Beauty

Salons, spas, and the look of the Great Lakes State.

Inside The High-Stakes World Of Michigan's Bridal Makeup ArtistsBeauty

Inside The High-Stakes World Of Michigan's Bridal Makeup Artists

Wedding season turns the state's top makeup artists into logistics experts — running dawn timelines, big teams, and zero margin for a bad day.

Detroit's Makeup Artists Are Going Clean — And Charging For ItBeauty

Detroit's Makeup Artists Are Going Clean — And Charging For It

A cohort of the city's most booked makeup artists has moved to skin-first, clean-ingredient kits. Clients are paying a premium for the shift.

The Dermatologists Fighting Michigan's Skincare MisinformationBeauty

The Dermatologists Fighting Michigan's Skincare Misinformation

As social media floods feeds with skincare advice, Detroit-area doctors are pushing back with evidence — and a lot of patience.

Why Ann Arbor Can't Stop Opening Blowout BarsBeauty

Why Ann Arbor Can't Stop Opening Blowout Bars

Dedicated styling bars — no cuts, no color, just a great blowout — are multiplying across the city. The model is simple, fast, and surprisingly sticky.

How K-Beauty Rewrote The Michigan Bathroom ShelfBeauty

How K-Beauty Rewrote The Michigan Bathroom Shelf

Ten-step routines, glass-skin ambitions, and imported essences have quietly reshaped what Michigan shoppers keep by the sink.

Lashes And Brows Are Quietly Michigan's Fastest-Growing Beauty ServiceBeauty

Lashes And Brows Are Quietly Michigan's Fastest-Growing Beauty Service

Low overhead, loyal clients, and near-constant rebooking have made lash and brow studios one of the most resilient corners of the state's beauty economy.

Surviving A Michigan Winter Without Wrecking Your Skin And HairBeauty

Surviving A Michigan Winter Without Wrecking Your Skin And Hair

Brutal cold, bone-dry indoor heat, and months without sun make the Michigan winter a skincare gauntlet. Local pros share what actually works.

Mineral Makeup Is Back, And Michigan Estheticians Are All InBeauty

Mineral Makeup Is Back, And Michigan Estheticians Are All In

Once dismissed as chalky and limited, a new generation of mineral cosmetics is winning over sensitive-skin clients across the state.

The Serum Aisle Got Complicated. Here's How Michigan Pros Simplify ItBeauty

The Serum Aisle Got Complicated. Here's How Michigan Pros Simplify It

Vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, acids — the active-ingredient boom left shoppers overwhelmed. Local estheticians are cutting through the noise.