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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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t help but drool over these elegant nails that boast the hue of this month’s birthstone. Radiating the shades of January’s garnet, this design features marbling, burnt orange glitter and a classic dark overlay. Courtesy of…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a bold look seeing bright pink hues and a white diamond feature nail teamed with embellishments and lashings of glitter. “I created this design using Pink-a-holic, which is my all time favourite pink,…
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How did you get into the nail industry? I’ve always had an interest in the beauty industry but lacked the confidence when I was younger to pursue it. However, in recent years I found myself working in the education sector and mentoring young people to find their passion and pursue…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen M Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, has revealed that alternative festive designs have been favoured by her clients this season: throwing out the greens and reds. “Not everyone whats red, gold and green nails at Christmas. These…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Pushing aside those Monday blues this week is this dreamy design by ROSE B, of @rosebnails on Instagram, which has left us yearning for lighter, warmer Summer evenings – even if it is only the 7 January… The…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jessica Davies, of Killer Krystals and Alter Ego Nails, created a shimmering nude nail look complete with crystal cuticle detail and encapsulated foil. “I created this design using Naio’s acrylic system. I used Soft Beige to cover the nail beds,…
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