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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Read the latest issue
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s officially December, which means there is no holding back when it comes to festive nail designs. Laura Easby has stolen our hearts and fired up our festive feels with this super cute Christmas design featuring hand…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created these nails using mainly liquid and powder. Firstly, I sculpted my clear base and then to create the ombré design…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this nail design is very popular because it uses dark magical colours, everyone is tired of bright summer colours and,…
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Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing the change in season; the perfect combination of sexy and vampy. When paired with a smattering of glitzy Swarovski crystals…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in the neon hues of the rainbow! Queen of flame nail art, Miss Betty Rose, knows exactly how to put a…
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