TECHS & SALONS
Working together: The mothers and children building businesses in the nail Industry
The nail industry has often been described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs, and educators, it really is a true reality. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Scratch spoke to mother-child duos & trios on how they work together within nail & beauty businesses to build success……
Read MoreWorking together: The mothers & children building businesses in the nail industry
The nail industry has often been described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs and educators, this really is a reality. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Scratch spoke to mother-child duos and trios on how they work together within nail and beauty businesses to build success… Belinda…
Read MoreStaffordshire tech: Working from a home salon has been the best decision I’ve made
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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Sister duo, Martina and Yvette Parent, opened the doors to The Beauty Hut in July 2021 in memory of their mother, Linda Parent, who they lost to Covid in June 2020. “This business means everything to us and we’re trying our hardest to make it successful for our mum,” they…
Read MoreLover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her experiences in the industry. Regularly painting her own nails with polish or getting her nails done professionally, Yas decided to…
Read MoreWith an eye-catching pink and gold salon hand built by her late father, passionate tech Kerry Delaney has had a lifelong love for nails, qualifying at only 15 years old. Kerry’s nail journey began with her Christmas list at five years old, requesting nail products as gifts. She celebrated her…
Read MoreAfter launching Get Press On Nails, a marketplace for nail artists to sell their own press-on nail designs for free, Rebecca Orme shares her goals of creating a bustling marketplace for press-on nails. Rebecca Orme discovered her passion for nail design as a child and enjoyed painting her own nails…
Read MoreA fan of low-key nail looks and dainty designs, Jennifer Oatham styled her salon to match; with a minimalist aesthetic, neutral shades and a fresh, tidy finish. “I keep all of my products in drawers to ensure the salon is clutter-free. My clients always comment on how chilled they feel…
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