Beauty & Wellness

Salons, spas, and the wellness businesses serving local communities.

Philadelphia Nail Technicians Form a Worker-Owned Salon Cooperative

Six nail technicians pooled savings to buy out their former employer's salon, converting it into a cooperatively owned business with shared decision-making.

Licensed Massage Therapist Shortage Forces Lehigh Valley Spas to Cap Bookings

Several regional spas say they are turning away new clients not for lack of demand, but because they can't find enough licensed therapists to staff open shifts.

Nails Removed Without Asking, a Pest Sighting, and a Foot Tool Used Despite the Client's Objection at Nail Art

LV Nails & Spa in Pennsylvania and the '$50 Fill' Crisis: When the Nails Are Great, the Customer Loves the Salon — but a Refill Costs Exactly the Same as a Full Set

Harrisburg Barbershop Launches Formal Apprenticeship to Fight Barber Shortage

Union Barber Co. is training its own barbers in-house after struggling for two years to hire experienced staff.