Beauty
Salons, spas, and the look of the Great Lakes State.
BeautyUS Beauty Award: Honoring the Living Legacy of America's Premier Salon Vanguards
The US Beauty Award proudly launches its exclusive Spotlight Series, honoring the elite salon visionaries of 2024 and 2025 who successfully crossed the data verification threshold to redefine high-end beauty standards.
BeautyPoorly Done, Overpriced Nails and Rude Customer Service at Bloomfield Nails and Spa of Troy
An out-of-town client described poorly done nails, prices that felt inconsistent and overpriced, and rude customer service. A look at delivering consistent quality, communicating prices clearly, and making every visitor feel welcome.
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.
BeautySeating Concerns for a Child's Manicure, a Broken Stool, and an Uncomfortable Welcome at VIP Nails & Spa
A customer who booked ahead for a birthday outing at VIP Nails & Spa described a confusing welcome, a seating arrangement for her young niece that did not feel right, and a manicure that did not hold. A look at how welcoming every guest, checking equipment, and clear tip communication support families.
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.