Nail Tech Talk: Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty
Scratch chats to Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty about her love for nails and where she sees her future in the industry… “I have launched knowledge and skill building courses aimed at those that have qualified, but have lost their confidence, or just want to keep up to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Fabu Lou’s Beauty, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
After working alone renting rooms in salons since 2010, Louise Bradshaw decided to take the leap and open her own salon in September 2020. “I was offered a deal for the salon that I couldn’t refuse, so I jumped at the chance. It was a horrible, damp, dark and dusty…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails
Scratch chats to Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails about balancing her life as a mother and nail tech, and how social media opened her eyes to the vastness of the industry… My signature style of nails are sculpted, hand-painted nails. I sculpt on each and everyone of my clients, as it’s…
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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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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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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: 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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Discover the software that over 55,000 beauty businesses rely on daily
Time is money; a fact recognised by software company, Timely, used by over 55,000 beauty professionals. The business management software has been specifically designed to save hours each day in booking and business admin so beauty pros can concentrate on delivering an exceptional experience for clients. Key features: Appointments: Fill…
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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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NAIL TECH TALK: Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin
Scratch chats to Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin about her favourite nail products and the importance of keeping up with the latest industry trends… I trained as an apprentice in the salon I still work in, and have also completed separate training courses over the years. Since I started…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes
Scratch chats to Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes about her journey into the nail industry and where she finds inspiration for her work… I have always painted my own nails and loved the art of makeup, however, having two young children at home meant that it was so…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina
Scratch chats to Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina about her love for nails and her top nail art and industry tips… What inspired you to enter the nail world? I have always enjoyed getting creative and having my nails done, but I thought that hairdressing was my…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Platinum Beauty, Cheshire
After working in the commercial sector for the majority of her career, Sarah Heath realised her passions lay elsewhere. “I fell out of love with recruitment, and had no happiness or passion in my career. Working with my husband was a strain on our marriage at times. It just didn’t…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails
Scratch chats to Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails about finding inspiration for nail designs and the progress she has made since starting in the industry… It’s the endless possibilities and creativity that has me hooked on nails, I love that there’s always something new to do. I would say my signature…
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