Posts by Lilly Delmage
Meet the nail techs running separate businesses in one salon in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Amy McCall opens the doors to her, and co-owner, Gemma Bryson’s, beauty space, sharing the story about how the ‘small but effective team of two’ have created their beauty oasis. Amy started training in 2019, joining a two-year course at Ayrshire College in Kilmarnock – which first sparked her passion for the industry. But, it…
Read MoreHere are the nail colour collections you need to note for autumn/winter 2024
As we wave goodbye to the bright hues of summer, it’s time to plan for a new season of nail potential. The autumn/winter trends will be dominated by the tortoiseshell print, black cherry hues and oranges and browns, and we’ll welcome navy and beige neutrals. Here are the nail colour collections to note to achieve…
Read More10 on-trend nail art ideas for autumn 2024
Here’s a roundup of the hottest nail art trends to inspire your next seasonal manicure as we enter the autumn months. While the bold, vibrant hues and floral, fun prints of summer are always enjoyed in the warmer months, the building excitement of nail enthusiasts awaiting their autumn manicures is undeniable. Muted, neutral shades are…
Read MoreWant to forge beauty industry connections? This virtual event can help!
Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is virutal, enhancing this event’s accessibility for ticket holders worldwide. The eight-part event is separated into two 45-minute interactive and educational virtual sessions across four Mondays…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Hobby Hut, Rhyl, North Wales
Home nail salon owner, Char Price, shares how she overcame a big health challenge to open The Hobby Hut, a nail salon that aims to reduce client stresses via luxurious nail treatments… Char trained with Mode Academy in 2014, before progressing her career and qualifying as an educator in 2017, via Missu Academy. The tech…
Read MoreFinding the perfect nail course: a guide by Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024
Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024, Melanie Lewendon, shares her top tips for finding the best nail courses to extend your skills.. Continual professional development is critical in any industry, the expert educator explains: “Techniques and products are constantly evolving, and it’s essential to stay updated. This not only helps you maintain a high…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Kassie Payne of Nailz by Kass
Luxury press-on nail artist, Kassie Payne, shares what sparked her passion for creating portrait nail artistry and her social media journey, and reveals the journey to launching own range of nail products… Kassie joined the world of nails as a means of income. She says: “The first three years I offered nail extensions on a…
Read MoreMeet the Nottingham beauty salon owner providing a sanctuary for busy mums
Fotini Bihuci is the nail tech behind Nuse Beauty, the ‘cosy home-based’ salon designed for new mums and clients who struggle with anxiety. Having worked in hospitality and tourism management, understanding the needs of clients has always been at the centre of Fotini’s work. In September 2023, when she became pregnant, she took her passion…
Read MorePoole-based nail business plans second studio just months after securing £25,000 Start Up Loan
Poole’s Cassidy’s Beauty Academy is planning its second studio, after a Start Up Loan of £25,000 from GC Business Finance (GCBF) helped owner, Cassidy Jade Darby, secure her first nail studio earlier this year. Cassidy founded Cassidy’s Beauty Academy in April 2024 after receiving financial aid by the GCBF. She shares: “The Start Up Loan…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: L.E, Radcliffe, Lancashire
Lauren Taylor welcomes Scratch inside her home salon, where she has created a ‘homely and cleanly’ space within her dining room… Having completed her Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy in 2016, and her Level 3 NVQ in Nails in 2017, Lauren has been a qualified nail tech for seven years. From May 2023 to…
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