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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Staying true to the festive season, Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail Boutique, created this merry mani for herself using Lecenté glitter. “I thoroughly enjoyed doing this set of Acrylic sculpt enhancements. Sculpting is my favourite because I love the elegant shapes that can be achieved. “To create these beauties I…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, revealed that reds are increasing in popularity as Christmas draws ever-closer. “With the upcoming holiday season, red is becoming more and more popular among my clients. The colour red adds some brightness and pops…
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Emma Atkinson gave her nails some TLC with this glamorous mani, perfectly fitting with the festive season. “I sculpted a thin layer of clear acrylic using NSI Attraction Crystal Clear Powder on all of the nails and pinched. I then created the extended nail bed with NSI Attraction Peach Blush…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, revealed that autumnal floral designs has been popular with her clients recently – matching high street fashion trends. “This design has been very popular this autumn as floral patterns are huge…
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Sherrine Jermy, of Sherrine’s Sparklies in Mansfield, incorporated the popular cat eye effect into her nail design for an understated glam look. “I sculpted these nails with Milan from Ink London’s Acylink range, mixing in with the brand’s Additions Bonnie. I used Indigo Nail’s Cat Eye Gel Brush in Game Over for…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Keron Finney, owner of Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty revealed that the marble effect nail design has been popular with her clients recently. “The design was achieved by double or triple dipping the acrylic bed and using it wet,…
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