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: Creative Claws, Holyhead, Wales

By Kat Hill | 28 March 2018

With its fresh and floral décor, it’s eternally spring at Creative Claws. Located Holyhead, Wales, Sophie Pritchard’s business relocated to a new premise at the beginning of the year; seeing a fresh start for the salon. “Creative Claws was founded around three years ago,” reveals Sophie. “I was renting a…

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Spa reveals on-site environmental initiatives

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

Titanic Spa is aiming to help tackling the crisis of single-use plastic by launching an environmental initiative to cut the use of plastic bottles, straws and cups. The Huddersfield spa has teamed up with members of Natural Kirklees’ Environmental Alliance and volunteers from Huddersfield pharmaceutical company, Thornton & Ross, to clear Lowestwood Pond. After finding…

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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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