Beauty
Salons, spas, and the look of the Great Lakes State.
BeautyNorthern Michigan's Spas Are Selling Silence — And It's Working
Lakeside wellness retreats are booking out months ahead by offering the one thing that's gotten scarce: uninterrupted quiet.
BeautyThe Nail Trends Michigan Is Actually Wearing In 2026
Beyond the viral designs, local nail techs report what real clients are booking: quieter chrome, sturdier gel, and colors built for a long Michigan winter.
BeautyGiGi Nail Spa in Mt Pleasant and the 'Next-Day Removal' Crisis: When Ignoring One Simple Request Makes the Entire Nail Service Worthless
A customer review describes repeatedly asking for shorter nails, only to leave with a length she considered impractical enough to plan next-day removal.
BeautyDetroit's Salon District Is Having A Loud Comeback
Empty storefronts along the city's old beauty corridor are filling with ambitious new salons — and a generation of stylists betting on Detroit.
BeautyThe Med-Spa Boom Blurring Beauty And Medicine In Metro Detroit
Facials with clinical results — and clinical price tags — are opening on seemingly every suburban corner. The industry is booming faster than it's being regulated.
BeautyGrand Rapids Nail Studios Are Treating Manicures Like Art
Hand-painted detail, structured gel, and appointment-only ateliers have turned the local manicure into a genuine creative service — with prices to match.
BeautyMichigan Is Getting Bolder With Hair Color, And Salons Are Ready
Vivid pinks, coppers, and dimensional fantasy color are surging as clients ditch the safe palette. The technical demands are pushing colorists to level up.
BeautyThe Low-Maintenance Hair Color Taking Over Michigan Salons
Lived-in color and soft grown-out roots are dominating chairs from Ann Arbor to Traverse City. Stylists say it's about time — and about money.
BeautyThe Refill Revolution Coming To Michigan Beauty Counters
Refillable compacts, package-free bars, and bring-your-own-bottle shops are turning sustainability from a slogan into a shopping habit.