Inside the Kent nail studio where calm meets creativity
Chloe May Boyce began her beauty career 12 years ago, training at her local college. Over a decade later, she is a successful nail artist & educator who has worked with Vogue and at London Fashion Week, and she owns home salon, CMB Studio. Scratch spoke to Chloe about what…
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Step inside the Devon beauty salon dedicated to the client experience
Torquay-based nail tech, Olivia Puskas, began her industry journey in 2016, studying a level 2 qualification in Nail Treatments. The course covered mani and pedi services, as well as enhancements, nail art, client care and more. This stood Olivia in good stead to launch her career, and in 2022, she…
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From passion to profession: the Wiltshire home salon known for nail art
Tina Annal began her nail career in 2014, starting with an online nail course then completing an NVQ in Nail Services at a local beauty academy. As an independent home-based tech in Hilperton, Tina has carved out many spaces of her house over the years to cater to clients: starting…
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Halloween decoration ideas for bootifully bewitching beauty salons
We’ve sourced salon setups that have been spiced up for Halloween, turning them into witchy workshops where cobwebs meet cuticles. Whether aiming for ghoulish glam or a more sinister style, check out our roundup of spookified salons for inspiration… Why decorate? Khristie Lawton, owner of Kiki Yorkshire in Doncaster, says…
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The Solihull beauty salon celebrating a decade of success
Charlotte Walton ventured into the nail industry with passion and purpose, qualifying with Izabelle Hammon in 2008. Over seven years, she built her client base from her home studio before making the leap to owning her own salon. Cutie-cals, Charlotte’s beauty space in Solihull, is now celebrating a decade of…
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Step inside the Bristol nail salon prioritising care, calm & confidence
Molly Gregory began nail tech life as a mobile pro, upon qualifying in 2018. After deciding that she wanted a base to work from, she successfully applied to work at a local nail salon, where she stayed until late 2020. After having her son in 2021, Molly ‘made the leap…
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Working together: The mothers & children building businesses in the nail industry
The nail sector is often described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs and educators, this is a reality. Scratch has spoken to mother-child duos and trios on how they work together within nail and beauty businesses to build success… Belinda Price and daughters, Lucy Price…
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Step inside the purple paradise nail salon in Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester
Nikki Holliday has had quite the year: just six months ago, she was an engineer, and now she owns a nail salon. She shares her journey to creating the purple paradise that is Nikki Nailed it… Nail tech, Nikki Holliday, has been passionate about nails for a long time. Though…
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The Wales nail salon displaying determination, decadence & dazzling cat eye designs
Rachel Lewis has been bringing her creativity to the nail industry since 2007, when she trained with CND™. After working from her home salon for years, she ended up taking on a new premises in 2023 and spent three months ‘completely transforming the space’. Thus, Pure Nails by Rachel in…
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Townhouse nail salon & Pepsi MAX to launch cherry-themed manicure experience
Award-winning, luxury nail salon group, Townhouse, is partnering with global drinks brand, Pepsi MAX, to launch ‘The Cherry Glow Bar’. The Scratch Stars award-winning salon brand’s flagship space in Covent Garden, London, will host the cherry-themed activation this September. The Cherry Glow Bar will offer limited-edition Pepsi MAX nail art,…
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The Bathgate beauty salon that started life as a bar
Katie McBride started her career in the beauty industry in 2011, studying Beauty Therapy at West Lothian College. She went on to complete courses with CND™ and Calgel, with additional qualifications in eyebrow and lash lifting treatments. In 2014, Katie’s dreams of owning a salon were fulfilled when her parents…
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The Derby beauty salon where clients & staff are ‘one big family’
Meet Holly Asamoah, owner of BFLY – the beauty salon creating a home from home. BFLY, located two miles south of Derby city centre, was converted from a tattoo parlour to a luxurious relaxation hub in 2024, spearheaded by owner, Holly Asamoah. The salon space is reflective of Holly’s preferred…
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Step inside the nail salon & academy by the sea on the Isle of Wight
The Gel Art Academy is the passion project of Rebecca Evans, a tech with a love for nail art and education. The cosy salon is located in Rebecca’s home on the Isle of Wight and provides the ultimate relaxation spot for clients. “The space used to be the utility room…
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Inside the child-friendly countryside nail salon that caters to comfort
Meet Kay Kirsop, the owner of Kay Cooper Nails, a child-friendly salon that prides itself on comfort and safety. Kay Kirsop has always loved nails. “From Tipp-Exing the tips of my nails in primary school, to being suspended at the age of 14 for refusing to take off acrylic enhancements,…
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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield
Meet Rebecca, ‘toe wizard’ & owner of Cutiecles – a salon sanctuary that prides itself on comfort, care and calm. Recently refurbed, Cutiecles Nail Salon is a passion project for the nail technician, who boasts 10 years’ experience in the industry. After returning to work from maternity leave, Rebecca (and…
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