Nail Tech Talk: Susan Steel of Susan Steel Nails
With big career dreams and a lifelong passion for nails, Susan Steel shares her nail journey & reveals her hopes for the future of Susan Steel Nails… “I’ve always loved nails and beauty from a young age, but I never realised that it would be my dream career until I…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty, Abertillery, South Wales
Inspired by her love for the hue, Laura Ann Francis’ cosy salon has a pink palette running throughout, using her decor to create a ‘home away from home’ for clients to enjoy. “Pink has always been my favourite colour,” Laura explains. “It was a no-brainer that the salon was going…
Read MoreWhy you should enter The Great Scratch Shoot Out
Thinking of entering our annual, worldwide photographic competition? The Great Scratch Shoot Out is your chance to collaborate with a creative team, snap a winning shot and share your work with the world – with prizes to be won, too. Open to any skill level with no set theme, the…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Lilli Pullman of Lilli Paintz
A lover of all things bright, bold & outrageous, Sevenoaks-based nail artist, Lilli Pullman, reveals the details of her creative endeavours & shares her plans for the future of Lilli Paintz… Heading straight to college to complete her NVQ’s in Levels 2 and 3 upon leaving school, Lilli jumped headfirst…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Alex Hilton of By Alex
York-based nail artist, Alex Hilton of By Alex details what she loves most about the nail industry and shares her plans for the future of By Alex… “I’ve always had an interest in the beauty industry,” Alex remembers. “From the young age of about 11 years old, I would ask…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie
With dreams of one day owning her own luxury nail salon, Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie shares her next steps in her career & reveals what she loves most about being a nail tech… Cherie’s creative streak instantly attracted her to the industry, led by a lifetime of talent and…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails
Achieving award-winning success after only a year in the nail industry, Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails shares her love for channelling mindful creativity through her bright & bold, psychedelic nail styles. Jazz was hired as an apprentice in a local salon in Paisley in June 2022, taking her first…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jo Paylor of The Beauty Garage
As a long-time beauty lover, Joanna Paylor of The Beauty Garage was instantly drawn to pursuing a career in the industry. “I never really enjoyed school much and couldn’t wait to get to college and do something practical and creative on my own terms,” Jo explains. “I love being able…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Hannah Smith of Hannah Smith Essex Nail Artist
Having always enjoyed art and beauty, character nail artist, Hannah Smith of Hannah Smith Essex Nail Artist was quickly drawn to the nail industry, wanting to use her two passions to create a career for herself. “The nail industry not only allows me to be creative every day, but it…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Megan Freeman of Corner 21
Transforming her lifelong love for nails into a blossoming career, Megan Freeman, shares her earliest memories of visits to the salon and her hopes for the future of Corner 21… Accompanying her mother to salons as a child, Megan remembers sitting and watching in awe, and can still recall the first…
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