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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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Kerry, Dublin
With an eye-catching pink and gold salon hand built by her late father, passionate tech Kerry Delaney has had a lifelong love for nails, qualifying at only 15 years old. Kerry’s nail journey began with her Christmas list at five years old, requesting nail products as gifts. She celebrated her…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Boheme Beauty, Broxbourne
A fan of low-key nail looks and dainty designs, Jennifer Oatham styled her salon to match; with a minimalist aesthetic, neutral shades and a fresh, tidy finish. “I keep all of my products in drawers to ensure the salon is clutter-free. My clients always comment on how chilled they feel…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Shara Lise Nail Designer, Bristol
Determined to continue to pursue her dreams of being a professional nail artist despite her battle with cancer, luxury manicurist and acrylic specialist, Shara Lise Taylor, shares the story of her salon and nail journey. Qualifying in 2017, Shara has continued to hone her skills as a nail tech with…
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The importance of rules & questions in nail competitions
Every nail competition has its own set of rules, and rules can change from year to year. Ensuring that you read the rules and understand them perfectly is an imperative part of the competing process, whether you are new to competitions or a seasoned pro, shares multi award-winning nail aficionado,…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jamy Deniran of JamyGelz
Lover of all things pink & sparkly, Jamiyla Deniran, known as Jamy, shares an insight into her life working from a tattoo studio in Hackney & reveals her plans for her future in nails Jamy’s nail journey began as a teenager when she began recreating nail art she had seen online.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Shed, Bolton
Long-time nail fanatic, Sarah Rushworth, struggled to find time to translate her passion into a career, in between working two jobs and raising a family. However, in November 2018, she decided to buy a garden shed and convert it into a nail studio, ahead of her nail training the following…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie
Lover of seasonal nail styles and minimalist designs, Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie, shares her career story with Scratch and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail industry. Leaving school at 16, Jodie knew that she wanted to pursue beauty since her early teens. “I went straight…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sérenity, Howden-le-Wear, County Durham
Wanting to create a salon space to reflect the professional and friendly services she prides herself on offering, Gemma Brown styled her salon using a grey, white and silver colour scheme, creating an elegant and contemporary feel. Leaving school in 2001, Gemma completed her Beauty Therapy NVQs at Levels 2…
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