TECH TALK
Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients
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
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
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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Read the latest issue
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a combination of turquoise and yellow hues for a tropical nail look. “To create my latest set of nails, I used the new Flower Power collection and the new releases…
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Laura Easby was able to predict her client’s pregnancy after noting their nail condition – even before the client knew! “I’ve known my client, Laura, for around six years now,” explains Laura Easby. “Laura already has one little girl, Lydia, and I remember during that pregnancy, her nails took a…
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Essex-based nail technician and educator, Kayley Cairns, was awarded the Nail Professional of the Year title at the Professional Beauty Awards 2019. Held at The Brewery in London on Sunday 24 February, the awards saw 11 categories spanning beauty, spa and business. The black-tie ceremony kicked off with a Champagne…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, reveals that bumble bees have been all over her clients nails recently. “Bumble bees seem to be really on-trend at the moment in the home decor department. I have a few bumble bee items…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week serves up a design for those clients that prefer a minimalist nail look. The team at Nail Swag created this chic manicure seeing a cover pink nude base topped off with delicate gold flakes encapsulated…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals. “I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into…
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