Narelle Wharton's home salon, Narelle Beauty in Castleford, boasts a bold, girly aesthetic inspired by a limited-edition Diet Coke can. This unique design choice for her converted garage space features dusty rose and blush pink tones, creating a dramatic yet relaxing atmosphere.
Wharton, who completed her NVQ Level 2 in Beauty in 2006, prioritised continuous education. She gained qualifications from Glitterbels, CND™, Michelle Porter, and Young Nails before operating a high street salon. A year ago, she moved operations to her home, completing the garage conversion in four months with family assistance.
Her decision to diverge from neutral interiors highlights a growing segment of salon owners seeking distinct branding. The salon offers a range of nail services including gel polish, builder gel, acrylic, and hard gel, with a primary use of Glitterbels products. Footlogix, wax:One, and LashUs are also utilised for pedicures and waxing, lash, and brow treatments.
The creative vision behind Narelle Beauty, sparked by supermarket packaging, demonstrates how unconventional sources can inform business identity. This approach contrasts with more traditional mood board-driven design. Wharton has also recently become an educator for Glitterbels, suggesting a future focus on training and brand ambassadorship.
