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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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Crowland log cabin nail salon: “My clients love being surrounded by nature”

By Lilly Delmage | 28 June 2025

As’ka Baran, owner of Crowland-based nail salon, Holistic Health & Beauty, opens the doors to her unique space – a log cabin nestled in the corner of her garden. “Working from a log cabin brings a sense of connection with the earth and nature,” shares As’ka. “Clients often comment that…

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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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Pretty Painter, Yeovil, Somerset

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2017

Bright, colourful and oh-so-fun, Cheryl Garner did not shy away when it came to creating her working environment. “I became self employed in 2010 after qualifying in 2002,” remembers Cheryl Garner. “I’ve been based at my current salon, Marley Barn Hair & Beauty, for four years now. My client, and…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Natalie’s Nails and Beauty Limited, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex

By Kat Hill | 6 December 2017

Finally in a home of its own, Natalie Martin’s beauty business is thriving. Originally established in Natalie’s kitchen, the new specially-created log cabin salon in her garden allows Natalie to offer the bespoke services to her close-knit group of clients. “I live in a small village,” Natalie explains. “The majority…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Boutik Salon, Plymouth

By Kat Hill | 29 November 2017

Recently refurbished, The Boutik Salon has evolved over the years to hone its client experience.“Originally started in 2009 as a nail salon in Plympton, Plymouth, The Boutik Salon has grown and expanded its range of services and treatments covering all aspects of hair, beauty, nails and lash,” reveals owner Abigail…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D’s Nail Parlour, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2017

Located in historic Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, D’s Nail Parlour is a charming addition to bustling market town. Drawing inspiration from its surrounding, the salon’s décor is harmony with its building’s heritage. “The building was built in 1515 and retains many original features,” reveals owner, Donna Billings. Cosy with its warming wood…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Claire’s Cabin Nails & Beauty, Dorset

By Kat Hill | 15 November 2017

Calm and cosy, the aim of Claire Parrett’s salon is to create an inviting space for her clients to indulge in. Based from a cabin in her back garden, the salon is the result of Claire’s hard work and ambition for a career in the beauty industry. “My cabin has…

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