TECHS & SALONS

Sammy Macdonald Victoria Beckham Nails

Get to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2025

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

By Lilly Delmage | 6 January 2025

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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Becki Menzies Burns Night Nail Tech

I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…

By Guest Writer | 3 January 2025

“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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Salon in the Spotlight: Nancy Loves Nails, Middlesbrough

By Kat Hill | 13 March 2019

“I moved into my current salon four years ago,” remembers Sophie Dale. “I had turned 18 and had just finished college, and was looking for somewhere of my own after working from my parents’ house. They were finally sick of clients coming in til 10pm! I posted on Facebook looking…

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Emma Brock Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser

By Sophie Nutt | 12 March 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, says pale pink and iridescent hues are making for a popular combination with her clients. “I have had a few clients coming in recently asking for something special and pretty. With having the new…

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MANI MONDAY: Sassy snake

By Sophie Nutt | 11 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Feeling sassy this week? Try enticing your clients to push the boat about with their nail art and take inspiration from this funky, on-trend nail look courtesy of celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose. A vibrant, fucsia…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicolette Safar-Manesh, Nicolette’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 10 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicolette Safar-Manesh, of Nicolette’s Nails, wears a hand painted floral-filled nail look. “I started by using the Magpie Beauty prep system and then applied two coats of Goodness Gracious Me from the Magpie Beauty Gel Polish range. I then used…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Lavender Rooms, Taunton

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2019

Having been established for eight years, The Lavender Rooms was created by duo, Catherine Bunning and Charlotte Patch. Located in the historic coach house at Hestercombe Gardens, the salon offers a tranquil setting for treatments. “The salon has remained to its original ethos of offering a one on one bespoke…

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Laura Easby

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Easby, Laura’s Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 5 March 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals neon hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Honestly, I think clients’ nails totally depend on their mood and the season. Last week we hit 16 degrees and everyone lost their minds…

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