Salon in the Spotlight: Elrose Beauty, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Ellie Aldred describes her taste in décor as ‘simple and minimalistic – with a bit of an edge’. Her nail studio is located at the bottom of her garden, accessible via the side of the house, with a sophisticated black and white theme. “Most of my clients are from the local area,” she shares. “Elrose Beauty is easy for them to get to, and a space in which they can relax, feel heard and enjoy being pampered.”

Ellie opened the studio in June 2020, while on furlough from another job. She had completed training with Melanie Lewendon, Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2023, and qualified to offer manicures, pedicures, L&P acrylic and builder gel enhancements. However, she struggled to find a space to rent a desk, so while both she and her partner were off work, they transformed a space at home.

“My partner decided to build a bar at the bottom of the garden to keep busy, and after several discussions, we split the space so I could use one side as a nail studio,” Ellie shares. “This meant that he wasn’t able to squeeze in a pool table – and he doesn’t let me forget it!”

The nail pro works solely from the studio space, having left her other job to focus on growing her clientele. She offers gel polish and builder gel enhancements using products from The Pro Gel UK, for which she is an ambassador, and loves working flexibly, around the needs of her children. “I’ve built amazing relationships with my clients and bring the outside into the nail space with green highlights amongst the décor,” Ellie continues.

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