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Hilton Trends Report: Thermal Baths, Hydrotherapy and Nature Are Winning Over Hotel Guests
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Hilton Trends Report: Thermal Baths, Hydrotherapy and Nature Are Winning Over Hotel Guests

A survey of nearly 15,000 would-be travelers suggests wellness features increasingly shape where people book.

Bathhouses Eye Multi-Site Expansion as Revenues Grow, Industry Survey Finds
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Bathhouses Eye Multi-Site Expansion as Revenues Grow, Industry Survey Finds

A Global Wellness Institute Initiative survey suggests the bathhouse and thermal sector is maturing, though its sample is small.

'Sunglass Nails' Lead the Manicure Trends Coming Out of New York Fashion Week
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'Sunglass Nails' Lead the Manicure Trends Coming Out of New York Fashion Week

Translucent almond nails, striped sets and naked manicures were among the looks nail artists previewed for spring 2027.

NAILS 21 & SPA LOUNGE in West Sacramento and the 'I Could Hear the Scissors' Crisis: When a $190 Lash Service Ends With the Customer Saying Her Eyes Were Glued Shut — and She Could Hear Scissors Snipping Near Her Lashes
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NAILS 21 & SPA LOUNGE in West Sacramento and the 'I Could Hear the Scissors' Crisis: When a $190 Lash Service Ends With the Customer Saying Her Eyes Were Glued Shut — and She Could Hear Scissors Snipping Near Her Lashes

A customer says her upper and lower lashes were stuck together after a lash service, she heard scissors near her lashes, later reported burning during removal, and questioned the safety and technique of the appointment.

A Beautiful Gel-X Design That Fell Off Within Days at Sapphire Nails & Spa
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A Beautiful Gel-X Design That Fell Off Within Days at Sapphire Nails & Spa

A client loved the design on her Gel-X full set, but the nails came off in less than a week, leaving her feeling the premium price was not worth it. A look at the prep and application steps that decide how long a soft gel extension lasts.

US Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States
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US Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States

The US Beauty Award announces seven Verified TOP Salon recipients for August 2026, recognizing beauty establishments across six states for their commitment to quality, craftsmanship and client care.