Iris Retreat

🎶 House of Balloons inspired 🎶

The Weeknd vibes + concert-ready nails 🖤✨
Dark, moody, a little edgy… with just the right amount of after-hours energy. 🌙

Because if you’re heading to see The Weeknd, your nails need to be part of the outfit. 🥀🖤
CONCERT READY. 🎤🎶

It’s not just the kids getting back-to-school ready ✨🎒🐛🍎

A HUGE shout-out to all the teachers and school staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes. ❤️

While the children have been enjoying their holidays, so many teachers and school staff have been grafting away behind the scenes — often unpaid and unseen — ready to welcome everyone back today.

And trust me… I’ve seen it in their hands and nails! 😅🙈

These nails were inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 🐛🍎🌿

I mean… this set absolutely screams “tell me you’re a teacher without telling me you’re a teacher”, doesn’t it?! 😂

Wishing all the teachers, school staff, parents AND children a smooth first day back. ✨

And if you’re anything like me and drop a ball on day one… give yourself a break! 😅🙊

You’ve made it through another summer break. That deserves a little celebration too. 🥂😂❤️

Guess what the most stressful part of a manicure appointment is... 👀

It's not the manicure itself.
It's choosing the colour. 💅
With so many gorgeous shades, it's no wonder some people freeze when it's decision time!

Some clients bring their entire outfit for inspiration. Some save nail ideas on Pinterest for weeks. And some stick with the exact same colour every appointment because they know what they love!

If you're struggling to choose, here's my best tip: ✨ Pick your favourite three shades and let me help you decide. That's one of my favourite parts of the appointment!

Now it's over to you... What's your go-to nail colour? 💖

Drop it in the comments and let's see which shade reigns supreme! You might even inspire someone else's next manicure... and if you're due a fresh set, you know where to find me. 😉💅

🎉 IRIS RETREAT IS 4 YEARS OLD! 🎉

Four years ago, I had one client, one dream... and absolutely no idea what was ahead. 💜

When Iris Retreat opened her doors for the first time I had one goal... to create a little escape where people could switch off, feel looked after, and leave feeling like the best version of themselves.

Fast forward four years and we've shared...

💅 Thousands of beautiful nails. 🤎 Hundreds of glowing spray tans. ☕ Endless cups of hot chocolate. 😂 Plenty of laughs. ✨ And yes... I'm still finding glitter in places glitter has absolutely no business being!

To every single client who's walked through my salon door — whether you've been with me since day one or you've only just discovered Iris Retreat — thank you.

Every appointment, recommendation, message and chat has helped turn a dream into a business I'm incredibly proud of. Extra special thanks to my husband, family & friends for supporting my Iris dream ✨️

💜 4TH BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY 💜

I'd love to hear from you...

✨ Existing clients: What's your favourite thing about Iris Retreat?
✨ New followers: What's stopping you booking your first appointment? (Be honest—I really want to know!)
🎁 Every comment is one entry to win a £40 Iris Retreat Gift Voucher to spend on any treatment.

✨ Bonus entries:

💜 Share this post to your stories (or Facebook profile) and tag Iris Retreat.
💜 If you've visited Iris Retreat before, leave an honest review on my Google Business page and comment "Done" below for an extra entry.

The winner will be announced in September.

Four years of beautiful nails, glowing tans, wonderful conversations and the most amazing clients... I genuinely couldn't have done it without you.

Here's to the next chapter. 🥂💜✨️

🎉 IRIS RETREAT IS 4 YEARS OLD! 🎉

Four years ago, I had one client, one dream... and absolutely no idea what was ahead. 💜

When Iris Retreat opened her doors for the first time I had one goal... to create a little escape where people could switch off, feel looked after, and leave feeling like the best version of themselves.

Fast forward four years and we've shared...

💅 Thousands of beautiful nails. 🤎 Hundreds of glowing spray tans. ☕ Endless cups of hot chocolate. 😂 Plenty of laughs. ✨ And yes... I'm still finding glitter in places glitter has absolutely no business being!

To every single client who's walked through my salon door — whether you've been with me since day one or you've only just discovered Iris Retreat — thank you.

Every appointment, recommendation, message and chat has helped turn a dream into a business I'm incredibly proud of. Extra special thanks to my husband, family & friends for supporting my Iris dream ✨️

💜 4TH BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY 💜

I'd love to hear from you...

✨ Existing clients: What's your favourite thing about Iris Retreat?
✨ New followers: What's stopping you booking your first appointment? (Be honest—I really want to know!)
🎁 Every comment is one entry to win a £40 Iris Retreat Gift Voucher to spend on any treatment.

✨ Bonus entries:

💜 Share this post to your stories (or Facebook profile) and tag Iris Retreat.
💜 If you've visited Iris Retreat before, leave an honest review on my Google Business page and comment "Done" below for an extra entry.

The winner will be announced in September.

Four years of beautiful nails, glowing tans, wonderful conversations and the most amazing clients... I genuinely couldn't have done it without you.

Here's to the next chapter. 🥂💜✨️

🎨 I'm absolutely dotty about this spots and stripes set! 😍

Who needs to choose one colour when you can have them all? Bold, bright, playful and impossible to ignore... just how nail art should be. 💅✨

⚡ I dare you... send me the wildest nail art inspiration you've saved, screenshot or Pinterest obsession you've been convinced is "too much."

Let's prove it isn't. The bolder, the better.
Drop it in my DMs... I double dare you. 😉🌈

✨ Bridal glow, but make it effortless... ✨
My beautiful bride Shannon... doesn't she look absolutely stunning? 🤍

Pictures captured by the talented Eilidh’s Photography 📷

A flawless bridal tan should never be the first thing people notice, but it should be the reason your dress glows, your makeup blends beautifully, and you feel confident from the first photo to the last dance.

Shannon chose a professional Sienna X spray tan to give her that natural, radiant glow, and it was the perfect finishing touch for her big day. ✨

If you're getting married, your tan deserves just as much planning as your hair and makeup. A trial beforehand means we can create the perfect shade just for you, so there's one less thing to worry about when your wedding day arrives.

💍 Getting married in 2026 or 2027? Tell me your wedding month in the comments, or send me a message with your date. I'd love to help you achieve your dream bridal glow. 🤍

📍Private home salon in Dunfermline
✨ Professional Sienna X bridal spray tanning

A bride's words mean everything... 🥹✨

"Everyone commented on how good my tan was... such a natural golden glow that did not transfer one bit! 💛 It was amazing! 😍🫶 # # #"

Thank you so much, Ashley, for such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure being part of your wedding preparations, and I'm so happy you felt amazing on your special day.

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented Angie B Photography for capturing these beautiful moments so perfectly. 📸✨

Here's to natural, glowing skin that lasts from "I do" to the dance floor... without transferring onto that gorgeous dress! 🤍✨

🚨 Unpopular opinion...

Leaving a beauty appointment without paying is no different to walking out of the supermarket with a trolley full of shopping.

Harsh? Maybe. But here's why...

Every time I have to chase an unpaid appointment, I'm spending even more unpaid time sending messages, checking and rechecking my bank, waiting for replies and sending reminders.

It's awkward for you. It's awkward for me. And it's completely avoidable.

A little reminder that payment is due before leaving your appointment. 🤍

Paying on the day means:
✨ No awkward follow-up messages.
✨ No payment reminders.
✨ Less admin behind the scenes.
✨ More time focusing on creating beautiful nails and tans instead of chasing invoices.
✨ A smoother, more professional experience for everyone.

I know it's usually just an oversight, and I'm so grateful to the many clients who always pay promptly.

Thank you for respecting my time and supporting my small business—it really does make a difference.