Salon in the Spotlight: Bambu, Stoke-On-Trent
At the age of 14, Andrea Martin undertook work experience at a salon and fell in love with the beauty industry. Eager to get her foot in the door of the industry, she committed to a Saturday job as soon as she was able, commenting: “I had no idea that…
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Spread happiness this spring with YOSHI’s 9-piece pastel nail colour collection
YOSHI’s Happy collection features nine gel polish shades suited to spring nail styling, representing balance, trust, optimism & energy. Offering a range of pastel tones, including yellow for the sun, smiling and positive energy; green to symbolise balance, freshness and optimism; pink, showing tenderness, delicacy and optimism; and lilac, associated…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Emma B, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire
After achieving her dreams when transforming her garage into a tranquil salon space, Emma Blakeman shares her love of providing a personal, one-to-one service to clients at Nails by Emma B in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire. Emma began her training in 2015 with The Beauty Academy in Cambridge, following the birth of…
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Nail Tech Talk: Tayla-Rose McBride of TaylasDream
Freehand artist, Tayla-Rose McBride, shares the motivation behind swapping tattoo ink & needles for gel products & brushes. Pontypool-based nail stylist, Tayla-Rose McBride, has been a vivid dreamer with an interest in art for as long as she can remember. The former tattoo artist has, in recent years, used her…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Gelledbygeorgia, Evesham
Georgia Chamberlain opened the doors to her salon in August 2022 after quitting her teaching job of 5 years. “Creating pretty nails for myself was a hobby of mine, but a job I’d only ever dreamed of. The Nail Tech Org made my dream a reality when I enrolled on…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Mugridge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘April Showers’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley,…
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Nail Tech Talk: Nancy Porter of Nails by Nancy
Taking the leap into nails at 57 years old, Nancy Porter left her life in Dubai and her career as a nurse behind to pursue a new profession as a nail technician. Using her knowledge from her career in nursing to enhance her services and harnessing her childhood love for…
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Nail Tech Talk: Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy
Nail artist, Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy, shares her love for natural and minimalistic nail looks, and reveals her plans for the future of her business… “I love all types of different of nail designs, but I definitely have a favourite,” Amy laughs. “My favourite style would have to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Norfolk
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…
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Nail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas
Lover 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…
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