07/06/2026
When Casey Hayzelden set out to open her own salon, she had one clear ambition: to create a space where clients can truly switch off. After six months of renovations, two attempts and one flood, the doors of The Nail Shed () finally opened. ๐
A relatively new face in the nail industry, Casey began her professional training in 2024 and qualified in 2025. After honing her skills in busy salons, she realised she wanted to create her own space. โI decided to open a salon because I wanted to create a calm, welcoming and safe space for everyone,โ Casey explains, adding: โI had a clear vision of creating a cosy, private environment that feels different from a traditional high street salon.โ
What began as a humble garden shed was gradually transformed into the space Casey had always imagined โ though the journey was far from smooth. A particularly dramatic setback arrived during an intense storm. โI walked into a full waterfall feature in the salon,โ she recalls. โWe had to fully gut it and start again.โ Despite the setbacks, Casey says that stepping into the finished studio for the first time made every challenging moment worthwhile.
From the outset, The Nail Shed was built on a philosophy of inclusivity โ in particular, a commitment to welcoming clients who might find conventional salon environments challenging. โI wanted to create an environment that is supportive for neurodivergent clients, as well as anyone who may feel anxious or overstimulated in traditional salon settings,โ Casey shares.
Read more about The Nail Shed, its nail services and Casey's plans for the future here ๐ https://bit.ly/4vlD803
