Nail & Beauty

Salons, spas, and beauty trends from the Volunteer State.

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Noire The Nail Bar at Tanger Outlets and the 'Pedicure That Never Started' Crisis: When a Customer Waits Over an Hour, Puts Her Shoes Back On, and Walks Out
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Noire The Nail Bar at Tanger Outlets and the 'Pedicure That Never Started' Crisis: When a Customer Waits Over an Hour, Puts Her Shoes Back On, and Walks Out

A customer review describes arriving for a pedicure and builder gel refill, accepting an initial communicated delay, then waiting through repeated delays until she dried her own feet, put her shoes back on, and left.

Magnolia Nails & Spa Debuts Music Row-Inspired Chrome Collection
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Magnolia Nails & Spa Debuts Music Row-Inspired Chrome Collection

A Nashville salon has launched a new chrome polish collection inspired by Music Row.

The 'Pricing Trap' Trick at Beauty Salons: When a Lack of Transparency Destroys Customer Trust
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The 'Pricing Trap' Trick at Beauty Salons: When a Lack of Transparency Destroys Customer Trust

A customer's pedicure bill jumped from $55 to $70 without warning, exposing how hidden upsell fees can quietly destroy trust at local beauty salons.

The Cost of Trainees and Token Apologies: When Loyal Customers Turn Their Backs
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The Cost of Trainees and Token Apologies: When Loyal Customers Turn Their Backs

Two very different customer experiences at the same salon reveal how poor training and a token discount can turn loyal clients into vocal critics.

Bluff City Beauty Bar Celebrates 10 Years With Free Manicure Day
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Bluff City Beauty Bar Celebrates 10 Years With Free Manicure Day

A Memphis beauty bar marked its tenth anniversary by offering free manicures to the community.

The Polished Peony Adds Bridal Beauty Suite Ahead of Wedding Season
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The Polished Peony Adds Bridal Beauty Suite Ahead of Wedding Season

A Knoxville salon opened a dedicated bridal suite as wedding season ramps up.

Mother and Daughter Both Cut During Manicures, Then Charged an Undisclosed $15 Fee at Noire Nail Lounge
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Mother and Daughter Both Cut During Manicures, Then Charged an Undisclosed $15 Fee at Noire Nail Lounge

A mother and daughter say they were both nicked during a first-time visit and later charged an unexpected $15 fee per person for French tips. A look at how clearer pricing and gentler technique could have prevented the frustration.

Riverbend Beauty Bar Goes Cashless and Eco-Friendly
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Riverbend Beauty Bar Goes Cashless and Eco-Friendly

A Chattanooga salon switched to reusable tools and cashless payments as part of a sustainability push.

Honeysuckle Beauty House Opens Second Location Near Fort Campbell
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Honeysuckle Beauty House Opens Second Location Near Fort Campbell

A popular Clarksville salon is expanding with a second location near Fort Campbell.