Posts by Callie Iley
Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Pontyclun, Wales
The Beauty Hut opened its doors in July 2022, when Kate Morgan made the decision to move from her home based salon into a premises on a busy high street. “My vision is to create a one stop shop, offering a complete package of treatments including nails, lashes, waxing, massage, aesthetic treatments, hair, and more.”…
Read MoreTownhouse salon announces launch of Covent Garden location & Festive Collection
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has unveiled its eighth location in The Yards, Covent Garden, alongside the launch of the Townhouse Festive Collection. The salon Located within a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden tube station, the salon sees Townhouse’s signature Insta-worthy décor brought to the West End. Townhouse will be…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily
Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily North Yorkshire-based tech, Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily, chats to Scratch about mobile tekking alongside her studies at university and her passion for creating nail art. “My nail journey began in summer 2020. As a university student who lives at home, I was looking for…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire Gemma Hill qualified as a nail technician in 2016, engaging in extensive training with CJP Nail Systems alongside 1-2-1 sessions with other nail technicians. She set up working in a salon, however due to the lockdown in 2020, the salon closed. This encouraged Gemma to open up her…
Read MoreGet festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser
Get festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser Indulge in the scents of the season with NAF! Pro’s limited edition winter 2022 collection, Winter Wonders, featuring two festive cuticle oil scents, a scented candle and a reed diffuser. The collection draws inspiration from the scents and hues of winter for the…
Read MoreTurn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection
Turn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection Artistic Nail Design has launched its winter 2022 collection, Totally Tinseled, drawing inspiration from the festive season while maintaining its signature edgy twist. The collection offers a variety of finishes and tones, with six seasonal hues ranging from bold statement shades to soft…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Simply Perfection Beauty, Canterbury, Kent
Salon in the Spotlight: Simply Perfection Beauty, Canterbury, Kent Shelley Read didn’t initially pursue a career in nails, despite wanting to enter the beauty industry when she left school. “I finally trained up in 2019, and I can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner,” Shelley beams. “My salon is located at the back of my…
Read MoreEmbrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers
Embrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers Nailberry has launched its Moon Collection, featuring a trio of dazzling metallic nail lacquers. With three seasonal statement shades to take clients from day-to-night, the Moon Collection can be used alongside Nailberry’s Strengthen & Breathe Base Coat and Shine & Breathe Top…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios
Nail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios sits down with Scratch to chat about her inclusive nail studio and her future career goals… “My signature style is something that is painterly and realistic looking, such as dreamy skies, portraits, foliage and fine line illustrations,” Alice shares. “I also enjoy…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Indigo Pearl Beauty, Southend-on-Sea
Salon in the Spotlight: Indigo Pearl Beauty, Southend-on-Sea Having worked as a mobile beauty therapist for seven years, Victoria Marston dreamed of having her own home-based salon space. However, she was limited due to where she was living. “Business was put on hold when lockdown happened in 2020, which is when my family made the…
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