Treatwell celebrates Earth Day by spotlighting 3 top green salons
Salon booking service, Treatwell, reveals the importance of sustainability, organic/eco products and ‘being green’ when choosing a hair, beauty or wellness salon and treatments. For Treatwell, ‘Earth Day’ – 22nd of April – is about connecting customers with sustainable and eco-friendly salons and treatments, undertaking research* conducted in April 2021,…
Salon in the Spotlight: Bellini Nails & Beauty, Glasgow
Having grown her business from a small studio established in 2014, Katia Crowe has gone from strength to strength, with Bellini Nails & Beauty a beauty hotspot in Glasgow’s West End. “I first trained as a nail technician in 2014, trading as Bellini Nails and renting a small studio,” Katia…
Salon Style – part 1 – salon wall treatment choices by Haz Dean, interior designer
Treating the Salon’s BIG CANVAS aka WALLS Deciding on the polish or the art your client wants to put on her nails can be a tough decision at times. Similarly, having different options available, can get one confused when deciding on how to cover the bigger salon canvas AKA its…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Bar, Garswood, Ashton in Makerfield
Starting out part-time, offering evening appointments alongside her office job, Rachel Enriles dreamt of owning her own salon space. “My career started around six years ago when I set out with a few gel polish shades and a lamp,” she smiles. “I decided I wanted a more permanent base so…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Studio, Aberdeen
Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sammy MacDonald has grown her beauty business from the ground up. “My salon business opened on the 1 December 2016 with the Victoria Street branch,” reveals Sammy. “I took on half of the building as at the time I could not afford the…
Salon Style – interior ideas for spa & salon spaces
Expert, Haz Dean speaks salon & spa styling Being passionate about doing what I love is my drive to achieving more! I’m an interior designer who is in love with colours, functional design, playing with patterns, textures and creating a human space that can be at the service of human…
Salon in the Spotlight: Hannah Taylor Beauty and Make Up, Kidderminster
“The salon now couldn’t be more different to its previous life as a derelict pub,” smiles owner, Hannah Taylor. “I use to pass the premises and daydream about its potential. “At the time the lease far surpassed my budget. Months passed and during this time the building had been split…
Why you should have a client loyalty scheme
Do you have a loyalty programme in place? Alice Kirby, director at Lockhart Meyer Salon Marketing, shares her top tips… Why should nail & beauty businesses introduce a loyalty schemes? An effective loyalty scheme can help increase both your retention rates and how long your clients ultimately stay with you.…
Salon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, London
With two locations in the heart of London, Townhouse Nail Salon has become a go-to destination for nail appointments thanks to its chic setup. Awarded with a Scratch Stars Awards 2020/21 finalist status in the Nail Salon of the Year category for its flagship Great Portland Street location, the salon…
Salon in the Spotlight: Plaster, Crystal Palace, London
Found in the urban hotspot of Crystal Palace, Plaster is an inclusive salon offering natural nail treatments and nail art appointment. “Opening in 2019, Plaster was borne from the want to offer our clients – irrespective of gender, identity, background or profession – a space to be whoever they want…
How to create a successful salon team
Maddie Regan, Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, share her top tips for ensuring your salon staff are a happy, successful team… Effective teamwork is something that every organisation should strive for and is particularly important in the salon business. During my time at 81 Rose Garden,…
Salon in the Spotlight: Base Coat Beauty, North East, England
When their family grew, Ella and Milly Shanks’ home salon relocated from a bedroom in the family home to a new garage conversion. “We’ve had our home salon for 3 and a half years,” the duo explain. “In the past, it’s been in our spare bedroom, which is now our…
5 things I love about being a salon owner
Scratch chats with Glasgow-based owner of NAF! Salon, Tammy Koslowski, about why she loves being a salon owner… 1 Our team & clients (the NAFIA!) I never knew people were my passion until I opened my own salon. I love that I get to work with – and support –…
SCRATCH SNAP: The Rules
Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize. The challenge’s rules…
Salon in the Spotlight: Laura’s Beauty, Stockton-on-Tees
Having worked in the industry in various capacities, Laura Easby recently found a permanent base for her business. “I started out on my own eight years ago above a hairdressers, before going mobile for a few months,” Laura remembers. “Carrying all my kit around wasn’t for me, so i started…
