NAIL TECH TALK: Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails

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Scratch chats to Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails about finding inspiration for nail designs and the progress she has made since starting in the industry… It’s the endless possibilities and creativity that has me hooked on nails, I love that there’s always something new to do. I would say my signature style is French tip designs.…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Shed, Manchester

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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 a salon built in my…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy

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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 feel amazing about themselves and…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Painted Nail, Dorset

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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 to home based and mobile…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Lucy Greenman of Nails by Lucy Greenman

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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 you how much they love…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Jess Hales, Bures, Essex

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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 me it’s been the best…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Bennett Beauty, Reading

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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 and large client base, as…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Base Beauty, Stafford

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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. I moved salon to salon…

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