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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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.…
Read More
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lindsey Butts, of Beauty Begins with Lindsey, has been wearing this pretty floral alternative to the French. “I think this design is perfect for the wedding session,” Lindsey reveals. “I have three weddings to attend this season and a party so this…
Read More
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kass Dixon has found chameleon pigments have been popular with clients seeking a shimmery summer look. “Chameleon pigments have been so popular because they can go over anything, they are so versatile!” Kass enthuses. “My clients have been choosing them…
Read More
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Stacie Richardson is still finding the baby boomer design is proving popular with clients. “I think the design has been popular because they are so clean and classy looking,” Stacie enthuses. “I’ve also noticed a lot more nail technicians creating…
Read More
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing these Game of Thrones nails – just in time for the new series! “The reason for these nails is I am a massive Game of Thrones fan!” Jade reveals. “With the new series recently starting,…
Read More
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Shannen Parry has found iridescent flakes – or ‘unicorn flakes’ – have been popular with her clients. “The unicorn flakes have been super popular in the salon as I feel that their iridescent effect makes them stand out instantly,”…
Read More
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Līga Tukmane has been wearing a totally tropical design, featuring summery shades and 3d detailing. “I created the nails for my best friend’s birthday party,” Līga explains. “To create the design, I started with a base of E.Mi Emilac in Hawaiian Party, an…
Read More