watching the manicurists create tiny works of art on my nails, especially since it’s a skill I could never replicate at home. But a DIY pedicure?

Leaving a salon or even your bathroom with a fresh paint job— a matching manicure and pedicure that is, can help you feel refreshed and put-together. But why is it, regardless of who does your nails, ...