Core Insights - The beauty nail service industry is experiencing a significant price increase ahead of the Spring Festival, with many nail salons raising prices by over 30% and some even reaching 50% [1] Price Trends - Nail salons have implemented a "Spring Festival price list," which includes additional service fees and the cancellation of some "nail removal" services [1] - The price increase is characterized as a "normal" practice during the festive season, with service fees often disguised as "New Year packages" priced around 50 yuan [1] Consumer Impact - Consumers are reporting discrepancies between expected and actual prices due to bundled sales of group purchase packages and service fees, leading to concerns about transparency [1] - Some consumers perceive the price increase as a tactic to attract customers with low initial prices while not clearly communicating the final costs [1] Staff Compensation - Nail salons justify the additional service fees as direct compensation for nail technicians, who are required to work overtime due to the high volume of customers during the festive period [1]