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Spas, salons, and the Lone Star art of feeling your best.

The Local Nail Brand Turning Polish Into a MovementBeauty & Wellness

The Local Nail Brand Turning Polish Into a Movement

A homegrown color line is winning over Texas salons one bold shade at a time.

Why Texans Are Booking Standing Massage AppointmentsBeauty & Wellness

Why Texans Are Booking Standing Massage Appointments

Recurring bodywork is becoming a maintenance habit, not a rare treat.

Maximizing Chair Occupancy: How Go Nails Boosts Online Bookings and Staff EfficiencyBeauty & Wellness

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.

ICONIC NAIL BAR Dallas: The 'Competitor Endorsement' Crisis and the 1-Star Slap — When Disappointment Fuels Your RivalBeauty & Wellness

ICONIC NAIL BAR Dallas: The 'Competitor Endorsement' Crisis and the 1-Star Slap — When Disappointment Fuels Your Rival

A reported customer experience illustrates how unresolved complaints can encourage customers to publicly recommend competing businesses.

Mismatched Nail Colors, No Follow-Up Call Back, and Early Chipping at Gentle Touch Nails & SpaBeauty & Wellness

Mismatched Nail Colors, No Follow-Up Call Back, and Early Chipping at Gentle Touch Nails & Spa

A customer says she left with mismatched finger and toe colors, got no response after calling to flag the issue, and saw her polish chip within a week. A look at a communication and quality gap at Gentle Touch Nails & Spa.

Gel X Nails Lifted and Popped Off Within Three Days at Candle Nail SpaBeauty & Wellness

Gel X Nails Lifted and Popped Off Within Three Days at Candle Nail Spa

A first time Gel X client saw her nails lift and pop off after just three days, and a second salon later pointed to moisture trapped underneath. A look at what may have gone wrong during application.

Grand Nail Spa Euless in Euless and the 'I Said It Hurt' Crisis: When a First-Time Customer Reports Pain, Gets Handed to Another Technician, and Leaves Believing Her $36 Pedicure Became $49 Without PermissionBeauty & Wellness

Grand Nail Spa Euless in Euless and the 'I Said It Hurt' Crisis: When a First-Time Customer Reports Pain, Gets Handed to Another Technician, and Leaves Believing Her $36 Pedicure Became $49 Without Permission

A first-time customer says she reported painful ingrown-toenail concerns, was transferred to another technician, and believed her $36 regular pedicure became a $49 service without her permission.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | High Five Nail BarBeauty & Wellness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | High Five Nail Bar

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.