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CMB Studio

“My home salon is my pride and joy,” says nail artist, Chloe May Boyce. Neutral tones and wood accents give the space a spa-like feel, while lime-washed walls – painted by the pro, add to the ambience. “Knowing that I helped decorate the salon makes me appreciate it more, because it’s built with intention, love and a whole lot of passion,” she smiles.

CMB Studio offers a range of nail services, with builder gel manicures being most popular. “Clients usually ask for classic French finishes,” Chloe reveals. “They love the clean, polished look and the durability of builder gel enhancements.” The tech favours nail brand, Glossify, praising its products for delivering ‘results clients can truly rely on’.

Chloe is also a nail educator, relishing the opportunity to share her expertise. “I’d love to welcome more students through my door, and keep expanding my skills and knowledge so l can share even more with them,” she says. “I’m focused on evolving, learning and creating opportunities – for myself and others.”

Location: Rochester, Kent

@chloemay_beautyeducator

Olive’s Nails & Beauty

Olivia Puskas opened her home studio two years ago. “I have an amazing private landlord: a family friend who had a small storage room at the back of the house,” the nail tech reveals. “He kindly let me rent and transform it into a beautiful salon space.”

Olive’s Nails & Beauty boasts a green theme: a colour chosen because it reflects the name of the salon and one of Olivia’s favourite shades. She explains: “I wanted the space to feel calm, natural and inviting, while still boasting modern elegance.”

The salon menu features a range of nail treatments, including gel manicures and pedicures, builder gel services and extensions. Olivia uses products from Halo, Nail Order, The GelBottle Inc and Glossify. “I also specialise in unique, personalised nail art, which my clients love,” she shares.

The pro’s clients are her main focus. “My biggest hope is that everyone who enters Olive’s Nails & Beauty appreciates the space as much as I do,” she says. “I want to continue welcoming new faces into the studio, getting to know clients and building lasting relationships.”

Location: Torquay, Devon

Olive’s Nails & Beauty

@olivesnailsbeauty

@olivesnails8

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