Beauty
Left Soaking in Acetone for an Hour, Burning Hands, and a Fill That Ended With No Nails at Luxury Nails and Spa
A client arrived for a 5 pm fill, was not acknowledged until 6, left soaking in acetone until 7, and walked out with burning hands and no nails. A look at acknowledging clients promptly, safe soak-off limits, and delivering the service that was booked.
Your Sunscreen Is About to Get a Lot More Interesting
New filter technology and hybrid mineral-chemical formulas are finally addressing the white cast and greasy finish that made sunscreen a chore.
Gua Sha Fatigue Is Real — Are Facial Tools Losing Their Grip?
Sales of jade rollers and gua sha tools have leveled off after years of growth. The category's next act may be less about tools and more about technique.
Aventus Nail Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
The Rise of Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Explained by the Brands Betting on It
Single-weight hyaluronic acid serums are being phased out in favor of blends targeting multiple skin layers at once. The upgrade is more than a label tweak.
Néroli House Just Reformulated Its Cult Serum — and Quietly Removed Fragrance
The brand's best-selling vitamin C serum has been reformulated for sensitive skin, dropping the citrus scent that once defined it.