Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Rae Florence, Caldicot, Wales
Rae Florence was set to begin her primary education training this September but in a turn of events, she listened to her gut feeling and set out to pursue her dream of running her own salon. From a young age, Rae had been fascinated with the world of nails and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Chelsea, Newhall Swadlincote, Derbyshire
After training in 2009 and qualifying in 2012 at Burton Collage, Chelsea Tipper went on to train with CND™ Shellac before opening her own salon in 2020. “My little building has been various things in the past but everyone always talks about the time it was a chip shop and…
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Devon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon
“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at a time, they can open up, allowing you to celebrate the ups in their lives, but also the downs,” says Emily Harris, owner of North Devon business, Vanity Nails & Tanning. The passionate pro is a qualified mental health first…
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Townhouse opens Leeds location at Victoria Gate
Situated within the Victoria Gate shopping centre a short walk from Leeds train station, Townhouse has announced the launch of its Leeds location. With a treatment menu including Townhouse’s signature or luxury manicures and pedicures with polish, gel polish, builder gel in a bottle and hard gel extensions, manicures can…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Therapy, Almondbury, Huddersfield
When Marie Holgate finished her GCSEs at 16 years old, unsure what to do, Marie followed her passion and decided to train as a beauty therapist at White Rose School of Beauty in Huddersfield. “I loved the training, especially the holistic side and I will be forever grateful for my…
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Titanic Spa recognised for sustainability efforts by Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2023
Having achieved recognition in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2023 for three years in a row, Titanic Spa has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Sustainable Spa category. Based in West Yorkshire, eco-spa Titanic Spa scooped the award in 2021 and achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in 2022, before securing its…
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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…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, Knightsbridge, Scratch Stars Awards winner
Following Townhouse, Knightsbridge’s second consecutive Nail Salon of the Year win at the Scratch Stars Awards 2023, founder & creative director, Juanita Huber-Millet, shares what the win means to the team and what to expect from the salon brand in future… Townhouse has become a familiar face at the Scratch…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Blackheart Beauty, North Shields
After working in the beauty industry since 2004 and training with Kirsty Meakin, Emily Ferguson and other prestigious nail techs, Tara Stephenson opened her dream salon in 2020 but sadly it was closed due to the pandemic. Now, she has transformed her spare room into her own nail sanctuary with…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Omega Nails, Pontypool
Wanting to create a space for herself and her clients to unapologetically be themselves, Tan Adams drew inspiration from tattoo shops for her salon’s alternative styling. “I want my space to feel like a haven for people who struggle to fit into mainstream spaces. Growing up, I was convinced that…
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