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A client celebrating a friend's birthday enjoyed the snacks and massage chairs, but reported painful filing that reached her skin, a crooked French tip, and thick, bulky acrylics that sent her to another salon the same day. A look at gentle e-file technique, shaping to the client's nail bed, and responding kindly to discomfort.

The US Beauty Award announces seven Verified TOP Salon recipients for August 2026, recognizing beauty establishments across six states for their commitment to quality, craftsmanship and client care.

US Beauty Award has announced its High-Level Jury Panel, bringing together specialists across artistry, hospitality, customer psychology, brand strategy and salon operations to support an independent and professional evaluation framework.

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

The US Beauty Award launches the second installment of its Spotlight Series, celebrating the 2025 visionaries who masterfully harmonized cutting-edge operational technology and profound local trust to achieve elite market distinction.

A client booked a 1:30 new-client appointment that was never recorded, waited 45 minutes, and walked out without her pedicure when the staff seemed unbothered that she had to leave. A look at reliable booking, honoring appointment times, and staffing for a promotion.

A client happily waited for the technician she requested and loved the design he did, but felt she was the only one asked to come back while later arrivals were not, and left uncomfortable. A look at fair, consistent queue management and treating every customer the same.

A grandmother and her granddaughter left Sunny Nail & Spa disappointed after one set of nails chipped and looked uneven, and the other felt weak and bendy despite being billed as gel. A look at how clear service descriptions, careful application, and pricing transparency protect client trust.

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.