Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Creations by Hazel, Crawley
Nail art specialist, Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel, shares her home salon set-up, revealing how she’s styled the space to suit her home. “I always knew I wanted to go into this industry, so went straight on to college after I finished my GCSEs,” Hazel remembers. “I originally…
Townhouse expands into Surrey with Guildford salon launch
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded its franchise with its first stand-alone salon outside of London. Bringing its luxury manicures and pedicures, modern interiors and seasonal nail styles to Surrey, Townhouse Guildford is located in the heart of town in the Tunsgate Quarter, situated among the…
Salon in the Spotlight: Lilly’s Beauty Cabin, Norfolk
Lilly Rose Spelman has always had close ties with the beauty industry, having spent six years working for top beauty brands including Chanel, Estée Lauder, Urban Decay and GHD, but her end goal was always to own her own business. “I took some time out of the beauty industry to…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Amanda, Market Harborough
When Amanda Wesley-Smith was applying for work as a dental receptionist in early 2020, she could never have imagined that by the end of the year, she would be a fully-qualified nail technician about to enter yet another national lockdown. “At the beginning of 2020, I accepted a job as…
Salon in the Spotlight: Pinks Beauty Therapy, Crawley
Working as a cabin crew member was Jennifer Brown’s lifelong dream, until she enrolled on a manicure and pedicure course. While working with Excel Airways, Jennifer qualified and set up her beauty business, offering treatments alongside flying. Jennifer named her business Pinks Beauty Therapy in honour of her family, as…
Salon in the Spotlight: Angelic Nails by Emmie, Maesteg, South Wales
Maesteg-based nail tech, Emmie Williams, showcases her Y2k-inspired salon space, Angelic Nails by Emmie. Emmie Williams initially undertook her nail training in Ireland with Crystal Nails, qualifying in 2014, then taking a refresher course in 2021 with Plymouth-based nail educator, Kirsty Parker. She set up her own salon space for…
Salon in the Spotlight: North Salon & Training Academy, Hartlepool
Scratch shines the spotlight on nail, hair and beauty salon and training academy, North, based in Hartlepool. Caroline Dean began her nail training in 2000 at her local college, qualifying in 2001. She has continued to pursue education throughout her time in the industry since, seeking both treatments and educator…
Salon in the Spotlight: Ballerina Beauty, Leeds
Aggie Saruna qualified as a nail technician in 2013, working on a mobile basis and in various salons during the first two years of her career, before setting up a space in her living room in 2015 to work from. In April 2022, Aggie had her beauty shed built at…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beach at Sunny Daze, Aviemore
Salon owner, Colette, sought to expand her sun bed and teeth whitening business, with plans to create a one-stop shop within her beauty salon. The Beach at Sunny Daze salon opened its doors in April 2021, providing sister duo, Charlie Orriss of Nails by Charlie and Katie Beazley of Glazed…
Townhouse salon expands into Bristol with Cribbs Causeway location
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded further with its Cribbs Causeway salon in Bristol. The salon is Townhouse’s second location outside of London, in H Beauty Bristol, located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Boasting celebrity clientele including Drake, Kim Cattrall and Emilia Clarke, Townhouse’s Cribbs…
Salon in the Spotlight: Arabella Beauty and Training, Hitchin
Clare Hunt qualified in beauty in 2016 as a mature student, following the birth of her daughter. “Before I was a nail tech, I worked full-time as a college lecturer, teaching window dressing. I decided on a career change during my maternity as I wanted to do a job that…
Salon in the Spotlight: Bare Beauty, East Lothian, Scotland
Since leaving her former profession in floristry in favour of a career in the beauty industry, Helen Mulloy Reid has sought extensive training to further develop her nail and beauty skills. Helen has attended the Mary Reid International School of Beauty in Edinburgh for her beauty training, the Bath Academy…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Pontyclun, Wales
The Beauty Hut opened its doors in July 2022, when Kate Morgan made the decision to move from her home based salon into a premises on a busy high street. “My vision is to create a one stop shop, offering a complete package of treatments including nails, lashes, waxing, massage,…
Townhouse salon announces launch of Covent Garden location & Festive Collection
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has unveiled its eighth location in The Yards, Covent Garden, alongside the launch of the Townhouse Festive Collection. The salon Located within a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden tube station, the salon sees Townhouse’s signature Insta-worthy décor brought to the…
Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire Gemma Hill qualified as a nail technician in 2016, engaging in extensive training with CJP Nail Systems alongside 1-2-1 sessions with other nail technicians. She set up working in a salon, however due to the lockdown in 2020, the salon closed. This encouraged…
