TECH TALK
Get to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham
In Sammy Mac’s two decades in the nail industry, she’s won numerous awards, opened a thriving nail salon chain and led multiple teams backstage at Fashion Week events. So what’s left on the career tick list for this Scottish nail pro? “Leading the nail team for the 2024 Victoria Beckham…
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Unique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk
Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so…
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I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…
“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios.…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, has found her clients have been requesting dainty dandelion designs. “It all started with one of my clients that has a beautiful glass necklace with an encapsulated dandelion inside it,” Becki reveals. “That was…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Hayes, of Dolled Up, has found sultry smoked glass design have been popular. ” My clients are always looking for something to stand out from the crowd and the smoked glass look gives that edgy but sophisticated look that…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been seeking a neutral nail look for the season transition. “This week my clients have been going crazy for Swarovski encrusted baby boomers,” Samantha reveals. “For this set, I used Crystal Nails’ new…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Nail designs featuring crystal clears tips have been popular with Louise Bradshaw’s clients. “This design has been so popular because of the clarity of the product that I’m using. CJP’s Crystal Glass is exactly that, crystal clear! “It’s popular with a…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Gemma Hales, of Gems Nails and Beauty, has been wearing this pretty pink and rose gold design, featuring a few glittering crystals at the the cuticle. “I created theses nails for a birthday party to match the dress I was wearing,” explains Gemma.…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail Boutique, has found foiling has been popular with her clients. “It all started with one client wanting something different other than glitters,” Sara reveals, “I suggested she try the foil and she absolutely loved…
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