TECHS & SALONS
Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice
In a recent poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80% of respondents shared that they’re considering taking on apprentices. Here, two UK salons share how they’ve reaped the rewards of the apprenticeship process.. Nailspa, West Yorkshire “As a business owner, I believe that when it comes to employees, you cannot beat…
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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry
Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…
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Scotland home salon: the pro offering a one-stop shop for nails, hair & beauty services
Emma Saunderson, the owner of Angus-based salon, GlamEm, has made a name for herself as a versatile beauty professional, offering an impressive range of beauty treatments from her home salon. Having trained as a nail technician in 2019 with Young Nails, Emma initially worked on a mobile basis. Though as…
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Having started as a mobile technician, Kelly Web soon became busy enough to rent a room above a hairdressers. From this location, she was able to build a loyal client base and needed an additional technician too. Soon again, she found her business required more space again. “I moved into…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Genevieve Harding has been kept busy creating bright and colourful coral looks for her clients. “Seems coral and gold is definitely in with my clients!” Genevieve says. We love the use of of gold glitter to keep the colour sparkling!…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 finalist in the Mobile Nailist of the Year category, Hannah Missen has been wearing this colourful foil look. “These nails weren’t for any particular occasion, I really fancied something bright with a summery feel! Although, I do think they…
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With its cool New York loft inspired décor, Derby-based Simply Gorgeous Beauty was founded by Melanie Lewendon. “The salon opened in 2011 after I had qualified at college,” reveals Melanie. “I worked in a room at the back of a cafe for one year, then renovated a second room in the…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Eva Maj created this summery look for her holiday. “When I do my own nails, I normally go for classic red but I thought my trip to Gran Canaria was great occasion to go slightly wilder. I had a great time…
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When she was just 21, Lucy Pastorelli opened the doors to her very own nails and training centre. Based in a historic building, the salon has created a tranquil environment in Eckington with a polished and professional interior. Now open for three years, the salon and academy are thriving. “The building was built…
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