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Staffordshire tech: Working from a home salon has been the best decision I’ve made

By Lilly Delmage | 15 March 2025

Katie Pritchard of Katie Lou Nail Artist and Educator opens her salon’s doors to Scratch and shares the benefits of becoming a home-based tech. Having been in the nail industry for 20 years, Katie has experimented with a variety of ways of working. She says: “I have worked as a…

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Becoming a nail tech at 16: I was the youngest student Bryony Howell had ever trained

By Lilly Delmage | 9 March 2025

17-year-old self-employed nail tech, Ruby Galluzzo, opens up about the journey that led her to pursue a nail career at such a young age. “I first became interested in nails when I was only eight-years-old, but my passion grew massively in 2020 during lockdown. That’s when I really started dreaming…

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Yorkshire salon: The beauty therapists dedicated to making women feel their best

By Lilly Delmage | 8 March 2025

Lisa-Marie Hoggard, owner of Lisa-Marie’s Hair & Beauty Lounge, shares how her all-female team empowers clients to feel their best. “My salon team consists of amazing women who make other women feel amazing,” shares Lisa-Marie. “It comprise five women: Sheree Kim Harrison, Elle Burrow, Kath Scaife, Jill Ralph and Patricia…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leeann’s Beauty Hut

By Kat Hill | 30 August 2017

Specially built to house her growing business, Leeann Doherty’s aptly named home salon is currently situated in a cosy cabin. “My business, Leeann’s Beauty Hut, was started in my kitchen,” laughs Leeann Doherty. “I have been working for my self since I first trained in nails in 2012. I love nail art and anything…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail Boutique

By Kat Hill | 29 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail Boutique, has found foiling has been popular with her clients. “It all started with one client wanting something different other than glitters,” Sara reveals, “I suggested she try the foil and she absolutely loved…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lindsey Butts

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lindsey Butts, of Beauty Begins with Lindsey, has been wearing this pretty floral alternative to the French. “I think this design is perfect for the wedding session,” Lindsey reveals. “I have three weddings to attend this season and a party so this…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kass Dixon has found chameleon pigments have been popular with clients seeking a shimmery summer look. “Chameleon pigments have been so popular because they can go over anything, they are so versatile!” Kass enthuses. “My clients have been choosing them…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Smith, Beautifix

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Recently redecorated, Penny Smith at Beautifix has never felt more at home in her home salon. “I set up by myself two years ago after struggling within other salons, I started seeing client in my sister’s old bedroom. There was even a bed in there to start with! Two years…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Stacie Richardson

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Stacie Richardson is still finding the baby boomer design is proving popular with clients. “I think the design has been popular because they are so clean and classy looking,” Stacie enthuses. “I’ve also noticed a lot more nail technicians creating…

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