Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Rothwell
Lee-Ann Moss enjoyed life as a mobile nail technician from 2017, but began to look for properties to rent during the lockdowns of 2020 in order to open her own salon. “The idea that life is too short hit home for me during the pandemic,” Lee-Ann remembers. “I was approached…
Salon in the Spotlight: You Beauty, Leeds
After working in the industry since 2013, Rachel Dobson jumped at the chance to open her salon, when space became available in November 2020. “Since opening in December, I have already expanded when Danielle joined in April,” Rachel explains. “I plan to expand further by adding another two therapists to…
Salon in the Spotlight: Blush + Blow, Fulham, London
Business-savvy Bridget O’Keeffe launched a blow dry bar and beauty salon in 2015, yet has since expanded her services to diversify her clientele. “I wanted to include much more specialised treatments,” Bridget explains. “We now offer an aesthetics clinic with two doctors, a skin clinic led by Abbi Ingram, and…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Techniques, Northampton
The multiple lockdowns hit Corey Jade Stockwell’s salon business hard, meaning relocation was necessary to survive. “The future of the business looked grim,” Corey explains. “The most important thing was to keep a roof over my family’s head; as a single mum, it was down to me. “Luckily, I had…
5 ways to style up your nail salon with interior designer, Haz Dean for a modern & chic beauty space
Today, this blog will focus on furnishing the nails arena. Whether it’s a small nail bar, or a luxurious spa, if nail services are part of your business offerings then you definitely understand the effort needed to make sure the space is practical and safe. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY…
@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex
Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and foot services, the recently renovated private studio provides the ideal workspace for Faye. “I have had an incredible pedicure station…
Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Academy on the Move, Glusburn, West Yorkshire
Keen to share her passion for the beauty industry, Corinne McDermott established Beauty Academy on the Move in 2017 to deliver accredited training. “Following a career of working in salons, onboard a cruise ship and in spa’s, I was inspired to pass on my knowledge, skills and experience,” Corinne states.…
Salon in the Spotlight: Noir Beauty, Emsworth, Hampshire
Having started her beauty business in the spare room of her family home, Kelly Checketts outgrew the space after three years. “I loved it but, having three children and two sausage dogs, it wasn’t always practical when working evenings,” Kelly laughs. “I knew I wanted to branch out into education,…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Garage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
After ten years of working for various spas, salons and being mobile, Joanna Paylor welcomed a little boy in 2019 which made her take a leap faith and open her own home-based salon to fit work around her young family’s life. “The Beauty Garage opened in October 2020, and although…
Interior designer, Haz Dean highlights more than 10 ideas to help flow your salon layout & get your retail right
On deciding to open a salon, and after securing investment and budgeting, the first step is to look for appropriate premises in the right location for your client demographic. The next stage is then the most exciting…designing the salon layout and style. The salon’s design entails considering a host of…
Salon in the Spotlight: Serenity Beauty & Co, Bolsover, Chesterfield
Best friends, Tammy Hobson & Shelley Riley, had a clear vision for their jointly-owned business, Serenity Beauty & Co – to create a beauty hotspot for the local community. “After working from home for several years due to childcare, I decided my home needed to be just that, so along…
Is it OK to not want to chat at the salon?
As we ease back into life from the quiet of lockdown living and more clients – both new and old – return to the salon, have you considered their noise preference by offering silent or sensory-aware appointments? Many may be experiencing anxiety surrounding their appointment. While many salons enjoy a…
Reopening: Maddie Regan reflects on lockdown
Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, Maddie Regan, reflects on her experience of lockdown & her return to work… With hair and beauty salons officially open again, I thought I would take some time to reflect on some of my highs and lows during the past 12 months…
Salon in the Spotlight: Bangs London
Keen to make its mark on Walthamstow, London, the team at Bangs London has implemented a number of sustainable practises. Offering hair and beauty appointments, the salon opened in September 2019. “We searched for he perfect space for almost half a year,” co-founders Danielle, Hannah & Shimol, explains. “We knew we wanted…
Salon in the Spotlight: Honestly Ombré, Swindon
With 22 April marking Earth Day – an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection – Scratch chatted to Jess Wallbridge, owner of vegan beauty and wellness salon, Honestly Ombré, in Swindon, Wiltshire… “We want every visit to our salon to feel like Earth Day!” smile Jess. “We strive to shed light…
