Salon in the Spotlight: Ever Pretty Beauty Studio, Wakefield
Living up to its name, this new studio is the result of a mother-daughter duo pursuing a balanced work and home life. Opening in July this year, Shelby Holmes and Amanda Welbourn had a lightbulb moment after a house move. “We have worked together for many years in various locations…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Studio, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire
After a house move prompted the build of Catriona Leith’s ideal nail studio, the business has gone from strength to strength. “Being a mum of two young children, the set-up this gave me perfect way to balance work and family life,” explains Catriona, 2017’s winner of The Great Scratch Shoot…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Enchanted Jems, South Ockendon, Essex
Being new to the industry hasn’t stopped Jemma Gregory from pursing her dreams. “I started Enchanted Jems last year after completing my training with CND™ education ambassador, Justine Crick. I always had a passion for nails and being a full time mum I wanted a job I could fit around…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail and Beauty Specialist, Wiltshire
“I started my journey in the corner of my kitchen at my little fold away table in 2016, just doing gel polish manicures,” smiles Amber-Jane McLeod. “From there, I have gone on to become a Level 3 Beauty Therapist and Level 3 Nail Technician, as well as pro stylist with…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Bello Amor Beauty & Academy, Liverpool
Having established her business and client base as a mobile technician and being home-based, Natalia Moore knew it was time to expand and find a bigger base for her business. “After six years, I expanded in 2016 and moved to a larger premises as the business was growing from strength…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, Doncaster
Having worked from home previously, Sarah Vernon Cowell knew it was time for a new working space when she started to outgrow her set-up. “I started up the business seven years ago,” Sarah reveals. “I worked from a log cabin from home. Over the years, I worked hard to build…
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Salon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury
After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it…
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Salon In The Spotlight: Nails By Arlene, Chapelhall, Airdrie
After being made redundant from an insurance service, Arlene Fraser decided to dream big and follow her passion. “During the six month leading up to my redundancy, I sought education to learn how to do my own nails,” explains Arlene. “My usual technician had to reduce her hours and appointments became…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Chi Anmo Beauty Rooms, Aberdeenshire
Starting out as a home salon, Melanie Simpson found her beauty business go from strength to strength. “In April 2018, Chi Anmo relocated to a stunning new salon in Westhill to ensure we could accommodate the rapidly increasing number of clients looking for a local, reliable and meticulous service,” enthuses…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Body Beautiful, Lincoln
Bright and bold, Lincoln salon, Body Beautiful, has settled into its new, larger premises. Offering a wide range of treatments, the team and its services are as colourful as the salon’s surroundings. “We originally decorated the salon grey and silver but quickly decided that it wasn’t right for us,” explains…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Luma Nails, South Lanarkshire
After juggling her duties at the local council, her family life as the mum of two young boys and a client list bursting from her part-time work as a mobile nailista, Lisa Blair knew it was time to seek a space of her own. “I started doing nails in July 2016…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Powder Room Beauty Parlour, Hull
With a tight budget but a clear dream, Claire Edwards knew she wanted to achieve – the upmost luxury in a boutique setting. “The Powder Room Beauty Parlour was established in November 2011,” explains Claire. “I already had a small business renting a room within a hair salon, but I just…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Skye Beauty Salon, Highland, Scotland
Lynn Riley opened Skye Beauty Salon in July 2017 with great ambitions for the business. “I had a huge client base already built up in my area which made the transition to the new salon easy and its gone from strength to strength,” Lynn states. “It’s been the best decision…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Bronze and Beautyful, Newcastle under Lyme
Radiating positive vibes and an oh-so tropical theme, Bronze and Beautyful is the result of Lauren Lily Lea’s hard work and passion for the beauty industry. “I opened the salon in 2014,” reveals Lauren. “I went from working full time for car hire company with a bedroom beauty salon on the…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Foxy Nails by Laura Jane, Great Yarmouth
Based near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk is Foxy Nails by Laura Jane. After needing a base for her beauty business, Laura Jane Mitchell found her place. “I was a mobile technician for five years but due to my disability I knew I had to get myself into a premises full…
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