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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After leaving her job as a horse riding instructor due to a life-changing diagnosis of an invisible illness, Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales opens up about how becoming a nail technician helped her regain confidence and purpose. “I had acute onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, known as IIH, so I went…
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Lover of all things pink & sparkly, Jamiyla Deniran, known as Jamy, shares an insight into her life working from a tattoo studio in Hackney & reveals her plans for her future in nails Jamy’s nail journey began as a teenager when she began recreating nail art she had seen online.…
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Lover of seasonal nail styles and minimalist designs, Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie, shares her career story with Scratch and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail industry. Leaving school at 16, Jodie knew that she wanted to pursue beauty since her early teens. “I went straight…
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Scarlett Senter of Scarlett Senter Nail Artist & Academy shares how she’s boosted her bottom line through the sale of press-on nails. Scarlett Senter, of Scarlett Senter Nail Artist & Academy, Norfolk, entered the nail industry in 2013, seeking a career that would work around her son. After spending time…
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Lover of minimalist nail designs, builder gel manicurist Yina Hurtado of Ginahbeauty shares her passion for the nail and beauty industry with Scratch. Yina’s passion for nails started at a young age, doing the nails of family members as a hobby as a teenager. It wasn’t until lockdown that she…
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Natural nail specialist & mother of two toddlers, Sophia Stanley, reveals her child-friendly nail space and why adding a play area has enticed a greater clientele. Affectionately titled ‘Mama Mani Nails’, Sophia Stanley’s business operates from her home in Walsall, with a focus on services that can be enjoyed by…
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