Posts by Callie Iley
Salon in the Spotlight: A Hint Of Beauty, Pembrokeshire
During her maternity leave, Sophie Raymond decided it was time to follow her dreams of pursuing a career in the beauty industry. “I realised that life was far too short to spend every day in a career that was making me miserable. I love nothing more than making others feel good about themselves, so making…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty
Scratch chats to Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty about her love for Spring-themed nail designs and her admiration for fellow nail techs… “The thing I love most about nails is the simple fact that it allows me to be creative. “Creativity is so important to me,” Sara explains. “It’s something I always wanted to…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Danielle, Cheshire
Danielle Pulford opened her salon after the second lockdown, after her local salon she was employed at shut down. “I wasn’t in a position, nor did I feel ready, to open my own salon with other staff, so I thought converting my garage was the way forward, especially with the unknown of Covid. I really…
Read MoreCreate nails that dazzle with Halo Create’s Multi Hex Glitters
Halo Create, the nail art range from Pure Nails, have unveiled 10 sparkling Multi Hex Glitters. The collection boasts 22 glitters, each packaged in a glamorous diamond jar with a shade to suit every client and design need. Halo Create Glitters can be used alongside all Halo systems. The shades in the Multi Hex Glitter…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Grace Andrews of Nails By Gracie
Scratch chats to Grace Andrew of Nails By Gracie about the support she’s found within the nail industry and inclusivity… “My signature style is generally more spooky and witchy vibes. I just like to try to do stuff a bit different to what people are used to seeing. I’m obsessed with pushing myself to do…
Read MoreCND™ unveils 4 Over The Top Effects to add shine & shimmer to nails
Upgrade your nail styles with four highly pigmented chrome and holographic ‘Over The Top Effects’ from CND™. Mix each pigment into sculpting powder or gel to serve up an eye-catching finish, or layer over CND Shellac™ before finishing with No Wipe Top Coat. The CND™ Over The Top Effects Kit features: Pearl Obsession – a…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Emily Yafai Nail Artist, Doncaster
Emily Yafai opened her salon in 2021, after taking a break from her career to focus on her family. “It felt like the perfect time to find my feet again doing what I love. I found my base, and didn’t want to miss this opportunity to grow. I have wanted my own space for a…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty
Scratch chats to Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty about her love for nails and where she sees her future in the industry… “I have launched knowledge and skill building courses aimed at those that have qualified, but have lost their confidence, or just want to keep up to date with recent trends,” Chantelle…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Fabu Lou’s Beauty, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
After working alone renting rooms in salons since 2010, Louise Bradshaw decided to take the leap and open her own salon in September 2020. “I was offered a deal for the salon that I couldn’t refuse, so I jumped at the chance. It was a horrible, damp, dark and dusty unused unit, but I had…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails
Scratch chats to Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails about balancing her life as a mother and nail tech, and how social media opened her eyes to the vastness of the industry… My signature style of nails are sculpted, hand-painted nails. I sculpt on each and everyone of my clients, as it’s tailored to each individual. I…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: One Nail To Rule Them All, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Alice Morrey took the plunge to set up her own home-based salon in 2021, opening when lockdown eased. “I’ve been doing nails since 2011, mainly on myself, family and friends. Everyone who knows me has been pushing me to set up my own salon for ages, and I finally decided to when I moved into…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons
Scratch chats to Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons about her training and the advice that she’s picked up along the way… I trained at the London College of Beauty Therapy, then furthered my training under CND, Louella Belle, Gemma Lambert, Katie Barnes and Virag Timar. I do a nail holiday once a…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail Goddess, Northamptonshire
After losing her mum to cancer following the Coronavirus lockdown, Michelle Edwards decided to convert her garage into her new nail studio. “It just felt like the right time. Previously, my salon was in the conservatory, which was nightmare temperature-wise and doubled as a spare bedroom.” “I have been working from home since 2018,” Michelle…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Roses Nails, Newtown, Mid Wales
Katy Rose worked in the construction industry for six years, however when lockdown began, she took time to reconsider her career. “I have always been creative and never had a chance to express it. It sounds crazy, but I quit my job during a pandemic. I wanted to use this time to build a career…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Paris Evans of Belle Voir
Scratch chats to Paris Evans of Belle Voir about what International Women’s Day means to her… Being in the nail industry is great, it’s like having your very own cheerleaders! I get a lot of support and love online from people who I have never even met but are also in the industry. At school,…
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