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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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LONDON NAIL TECHS sought for on demand opportunities

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

The founder of Ruuby, a beauty bookings app for London, is seeking nail technicians to add to its roster. The app is designed for busy women who wish to book a beauty appointment either at their home or at a London salon, and Venetia Archer – who identified a gap…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Beautifulea, Nottingham

By Kat Hill | 10 May 2017

Having been in the beauty industry for 12 years, Leanne Steel opened her home salon last year. With a name that represents both her passion for beauty and her own personality, the name ‘Beautifulea’ was the perfect play on words. “I took a risk but the first year has exceeded…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sparkle Beauty, Skelmersdale

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career and salon, she’s never been happier. “I’d always known I wanted to be a nail technician but my family felt…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Box, Wiltshire

By Kat Hill | 19 April 2017

“I originally started my nail business working on mine and my family’s nails as a hobby while I worked as a nanny,” remembers owner of The Beauty Box, Nicola Robbins. “I decided it was time to get some training so I could launch a  part time business. I chose to train with Nail…

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AWARD-WINNING BRAND seeks nail technician & managers

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2017

Luxury nail business, The Hand & Foot Spa, is seeking nail technicians and a nail bar manager. Full and part time vacancies are available and applicants must have exceptional customer service skills – as well as nail skills – and be friendly and enthusiastic with immaculate attention to detail. All…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nail Couture Nails & Beauty, Bingley

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

With its quirky decor and open-plan design, Nail Couture Nails & Beauty is a conversation starter – and its clients agree. “We are a very sociable salon,” enthuses owner, Cathy Lansbury-Palmer, “We created our unique trio pedicure station and reception area with this in mind. Clients love to talk and chat, as do we.…

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