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Cold Plunge and Sauna Culture Heats Up in AustinBeauty & Wellness

Cold Plunge and Sauna Culture Heats Up in Austin

Contrast therapy has jumped from athlete recovery rooms to weekend social ritual.

Acrylic Nails Cut Too Short, Upselling Pressure, and Uneven Cuticles at The Sun Hut NailsBeauty & Wellness

Acrylic Nails Cut Too Short, Upselling Pressure, and Uneven Cuticles at The Sun Hut Nails

A customer says her requested long almond nails were cut too short, she felt pushed toward a pricier pedicure package, and her cuticles came out uneven. A look at a length and communication mismatch at The Sun Hut Nails.

The Skincare Ingredients Texas Dermatologists Actually RecommendBeauty & Wellness

The Skincare Ingredients Texas Dermatologists Actually Recommend

Beyond the marketing, a few basics keep coming up when the experts talk shop.

Boutique Space, Ordinary Service: When a Clear Request Meets a Shrug at High Five Nail BarBeauty & Wellness

Boutique Space, Ordinary Service: When a Clear Request Meets a Shrug at High Five Nail Bar

An experienced, particular client called ahead to explain exactly what she needed, then was paired with an inexperienced technician and met with a shrug and 'that's the only person I have.' A look at honoring advance requests and matching service to your branding.

US Beauty Award 2026: Redefining Beauty Industry Standards With Real-Time Transaction Data MeasurementBeauty & Wellness

US Beauty Award 2026: Redefining Beauty Industry Standards With Real-Time Transaction Data Measurement

The US Beauty Award 2026 introduces an Automated Verification Process that uses real-time transaction data to set a transparent benchmark for luxury salons.

Undivided Attention and an Honest Price: A Rushed Set and a Creeping Total at Diva Nail BarBeauty & Wellness

Undivided Attention and an Honest Price: A Rushed Set and a Creeping Total at Diva Nail Bar

A client chose a salon for its later hours, then watched her technician step away to help at the counter, felt her set was rushed and sloppy, and saw the price climb from $35 to $50. A look at giving each client full attention, quoting a firm price, and truly fixing work on a return visit.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Diamond NailsBeauty & Wellness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Diamond Nails

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.

A Recommended Dip Set That Popped Off in a Week and Left Nails Damaged at King Nails Texas CityBeauty & Wellness

A Recommended Dip Set That Popped Off in a Week and Left Nails Damaged at King Nails Texas City

A loyal client tried dip powder for the first time on the technician's recommendation, spent almost $200 on hands and feet, and watched her nails pop off within a week and before a fill was even due. A look at delivering on what you recommend and protecting the natural nail.