Posts by Carter Rogers
Salon in the Spotlight: Nina Aesthetics & Beauty, Liverpool
Just over a year ago, Nina was faced with some personal challenges in regards to her mother’s health, but despite this, her mum continued to be her biggest supporter and encouraged Nina to venture into the world of aesthetics despite her fear of needles. After being in the beauty industry for over 16 years, Nina…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Meet Joanna Tompkins, Scratch Stars’ Nail Business Mentor Award winner 2023
Meet Scratch Stars’ winner of the Nail Business Mentor Award 2023, Joanna Tompkins of Nail Tech Tribe, as she shares insight to her career journey and reveals details from her competition process… “10 years ago, I was an admin assistant wanting more than anything to escape being tied to an office job and someone else’s…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Lucy’s Glamourvan, Deal
Getting into the industry seeking flexible working hours around childcare in 2002, Lucy Fulbrook tackles new terrain with her mobile salon, the Glamourvan… With a budget of £1000 to renovate a poor condition caravan she purchased for £150, Lucy and her builder husband set to work on converting it into her own mobile salon. Initially,…
Read MoreStamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra
Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service… For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary have been sharing their professional nail products across the globe, supporting nail stylists in the creation of slick, colourful services. The product portfolio boasts 300+…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Elle Belle’s Beauty Studio, Norfolk
Enrolling in her first of many beauty courses in 2010, Kay Willmott opened her salon, Elle Belle’s Beauty Studio, in 2017, named after her daughter. With ten members of staff in the salon, including herself, as a beauty therapist and laser technician; salon manager, nail tech and masseuse, Rosie Jo; beauty therapist, Alona; hair stylists,…
Read MoreLuxury 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 gel polish line. “She looked…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Studio, Wiltshire
Driven by her passion and dedication to the industry, nail technician and beauty educator, Claire Elaine Thomson, shares her love for learning and reveals the message behind her hummingbird branding. With 23 years of experience, Claire started her nail journey in 1998 when she decided it was time to do something that would bring her…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Imagine Nails & Beauty, Wirral
Lockdown encouraged long-time beauty lover, Charlotte Holden, to take the steps to finally pursue her dream job in the nail and beauty industry. Noting her love for nails and making others feel good about themselves, tekking is the perfect fit for Charlotte, who began polishing and painting nails as a hobby in 2017. “I think…
Read MoreMeet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: MARIJA DENIZ, Denmark
Marija Deniz is a nail artist from Sjaelland, Denmark, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? I have had a passion for creativity and design since childhood, and the nail industry allows me to express my artistic side. I have…
Read MoreMeet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: TAN ADAMS, UK
Tan Adams is an nail pro based in Pontypool, Wales and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? I was an artist before I was a nail technician and it…
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