SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rainbow Nails, Plymouth
After five successful years in both her home salon and forging her client base as a mobile technician, Sophie Hudd is celebrating the opening of her new salon in Plymouth. “It’s a big change to now have my own salon and a small team of other techs – Emma and Kim…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Pretty Painter, Yeovil, Somerset
Bright, colourful and oh-so-fun, Cheryl Garner did not shy away when it came to creating her working environment. “I became self employed in 2010 after qualifying in 2002,” remembers Cheryl Garner. “I’ve been based at my current salon, Marley Barn Hair & Beauty, for four years now. My client, and…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Natalie’s Nails and Beauty Limited, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex
Finally in a home of its own, Natalie Martin’s beauty business is thriving. Originally established in Natalie’s kitchen, the new specially-created log cabin salon in her garden allows Natalie to offer the bespoke services to her close-knit group of clients. “I live in a small village,” Natalie explains. “The majority…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Boutik Salon, Plymouth
Recently refurbished, The Boutik Salon has evolved over the years to hone its client experience.“Originally started in 2009 as a nail salon in Plympton, Plymouth, The Boutik Salon has grown and expanded its range of services and treatments covering all aspects of hair, beauty, nails and lash,” reveals owner Abigail…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D’s Nail Parlour, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent
Located in historic Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, D’s Nail Parlour is a charming addition to bustling market town. Drawing inspiration from its surrounding, the salon’s décor is harmony with its building’s heritage. “The building was built in 1515 and retains many original features,” reveals owner, Donna Billings. Cosy with its warming wood…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Claire’s Cabin Nails & Beauty, Dorset
Calm and cosy, the aim of Claire Parrett’s salon is to create an inviting space for her clients to indulge in. Based from a cabin in her back garden, the salon is the result of Claire’s hard work and ambition for a career in the beauty industry. “My cabin has…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Enhanced by Hannah, Tipton
“Life is for living,” Hannah Bell states, “Grasp what makes you happy.” Living by those wise words, Hannah is living out her ambition with the recent opening of her salon. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, Hannah had to overcome some personal challenges. “This a new…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Finny-Foo-Fars Beauty Box, Loughborough
Striking out as a mobile technician, as Finlay Dawkins’ client base and list of services grew, she soon grew out of her portable kit. “As my range of treatments started to grow so did my kit!” Finlay laughs. “It was getting a little tricky to carry around.” Seeking a solution,…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge Topsham
First-time salon owner, Samantha Lelliott, opened the doors to her new venture February this year. The Beauty Lounge Topsham now serves the local area some much need tranqulity. “Everything we do in the salon is to give people the most relaxed, chilled out and indulgent experience no matter what they…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jodie Walley Nails, Staffordshire
They say home is where the heart is and the heart of the home is the kitchen. Especially for Jodie Walley, as her home salon is actually located in her kitchen! Having previous worked from a rented nail desk, Jodie has now had her home salon for two and half years.…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Karen Heron Nails and Beauty, Great Harwood
After honing her nail skills and building a loyal client base, Karen Heron is celebrating the recent opening of her new salon. Commemorating in style, the opening saw a party for clients and those closest to Karen, as well as the chance for the nail tech to showcase her salon’s…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Well Gel Nails, Essex
When sister duo, Ellenor Smith and Elizabeth Harold’s, beauty business outgrew its original location, the pair sought to create a new and exciting hub for their salon. “We started off working from home in a spare bedroom,” explains Ellenor, co-owner of Well Gel Nails. “We recently moved into a summer…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leeann’s Beauty Hut
Specially built to house her growing business, Leeann Doherty’s aptly named home salon is currently situated in a cosy cabin. “My business, Leeann’s Beauty Hut, was started in my kitchen,” laughs Leeann Doherty. “I have been working for my self since I first trained in nails in 2012. I love nail art and anything…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Smith, Beautifix
Recently redecorated, Penny Smith at Beautifix has never felt more at home in her home salon. “I set up by myself two years ago after struggling within other salons, I started seeing client in my sister’s old bedroom. There was even a bed in there to start with! Two years…
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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Venus Beauty & Hair, Tavistock, Devon
Tranquil and professional with its green and purple colour scheme, Venus Beauty & Hair was ten years in the making for owner, Kirsty Douglas. “I started Venus back in 2007,“ Kirsty reveals. “At the time, I was home based and working part time. As my business grew I rented spaces…
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