Nail Tech Talk: Meet Sarah Rushworth of The Nail Shed, Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2023
Valuing offering clients a personalised, focused service due to her struggles with anxiety since the birth of her son, Sarah Rushworth of The Nail Shed, Bolton, details her nail journey & how it felt to win Home Nail Salon of the Year in the Scratch Stars Awards 2023… Working two…
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Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels
In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services, it was a regular client who, at an appointment last July, ignited a curiosity in Brittany; to create her own…
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Home salon owner? Check out the benefits of The Secret Salon Club
The Secret Salon Club has launched to support home salons across the UK. The platform is an online platform solely dedicated to quality and standards in the home salon industry. Working with salon owners in the hair, beauty, lash and aesthetic industries, the club actively supports and showcase individual excellence…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Techniques, Northampton
The multiple lockdowns hit Corey Jade Stockwell’s salon business hard, meaning relocation was necessary to survive. “The future of the business looked grim,” Corey explains. “The most important thing was to keep a roof over my family’s head; as a single mum, it was down to me. “Luckily, I had…
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@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex
Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and foot services, the recently renovated private studio provides the ideal workspace for Faye. “I have had an incredible pedicure station…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Academy on the Move, Glusburn, West Yorkshire
Keen to share her passion for the beauty industry, Corinne McDermott established Beauty Academy on the Move in 2017 to deliver accredited training. “Following a career of working in salons, onboard a cruise ship and in spa’s, I was inspired to pass on my knowledge, skills and experience,” Corinne states.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Noir Beauty, Emsworth, Hampshire
Having started her beauty business in the spare room of her family home, Kelly Checketts outgrew the space after three years. “I loved it but, having three children and two sausage dogs, it wasn’t always practical when working evenings,” Kelly laughs. “I knew I wanted to branch out into education,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Garage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
After ten years of working for various spas, salons and being mobile, Joanna Paylor welcomed a little boy in 2019 which made her take a leap faith and open her own home-based salon to fit work around her young family’s life. “The Beauty Garage opened in October 2020, and although…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Base Coat Beauty, North East, England
When their family grew, Ella and Milly Shanks’ home salon relocated from a bedroom in the family home to a new garage conversion. “We’ve had our home salon for 3 and a half years,” the duo explain. “In the past, it’s been in our spare bedroom, which is now our…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Laura’s Beauty, Stockton-on-Tees
Having worked in the industry in various capacities, Laura Easby recently found a permanent base for her business. “I started out on my own eight years ago above a hairdressers, before going mobile for a few months,” Laura remembers. “Carrying all my kit around wasn’t for me, so i started…
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What extraction does my nail salon need?
Natasia-Louise James, of Vodex, shares her advice on why an extraction system is so essential and what should be taken in consideration when choosing one for your setup… “Having an extraction system that works both correctly and efficiently will not only provide you with cleaner air by removing airborne dust…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Frankie Alice Nails, Congleton, Cheshire
When Francesca Alice Nield was furloughed last year from her job in the hospitality sector, she took the chance to pursue her dream career and set up her own studio. “I had previously trained with Nails By Annabel, so I used the first lockdown to create my work space,” Francesca…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sadie’s, Worcester
Decorated in on-trend shades of blush pink and deep green, Sadie Branson’s setup sees a chic workspace to greet clients. “My studio is located in my old childhood bedroom in my parent’s house,” Sadie states. “The salon certainly did not start out looking how it does now: I started off…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Rosie, Cumbria
Having worked both on a mobile basis and at her kitchen table for the last 10 years, Rosie Doran sought a more permanent basis for her nail business. “When the first lockdown happened, my husband suggested that we use the time wisely and build a summerhouse: a place for my…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Barn at Heage, Belper, Derbyshire
Originally an outbuilding on Lucy Jerrom’s family farm, this salon studio opened its doors in September 2019. “My dad, who’s a builder, and brother, who’s a joiner, renovated the building for me,” Lucy smiles. “I’ve very lucky!” Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, The Beauty Barn at Heage offers an idyllic…
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