OG Strands by Zoe

Hey boo… 👻🖤

Tortoiseshell, tiny ghosts, gold webs and a little sparkle ✨🕸️ Spooky season looks good on these nails!

October is my favourite month, and I’m in my element creating little horrors at the nail desk 😂🔮

Who’s next for a hauntingly cute set? Message us to book your Halloween nails 🖤

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Pink + chocolate = the sweetest little nail combo 🩷🍫

Polka dots, a playful twist on French tips and that gorgeous glossy finish… obsessed with this set! 💅✨

Who’s saving these for their next nail appointment? 👀

Message us to book your next set at Strands N Hands 🩷

Usually it’s me in Jade’s chair getting tattooed… but today we swapped places and she trusted ME with the needle 😂💉🩷

Our gorgeous Jade already had the most beautiful lips—she just wanted a little extra volume and more shape through her top lip 💋

We used 1ml of Infini UK filler, focusing on enhancing her existing shape and adding that little bit of fullness she wanted ✨

There’s something extra lovely about treating one of your own salon girls. Thank you for trusting me with that beautiful face, Jade—back to your chair for my next tattoo 😂🫶

Photos taken straight after treatment, with some swelling visible. The finished result will settle as they heal.

Fancy a little lip love? Message us to arrange a consultation 💌

October tomorrow… how did that happen?! 🍂💜

Time for autumn nails, fresh hair and a little bit of YOU time ✨

Whether you fancy a change or just need your usual maintenance and a good catch-up, come and see us at Strands N Hands. Come as you are, get comfy and let us look after you 🫶

Message us to check October availability and book your glow-up 📩

Well apparently we’re all doing “get to know me” posts now… so here’s mine 😂🩷

For anyone who’s new here — hiiii 👋🏼 I’m Zoe. Mum, salon owner, educator, tattoo addict, professional over-sharer and general agent of chaos 😂

My life is basically my boys, my friends, my salon, tattoos, questionable amounts of coffee, Vampire Diaries and me having approximately 47 ideas at once.

I’m very lucky to have some bloody amazing people around me, and even luckier that I get to spend my days doing something I genuinely love. 🥹🩷

I’m probably a little bit too honest, I swear too much, I laugh at inappropriate times and there is never a dull moment… but what you see is pretty much what you get.

So yeah… this is me. 🖤

If you’ve been here a while, you already know the chaos. If you’re new… welcome to it 😂

Stay weird, babe. 💜✨

🎀💗 CHARITY NAIL DAY – 10TH OCTOBER 💗🎀

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bethany-fight-for-more-time-with-her-daughter

After hearing the heartbreaking news about Beth, I wanted to do something in the way I know best… NAILS! 💅🏼💕

On 10th October, I’ll be dedicating a full day in the salon to raising money for breast cancer charities. 🩷

💅🏼 ANY BREAST CANCER INSPIRED NAILS
Think pink, ribbons, hearts, glitter, full-on extra sets… whatever you fancy! 🎀✨

All appointments will be chargeable as normal, but ALL proceeds from the nails I do that day will be donated to breast cancer charities. 🩷

Beth is a young mummy who has recently been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and has now received the devastating news that it has spread to the lining of her brain, giving her a terminal outlook. But Beth and her family are continuing to fight and explore every possible treatment option to give them more precious time together. 💜

Her story has really hit home, and if spending a day doing what I love can raise even a little bit of money and awareness, then that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

🎀 FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
💅🏼 Breast cancer/pink themed nails
🩷 All proceeds from my nail appointments donated
🙏🏼 Donations also very welcome

Let’s fill the salon with PINK and raise as much as we possibly can. 🩷🎀

Please SHARE SHARE SHARE and help me fill every appointment! 💅🏼

For Beth, for every woman fighting, and for every family affected by breast cancer. 💗

StrandsNHands 💜🩷🎀

✨ Birthday Month Reflections ✨

What a beautiful start to my birthday celebrations 🤍

I’ve already enjoyed an amazing meal with my bestest friends at Rio Steakhouse in Chester, followed by a wonderful family celebration at The White Lion, Llanelian. Making memories with the people I love most is what it’s all about 🥂✨

With only 2 more sleeps until my birthday holiday, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for everything and everyone around me.

A huge thank you to my wonderful clients, friends and family for all the birthday cards, gifts, decorations, messages and birthday wishes I’ve already received. The kindness, thoughtfulness and love you’ve shown me means more than you’ll ever know 🤍

I truly feel so lucky and blessed to have such amazing people in my life, both personally and through my business. Your support, loyalty and friendship never go unnoticed.

Here’s to another year of making memories, chasing dreams, working hard and appreciating every moment ✨

Feeling very grateful, very blessed and very excited for what the next few days will bring 🎂☀️✈️

✨ THINGS I’VE LEARNED BEFORE 40 ✨

As I head towards 40, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the lessons life has taught me.

🤍 Protect your peace.
🤍 Trust your gut.
🤍 Real friendships are priceless.
🤍 The people who celebrate your success are your people.
🤍 Boundaries are healthy.
🤍 Confidence beats perfection every time.
🤍 Comparison steals joy.
🤍 Invest in yourself.
🤍 Growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always worth it.
🤍 Family isn’t always blood.
🤍 Kindness matters.
🤍 Your younger self would be proud of you.
🤍 You don’t need everyone’s approval.
🤍 Some of the biggest breakthroughs come after the hardest seasons.
🤍 Love, laughter, health and good people are life’s greatest luxuries.
🤍 A peaceful life is a successful life.

As I step into a new decade, I’m carrying forward the lessons, the memories, the love and the gratitude.

I don’t have all the answers, but I have a heart full of appreciation for the people in my life and the journey that’s brought me here.

Here’s to Chapter 40. 🥂✨

The best is yet to come. 🤍