Beauty & Wellness
Desert spas, skincare, and wellness trends from the Southwest.
Desert Bloom Day Spa Opens First Yuma Location
A regional spa chain opened its first Yuma location this month.
TQ Nails in Tucson: The 'Phone Watching' Crisis and the $5 Slap — When Sloppiness Drives Away VIPs
A reported customer experience highlights how service quality, technician attentiveness, and effective service recovery influence long-term customer loyalty.
Cactus Blossom Nail Bar Wins Small-Business Grant
A Casa Grande nail bar was awarded a small-business grant to fund its expansion.
Havasu Wellness Retreat Adds Lakeside Yoga Deck
A Lake Havasu City retreat added a new lakeside deck for outdoor yoga sessions.
Acrylic Nails That Kept Breaking Within Days of a New Set at Pinky Nails & Spa by Cindy
A client came back for a fresh set before her birthday and watched four nails break within days, after spending well over $150 on nails she expected to last. A look at building acrylic that holds and standing behind work that fails early.
Surprise Fees Never Disclosed, a Rushed Closing, and 'Everyone Should Know It's More' at Wonderlust Nails Spa
A client's mother picked a color from the sample tabs, was told only to choose, and then found $30 in polish charges plus $15 each for hands and pedi added at the end, none of it disclosed or listed online. A look at upfront pricing and handling a billing question with grace.
Sunrise Mountain Spa Debuts Organic Skincare Line
A Surprise spa introduced a new organic skincare line made with regional ingredients.
Route 66 Beauty Bar Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
A Kingman beauty bar marked five years in business with a community open house.