Off The Books

In this episode we chat to Melissa Wright — founder of Allure. What started as one nail tech has grown into two salon locations, an accredited nail training academy, and her own HEMA- and TPO-free nail product line.With the recent TPO ban sending the UK nail industry into panic mode, Melissa is a genuine voice of reason: calm, informed, and actually building products that meet the new regulations.We get into the full Allure origin story, plus:The TPO Ban, Unpacked — what the ban actually means for your nail business, and what to do if the products are still sitting on your shelf.Training the Next Generation — running an accredited nail academy, the red flags to watch for when picking your training, and the difference between being a great nail tech and a great educator.Where the Nail Industry Is Heading — how nails have changed since Melissa started out, what's coming next, and what every nail tech should be thinking about now.Plus a round of This or That through the Allure colour range, where we finally find out Melissa's go-to gel polish… I'll give you a clue, it has a shimmer.Nail techs, you're going to love this one. Sign out of the salon and listen in — it's time for Off The Books.—Follow Melissa: @mel.k.wrightShop Allure: @allurebeautysupplies / alluranails.co.ukBook at Allure: @allurebeautysalonsFollow Styler: @styler.ukNeed a booking system? Book a call with us: styler.uk/demo

In this episode we chat to Maeve Frances. You might recognise Maeve from Married at First Sight UK, but aside from entertaining us on the TV screen, Maeve has built a successful Aesthetic clinic and Training Academy! Aside from a bunch of BTS and MAFS gossip... we get into:The Power of You: Why authenticity is your biggest competitive advantage.Stop "Hiding" Behind the Camera: Overcoming the fear of showing up online.Scheduling Like a Boss: How she balances everything from her horses to her famous Monday morning hype calls with clients.It's time to start showing up for yourself. Sign out of the salon and listen in, because it’s time for Off The Books!.🔗 Useful Links & Resources:⁠⁠⁠Follow Maeve on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠Enquire about Training with Maeve⁠Follow Styler⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Need help with a booking system?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call with us ⁠⁠ ☎️

In this episode, we sit down with a true industry icon and the visionary founder of the North East Hair & Beauty Awards, Danielle Walling.Danielle takes us on a journey through the grit and glamour of her career - from building multiple salons from the ground up and navigating high-stakes renovations, to becoming the driving force behind the region's biggest night of recognition. We discuss how she balances the demands of an expanding empire with the reality of being a busy mam of two, and why she never lets the "how" get in the way of a big "Why Not?".🔗 Useful Links & Resources:⁠⁠⁠Follow Danielle on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Apply / Nominate for the North West Hair and Beauty Awards⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠Styler⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Need help with a booking system?⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call with us ⁠ ☎️

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Styler's podcast: Off The Books! 🎙️In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Hair by LMN, Lyndsey—the newly crowned "Hairdresser of the Year" of the North East Hair & Beauty Awards.Lyndsey takes us behind the scenes of her 20-year career, sharing the raw reality of opening her dream salon in Jesmond just eight weeks after a C-section. We discuss the "unhinged" excuses for client no-shows, the courage it takes to put your own initials on a brand, and how to rediscover your passion when you feel like you’ve fallen out of love with the chair.We dive into:The Winning Moment: What it was like to sweep three awards at NEHBA and how it validated her 20 years of hard work.Design & Identity: Why she ditched the "beige salon trend" for a bold, personal aesthetic.The Power of "No": How Lyndsey uses Styler to reclaim her evenings with her new baby, replacing late-night DMs and no-show anxiety with automated deposits that protect her time and her income.Advice for the Next Gen: Why "cleaning the skirting boards with a toothbrush" is the start to long-term success.The Future of LMN: A sneak peek into the new team and services coming to the salon in 2026.🔗 Useful Links & Resources:⁠⁠Follow Hair by LMN on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an Appointment at Hair by LMN⁠⁠⁠⁠Nominate for the North East Hair and Beauty Awards 2026⁠⁠⁠Follow Styler on Instagram⁠Need help with a booking system? ⁠Book a call with us ☎️If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review...it helps us bring more industry leaders to the mic!

Have you ever been told: "'Just work harder, raise your prices, and post five times a day.'"If that was the secret to success, we’d all be millionaires working four-hour weeks. But the reality? You’re probably drowning in DMs, chasing no-shows, and eating lunch standing up in the stock room.The problem isn't your work ethic. The problem is that nobody talks about the messy middle. We see the polished Instagram feeds and assume we’re the only ones struggling behind the scenes."I’m Ashleigh, founder of Styler, and this is Off The Books.This is the podcast for the raw, unfiltered conversations that usually only happen after the shutters go down.We aren't just sharing success stories. We are digging into the stuff you aren't supposed to say out loud: The clients we had to fire. The financial fear of scaling up. The burnout that almost made us quit.And the actual systems, that let you take your life back.I’ll be sitting down with hair, beauty, and wellness pros who are actually doing the work plus some experts and famous faces you will definitely recognise."We’re here to learn, to vent, and to grow together.Episode One drops February 1st.It’s time to go...Off The Books!Subscribe & Follow