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Inside the ‘quirky but classy’ West Yorkshire salon offering a sanctuary for nail & beauty clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2025

Experienced beauty pro & educator, Narelle Wharton, shares the story of her Castleford salon, Narelle Beauty… The first Covid lockdown hit soon after Narelle Wharton had discovered an ideal space for her salon business. Having struggled with the heat and lack of space when working from her conservatory previously, it…

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Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients

By Scratch Staff | 19 April 2025

Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail…

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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2025

Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide to become a pet-friendly salon? We decided to become a pet-friendly salon because so many of our clients are animal…

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London Grace shares the story to its success as a nail care brand

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2020

London Grace believes ‘catching up with friends, a glass of wine and a good-looking set of nails’ are amongst the best things in life, which is why it has created a space where all three can be enjoyed in equal measure. London Grace questions what it means to be a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Hart

By Kat Hill | 5 February 2020

After years working mobile and across her dining room table, Kirstan Hart’s recent house move saw space for her very own nail studio.  “I’ve always been obsessed with interior design and having my very own studio to decorate how I like (without having to confer with the husband) was the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Barn Mobberley, Cheshire

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2020

Set in a quaint village, this snug salon set-up can be found within the grounds of a milk farm. “I used a warm palette of pink, gold and copper to create a cosy, friendly feel,” explains owner, Zoe Ola. “The salon sees a flower feature wall as I also wanted…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Box by Alyson, Milton Keynes

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2020

In chic shades of grey and pink, Alyson Trueman’s home salon offers a luxurious feel. “Even though I am based in my home, I always wanted it to feel like you are visiting a luxury, high street salon but in a comfortable, quiet setting,” Alyson explains. “I believe I have…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Leah’s Beauty, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2020

Setting up to create a better work and life balance as a new mum, Leah Slater moved her beauty business back home. “While I was on maternity leave, I decided to embark on the adventure of building an extension for my home salon,” smiles Leah. “Now the space has a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Lounge at Chapelton, Aberdeen

By Kat Hill | 8 January 2020

Opening in 2017, the team at The Lounge at Chapelton have worked hard to ensure the boutique salon is the beauty go-to for residents of Chapelton, near Aberdeen. “We offer a range of hair, beauty and spa treatments for men and women,” explains co-owner, Kelly Daun. “Clients can enjoy a variety…

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