TECHS & SALONS
Inside the ‘quirky but classy’ West Yorkshire salon offering a sanctuary for nail & beauty clients
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
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
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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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Furley has found the fabulous French is always popular with her clients. “For me, I’ve always loved the understated elegance of a classic French manicure,” Leanne explains, “With the rise in trend of nude nail colours I have…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 finalist and member of Gemma Lambert’s Nail Team, Linda Hill, has been wearing this luxe pink design. “The nails were created for a special friends wedding as I had a rather plain dress,” Linda explains. “The whole…
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Having honed her artistic eye as a tattoo artist, Frenchie Fabulous wanted a career change, inspired by her own love of receiving nail treatments. “After working in a salon for a few months, I realised I wanted more control over my brand and image,” Frenchie explains. “A small studio space opened up…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, has found the warmer weather has been encouraging her clients to be more daring with their colour choices. “Mustard is a total love/hate colour with my clients,” Lauren laughs. “A lot of my clients…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kass Dixon has been wearing this ultra luxe rose gold design. “I created these for a family event,” Kass reveals. “I’m totally in love with rose gold at the moment and it gave me the perfect opportunity to do this…
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Sherrie Farris recently decided to fly the nest and spread her wings. Having moved her nail business from her parent’s house to a new premises, the CND™ technician is reaping the rewards. “It took a long time to find my own premises,” Sherrie reveals. “I needed somewhere suitable and within…
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