Techs & Salons
The mother-daughter nail tech duo celebrating 21 years of salon success
Twenty-one years ago, Abigail Hynes opened the first dedicated nail salon on Earby high street, Lancashire. Since then, the salon has moved and evolved into a garden space. As Abigail celebrates this milestone anniversary, she reflects on a passion for nails that began at 14 – and led to her opening her own salon and…
Read MoreInside the North Yorkshire beauty salon with community at its heart
Lisa-Marie Hoggard began her beauty career in 2012, entering the industry armed with nail, hair, makeup and massage skills. Her early professional experiences saw her work in various settings – from salons and spas to country clubs and overseas locations. But throughout it all, she had one dream: to see her name above the door…
Read MoreFrom dream to debut: Reading-based beauty salon opens with support from Kirsty Meakin
“Be scared but do it anyway.” This is the philosophy lived and breathed by Reading-based beauty pro and salon owner, Joanna Marshall. With over seven years’ experience in the industry, Joanna is no stranger to facing her fears and throwing herself headfirst into new challenges. Her latest – opening her own salon – was a…
Read MoreDoncaster salon to transform into pink paradise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From transforming its interior into a pink-themed palace to hosting a raffle with a handmade cuddly bear and goody bag up for grabs, Doncaster-based beauty salon, The Beauty Bar, is going all out to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Owner, Christina Dawson, explains why beauty salons are the perfect place to Paint October…
Read MoreFunky fingertips only: inside Lincolnshire’s fun-filled nail art studio
In a world dominated by ‘clean girl’ aesthetics and minimalist manicures, Lincolnshire-based nail artist, Hannah Gilliatt, is doing things a little differently. From her private nail studio in Waddington, Hannah is championing colour, pattern and personality – one funky fingertip at a time… Beginning her training four years ago, Hannah made the decision to open…
Read MoreNetherlands nail tech: how I built a successful salon in a new country
If you step inside Glossy Nails Art today – a salon and academy in the Netherlands, you will see a beautiful, pink-toned interior, bustling with clients and offering a range of nail services. It would be hard to believe that just one year ago, owner, Mariia Bodnar, was close to giving it all up. She…
Read MoreFrom sweet shop to salon: the Ringwood beauty studio with transformation at its core
Gemmy Jay Nail Artist & Training Academy is a space of transformation. From its beginnings as a sweet shop to the botanical salon and training academy it is today, the space has lived many lives. Owner & Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2026, Gemma Jones, reveals why clients and students travel from far…
Read MoreRelocating your beauty business: 10 tips for a successful salon move
Suffolk-based nail tech & Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year finalist 2026, Jessica Hales, has been in the nail industry for 14 years. Her career has taken her from working in salons and department stores to renting a space as a self-employed nail technician. After finally purchasing her own space and renovating it…
Read MoreBasic to BOSS: Leeds nail tech creates online course to help pros master the fundamentals
Sometimes, moving forward in your career means taking a step back and returning to the basics. That’s exactly what Mollie Hiles is encouraging others to do with the launch of education programme, Basic to BOSS. The nail tech, educator and salon owner explains how mastering the fundamentals helped her build her own nail business, establish…
Read MoreThe Bridgend beauty salon built on creativity, confidence & colour
If you’ve ever stepped into a beauty salon and thought, ‘wow’, you’ve experienced the feeling Kayleen Moignard strives to create for every client at Bleedin’Beauty. Based in Bridgend, South Wales, the salon is the result of combining a creative vision, determined spirit and undeniable passion for making beauty fun. Kayleen’s journey into the beauty industry…
Read MoreMy social media was hacked – here’s what it taught me about marketing my nail business
The Nail Hub education coordinator, Victoria Taylor, reveals how a negative social media experience changed her mindset and approach to business marketing… Long before Instagram reels, hashtags and viral videos, there was another kind of marketing. It wasn’t glamorous, and it certainly wasn’t instant – but it worked. When I joined the nail industry in…
Read MoreInside the award-winning Stourbridge nail & beauty salon entering a new era
Chantal Chambers joined West Midlands beauty space, Scratch Nail & Beauty Salon, as a work experience student. Today, she is proud to be the owner of the award-winning business, with a strong team culture, loyal community of clients and stunning recent refurbishment. Chantal’s beauty career began at 18 years old, when after only one week…
Read MoreHow art helped a nail tech through life’s toughest times & inspired a thriving nail community
Lauren Lewis took her first steps into the nail industry in 2024. Since then, the Scottish nail art specialist has built a successful social media presence, loyal client base and career she truly loves – and launched hugely popular networking events for nail professionals. Known on Instagram as @ohnails.bylauren, she shares her nail journey and…
Read MoreThe Lincolnshire nail studio combining bespoke services, education & passion
A passionate nail technician, educator & Scratch Stars Builder Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Georgi Watt’s journey in the nail industry has seen her transform a love for nails into a thriving career, build a loyal clientele and create her own studio. Georgi’s nail journey began in 2018 when she qualified in L&P…
Read MoreInside the career of a celebrity nail stylist & The X Factor head of nails
From working in an electrical retailer to heading up the nail team on The X Factor, Jamie Nunn has had quite the career. He shares his journey with Scratch – as well as some of his most memorable encounters… Jamie Nunn is the owner of Cambridgeshire salon, Matilda-Rose Nails & Beauty, and has worked as…
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