Salon in the Spotlight: Creative Nails and Brows, East Yorkshire
After running her salon in the high street of Driffield town centre between 2011 and 2017, Diane Wilson moved her salon to her summerhouse. “I was an A level teacher, but a horrific car accident put me in a wheelchair, so that was when I changed career to the nail…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Rothwell
Lee-Ann Moss enjoyed life as a mobile nail technician from 2017, but began to look for properties to rent during the lockdowns of 2020 in order to open her own salon. “The idea that life is too short hit home for me during the pandemic,” Lee-Ann remembers. “I was approached…
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Next-gen technology for sanitising salons for efficient cleaning in less than 10 minutes
The Vycel sanitising spray (a fine mist projected up to 2metres across a room), is 99.99% effective against viruses and a perfect solution for addressing salon hygiene by harnessing the latest technology and knowledge to provide solutions to the physical threats posed by infection. It not only disinfects the surfaces…
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Salon in the Spotlight: You Beauty, Leeds
After working in the industry since 2013, Rachel Dobson jumped at the chance to open her salon, when space became available in November 2020. “Since opening in December, I have already expanded when Danielle joined in April,” Rachel explains. “I plan to expand further by adding another two therapists to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Blush + Blow, Fulham, London
Business-savvy Bridget O’Keeffe launched a blow dry bar and beauty salon in 2015, yet has since expanded her services to diversify her clientele. “I wanted to include much more specialised treatments,” Bridget explains. “We now offer an aesthetics clinic with two doctors, a skin clinic led by Abbi Ingram, and…
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5 ways to style up your nail salon with interior designer, Haz Dean for a modern & chic beauty space
Today, this blog will focus on furnishing the nails arena. Whether it’s a small nail bar, or a luxurious spa, if nail services are part of your business offerings then you definitely understand the effort needed to make sure the space is practical and safe. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY…
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Tech Talk: Scratch goes down under to visit Lynda Sanchez of Manicandie, Sydney, Australia
“My home-based salon has moved with me into four different family homes until my husband and I found our forever home in 2017. I’ve since moved into two different rooms in the house but have finally found my fit!” enthuses Lynda Sanchez. A mix of pastel and gold shades exuding…
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How to clean your salon towels
Abbas Vawda, managing director at Majestic Towels shares his advice for caring and cleaning your towels… “For a busy business that requires daily laundering, it is advisable to opt for a middle weight towel (around 500gsm). These will be very durable, giving reduced washing and drying times, thus making them…
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Maintain hygiene levels with Essenzza hand sanitiser
Essenzza has revealed its Anti- Bacterial Hand Sanitiser Gel, ideal for maintaining hygiene in the salon. The gel kills 99.9% of bacteria and allows you to moisturise without needing water. Whilst frequent sanitising and washing can dry hands out, this 75% alcohol gel includes aloe vera extract which gently and…
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Mother’s Day: How to wax pregnant clients
Salon System Waxing Expert and Owner of Waxing Specialist Salon and Academy, Marta Zaczkowska, shares her advice on how to wax pregnant clients… Pregnancy is an exciting time. Women are going through lots of changes, both physically and emotionally. Over nine months, their hormone levels are constantly changing, which can…
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