Salon in the Spotlight: Nancy Loves Nails, Middlesbrough
“I moved into my current salon four years ago,” remembers Sophie Dale. “I had turned 18 and had just finished college, and was looking for somewhere of my own after working from my parents’ house. They were finally sick of clients coming in til 10pm! I posted on Facebook looking…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Lavender Rooms, Taunton
Having been established for eight years, The Lavender Rooms was created by duo, Catherine Bunning and Charlotte Patch. Located in the historic coach house at Hestercombe Gardens, the salon offers a tranquil setting for treatments. “The salon has remained to its original ethos of offering a one on one bespoke…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: RosielyNails, The Custard Factory, Digbeth
“My little studio is a nail art sanctuary,” smiles Rosie Lynall. “Before I start my own business, I was always so frustrated with the lack of creativity at my local nail salons. This led me to reopen the studio last year after having some time away from nails. What was…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: BLINX Beauty Studio, Leyland, Lancashire
Decorated in pretty pink and copper tones, BLINX Beauty Studio is celebrating over a year in its new location. “To start with, I was renting a room for lash extension services,” explains owner, Natasha Gorner. “It didn’t take long for it to turn into my full-time job. After two years…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Blush, Warrington
After her client list grew and the demand for more hours came, Sarah Hill knew it was time to seek a solution to meet her nail needs. “I started Blush in 2012,” reveals Sarah. “At first, I worked it part time, mainly in evenings and alongside my full time job work…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Shop, Southend-on-Sea
Created to promote a sense of self-care, The Beauty Shop was opened by Courtney Smith four years ago. “We are planet conscious, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free salon,” Courtney states. “Our strap line is ‘more than just a pretty face’, reflecting the fact that beauty isn’t about vanity but so much more. We…
Read MoreSALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tammy Hobson at Fingerlicious
Starting out in 2011, Tammy Hobson orginally turned to nails while she was on maternity leave. “While I was preganant with my second child, a sought out nail courses to keep busy and found that I really enjoyed them,” Tammy explains. “I started off just practicing on myself, family and friends…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: JD Beauty Studio, Norfolk
The new year has brought new prospect for Jessica Davis. Opening November last year, JD Beauty Studio saw Jessica Davis convert her garage into a sleek, new home studio. “Previously, I was primary mobile and teaching from rented rooms or at Sally’s Salon Services,” explains Jessica. “I wanted to have…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail Designer, Somerset
“I have always loved painting and playing around with nails,” reveals Steff Georgiou. “I spent most of my time at university giving manicures as it massively helps my anxiety but I never thought I’d be able to make a career out of it. I found myself really unhappy and unfulfilled…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail Box, Nottingham
After ten years of honing her craft in a salon, this July saw Carol-Ann Louise Beresford take the chance to fly solo. “I wanted something to call my own,” Carol-Ann enthuses. “I heard about a little box room for rent upstairs in a hair salon and decided to take the…
Read MoreHow to make your salon business stand out
Tammy Koslowski, owner of Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon, reveals how to make your beauty business stand out from the competition… It goes without saying that the nail industry is huge. In any given town, you can bet that there will be multiple salons or mobile technicians, so how can you…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: OMY Nails, Halifax
Inspired to combine her creativity and passion for nails, Carrie Sleath found herself drawn to the world of nail art. “I did Art and Design at college and did an evening course in cosmetic beauty,” Carrie reveals. “I began a career in radio but did a nail course on the…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Scratch Nail and Beauty Studio, Oldswinford
After taking over the business five years ago, Scratch Nail and Beauty Studio has gone from strength to strength thanks to Chantal Welvaert “Scratch Nail and Beauty Studio opened 14 years ago,” reveals Chantal. “I started working at the salon 11 years ago before taking over the business over. “I…
Read MoreEmbracing natural beauty at Nails & Brows
At the beginning of this week, I was lucky enough to visit the beautiful Nails & Brows boutique in Mayfair, London – simply a stone’s throw from Green Park. Tucked away on Berkeley Street amongst an array of hotels and cool lunch spots, the beauty boutique catches your eye from…
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