The tools and ingredients for an Afternoon Delight pedicure rest on a tray at Recess in Los Angeles. (Christina House / For The Times)
An organic, custom-scented soak is offered among the nail services at Recess. (Christina House / For The Times)
Customer Julie Himmler, left, chats with Janet Wilson while receiving a backfill on her acrylic nails at Rob/B OPI Concept Salon. (Christina House / For The Times)
Customer Natasha Leonnet has her nails painted by Shauna Theone at Recess. (Christina House / For The Times)
A customer receives a backfill on a set of acrylics at Rob/B OPI Concept Salon. (Christina House / For The Times)
Recess owner Nidhi Lal sits for an Afternoon Delight pedicure from Shauna Theone at her nail salon. (Christina House / For The Times)
A customer receives a pedicure by Lisa Person at Rob/B OPI Concept Salon. (Christina House / For The Times)
Warm towels are applied during a pedicure at Recess. (Christina House / For The Times)
A customer’s finished toes at Rob/B OPI Concept Salon. (Christina House / For The Times)
Customer Janet Bui shows off her finished French tip with color at Recess. (Christina House / For The Times)
Recess owner Nidhi Lal’s fresh manicure. (Christina House / For The Times)
