Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Shed, Manchester
In 2007, Sarra Birrell set up her salon in Cheshire, establishing a thriving nail and beauty business. However, lockdown had a negative impact on her business. “I took the very difficult decision to close after 14 years. As sad as it was, there was a silver lining – I had…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy
Scratch chats to Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy about the importance of investing in training and finding your inspiration… I love being a part of a client’s nail transformation journey. Going from a simple starting point to achieving their ultimate nail goals. I love helping them to…
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Cancer Touch Therapy training available to salons & spas across Scotland
Skincare brand, Made for Life Organics, has partnered with The Academy of Clinical Training in Scotland to extend its Cancer Touch Therapy courses across the country. SATCC approved and accredited by the Complementary Medical Association, the Cancer Touch Therapy training is designed to empower therapists with the skills, expertise and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Painted Nail, Dorset
Toni Rodway started her nail career in 2003 after offering to be a model for a friend doing a local nail course. She then attended the course herself, convinced the salon owner to take her on as an apprentice and eventually took over managing the salon. “I decided to move…
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UK sees 46% increase in prestige beauty sales from 2020-2021
The UK saw a 46% increase in prestige beauty sales in week 51 (ending 25 December 2021) compared to the same week in 2020. Research by The NPD Group also found a 20% increase when compared to pre-pandemic figures in the same period in 2019. Despite uncertainty with additional restrictions…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Lucy Greenman of Nails by Lucy Greenman
Scratch chats to Lucy Greenman of Nails by Lucy Greenman about the importance of hard work and her future career goals… Everything about nails has me hooked! I think my favourite thing about nails is how much personality these tiny designs can hold. There’s nothing better than a client telling…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Jess Hales, Bures, Essex
In June 2021, Jessica Hales set up her beauty room within a salon in a village in Essex, giving up her full-time job as a beauty therapist to pursue her own business alone. “A lot of people questioned my choice of starting my own business during the pandemic, but for…
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Cultural Style Week launches to celebrate beauty, hair & fashion diversity
Tech entrepreneur, Candy-Ellie Graham, has founded Cultural Style Week, a movement that will take place 21-27 May 2022 to encourage people to boldly embrace their cultural heritage through fashion, hair and beauty. In partnership with hair and beauty platform, StylzMag, Cultural Style Week will open with a fashion show and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Bennett Beauty, Reading
Stacey Bennett has been a nail technician and beauty therapist since 2006, working in several different salons and spas throughout her time in the industry. “I decided to venture out on my own finally after all the years I’ve been doing nails. I’m extremely lucky that I have a loyal…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Mils Does Nails, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Prior to April 2021, Millie Hegarty was doing nails from her home on a part-time. “I decided to begin working full time on a self employed basis. I started renting a room in a salon which was lovely, but I always knew I wanted to have my own premises, I…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Base Beauty, Stafford
Kate Meara quit her full-time job in a call centre in 2016 to take the plunge into the nail industry. “To be self employed with a few friends and family clients was terrifying at first. However, hard work and a love for the industry helped me to find my feet.…
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Coronavirus: 28% of UK salons report staff shortages due to Omicron variant
It’s renowned as the busiest time of year for the beauty sector, with clients booking festive nail services, hair cuts or some pre-Christmas pampering. Yet 28% of UK salon businesses have reported disruption to this busy period due to staff shortages and staff needing to self-isolate. The emergence of the…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie
Scratch chats to Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie about her nail journey and what she would like the industry to achieve in the future… I first started out in the nail industry in 2004 after my mum, who was working as a spa manager at the time, suggested…
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Nail academy scoops 3 prizes at The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards
On 28 November 2021, The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards were hosted at The Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel to celebrate the many individuals from the hair and beauty industries, from cosmetic companies and stylists, to hair and beauty businesses, academies and clinics. The awards were honoured by…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Beautify Salon and Training Academy, Broadstairs, Kent
Dionne Lock’s journey began in March 2017, when she started her beauty training. “When I qualified, I was mobile to start with, then in September 2017, I opened my first beauty salon in the village that I live in. In 2019, I moved my salon to my home because the…
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