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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Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring…
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Scratch learns more about the career story of talented nail artist, Jessica Hinds of Polished by Jess Leeds… How did you get into the nail industry? Stepping into the nail industry for me was, believe it or not, a huge weight off my shoulders. In 2016 I had just had my second child…
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We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Kelly Scothorn, of As Pretty As. Nails by Kelly, reveals mix and match looks have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular as a lot of us, whether we are nail techs or…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a sheer nude nail look with gold accents. “I created this design using Magpie Beauty products. I just love a simple design on myself and wanted to use my favourite…
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Jayne Masters, nail technician and founder of Cosmedicure, reveals how training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business… “As a trained nail technician, I have always had a great client base for pedicure services, however I soon wanted to learn more and take my business that step further. Having…
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We want to see the nail designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Lois Broderick, of Lois Rose Beauty, reveals sunflower-inspired nail looks are popular with her clients at the moment. “Sunflowers symbolise adoration and longevity, they are known for being happy flowers and I believe this…
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