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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: Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, Doncaster

By Kat Hill | 29 August 2018

Having worked from home previously, Sarah Vernon Cowell knew it was time for a new working space when she started to outgrow her set-up. “I started up the business seven years ago,” Sarah reveals. “I worked from a log cabin from home. Over the years, I worked hard to build…

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Salon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2018

After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it…

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Salon In The Spotlight: Nails By Arlene, Chapelhall, Airdrie

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2018

After being made redundant from an insurance service, Arlene Fraser decided to dream big and follow her passion. “During the six month leading up to my redundancy, I sought education to learn how to do my own nails,” explains Arlene. “My usual technician had to reduce her hours and appointments became…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Chi Anmo Beauty Rooms, Aberdeenshire

By Kat Hill | 8 August 2018

Starting out as a home salon, Melanie Simpson found her beauty business go from strength to strength. “In April 2018, Chi Anmo relocated to a stunning new salon in Westhill to ensure we could accommodate the rapidly increasing number of clients looking for a local, reliable and meticulous service,” enthuses…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Body Beautiful, Lincoln

By Kat Hill | 1 August 2018

Bright and bold, Lincoln salon, Body Beautiful, has settled into its new, larger premises. Offering a wide range of treatments, the team and its services are as colourful as the salon’s surroundings. “We originally decorated the salon grey and silver but quickly decided that it wasn’t right for us,” explains…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Luma Nails, South Lanarkshire

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2018

After juggling her duties at the local council, her family life as the mum of two young boys and a client list bursting from her part-time work as a mobile nailista, Lisa Blair knew it was time to seek a space of her own. “I started doing nails in July 2016…

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