TECHS & SALONS
Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients
Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail…
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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations
Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide to become a pet-friendly salon? We decided to become a pet-friendly salon because so many of our clients are animal…
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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…
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Scratch chats with Abby Brown of Painted and Pierced about her future goals of session tekking and the importance of practising as a nail tech… “I love that I get to create mini art every single day,” Abby enthuses. “I feel so lucky that I get to do it daily.…
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Lorna Annison trained in nails initially in 2010, but her career led her onto a different path, working in photographic makeup then becoming a parent. “I began working as a lifeguard, but the hours were no longer suitable to my family life. After some thinking, I decided to go back…
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Vicky Gillaspy chats with Scratch about balancing life as a nail tech and a mother, and her plans for her future in the industry… “I have a very full-on life, balancing running my own business and having two small children, who to put it politely, run me ragged,” Vicky laughs.…
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Previously working from her nail room within her home, Michaela Phillips outgrew the space, moving to a bespoke salon in her garden. “We have since converted my previous space into my son’s bedroom. Being a first-time mum has made me adapt my working life in various ways – I now…
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Kirrin Tasmin’s journey in the beauty industry began in 2015 when she started doing hair extensions, however in 2018, she decided to train in nails. “I started off working in a couple of local salons, before deciding to start working from home in July 2021. It’s been my best decision…
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Beca Carrillo of Gemininails sits down with Scratch to chat about the wealth of opportunities for nail techs and where she sees her future within the industry… “I love to express myself with colours,” Beca smiles. “I have always had a love for painting and drawing. “When I started doing…
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