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Beauty & Wellness
Spas, salons, and the Lone Star art of feeling your best.
Beauty & WellnessTexas Hairstylists Embrace the Return of Texture
Curls, waves, and natural volume are back, and salons are retraining to keep up.
Beauty & WellnessA Houston Spa Built Around Sleep
The newest wellness idea in town isn't a workout — it's learning how to rest.
Beauty & WellnessMismatched 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.
Beauty & WellnessWhy Facials Are Becoming a Monthly Habit in Dallas
Estheticians report packed schedules as skin care shifts from splurge to routine.
Beauty & WellnessThe Rise of the Neighborhood Wellness Studio
Small, membership-driven spaces are replacing the big-box gym for a lot of Texans.
Beauty & WellnessBuffed Over Polish, Uneven Shaping, and a $10 Price Increase on a $35 Pedicure at Sapphire Nails & Spa
A first time client asked for a french tip add on partway through her pedicure and ended up with buffed, uneven nails and a bill $10 higher than agreed. A look at how a mid-service change can go sideways without clear communication.
Beauty & WellnessGel 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.
Beauty & WellnessDeluxe Pedicure Missing Promised Add-Ons, Plus Ice Cold Water and an Overly Hot Towel at Nails R Us Salon
A client booked a deluxe pedicure expecting the callus treatment, scented scrub, and extra massage listed on the menu, but received none of it, along with water temperature problems along the way. A look at where the service fell short of what was advertised.