The Lone Star State Bluebonnet Times

Bluebonnet Times

Beauty & Wellness

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

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.

San Antonio's Barbershops Bring Back the RitualBeauty & Wellness

San Antonio's Barbershops Bring Back the Ritual

Hot towels, straight razors, and conversation are drawing a new generation through the door.

Wellness Resorts Bloom in the Texas Hill CountryBeauty & Wellness

Wellness Resorts Bloom in the Texas Hill Country

Weekend seekers are heading west of Austin for spring water, big skies, and a full reset.

The Nail Studios Turning Manicures Into ArtBeauty & Wellness

The Nail Studios Turning Manicures Into Art

A wave of detail-obsessed shops is treating the humble manicure like a gallery piece.

Gel X Manicure Turned Stiletto Into Almond Without Warning, and Nails Wore Down Within a Day at Pro NailsBeauty & Wellness

Gel X Manicure Turned Stiletto Into Almond Without Warning, and Nails Wore Down Within a Day at Pro Nails

A new client booked a gel x manicure four days ahead and asked to keep her stiletto shape, but left with almond shaped nails that had already changed appearance by the next day. A look at why confirming shape and set expectations upfront matters most for first time clients.

Polish Chipping Again After Corrections, and Drug Activity Outside Worried a Client at Nails By HeidiBeauty & Wellness

Polish Chipping Again After Corrections, and Drug Activity Outside Worried a Client at Nails By Heidi

A longtime client says her polish kept chipping soon after appointments even after fixes, and that activity outside the salon made her uncomfortable. A look at how service durability and the surrounding environment both shape whether a client returns.

Uneven Color, Unclean Edges, and a Return Fix That Barely Helped on an $80 Set at SOHO NailsBeauty & Wellness

Uneven Color, Unclean Edges, and a Return Fix That Barely Helped on an $80 Set at SOHO Nails

A mother brought her daughter in for a simple set that came out uneven, with color that was patchy and edges that were not clean, and even a return visit for a fix did little to improve it. A look at clean, even work and a redo that truly makes things right.

Acrylics Cut to Natural Nail Length and Prices That Kept Climbing at LA Nails & SpaBeauty & Wellness

Acrylics Cut to Natural Nail Length and Prices That Kept Climbing at LA Nails & Spa

A client says her acrylic set came out the same length as her natural nails, while pricing explanations left her feeling talked down to about other salons in the area. A look at what happened and how it could have gone differently.