Lately, whenever I turn on the fan (not even the AC necessarily), a tangy smell like Elmer's School Glue or caulk comes out of the vents. The mechanics at Firestone don't recognize the smell.
Many salon workers face low wages, so tipping is their means of making ends meet. (And on that note, if you suspect your salon has poor conditions for its employees, report it to your local public advocate's office.) Tip 20% for a standard manicure, more if you feel your service was exceptional.
Precautions and Safety. Burning is the biggest risk with a paraffin manicure, so it is very important that users check the temperature before submerging hands or other body parts. The wax should be creamy and melted, but never bubbling or smoking, and it is flammable.kin softening treatments being applied. Pink nail polish being applied. A manicurist giving a person a paraffin wax treatment. A woman dipping her hand in melted paraffin. Unlike most standard manicures, which focus on the fingernails, a paraffin manicure focuses on the entire hand.