Thea Green sells Nails Inc for £30 million after revolutionizing UK nail bars

Thea Green, a former fashion assistant, transformed the UK beauty market by introducing New York-style nail bars in 1999. Her company, Nails Inc, has grown to an estimated £25 million turnover and recently sold for £30 million to a private equity firm. Initially starting with a single salon, Green expanded to 50 locations and developed a successful line of nail polishes. The business shifted focus from nail bars to product sales, with only one salon remaining due to high operational costs. Green plans to use funds from the sale to innovate Nails Inc products and expand her new brand, Holler and Glow, in the US. She emphasizes the importance of determination and adaptability in her entrepreneurial journey.