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
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a nail structure girl through and through. Give me a pink & white challenge and I am in my element and what I would consider my weakness, is art. I can paint a face well, but the steps to achieve it don’t…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says geometric nails incorporating autumnal hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I have more and more clients asking for geometric designs, I think it’s a fashion now in all sectors; from the…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Sunderland, of Gemma Sunderland Nails, reveals that navy blue hues and deep purple tones have been popular with her clients during the autumn transition. “I think this design has been so popular because of the change in season…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Twin, of Daisey’s Nail and Beauty, wears a monochrome nail look with houndstooth feature nails. “These nails are sculpted acrylics done on myself with missu Hollywood Dream gel polish and a Born Pretty stamp, and are for my autumn…
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