Its all a bit weird!!
On the 22nd March 2019 I made the decision to temporarily close the salon due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic (Corona Virus). This is something that would be happening anyway after the Bars and Pubs were closed by the government. A lot of salons and hairdressers also made the decision to do the same, due to the fact that we work so closely with our clients that we would not be able to adhere to the 2metre social distancing restrictions.
Its has been such a hard time for everyone and I have also been homeschooling the kids. I am sure that some of you have also being doing the same thing. I don't know about you but, my nearly 10 year old has so much work that I have to mainly google and my 5 year old has more reading and basic maths to do, which is so much easier lol!
Although we are all going through a lot of change, what keeps me going is knowing that I will be able to get back to work when the restrictions are lifted. I miss all of my clients and the chats that we have. I didn't realise just how much you lot kept me sane. I enjoying sharing all the different nail techniques that I can do for your lovely nails and all the different lash options that I give to my clients. I miss being creative and having something to keep me mentally going. I have been able to have a few moments to myself to be able to keep practising and giving you lot a great deal of choice for your next appointment.
I just wanted to say how I miss everyone and I really feel completely lost without each and everyone of you. I hope that you are all managing to keep sane yourself and are looking after yourselves and your family. I look forward to the weekly Thursday clapping in the evening to be able to support all of the keyworkers that are out there and I know a few of my clients are keyworkers, from nurses to supermarket workers. Please know that me, Harry and Scarlett are all cheering for you and we think that you are doing a great job with everything, we are so proud of you all.
As a thank you, you will be getting an email or text over the next few days that will give you a special treat for when we are able to return, and I really hope that you do return, I want you to know just how valued you are xx
Stay Safe, Stay Indoors and Help the NHS.
Love to you all xx
I absolutely love nails and the concept that you can express your emotions through your nails, whether that be wearing Jet Black or a Bright Pink to show how your feeling or whether it is just adding a bit of sparkle to stand out.
I always wondered why Americans were always in the salon getting a manicure or pedicure and it wasn't always about having them done for a special occasion it was to make them feel happy. It was a chance for them to be able to have some "Me time" and relax. It is not always about having your nails done for special events its about feeling good about yourself and having that time to just think about yourself for a bit, plus the added bonus is that everyone you meet after that appointment will comment on your nails and ask you questions about them, and that is where the buzz comes from. Our nails are something that people see all the time from paying for things at the supermarket or reading a book on the train, everyone 
looks at your nails and will always make a comment on them. It's like women with shoes, whether its male or female we will always see the details and the extra effort that someone has done. I love being able to create stand out nails that people will admire and look it. Its funny that people will always comment when I have them really long and that they are too long, it doesn't matter what's on them its just the length so when they are shorter and have a design or glitter, or whatever they will always comment on the design because they can see that these are more wearable and possible for them to also have stunning nails and not have extra long nails.
always get your nails noticed. so next time you are thinking of giving yourself some ME time or just to be able to spend time out of your normal routine, think about having your nails done or your toes to make you relax and express yourself through those stunning fingers.
Ok so this cabin is now exactly new but it has had a bit of a face lift and loads more space.
compare yourself to local salons and make sure that your clients are impressed. When I first got to think about it I had a largeish log cabin in the garden but it didn't seem to be doing the job that I needed it to. I was having to move things around for different treatments and I was performing Pedicures from a Office desk chair. I didnt feel that it was professional enough to give me clients the most relaxed environment. So my first plan was to get rid of the cabin I had and just get a larger one. Between looking at the space I had available in the garden and also the end result that I wanted I would be spending so much money for about 2ft each way more!!! It just didn't make any 
sense, and then my mum had the best idea. Why not buy another cabin and just attach it to the other one. This was a great idea and one that I was really looking forward to. The thing with this was that no one out there would join the two together!! It didn't seem a big enought job for anyone to take it on. Then my sister-in-law suggested her brother, he is very handy and can seem to do anything with anything. He joined the cabins together and I was able to design it the way I wanted it to be.
I am so pleased with the end result and all my clients can amazed and suprised when they arrive, I get comments like "Its like a real salon" LOL I take this as a complement. Clients or trainees that have never been to be before are amazed that this salon is in my garden and how lovely it is, which gives me great pride.
r business or for them to start their own business just like I did. I believe that being able to show your passion to others is one of the best ways to teach as it gets your trainees so excited for their own adventures.