Beauty
Solid Nail in Independence and the 'One Nail a Day' Crisis: When a Beautiful Acrylic Set Earns Compliments on Thursday — Then Starts Falling Off One Nail at a Time
A customer says her acrylic set looked beautiful and earned compliments, but then one nail popped off each day for three consecutive days after the appointment.
US Spa Industry Revenue Climbs Past $1 Billion in Growth as ISPA Releases 2026 Study
The International Spa Association's newly released industry study shows total US spa revenue rising by roughly $1 billion year over year, driven by results-driven treatments and wellness technology.
Scalp Serums Are the New Face Serums, and the Overlap Makes Sense
Scalp care has borrowed exfoliating acids, niacinamide, and barrier language directly from facial skincare, and the science transfers more directly than expected.
The Wrong Color, Sticky Nails, and a Drill That Cut Four Times at Creative Nails
A returning client who loved her last visit asked for a Fourth of July set and got plain pink, left with sticky nails, and felt the drill was rough enough to cut her four times, all for $60. A look at confirming the design, finishing properly, and a gentle touch.
Terra Bloom's New Ceramide Line Is Built for Barrier-Damaged Skin, and It Shows
The brand's Barrier Restore collection targets skin compromised by over-exfoliation, and testers with reactive skin are responding well.
US Beauty Award: Honoring the Living Legacy of America's Premier Salon Vanguards
The US Beauty Award proudly launches its exclusive Spotlight Series, honoring the elite salon visionaries of 2024 and 2025 who successfully crossed the data verification threshold to redefine high-end beauty standards.