Self-employment help for nail techs: interior design, safety & more considerations
As a self-employed tech, you can take control over your nail environment: from interior design and décor to cleaning schedules and product inventories. Here’s everything you need to know about tailoring your business to you… Interior design If working solo from a home salon or rented space, your aesthetic allows…
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Unique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk
Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so…
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Meet the nail techs running separate businesses in one salon in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Amy McCall opens the doors to her, and co-owner, Gemma Bryson’s, beauty space, sharing the story about how the ‘small but effective team of two’ have created their beauty oasis. Amy started training in 2019, joining a two-year course at Ayrshire College in Kilmarnock – which first sparked her passion…
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Salon in the Spotlight: JR Beauty, Cheshire
Jessica Roach had a double celebration on her 30th birthday, as it not only marked a milestone, but she attained a nail qualification with LIT Training Academy to turn her nail styling hobby into a career. The creative found enjoyment in painting her nails during lockdown, and while on maternity…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Sharon Gabrielle, Hertfordshire
Following a diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in her eye in March 2021, Sharon Goodway reflected on her 16-year job in the finance sector and decided that she wanted to pursue a creative career. She enrolled on a course with Bio Sculpture in June 2022 and on qualifying, decided to hand…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Former street artist, Miska, channelled her creativity into a home-based nail studio, from which she offers manicures and gel enhancements. “Street art made me who I am,” she shares. “Cutting stencils requires a lot of precision, and this skill led me to be good at nails.” Miska immersed in the…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Candy Claws, Birmingham
Millie Mills modelled Candy Claws salon’s decor around her personality and style, creating a salon space with inclusivity, artistry and creativity at its core. “I wanted my clients to know who I am when they walk through the door. Candy Claws is a safe space which is fun and playful,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hive with Sophie & Katie, Littleborough
Upon finding the perfect space to set up her own salon, Sophie O’sullivan approached former colleague, Katie Woodworth to create The Beauty Hive with Sophie & Katie, a clean yet comfortable salon space in Greater Manchester. “I qualified in VTCT Level 3 in Nail Technology in 2017 and completed my…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Kaitlyn Jay Studio, Newport, Wales
Wanting her Newport-based salon decor to reflect her own personal style, natural nail tech, Kaitlyn Jay, opted for an on-trend, neutral colour scheme. “I love the minimal vibe,” Kaitlyn beams. “It’s not necessarily outwardly unique, but it’s a total reflection of me, and I love it.” “The theme in my…
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Salon in the Spotlight: North Salon & Training Academy, Hartlepool
Scratch shines the spotlight on nail, hair and beauty salon and training academy, North, based in Hartlepool. Caroline Dean began her nail training in 2000 at her local college, qualifying in 2001. She has continued to pursue education throughout her time in the industry since, seeking both treatments and educator…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Twinoaks Beauty, Ashford
Rosanna Sulovari’s nail and beauty journey began in 1999, when she enrolled onto a full time, two year course at Canterbury college. Upon completing her NVQ in beauty therapy, she began working at a salon in 2001, before going in maternity leave in 2006. Following the birth of her first…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Snoozy Studio, Blyth, Northumberland
Kirrin Tasmin’s journey in the beauty industry began in 2015 when she started doing hair extensions, however in 2018, she decided to train in nails. “I started off working in a couple of local salons, before deciding to start working from home in July 2021. It’s been my best decision…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Bellini Nails & Beauty, Glasgow
Having grown her business from a small studio established in 2014, Katia Crowe has gone from strength to strength, with Bellini Nails & Beauty a beauty hotspot in Glasgow’s West End. “I first trained as a nail technician in 2014, trading as Bellini Nails and renting a small studio,” Katia…
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Wax:One launches branded bed cover
Spruce up your treatment and stay on brand during wax services with the new Wax:One Bed Cover. The branded cover is made from a super-soft, lightweight and stretchy material, meaning it fits over the treatment bed. The cover also has elasticated foot pockets, designed to fit a range of beauty…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Gossip Nail Bar, Bristol
Promising dazzling nail design and a memorable salon experience, The Gossip Nail Bar was founded by influencer and plus size model-turned-nail technician, Emily Fisher. “I opened The Gossip Nail Bar in December 2017,” explains Emily. “The salon launched partly out of frustration of not being able to find awesome nail…
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