The Manchester tech who created her ‘dream nail salon’ in 4 days
Olivia Riley is the Bolton-based tech behind Olivia May Studio, a space she transformed into the salon of her dreams in just four days. The manicurist got the keys to her salon just two weeks before opening day, she reveals, “We completed the work in a total of four days…
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Nail art boards: Lincolnshire salon showcases 150+ designs to help client choices
Nail tech, Holly Rogers, behind salon, Hr Beauty, has created a nail art mood board to help inspire clients on which nail look to choose. The Lincolnshire-based tech loves nail art, she says, “I love to be creative when it comes to nail art, I have a stand in my…
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6 standout nail trends from the New York Fashion Week runway
The spring/summer 2025 beauty and fashion scene is officially underway, with New York Fashion Week flaunting a series of nail trends set to dominate the season. Here’s a round-up of 6 we’ve spotted that you need to note… 1. Seeing stars Nail artist, celebrity manicurist and educator, Julie Kandalec, aka…
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Find clients’ perfect neutral nail shade with CND’s PLEXIGEL Colour Builder line
CND™ has introduced five additional shades to its PLEXIGEL Colour Builder line. The brush-on gel formula described to ‘provide strength, architecture and moderate to long length to the natural nail’, has unveiled five colours to cater to a wider clientele of varying skin tones. Browse the shades: Peach Moonstone: a bright and…
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Client consistency: how to keep your nail business busy all year long
OPI UK&I education manager, Belinda Price, shares ways to elevate your business and embrace new techniques to ensure your salon is busy with clients all year long. To my mind, the busy salon season runs from Easter to mid-September, with a peak in the October half term and slight dip…
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Love jewel tones for nails? Dazzle with The Manicure Company’s 6 gel polish shades
The Manicure Company has launched its Precious Gems Winter Gel Polish Collection, unveiling six shades set to add a touch of luxe to the winter season. Taking inspiration from ‘the captivating beauty of dark jewel tones’, the collection offers long-lasting, chip-resistant formula, with a high-gloss finish. Choose from shades: Dark…
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Here are the nail colour collections you need to note for autumn/winter 2024
As we wave goodbye to the bright hues of summer, it’s time to plan for a new season of nail potential. The autumn/winter trends will be dominated by the tortoiseshell print, black cherry hues and oranges and browns, and we’ll welcome navy and beige neutrals. Here are the nail colour…
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How to keep your nail business thriving during financially tough times
How can you keep your nail business booming, despite bruised client budgets? Elaine Watson, global education director at nail brand, Light Elegance, shares her ideas… Inflation has got everyone rethinking their spending, and a luxurious nail appointment may be on the financial chopping block. But fear not, fellow nail technicians!…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Hobby Hut, Rhyl, North Wales
Home nail salon owner, Char Price, shares how she overcame a big health challenge to open The Hobby Hut, a nail salon that aims to reduce client stresses via luxurious nail treatments… Char trained with Mode Academy in 2014, before progressing her career and qualifying as an educator in 2017,…
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Meet the Nottingham beauty salon owner providing a sanctuary for busy mums
Fotini Bihuci is the nail tech behind Nuse Beauty, the ‘cosy home-based’ salon designed for new mums and clients who struggle with anxiety. Having worked in hospitality and tourism management, understanding the needs of clients has always been at the centre of Fotini’s work. In September 2023, when she became…
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