Techs & Salons
Inside the Yorkshire nail salon offering 360 gel polish shades
From summerhouse to salon, Michelle Swain‘s garden nail studio proves that the best workplaces are sometimes closer to home than you think… Castleford-based Michelle began her nail career as a part-time mobile tech, however after her services were affected by the Covid lockdown, she decided to open a salon in her garden. “The process of…
Read MoreThe nail artist behind the viral designs you’ve been obsessing over
If you’ve seen a scroll-stopping nail look featuring a mini 3D character that you can’t help but adore, chances are, Brydie Leishman is behind the design. Let’s uncover the talented tech’s nail journey… When she was 16 years old, Brydie – known to her followers as @brydiedoesnails, ventured into London to have her nails done…
Read MoreStep inside the ‘magical cave’ nail salon in Cornwall
Looking for a nail salon that doubles as an enchanted retreat to a mystical land? Alchemy Nails might just be the place for you… Pixie White is a nail tech from Launceston, Cornwall – and a practicing witch. These are two paths that might seem worlds apart, but Pixie has woven them together seamlessly in…
Read MoreInside the Kent home nail salon that exudes total calm
Since qualifying as a nail tech in 2017, Vicky Horne has built a successful career, with achievements including an ambassadorship with a major nail brand. Vicky began her nail journey as a mobile tech, travelling between clients’ homes to deliver professional services. In time, she brought her business home to Rochester, initially working from her…
Read MoreMeet the Derbyshire nail tech who swapped retail for running her own salon
From retail career to nail salon owner, Natalie Kirk has had quite the journey. Step inside her Derbyshire nail space, Nail Perfection by Natalie… In 2004, Natalie Kirk was working in retail but had had grown increasingly disillusioned with the industry. When her mum suggested she try a nail course as a sideline, she decided…
Read MoreThe Castleford beauty salon inspired by a Coca-Cola can
Narelle Wharton didn’t follow a mood board when creating her home salon. She followed a Coca-Cola can – and the result is every bit as bold and beautiful as she imagined. After completing her NVQ Level 2 in Beauty, Narelle started her nail career as she meant to go on: with an extensive amount of…
Read MoreHow an award-winning beauty salon transformed from funeral directors to feel-good sanctuary
Before NT Beauty Salon became a salon, the Shropshire space was a funeral directors. So, how did the shift come about? Owner, Nicole Taylor, trained as a beauty therapist in 2012, continuing her education to complete a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification the following year. The first years of her career were spent working for…
Read MoreInside the Pennsylvania nail salon where tiny canvases meet a big sense of calm
When the city inspector signed off on Elizabeth Tighe Nail Spa in Scranton, US, he had a confession. “I like to think of myself as a pretty grouchy old man,” he told owner, Liz. “But for some reason standing in this nail spa, I have an overwhelming sense of calm and happiness.” So, what makes…
Read MoreRocksta Nails: the nail brand built on community, determination & bling
From ambitious nail newbie to established tech & brand owner, Ryan Hobbs’ nail career proves that determination, passion – and a little bit of bling – can take you further than you’d ever expect. Starting out Five years ago, Ryan Hobbs stumbled across award-winning nail artist & brand owner, Kirsty Meakin, online. Inspired by her…
Read MoreFrom spare room to success: a Southampton beauty salon’s story
Jenna Pearson, owner of Glow Beauty Studio, began her journey into the beauty industry in 2018. After completing a lash course, what started as a passion project quickly evolved into something much bigger… Although originally trained in Law, Jenna felt drawn to the beauty industry, and her decision to enter the creative field ‘opened the…
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