Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Den by Cherrelle, Blackburn
Seeing bold wallpaper and sassy neon lights, The Beauty Den by Cherrelle was created by Cherrelle Wright to offer a nail haven for clients. “I worked full time from a salon self employed until I had my third son,” Cherrelle explains. “I realised it wasn’t going to be as easy…
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Tech Talk: Creative colour blocking nails by Lucy Sibley
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Lucy Sibley, to learn more about her industry journey… Lucy entered the nail industry at the end of 2018 after her youngest daughter became unwell. “I needed a career that was flexible but that also fulfilled my creative personality,” she explains. “Now I work part…
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Business considerations you need to make – despite closure due to coronavirus
For business owners, much of this week may have involved considerable time spent on hold on the phone. On hold to the landlord, local authorities, energy and water companies, business advisors, accountants and insurance companies, to name just a few. I took the decision on the first government recommendation on…
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Coronavirus: 10 ways beauty businesses can manage cash flow
Accounts expert & qualified nail tech, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, shares need-to-know business news & accounting advice for those in the beauty industry… The closure of businesses and lockdown presents an extremely difficult time for all, so it is more important than ever to understand and manage cash flow over the next…
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8 questions for Abigail Garvey
1.Tell us about your training… I started my nail training in 2008 after I had completed my beauty therapy training. I enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 in artificial nail structures, which covered acrylic, hard gel and silk. The course was for a year and then I have done various…
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Tech Talk: From nail salon to home studio with Holly Phillips
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Holly Phillips, to learn more about her industry journey… Holly Phillips works as a self-employed nail tech from a studio in her home in Cambridgeshire. “After qualifying as a beauty therapist 12 years ago, I got a job as a full-time nail tech,” she explains.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails & Beauty By Jamie, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire
A recent house presented Jamie Didlock the chance to create a private nail studio. “I’ve always wanted my own home salon, but wasn’t able to as we didn’t have the space,” Jamie smiles. “When we moved to our new house, we turned the double garage into a studio. “I’ve been…
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Coronavirus: Still London owner shares advice to techs facing salon closures
Shelly Elson, founder and creative director of Still London, explains why she made the decision to close the salon doors from Tuesday morning and shares advice to fellow techs facing similar difficulties… Closing any business is heart wrenching, even on a temporary basis, and the decision to close Still London…
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Coronavirus: Salon supports community with wellness initiatives
Hear from the team at Honestly Ombré – a Swindon salon championing kindness with wellness initiatives in its community during the COVID-19 outbreak… “We care about the wellness and wellbeing of our community and want to help and support wherever we can,” states owner, Jessica Wallbridge. “We have developed three…
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Tech Talk: Chloe Crook’s love of glittery nails
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Chloe Crook, to learn more about her industry journey… Chloe Crook from Ashford, Kent entered the nail industry in 2018. “The reason why was because I suffer with bad anxiety and doing nails for me is so soothing and relaxing,” she explains. “What’s more,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, Stoke-on-Trent
Having forged a successful solo career, Jemma Ball knew the time was right to settle with a permanent base for her beauty business. Jemma Elizabeth Beauty boasts far more than a pretty face with its inky blue and blush pink scheme, as, with a combination of Jemma’s savvy business skills…
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Coronavirus: How to reassure salon & spa clients of good practice
Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, talks about the difficulties her business is facing due to COVID-19 and how she and her team are tackling hygiene issues… I’ve been reading so many negative and scary posts that I thought I would try and turn that around to give…
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Coronavirus update: Government promises more financial support for nail & beauty businesses
Further to initiatives outlined in the Budget 2020 announcement, the government has promised greater financial support for small businesses amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The government has advised for people to avoid social interaction to try and halt the spread of the virus, which in turn is having a huge impact…
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Coronavirus: Closing? Suzanne Clayton on making the best decision for your business
Open, or closed? Suzanne Clayton, of Nail Tech Awareness Group & owner of Souz Nails & Beauty, shares her thoughts on making the best decision for your business – and being kind to others… We are all worrying one way or another and I’m sure many have had sleepless nights.…
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Coronavirus: How one salon owner vows to manage nail appointments safely
Liza Smith, session nailist & co-owner of award-winning Bodylines salon in Sittingbourne, Kent, reveals the steps she’s taking to manage the safety of her staff and clients while honouring appointments… “The government has given the advice to avoid social outlets, which could have a huge impact on nail and beauty…
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