Salon 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…
Salon 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…
How 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…
Salon 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…
Salon 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…
Embracing 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
