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5 days ago
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Neutral, low-maintenance 'princess nails' are trending. Is the economy partially to blame?
In an age of economic uncertainty — where social media declares everything a 'recession indicator' — many of us are evaluating how we spend money. One thing that people are reconsidering, according to social media, is how much money they spend on their nails. And it's shifting the culture around what being well-manicured actually looks like. Enter the so-called 'princess nail,' aka shorter nails topped with neutral polish — similar to what's typical for royalty. (Kate Middleton made headlines in 2023 when she was spotted out with red nail polish on her short nails — and she hasn't been seen wearing anything but neutral colors since.) But princess nails are about way more than just looking classic — they're also about saving money while still staying en vogue. The term 'princess nails' has floated around on social media and fits neatly into the minimalist, so-called clean girl aesthetic that's been circulating since at least 2022 and has resulted in quite a bit of controversy. It also includes wearing no-makeup makeup and neutral-colored clothing. Juli Russell, a Sally Beauty brand ambassador and nail expert, agreed that this princess trend has to do with the push toward minimalism in fashion, as well as so-called quiet luxury. But just because luxury is in the name, doesn't mean you're splashing out at the salon. Instead, she said, these 'clean, competent, quietly cool nails' are both classy and 'easy to maintain.' But while some people are full-on embracing the trend of 'princess nails' for its classic style, others have another take: It's not merely another hot nail trend, but an indication that people are trying to spend less on their nail care. 'Princess nails aka recession indicator nails,' one TikToker shared in a video while showing off her pale pink mani. Another wrote on her TikTok, 'Me getting plain nails is the true recession indicator,' adding in the caption, 'I'm in a state of mourning.' The reality, though, is that like other fashion trends (think the day-to-night outfits of the early aughts, around the time of the 2008 recession), nail looks are inspired by economic realities. And economic realities also influence which nail designs will trend. 'We definitely have been seeing shorter nails become more popular in our salon locations,' Rianna Basurto, director of marketing at Los Angeles and Dallas-based nail salons Bellacures, told Yahoo News. 'It's something that has been gradually building over the last year or so.' Basurto said that while these shorter nails are certainly tied to that minimalist look that's trending, many people are embracing them because they offer a practical way to stay on trend. 'Shorter nails are just easier to manage on a day-to-day basis,' she explained. And with 'clients going a bit longer between appointments," they'd rather pick colors that 'grow out really nicely.' 'Think sheer pink, soft whites, nudes,' Basurto noted. 'Think OPI's 'Bubble Bath' or 'Put It in Neutral,' which are two of the most popular shades across all of our locations.' One thing people might be wondering: If people are trying to cut back on spending, why bother with nails at all? Abigail Hall, an associate professor of economics at the University of Tampa, told Yahoo News that it's not surprising that people would continue to splurge on luxuries, even when attempting to cut back how much they spend on them in general. 'You see people, maybe counterintuitively, buying lipstick during recessions, because it's considered to be like a small luxury — it's a splurge, but if you spend, say, $15 on a tube of lipstick, it's something you can feel good about, and not necessarily feel guilty about,' she explained. The same goes for nail trends: You may spend $50 on a manicure, Hall explained, but if that simplified manicure now lasts you far longer between appointments than, say, your long almond-shaped red talons ever did, you may feel less inclined to cut out the luxury entirely. While Hall said that some people may forego getting their nails done altogether during times of economic hardship, others might simply swap out what they're having done. 'Say you're getting something like a full set of acrylics — you might try to stretch out the time between your appointments. So you'll see people letting their nails just go a little bit longer, or maybe a lot longer than what they typically would.' Or, she noted, you might see people 'switching from relatively high cost nail options to relatively lower cost scale options.' Hall herself said she went from getting her nails done at the salon to doing them at home. Maybe you're a fan of neat, neutral nails — or, maybe, you're just embracing them because you'd rather cut back on nails than, say, groceries. But while 'princess nails' are trending, they're not the only nail trend out there. Russell pointed to other looks, such as jelly nails and cat-eye designs, which are also having a moment. If you are on a budget but prefer to embrace brighter, edgier nails, at-home nail options are better than ever, said Russell. 'Anything you get done at a salon, you can do at home,' Russell said. 