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Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients

By Scratch Staff | 19 April 2025

Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail…

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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2025

Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide to become a pet-friendly salon? We decided to become a pet-friendly salon because so many of our clients are animal…

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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Palm Salon and Spa, Cambridgeshire

By Kat Hill | 25 November 2020

Located in an old telephone exchange office, Palm Salon and Spa offers the residents of Melbourn in Cambridgeshire the ideal setup to escape day-to-day life with indulgent nail and beauty treatments. “I took over the Exchange back in February this year,” smiles owner, Francesca Roughan. “When I took it over, it…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November

By Scratch Staff | 23 November 2020

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Lucy Conner. In a super sweet showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created some delectable nail designs in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch’s deputy editor, Kat…

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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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