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Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 February 2025

In a recent poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80% of respondents shared that they’re considering taking on apprentices. Here, two UK salons share how they’ve reaped the rewards of the apprenticeship process.. Nailspa, West Yorkshire “As a business owner, I believe that when it comes to employees, you cannot beat…

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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry

By Lilly Delmage | 9 February 2025

Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…

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Scotland home salon: the pro offering a one-stop shop for nails, hair & beauty services

By Lilly Delmage | 8 February 2025

Emma Saunderson, the owner of Angus-based salon, GlamEm, has made a name for herself as a versatile beauty professional, offering an impressive range of beauty treatments from her home salon. Having trained as a nail technician in 2019 with Young Nails, Emma initially worked on a mobile basis. Though as…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The One Nail Bar, Malvern, Worcestershire

By Kat Hill | 11 November 2020

Opening its doors in August after coming out of the first lockdown, The One Nail Bar is sunny salon offering a bright spot in its local area. “We acquired the premises a couple of days before the lockdown in March,” explain owners, Wai Lok Cham and Le Mi Pham. “It’s been…

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How to reduce energy bills in the nail salon

By Alex Fox | 7 November 2020

  New small business research has revealed five simple actions that owners in the hospitality sector can take to get control of their energy bills during this difficult time.   A study of UK businesses employing less than 10 people showed that less than half of small business premises have…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Lucy, Tilehurst, Reading 

By Kat Hill | 4 November 2020

“I qualified as a nail technician just before lockdown in March which could be seen as bad timing, however, I ensured I made the most of my time by creating my home salon,” states Lucy White. “I wanted to create something unique and to make my clients feel they were still…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Chars Gel Nails, Bristol

By Kat Hill | 28 October 2020

Found in the garden of Charlotte Cliff’s home is summerhouse nail studio, offering clients a colourful experience designed to unleash nail creativity. “I feel like the size of my studio creates a warm, personal experience for my clients,” Charlotte smiles. “My studio is more than just a workspace for me;…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Glossy by Leeanne, Wasall, West Midlands

By Kat Hill | 21 October 2020

Having evolved her business from a fold-up table in her dining room, Leeanne Andrews has found success in the world of nails. “I was previously a graphic designer, but I was bored of looking at a computer screen all day,” Leeanne explains. “I wanted to retrain in something that still…

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Salon in the Spotlight: SKETCHED by J-A Nails, Larkfield, Kent

By Kat Hill | 14 October 2020

“I originally opened SKETCHED four years ago after having worked as a resident nail tech in a hair salon for four years,” Julie-Anne Lariviere explains. “I was expecting my son at the time and found it was the right time to convert my garage into a nail salon so I…

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