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Beauty & Wellness
Spas, self-care, and the wellness rituals trending from the Gold Coast to Oak Park.
How Go Nails Is Modernizing Booking And Customer Acquisition For U.S. Nail Salons
As customers move to online-first experiences, Go Nails by Momentum Iplus offers nail salons a booking-first platform to increase online appointments, attract new customers, and streamline daily operations.
Evanston Yoga Studios Partner With Therapists on Trauma-Informed Movement Classes
Several yoga studios in Evanston are partnering with licensed therapists to offer trauma-informed movement classes for clients managing anxiety and PTSD.
A Fill Over a Faulty Base: Why Building on Bad Work Never Lasts at Tracy Michelle's Nails
A client, herself a nail tech, watched a fresh set chip within a day and needed two return trips. Her sharp point: if the technician knew the previous overlay was faulty, applying another fill on top of it was destined to fail. A look at technical foundations and accountability.
Galena Spas Court Weekend Tourists With Historic Getaway Packages
Spas in Galena are introducing weekend getaway packages aimed at attracting Chicago visitors seeking a quiet historic-town wellness retreat.
Rushed Full Set, a Shape Different From the Request, and Designs Called Off at High Quality Nails & Spa
A reviewer described his fiancée's visit to High Quality Nails & Spa, where a full set felt rushed, the shape differed from what she requested, and the couple chose to skip designs. A look at what the visit can teach nail teams about shaping, finishing, and tone.
Different Prices for the Same Fill, a Surprise Charge for a Cut Down, and Unclear Pricing at JJ SPA
A customer of JJ SPA described receiving two different totals for the same basic fill and being charged extra for a cut down she did not expect. A look at what the review can teach nail teams about consistent pricing, add-on communication, and building trust with returning clients.
Natural Hair Salons Expand Across Chicago as Client Demand Grows
Salons specializing in natural hair care are expanding across Chicago neighborhoods, reflecting sustained growth in demand for texture-specific styling expertise.
Design Request Declined, a Rushed French Manicure, and Peeling Polish by Monday at LA Nails
A customer and her daughter left LA Nails feeling unwelcome after a declined design request, abrupt directions, and a French manicure that began peeling within days. A look at what the visit can teach nail teams about communication, payment policy, and service steps.
Gel Manicure Lifting at the Cuticles Within Days and No Nail Prep Noticed at TREAT&ART NailSpa
A customer saw her gel manicure begin lifting at the cuticles within about a week at TREAT&ART NailSpa and believes the nails were not prepped first. A look at how simple preparation steps and clear aftercare can help gel last.