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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Kat Hill | 12 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing these Game of Thrones nails – just in time for the new series! “The reason for these nails is I am a massive Game of Thrones fan!” Jade reveals. “With the new series recently starting,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Shannen Parry

By Kat Hill | 8 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Shannen Parry has found iridescent flakes – or ‘unicorn flakes’ – have been popular with her clients. “The unicorn flakes have been super popular in the salon as I feel that their iridescent effect makes them stand out instantly,”…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Līga Tukmane

By Kat Hill | 5 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Līga Tukmane has been wearing a totally tropical design, featuring summery shades and 3d detailing. “I created the nails for my best friend’s birthday party,” Līga explains. “To create the design, I started with a base of E.Mi  Emilac in Hawaiian Party, an…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Venus Beauty & Hair, Tavistock, Devon

By Kat Hill | 2 August 2017

Tranquil and professional with its green and purple colour scheme, Venus Beauty & Hair was ten years in the making for owner, Kirsty Douglas. “I started Venus back in 2007,“ Kirsty reveals. “At the time, I was home based and working part time. As my business grew I rented spaces…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty & Aesthetics Parlour, Colchester

By Kat Hill | 26 July 2017

Striking with its statement wall of mirrors, The Beauty & Aesthetics Parlour, in Colchester, is a home salon that is much more than a pretty face. Owned by Holly Whatling, the new salon is still in its first year. “I knew I always wanted to work for myself,” Holly explains. “I…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Missen

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Missen’s clients have been going wild for leopard print designs! “Leopard print designs have been very popular with my clients this summer,” Hannah explains. “I think is the pattern is so fun and perfect for festivals, parties and holidays.…

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