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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: Effy Nails, Berlin, Germany

By Kat Hill | 1 February 2018

Tucked away in an artist’s studio loft in trendy Berlin, Rachel Foreman, of Effy Nails, has found the perfect space for her nail business. “When I moved to Berlin, I started with home visits for nails as well as pop-up nail bars, editorials, experimental photo shoots and film” Rachel reveals.…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Bothy, York

By Kat Hill | 24 January 2018

Charming with its earthy tones and rustic feel, York-based salon, The Bothy, is a relaxing escape for clientele. “We took our name from the stone shelters built on mountain sides for protection from the storm; we want The Bothy to be our client’s refuge from the storm,” reveals founders, Amanda…

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NAIL’D IT LONDON to offer indulgent Laurent-Perrier pedicure

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2018

London salon chain, Nail’d It London, took to Instagram to reveal its new indulgent pedicure service. Teaming up with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, the salon announced the new treatment is ‘the most luxurious pedicure in town’! The treatment appears to include a foot soak with sparkling Cuvée Rosé, along with a 24k gold…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Glitz & Glam Nail Van, Stockport

By Kat Hill | 10 January 2018

Rachael Beaumont decided it was time to hit the road – literally! After initially working from a summer house in her garden, a recent  relocation provided some unexpected inspiration for her nail business. “With a recent house move, I had the idea to try something new and different. I like a…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BeYoutiful, Nagel Studio Het Gooi, The Netherlands

By Kat Hill | 3 January 2018

After a busy career in media and marketing, Angela Romijn-Penney decided to take a leap of faith, follow her passion and open her own nail studio. Having lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, Angela enjoyed family life and a busy career but sought a change in direction. Now the…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rainbow Nails, Plymouth

By Kat Hill | 20 December 2017

After five successful years in both her home salon and forging her client base as a mobile technician, Sophie Hudd is celebrating the opening of her new salon in Plymouth. “It’s a big change to now have my own salon and a small team of other techs – Emma and Kim…

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