Through the Keyhole

Take a peek inside salon setups across the UK&I as Scratch unlocks each door…

Beauty By Chelsea

Location: Newhall, Derby

The high street in Newhall, Derby, has been home to Beauty By Chelsea since 2020, serving the community with lash, brow and facial waxing services alongside natural nail and enhancement treatments. Founder, Chelsea Tipper, bravely opened the business at the height of the pandemic, transforming the former fish and chip shop into a calming haven for beauty clients.

Chelsea works alone, undertaking the roles of nail tech and beauty therapist, alongside receptionist, cleaner and social media manager. “I love the freedom of owning a business,” she shares. “I can change and adapt the space to suit my needs, and my clients like the private, one-to-one nature of treatments as they can truly relax.” The combination of neutral tones and wood furniture creates a homely feel, and gold accents add a sense of luxury. “The standout features are the wood-effect wallpaper, painted arch and pampas wreath,” Chelsea continues. “A photo frame featuring Disney-themed nails, painted by my goddaughter, is a sweet talking point.”

The nail pro began her industry journey in 2009, obtaining qualifications from Burton College in 2012. She went on to train in CND Shellac™ and PlexiGel™ application, and uses the systems for nail enhancements, alongside IBX. “I have used CND Shellac™ since college, and my clients love the colours and longevity of the formula,” Chelsea reveals. “My most popular treatments are CND Shellac™ overlays on natural nails and PlexiGel™ enhancements with nail art. Clients enjoy using the mystery manicure machine to determine their nail designs.”

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Nails By Rae Florence

Location: Caldicot, Wales

Rae Florence Head from Caldicot, Wales, changed career direction last September; giving up a PGCE primary teaching course to follow her passion for nail artistry. “From a young age, I had an interest in nail colour, and started painting the nails of friends and family,” she shares. “Last year, I attained a nail qualification from Blossom Academy and enrolled on an E-file course with Lucy Pastorelli, before launching my business, Nails By Rae Florence.”

Rae works from a wooden cabin in her back garden, which was formerly used as a sewing room by her mum, a seamstress. “I change up the décor depending on the season to excite my clients,” Rae explains. “Last summer, it was inspired by the seafront, and I added decorations for Halloween and Christmas. It currently boasts a wintry, ski lodge style.”

Rae loves the flexibility that owning her own business affords, and offers gel polish manicures and pedicures using The GelBottle Inc products, with the optional addition of Builder In A Bottle (BIAB™). Clients also have the choice of a French or simple design finish, or advanced artistry, and Rae has recently qualified in LVL with Nouveau Lashes. “I am so happy that I have pursued a career in nails, and that my clients feel comfortable in the surroundings. The best thing about the job is meeting new people – and I am excited to expand my clientele.”

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Instagram: @_byraeflorence

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