Samantha Jayne was confident that her salon would be a triumph, and she was right: it has just been named Mid Cheshire’s Best for Nails 2023.
Each week, we will seek for the finest of Mid Cheshire in a variety of categories.
Oliver Gibney Hairdressing was named the first Best of 2023 winner – Best for Hair in Mid Cheshire – while Ka Pie was named Best for Pies.
Voting is currently taking place for Mid Cheshire’s Best for Roast Dinner, and nominations are also being accepted for our most recent search, Best for Cocktails.
Twelve picture-perfect manicure salons and nail technicians in Mid Cheshire made the Best for Nails shortlist, with Northwich’s Samantha Dean Nails & Makeup claiming the coveted title.
Samantha began doing manicures in March 2020, just prior to lockdown, and transferred her salon into her parents’ home on Heathcote Gardens in Rudheath in December 2020.
Samantha created press-on manicures to hone her skills during the Covid-19 pandemic, when salons were forced to close. After the restrictions were lifted, she worked for a few months at Halo House of Beauty.
Samantha, a Northwich resident, remarked, “I really enjoyed working in the salon, but I knew I wanted to start my own business, so my parents graciously offered to convert their garage into a salon.”
“I am qualified in both manicure and makeup artistry, but my primary focus is on nails because I am so busy and have little time to offer makeup.
“I would like to offer more cosmetics in the future, but my first love has always been manicures.
“I’ve always enjoyed getting my nails done and have a background in art from high school and college, so I decided to combine the two and become a trainer.”
What distinguishes Samantha’s business from the rest?
Samantha remarked, “I believe my clients feel calm and relaxed in the salon because it is a small, intimate space.”
“I always seek out independent specialists for my own cosmetic treatments because I feel more at ease in a one-on-one setting.
“I take delight in my work and strive to ensure client satisfaction at all times.
“I try to take the time to help them decide what they want, and I am always willing to experiment with intricate nail art ideas!”
Samantha remarked, “I was surprised to learn that I had made the Best for Nails 2023 shortlist, as there are so many talented manicure technicians in Mid Cheshire, and it was wonderful to see so many of my clients vote for me.
“I never imagined I’d win, particularly as an independent salon, but my clients, family, and friends deserve the credit.
Because of them, I am able to do what I enjoy every day, and I am so appreciative to receive this award.