Salon in the Spotlight: One Nail To Rule Them All, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Alice Morrey took the plunge to set up her own home-based salon in 2021, opening when lockdown eased. “I’ve been doing nails since 2011, mainly on myself, family and friends. Everyone who knows me has been pushing me to set up my own salon for ages, and I finally decided…
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Scratch Stars Awards: Am I good enough?
So many techs think they aren’t good enough or ready to compete in industry competitions, such as the Scratch Stars Awards. I have news for you – no one is ever 100% ready. If you wait until you are ready, you’ll never achieve your goals. Having low confidence isn’t necessary…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons
Scratch chats to Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons about her training and the advice that she’s picked up along the way… I trained at the London College of Beauty Therapy, then furthered my training under CND, Louella Belle, Gemma Lambert, Katie Barnes and Virag Timar. I do…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Goddess, Northamptonshire
After losing her mum to cancer following the Coronavirus lockdown, Michelle Edwards decided to convert her garage into her new nail studio. “It just felt like the right time. Previously, my salon was in the conservatory, which was nightmare temperature-wise and doubled as a spare bedroom.” “I have been working…
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Check out the wearable nail brush designed to prevent repetitive strain injury
Natalie Havariyoun, a former NHS worker knowledgeable in repetitive strain injury in the hand, wrist and elbow, has put her expertise to practice by La Brush, a handy nail brush coined as ‘the only wearable brush in the world’. Founded in 2021, Natalie’s company, Manicure Project, boasts two La Brush…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Roses Nails, Newtown, Mid Wales
Katy Rose worked in the construction industry for six years, however when lockdown began, she took time to reconsider her career. “I have always been creative and never had a chance to express it. It sounds crazy, but I quit my job during a pandemic. I wanted to use this…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Paris Evans of Belle Voir
Scratch chats to Paris Evans of Belle Voir about what International Women’s Day means to her… Being in the nail industry is great, it’s like having your very own cheerleaders! I get a lot of support and love online from people who I have never even met but are also…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar
Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar about building her nail cabin and charging your worth as a nail tech… I first trained as a nail tech in 2019. I have completed a few different nail courses during my time as a tech, and have taken part in…
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Townhouse salon launches #BeautyForUkraine effort to help fundraise & support
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has launched #BeautyForUkraine, a 24-hour fundraiser to support those affected by the conflict with Russia. On Tuesday 8 March, Townhouse will donate 100% of all revenue from its Knightsbridge, Fitzrovia and Milton Keynes location to UNHCR Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. Townhouse…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Mali Raj Beauty Room, Little Eaton, Derbyshire
Ashleigh Hutchings opened her salon in her garden outbuilding in 2015. “The opportunity arose as I had recently gone from full-time to part-time in another job. I worked every hour god gave me, which helped me build up a strong client base quite quickly.” “I’ve relocated three times, ending up…
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