How to minimise plastic waste in your nail business
Green Salon Collective was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. In this blog, the Collective explains how to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated by your business.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Dead Gelous, Norfolk
Lorna Annison trained in nails initially in 2010, but her career led her onto a different path, working in photographic makeup then becoming a parent. “I began working as a lifeguard, but the hours were no longer suitable to my family life. After some thinking, I decided to go back…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Snoozy Studio, Blyth, Northumberland
Kirrin Tasmin’s journey in the beauty industry began in 2015 when she started doing hair extensions, however in 2018, she decided to train in nails. “I started off working in a couple of local salons, before deciding to start working from home in July 2021. It’s been my best decision…
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Salon in the Spotlight: LEAF Beauty, Stoke on Trent
Working in a spa up until 2017, Zoe Cook made the decision to go self-employed, spending the first three years as a makeup artist in the wedding industry. “I was inspired by my own nail artist to expand and do more, and that’s exactly what I did!” “In January 2020,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Merrifield Beauty, Preston
Qualifying in 2010, Emma Merrifield has worked in various roles during her time in the beauty industry. However, after the birth of her second child in 2020, Emma realised it was time to take the plunge and set up her own business. “Setting up a business in the midst of…
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Salon in the Spotlight: T’studio, South Ham, Basingstoke
Gemini Lad has been in the beauty industry since 2006, setting up her first beauty salon in Bath in her early 20s before moving salons to work as a beauty salon manager in the north of England. “I ended up moving back down south, so on 1 April 2022, I…
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Salon in the Spotlight: JLR Nail Design, Indiana, USA
Jordan Ramos worked at a salon for eight years, but when it was closed, she was left with a decision to make about the future of her career. “I decided it was time to open my own nail salon, which I have now owned since 2018. I have since moved…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Euphoria Nail and Beauty Salon, Maidstone
Euphoria Nail and Beauty Salon was formally a butchers, but was transformed in 1990 by Carole Lionet, with the help of her husband. “We quickly realised that the beauty industry was becoming more and more popular, so we added beauty room after beauty room, and it morphed into Euphoria as…
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Green Salon Collective on the problem with waste
Green Salon Collective was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. They kick off their blog with Scratch by detailing why non-recyclable and non-reusable waste is so problematic. The…
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Salon in the Spotlight: A Hint Of Beauty, Pembrokeshire
During her maternity leave, Sophie Raymond decided it was time to follow her dreams of pursuing a career in the beauty industry. “I realised that life was far too short to spend every day in a career that was making me miserable. I love nothing more than making others feel…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Danielle, Cheshire
Danielle Pulford opened her salon after the second lockdown, after her local salon she was employed at shut down. “I wasn’t in a position, nor did I feel ready, to open my own salon with other staff, so I thought converting my garage was the way forward, especially with the…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Emily Yafai Nail Artist, Doncaster
Emily Yafai opened her salon in 2021, after taking a break from her career to focus on her family. “It felt like the perfect time to find my feet again doing what I love. I found my base, and didn’t want to miss this opportunity to grow. I have wanted…
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This hair removal device could help you net up to £250 an hour
Are you seeking to expand your treatment offerings and diversify your business? While nail services ignite your creative prowess, you may want to consider enhancing your service menu – and profits – with the addition of laser hair removal, and attract the 75% of your female client base who seek…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Fabu Lou’s Beauty, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
After working alone renting rooms in salons since 2010, Louise Bradshaw decided to take the leap and open her own salon in September 2020. “I was offered a deal for the salon that I couldn’t refuse, so I jumped at the chance. It was a horrible, damp, dark and dusty…
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Why I use Timely to help manage my beauty business
When Beaconsfield-based nail technician, Chloe Joel, shared images of her ombré nail styles on social media, they quickly went viral – and she found herself juggling up to 30 clients a week. Overwhelmed by admin, she turned to Timely to take over her business management and bookings. “Before Timely, I…
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