Wellness & Spa

Bryant, Ark. – September 20, 2026 -- Patients walking into a med spa for the first time can expect a detailed consultation before any needle, laser, or contouring device comes near their skin, according to guidance from Lindsey Smith of Flawless Med Spa in Bryant, Arkansas, featured in a HelloNation article.

Smith describes a med spa as a hybrid of clinical treatment and spa comfort, offering services like injectables, laser treatments, and body contouring in a setting meant to feel welcoming rather than intimidating.

The first appointment starts with a conversation about personal goals

Providers ask what changes matter most to the patient, whether that's skin texture, fine lines, or stubborn areas targeted through body contouring. Smith notes that no two patients share the same priorities, so treatment plans are built around individual expectations and lifestyle.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Expert Consumers has named Quay the top pick for wide faces, low nose bridges, and larger heads in a new 2026 guide to sunglasses fit by face shape. The review highlights three Quay styles -- Nightfall Extra Large, Say Less, and Good Time -- as examples of how frame width, bridge construction, and silhouette address different fit concerns.

Fit and face shape require separate checks, the guide says

Expert Consumers recommends starting with face shape to narrow silhouette options, then checking frame width, bridge design, arm length, and lens coverage. Round faces often suit square, rectangular, or cat-eye frames; square faces can benefit from rounded lenses; oval faces accommodate most silhouettes including aviators; heart-shaped faces often pair well with cat-eye styles. A properly fitted frame should sit level across the brow, meet the temples comfortably, and avoid sliding down the nose.

Pensacola, Fla. – September 20, 2026 -- A new private infrared sauna and light therapy studio is preparing to open at 6235 N Davis Hwy., Ste. 105-106, giving Pensacola residents a dedicated space for post-workout recovery.

First-time owners built the studio around a gap they felt themselves

Clara Kim, a longtime Pensacola resident, and Ryan Roberts founded BEEM Light Sauna Pensacola after searching for a local spot offering the wellness treatments they already sought out elsewhere. Neither had run a business before; the project took them through learning commercial real estate and construction while assembling a team from scratch.

Tokyo – September 19, 2026 -- Tanseisha Co., Ltd. has relaunched the official website for THE TOKYO PASS, a digital pass granting access to over 50 of Tokyo's cultural attractions, gardens, and landmarks through a smartphone QR code. To mark the renewal, the company is running a limited-time 50% discount campaign this autumn exclusively for international visitors to Tokyo.

The pass eliminates ticket lines with a single QR scan

Travelers using THE TOKYO PASS can skip advance bookings and ticket-counter queues by scanning a QR code directly at each venue entrance. Tanseisha positions the pass as a way to move seamlessly between contemporary art museums and historic gardens across the city.

Dover, Del. – September 18, 2026 -- Silver Awakening, an online personal empowerment platform for women 50 and older, launched today to help a demographic of more than 67 million people in the U.S. and one billion worldwide navigate major life transitions.

Women over 50 drive trillions in economic activity but rarely see themselves in media

Citing AARP's 2026 Longevity Economy Outlook, the company notes Americans 50+ generated $12.5 trillion in economic activity in 2024, accounting for 43% of U.S. GDP. NielsenIQ projects women will control 75% of discretionary spending by 2029. Despite that influence, AARP research found 64% of U.S. women 50+ rarely or never see themselves represented in current media.

Great Neck, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- The $697 figure most people cite as the average cost of laser hair removal doesn't actually measure laser hair removal at all -- it comes from a broader American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey on "laser skin treatments" that has never been broken out by procedure. Other guides cite $582 or $389 from the same source, while CareCredit reports a $207 to $913 per-session range and RealSelf's user-submitted data puts the average near $1,016.

Laser by Aleya, a laser hair removal and electrolysis studio in Great Neck, New York, is publishing its own itemized pricing and a 10-year cost comparison against shaving and waxing, aiming to let customers check the math themselves rather than rely on a single national number.

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Capillus, a red light therapy company, has expanded into pet wellness with two new devices: the Capillus Pet Vest, priced at $299, and the Capillus Pet Joint Wrap, priced at $199. Both products are available now at Capillus.com.

The devices use red and near-infrared light to support joint and muscle comfort

The Pet Vest fits like a harness across a dog's chest, stomach, and back, and comes in medium and large sizes to fit different breeds. It delivers light therapy simultaneously to the back and belly for full-body support, offering four modes -- steady, calm, recovery, and wellness -- and three intensity levels: low, medium, and high. Owners are instructed to use it for 20 minutes, three to four times per week.

The Pet Joint Wrap targets leg and joint areas, aimed at larger dogs prone to deep-tissue stiffness and injury.

Los Angeles – September 15, 2026 -- Cécred has released Temple Oud Hair Perfume, a $54 standalone fragrance that lets fans wear the brand's signature scent independent of its haircare line for the first time.

The perfume rolls out across three retail channels this month

The 1.7 fl oz bottle became available on cecred.com starting September 10, followed by the Ulta Beauty App on September 17 and ULTA Beauty stores nationwide on September 19. It marks Cécred's first fragrance-focused product since the brand launched in 2024.

Temple Oud has already built a following inside Cécred's existing products

The scent runs through the brand's Foundation and Styling Collections, and customers have repeatedly asked for a way to wear it beyond wash day, according to the company.

Houston – September 15, 2026 -- Clyde and Denia Smith are opening beem® Energy Corridor, a private wellness studio at 1560 Eldridge Pkwy #148, set to welcome its first guests in mid-September.

The studio offers private suites with infrared sauna, red light therapy, and chromotherapy, designed for individual sessions rather than shared spaces. Ahead of the opening, the Smiths are offering Founding Member rates along with two complimentary first sessions.

The Smiths built the studio around their own health journeys

Denia is a breast cancer survivor, and Clyde has dealt with sports injuries and chronic pain. Those experiences shaped their focus on proactive recovery and rest.

"Opening beem® isn't just a business launch for us – it's deeply personal," said Clyde. "We wanted to create a place where people can step away from the demands of everyday life, take care of themselves, and leave feeling genuinely restored."

California – September 15, 2026 -- Renue Blue has released results from a four-week consumer perception study on its Moisturizing Body Cream, with 94% of participants reporting more hydrated and smoother-feeling skin by the study's end.

The research, conducted by contract research organization Citruslabs, tracked women between the ages of 30 and 65 who had at least one visible sign of skin aging on their body. The product targets dryness, rough texture, loss of firmness, and fine lines on areas beyond the face, including arms, hands, and legs.

Nearly all participants reported smoother, healthier-looking skin

By Week 4, 94% of participants agreed their skin felt smoother to the touch, and 91% said their skin looked healthier overall. Eighty-nine percent reported an improvement in the appearance of fine lines, while 83% said their skin felt firmer and 81% reported their skin felt more elastic and less loose or sagging.