'Hair and makeup have been really popular to do at home, and nails are now just starting to catch up.' Russell said that while doing your own nails at home may seem 'really daunting,' many people are learning how to embrace their inner manicurist with items like dip powder and UV gel kits, which, for the person willing to practice, can earn you results close to the salon at a fraction of the cost. Companies like Nailnoo claim their dip powder sets will give you a salon-quality manicure for less than $3 per mani, for example. And for those who don't have a steady hand to paint on a manicure, Russell recommends press-on nails, which she says have come a long way in recent years, with longer-lasting glue and press-ons that come in a variety of shapes and sizes for a more custom fit. But for those who can't be bothered, Russell said that there's an easy solution to keeping nails neat: 'I love a clean, groomed manicure,' she said. 'I always have cuticle oil in my purse and my bed and I apply it before I go to sleep — that's going to improve the look of your nails, hydrate them and help them get a little bit stronger.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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What To Expect From Ulta's (ULTA) Q1 Earnings
Beauty, cosmetics, and personal care retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow afternoon. Here's what you need to know. Ulta beat analysts' revenue expectations by 0.8% last quarter, reporting revenues of $3.49 billion, down 1.9% year on year. It was a strong quarter for the company, with an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates and an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Is Ulta a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Ulta's revenue to grow 2.6% year on year to $2.80 billion, in line with the 3.5% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $5.83 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Ulta has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice over the last two years. Looking at Ulta's peers in the specialty retail segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Warby Parker delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 11.9%, missing analysts' expectations by 0.8%, and Sally Beauty reported a revenue decline of 2.8%, falling short of estimates by 2%. Warby Parker traded down 2.2% following the results while Sally Beauty was up 14.4%. Read our full analysis of Warby Parker's results here and Sally Beauty's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the specialty retail segment, with share prices up 11.4% on average over the last month. Ulta is up 8.1% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $422.45 (compared to the current share price of $422). Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story.
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7 days ago
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Sally Beauty Partners with Free Mom Hugs to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community At Local Pride Events Across the Nation
The beauty retailer is reinforcing its commitment to community-building, self-expression, and inclusion by partnering with Free Mom Hugs for the second consecutive year. DENTON, Texas, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sally Beauty, the industry-leading destination for professional-quality hair color and care, is proud to announce the latest initiative in the Rooted in Success event series, which has engaged with over 23,000 consumers since its launch in 2024. To continue building upon last year's momentum, the retailer will be present in five cities across the United States to support events in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Sally Beauty is proud to continue its partnership with Free Mom Hugs, a 501(c)3 organization that empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation. Following a strong partnership in New York City last June, which served more than 6,000 consumers across a 3-day celebration, this year, Free Mom Hugs and Sally Beauty are continuing their support together by taking their partnership across the country. Throughout June, Sally Beauty and Free Mom Hugs will host booths at local Pride festivals and parades, offering a space filled with inspiration and community building. Sally Beauty will distribute 5,000 gift cards* at the events to help attendees discover products that promote self-confidence and self-expression. Free Mom Hugs volunteers will join in the celebrations by offering hugs, high-fives, affirmations, and emotional support. "Partnering with Sally Beauty during Pride is more than just a celebration—it's a powerful statement of visibility and affirmation," said Free Mom Hugs Founder, Sara Cunningham. "Together, we're creating spaces where authenticity is celebrated, beauty is inclusive, and everyone feels seen, valued, and loved." Find Sally Beauty and Free Mom Hugs at the following Pride events this June: June 8, WorldPride DC 2025 Street Festival and Concert (Washington, D.C.) June 14-15, Dallas Pride Music Festival + Dallas Pride Parade (Dallas, TX) June 29, San Francisco Pride Celebration (San Francisco, CA) June 29, Denver PrideFest (Denver, CO) June 29, NYC PrideFest (New York, NY) "Inspiring individuality and creating a space where all are welcome is at the heart of what we do," said John Goss, President of Sally Beauty. "Our Rooted in Success event series, along with our partnership with Free Mom Hugs, is a testament to our commitment to inclusion by ensuring Sally Beauty communities feel seen, supported, and celebrated." In addition to the local Pride celebrations taking place across the country, Sally Beauty is spotlighting LGBTQIA+ founders and creators across the retailer's digital channels to drive storytelling and spark meaningful conversation. Consumers will discover Brad Mondo (Founder, XMONDO), Jesseca Dupart (Founder, Kaleidoscope), Brian O'Connor (Founder, Good Dye