Salon in the Spotlight: Zoe Brown Nail Salon, Edinburgh
Opening its doors in summer of 2019, Zoe Brown Nail Salon can be found in the historic city of Edinburgh. With its chic décor and welcoming team, the salon has captured the attention of locals with its nail and beauty offering. “We are a salon of seven independent successful technicians,…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nova Nails, Glasgow, Scotland
After working in call centres for years, Jackie Logan wanted a change of career. “After three years of practise and training, I work up the courage to quit my job and start Nova Nails,” Jackie remembers. “I worked in a few places renting a table, but during the first lockdown…
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Julia Armstrong. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January & created nail designs inspired by ‘Purple Positivity’ in the bid to win a prize from Purple Professional. Judged by Scratch‘s…
Salon in the Spotlight: Frankie Alice Nails, Congleton, Cheshire
When Francesca Alice Nield was furloughed last year from her job in the hospitality sector, she took the chance to pursue her dream career and set up her own studio. “I had previously trained with Nails By Annabel, so I used the first lockdown to create my work space,” Francesca…
5 ways I’m preparing for my nail salon to reopen post-lockdown
Ruth Munro, Magpie Beauty educator for Scotland and owner of Little Blank Spaces, reveals how she has been using her free time during the Covid-19 lockdown to prepare for the eventual reopening of her business… Beauticians are not allowed to return to work in the UK yet because we can’t…
Salon in the Spotlight: Sadie’s, Worcester
Decorated in on-trend shades of blush pink and deep green, Sadie Branson’s setup sees a chic workspace to greet clients. “My studio is located in my old childhood bedroom in my parent’s house,” Sadie states. “The salon certainly did not start out looking how it does now: I started off…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Rosie, Cumbria
Having worked both on a mobile basis and at her kitchen table for the last 10 years, Rosie Doran sought a more permanent basis for her nail business. “When the first lockdown happened, my husband suggested that we use the time wisely and build a summerhouse: a place for my…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Barn at Heage, Belper, Derbyshire
Originally an outbuilding on Lucy Jerrom’s family farm, this salon studio opened its doors in September 2019. “My dad, who’s a builder, and brother, who’s a joiner, renovated the building for me,” Lucy smiles. “I’ve very lucky!” Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, The Beauty Barn at Heage offers an idyllic…
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Waker. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created some nail designs inspired by The Sky at Night in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch‘s…
Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Box, Derby
Offering her clients a sunny spot for nail appointments, Carol-Ann Beresford used Lockdown 2.0 in November to create a new nail studio. “I started my nail journey 12 years ago as an employed trainee nail technician,” Carol-Ann explains. “After years of hard work, I took a leap of faith to…
Salon in the Spotlight: Megan’s Other Place, Ledbury
Specialising in creating bold and bright hair colours, Megan Long turned her attention to the world of nail design when she opened a new, second salon location. Megan’s journey into the world of hair and beauty started with Megan’s Place, a studio offering specialist hair colouring and hair treatments. In…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Sarah Astles, Wallasey Village, Wirral
After closing the doors to her high street salon during the first lockdown, Sarah Astles set about creating a new salon in her garden, ready to reopen in July. Now, Sarah works from a pretty pink cabin and hasn’t looked back. “My husband and I built the cabin ourselves, so…
Salon in the Spotlight: Palm Salon and Spa, Cambridgeshire
Located in an old telephone exchange office, Palm Salon and Spa offers the residents of Melbourn in Cambridgeshire the ideal setup to escape day-to-day life with indulgent nail and beauty treatments. “I took over the Exchange back in February this year,” smiles owner, Francesca Roughan. “When I took it over, it…
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Lucy Conner. In a super sweet showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created some delectable nail designs in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch’s deputy editor, Kat…
Salon in the Spotlight: The One Nail Bar, Malvern, Worcestershire
Opening its doors in August after coming out of the first lockdown, The One Nail Bar is sunny salon offering a bright spot in its local area. “We acquired the premises a couple of days before the lockdown in March,” explain owners, Wai Lok Cham and Le Mi Pham. “It’s been…
