TECHS & SALONS
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…
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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…
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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.…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! If you’ve ever watched the programme Bob’s Burgers then you will be just as obsessed as we are with this inspired design. The American sitcom follows Bob Belcher and his family as they run a burger restaurant – aptly named…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, wears a red tip fade design with hand painted patterns to create a chic look on an almond nail. “I created this gorgeous design using The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Baby as…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Anona Grice, of NonaPhilippa, reveals nude nail have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with glitter of any kind. “I think this look has been popular because nude nails are still a huge trend and, alongside…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Today marks the infamous blue Monday and whether you believe that the third Monday of the month really is particularly bleak – or whether you believe it’s simply a PR stunt – you’re bound to hear the…
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Starting out in 2011, Tammy Hobson orginally turned to nails while she was on maternity leave. “While I was preganant with my second child, a sought out nail courses to keep busy and found that I really enjoyed them,” Tammy explains. “I started off just practicing on myself, family and friends…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, reveals a lilac overlay with one stroke florals have been popular with her clients recently. “I love doing floral sets so much! I think this design has been popular because…
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