Young), Amy Errett (Founder & CEO, Madison Reed), Joey Jay (RuPaul's Drag Race series alum), Gregory Patterson (Celebrity Stylist and Hair Expert for Sally Beauty), Matt Newman (Hairstylist and Content Creator @mattloveshair), and Jonathan Monroe (Content Creator @jonathankmonroe), to name a few. Learn more about Pride programming and Sally Beauty's LGBTQIA+ owned or founded brands at About Sally Beauty Holdings, Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), as the leader in professional hair color, sells and distributes professional beauty supplies globally through its Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty Supply stores offer up to 7,000 products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care through proprietary brands such as Ion®, Bondbar®, Strawberry Leopard®, Generic Value Products®, Inspired by Nature® and Silk Elements® as well as professional lines such as Wella®, Clairol®, OPI®, L'Oreal®, Wahl® and Babyliss Pro®. Beauty Systems Group stores, branded as Cosmo Prof® or Armstrong McCall® stores, along with its outside sales consultants, sell up to 8,000 professionally branded products including Paul Mitchell®, Wella®, Matrix®, Schwarzkopf®, Kenra®, Goldwell®, Joico®, Amika® and Moroccanoil®, intended for use in salons and for resale by salons to retail consumers. For more information about Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., please visit About Free Mom Hugs Free Mom Hugs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education and conversation. Learn more about Free Mom Hugs. *while supplies last View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sally Beauty Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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27-05-2025
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Dick's (DKS) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
Sporting goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market open. Here's what investors should know. Dick's beat analysts' revenue expectations by 3.2% last quarter, reporting revenues of $3.89 billion, flat year on year. It was a mixed quarter for the company, with a narrow beat of analysts' gross margin estimates but full-year EPS guidance missing analysts' expectations. Is Dick's a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Dick's revenue to grow 4.4% year on year to $3.15 billion, slowing from the 6.2% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $3.21 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Dick's has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice over the last two years. Looking at Dick's peers in the specialty retail segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Warby Parker delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 11.9%, missing analysts' expectations by 0.8%, and Sally Beauty reported a revenue decline of 2.8%, falling short of estimates by 2%. Warby Parker traded down 2.2% following the results while Sally Beauty was up 14.4%. Read our full analysis of Warby Parker's results here and Sally Beauty's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the specialty retail segment, with share prices up 8.8% on average over the last month. Dick's is down 11.9% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $211.87 (compared to the current share price of $167.25). When a company has more cash than it knows what to do with, buying back its own shares can make a lot of sense–as long as the price is right. Luckily, we've found one, a low-priced stock that is gushing free cash flow AND buying back shares. Click here to claim your Special Free Report on a fallen angel growth story that is already recovering from a setback.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Dick's (DKS) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
Sporting goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market open. Here's what investors should know. Dick's beat analysts' revenue expectations by 3.2% last quarter, reporting revenues of $3.89 billion, flat year on year. It was a mixed quarter for the company, with a narrow beat of analysts' gross margin estimates but full-year EPS guidance missing analysts' expectations. Is Dick's a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Dick's revenue to grow 4.4% year on year to $3.15 billion, slowing from the 6.2% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $3.21 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Dick's has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice over the last two years. Looking at Dick's peers in the specialty retail segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Warby Parker delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 11.9%, missing analysts' expectations by 0.8%, and Sally Beauty reported a revenue decline of 2.8%, falling short of estimates by 2%. Warby Parker traded down 2.2% following the results while Sally Beauty was up 14.4%. Read our full analysis of Warby Parker's results here and Sally Beauty's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the specialty retail segment, with share prices up 8.8% on average over the last month. Dick's is down 11.9% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $211.87 (compared to the current share price of $167.25). When a company has more cash than it knows what to do with, buying back its own shares can make a lot of sense–as long as the price is right. Luckily, we've found one, a low-priced stock that is gushing free cash flow AND buying back shares. Click here to claim your Special Free Report on a fallen angel growth story that is already recovering from a setback.
