SALON & SPAS

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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2025

Meet Rebecca, ‘toe wizard’ & owner of Cutiecles – a salon sanctuary that prides itself on comfort, care and calm. Recently refurbed, Cutiecles Nail Salon is a passion project for the nail technician, who boasts 10 years’ experience in the industry. After returning to work from maternity leave, Rebecca (and…

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This Victorian-style Doncaster beauty salon is designed to feel like home

By Jess Watts | 26 July 2025

Salon owner, Khristie Lawton, shares how she crafted a home-away-from-home oasis just outside the hustle and bustle of Doncaster city centre. Relaxing, welcoming, and safe are three words that inspired the design of Khristie Lawton’s Victorian-style salon. Defining her parents’ living room as the muse for the space, Khristie explains…

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Inside the Leeds nail salon known for its Y2K decor & viral nail art

By Jess Watts | 25 July 2025

Meet Freya-Poppy Bowden, the Y2K-obsessed nail tech whose Leeds-based salon is every millennial’s dream! Growing up in a family of artists, it is no surprise that Freya-Poppy’s creativity flourished early. At the age of 11, she began experimenting with nail art and quickly fell in love with the medium. She…

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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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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Office, Fife

By Kat Hill | 4 December 2019

With almost 17 years’ in the nail industry, Michelle Nelson sought a space of her own to grow her business. Setting up in a bustling business park, The Nail Office opened its doors earlier this year. “After having my second baby in January, I felt that there was no better…

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Salon in the Spotlight: My Beauty Place, Leeds

By Kat Hill | 27 November 2019

After working in numerous salons in her local area, Samantha Kaye set about going solo in her beauty business venture. “I decided it was time to open my own salon,” she smiles. “I was managing a major beauty salon in the city centre of Leeds, owned it for 5 years…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Luscious Nails & Beauty, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

By Kat Hill | 20 November 2019

Looking to create a balance between family life and a busy business, Lynne Scott sought a solution close to home – converting her garage into a studio for her nail services. “With a young family, I feel it has been a great move to allow me to work my diary…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Amelia’s Beauty Box, Christchurch, Dorset

By Kat Hill | 13 November 2019

“I started up my own business three years ago after my family moved onto an old farm house,” smiles Amelia Butt. “The cabin was already set up with running water and insulation, so it was perfect for my dream cabin. “My salon is unique as it’s easy to get to…

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