Beauty & Wellness
Spas, salons, and wellness trends from Seattle to Spokane.
Evergreen Glow Spa Opens Second Location in Capitol Hill
A Seattle spa is expanding into Capitol Hill with a full-service second location.
Nail Hygiene or a Lunchroom? When Unprofessionalism Ruins a Salon's Reputation
Two customer reports expose serious hygiene lapses and inconsistent service quality at a local nail salon, raising questions about accountability in the beauty industry.
Lost in Translation: When a Language Barrier Turned a Simple Request Into Nail Damage at Mimi's Nails
A customer asked only to have her polish removed and a manicure done. A communication breakdown between a non-English-speaking technician and a relaying owner ended with her natural nails ground down to scarring and tears.
Lakeside Skin Studio Adds Advanced Facial Treatment Line
A Bellevue skin studio introduced a new line of advanced facial treatments.
Cigarette Odors and Deep-Rooted Incompetence: When a Beauty Space Becomes a Source of Stress
A former regular describes how cigarette odor, rushed work, and inconsistent technician training at Vidao Nails turned salon visits into a source of stress.
Riverfront Wellness Collective Expands Massage Therapy Team
A Spokane wellness studio added several licensed massage therapists to meet demand.
Tide and Timber Salon Wins Regional Small Business Award
A Tacoma salon was recognized with a regional small-business honor this quarter.
Bay Botanicals Spa Debuts Locally Sourced Skincare Line
A Bellingham spa launched a skincare line built around regionally sourced ingredients.