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 the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals designs inspired by the ever-popular mermaid trend have attracted a lot of attention from her clients recently. “This nail design is inspired by the mermaid trend. My client was going on holiday and…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s never been a better excuse to enjoy a glass of fizz, as today marks national prosecco day! To celebrate, we’ve been eyeing up some gorgeous golden nails and love this glamorous design by talented tech Margarita…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley, of Love Lilley Nails, wears beach-themed nails for a summer look that will have you longing for a last minute getaway. “I used Gelish in Mali-Blu Me Away for the blue nails with Magpie Beauty Glitter in Elsa…
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With the autumn/winter season nearing, dabble with new design ideas and get your hands on new collections to create fashion-forward nail results. Rachel Horrocks, nail tech and content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, has embraced autumn by getting creative with brush strokes, colours and trends, Here, she reveals how to…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that peach enhancements seeing encapsulated chunky glitter and mermaid nail art have been popular with her clients recently. “These colours have been so popular for summer! I used CJP coloured acrylic…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are your clients seeking nail designs that will glisten in this burning hot sunshine? This minimalistic but sparkling nail design by talented tech, Park Eunkyung (who goes by the handle @nail_unistella), sees clear enhancements doused in crystals,…
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