Beauty & Wellness

K&K Nails Spa in Taylor and the 'File Them Yourself' Crisis: When a Loyal Customer Is Handed the Nail File and Told to Finish the Job

Blowout Bar Concept Finds a Niche in Center City's Busy Mornings

Gloss House offers 30-minute express blowouts aimed at commuters, a model borrowed from larger cities that owner Dana Reyes adapted for Philadelphia's foot traffic.

Poconos Resort Spa Sees Booking Surge for Winter Hot Stone Packages

A regional resort's spa reports its strongest winter season yet, driven by weekend getaway packages built around hot stone and thermal treatments.

Bucks County Med Spa Adds Physician Oversight Amid Tighter State Scrutiny

Radiance Med Spa hired a supervising physician after state regulators increased inspections of medical aesthetic providers statewide.

Angel Beauty Nail Salon & Spa in Allentown: The 'Travel Nurse' Crisis and Defensive Excuses — When Arguing with an Experienced Client Backfires

Allentown Nail Salon Builds Its Brand Around Ventilation and Clean Products

Bare Nail Bar markets itself on air quality and low-odor formulas, addressing health concerns that have long shadowed the nail salon industry.

Massage Therapy Clinic Pushes to Get More Sessions Covered by Insurance

A South Philadelphia clinic is building relationships with physical therapists and physicians to get medically necessary massage covered under patients' health plans.

Velvet & Vine Salon Adds Second Pittsburgh Location After Waitlist Grows to Months

Owner Renata Cho is opening a second location in Lawrenceville after her original Shadyside salon developed a multi-month booking waitlist.

Mobile Spa Service Brings Manicures and Massage to Rural Erie County

A converted van outfitted with spa equipment is reaching clients in small towns without a single salon or spa of their own.