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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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Salon in the Spotlight: The Lavender Rooms, Taunton

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2019

Having been established for eight years, The Lavender Rooms was created by duo, Catherine Bunning and Charlotte Patch. Located in the historic coach house at Hestercombe Gardens, the salon offers a tranquil setting for treatments. “The salon has remained to its original ethos of offering a one on one bespoke…

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 Salon in the Spotlight: RosielyNails, The Custard Factory, Digbeth

By Kat Hill | 27 February 2019

“My little studio is a nail art sanctuary,” smiles Rosie Lynall. “Before I start my own business, I was always so frustrated with the lack of creativity at my local nail salons. This led me to reopen the studio last year after having some time away from nails. What was…

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Salon in the Spotlight: BLINX Beauty Studio, Leyland, Lancashire

By Kat Hill | 20 February 2019

Decorated in pretty pink and copper tones, BLINX Beauty Studio is celebrating over a year in its new location. “To start with, I was renting a room for lash extension services,” explains owner, Natasha Gorner. “It didn’t take long for it to turn into my full-time job. After two years…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Blush, Warrington 

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2019

After her client list grew and the demand for more hours came, Sarah Hill knew it was time to seek a solution to meet her nail needs. “I started Blush in 2012,” reveals Sarah. “At first, I worked it part time, mainly in evenings and alongside my full time job work…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Shop, Southend-on-Sea

By Kat Hill | 30 January 2019

Created to promote a sense of self-care, The Beauty Shop was opened by Courtney Smith four years ago. “We are planet conscious, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free salon,” Courtney states. “Our strap line is ‘more than just a pretty face’, reflecting the fact that beauty isn’t about vanity but so much more. We…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tammy Hobson at Fingerlicious

By Kat Hill | 16 January 2019

Starting out in 2011, Tammy Hobson  orginally turned to nails while she was on maternity leave. “While I was preganant with my second child, a sought out nail courses to keep busy and found that I really enjoyed them,” Tammy explains. “I started off just practicing on myself, family and friends…

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