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! “With the arrival of spring, cherry blossoms have started to bloom,” smiles Diana Pajeva. “More and more of my clients are asking for pretty pastel pink and lilac shades with Sakura tree nail art. It’s an easy and quick…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Viv Brennan celebrated the opening of her new studio, Nailvinara, in style thanks to a perfectly pink design. “I always wear really long nails,” explains Viv. “I used INK London’s Acrylink L&P system and sculpted in Mrs Clear. “I encapsulated iridescent chunky pink…
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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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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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Here they are; the talented 2017 finalists hoping to shine later next month and be crowned a Scratch Star. Each year, the challenge gets tougher, as more and more entries amass for Scratch magazine’s industry awards – the Scratch Stars. Following a scrupulous first round of judging, finalists in each category…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nails desk! Tracy McGoogan of Notorious Nails has found her client have been requesting pastel hues. “Pastel colours have been super popular in recent weeks for our client,” Tracy explains. “I think it’s mostly because of the change in weather! Spring flowers are…
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