The Gloss Report

The American Edit on Style, Culture & Business

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Pro Nails & Spa in Oklahoma and the '$70 Crooked French' Crisis: When a Customer Pays $70 for a French Full Set — Then Wakes Up With Crooked Nails and Sore Fingertips
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Pro Nails & Spa in Oklahoma and the '$70 Crooked French' Crisis: When a Customer Pays $70 for a French Full Set — Then Wakes Up With Crooked Nails and Sore Fingertips

A customer says she paid $70 for a French full set, left unhappy with crooked and uneven nails, and reported significant fingertip soreness the following day.

Maximizing Chair Occupancy: How Go Nails Boosts Online Bookings and Staff Efficiency
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Maximizing Chair Occupancy: How Go Nails Boosts Online Bookings and Staff Efficiency

Go Nails is an ultra-affordable, booking-first platform that helps U.S. nail salons capture 24/7 online bookings, streamline staff scheduling, and protect profit margins, all starting at $24.99.

Inside the Slow Beauty Movement: Why Fewer New Launches Might Be the Real Trend
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Inside the Slow Beauty Movement: Why Fewer New Launches Might Be the Real Trend

A handful of independent labels are deliberately releasing fewer products per year, betting that restraint reads as credibility in a market flooded with launches.

The Case for Fridge Skincare: Gimmick or Genuinely Better Application?
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The Case for Fridge Skincare: Gimmick or Genuinely Better Application?

Mini skincare fridges became a viral must-have years ago. Dermatologists are revisiting whether chilling certain products actually improves how they perform.

Reported Cuts, Bubbled Polish Texture, and a Rushed Pedicure at WIN NAIL SPA
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Reported Cuts, Bubbled Polish Texture, and a Rushed Pedicure at WIN NAIL SPA

A busy mother treating herself to a new salon described skin cuts during her manicure, a bubbled polish finish, and a pedicure that felt rushed in an empty shop. A look at gentle technique, finish quality, and pacing.

Polish on the Skin, Broken Nails and Cuts During Removal, and Hygiene Concerns at Natural Nail Day Spa
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Polish on the Skin, Broken Nails and Cuts During Removal, and Hygiene Concerns at Natural Nail Day Spa

A customer at Natural Nail Day Spa described a polish finish with debris and skin stains, a rough removal, and concerns about gloves and towel use. A look at how finishing checks, gentle correction, and visible hygiene habits protect clients and the team.