A HALTON entrepreneur who developed her skills with the support of the Prince's Trust celebrated the launch of her first business premises this week.

Megan Wilson, 29, was joined by clients, family and friends at the official opening of her salon, Twinkles Nail Studio, on Derby Road, Widnes.

The nail technician paid tribute to the support of the Prince's Trust at the event, having previously graduated from their Young Enterprise Business programme which helps vulnerable people get their lives on track, and has pledged to help develop the next generation of talent in the future.

Having taken part in the course in 2012, Megan gained focus, confidence and technical skills.

She previously worked as an independent mobile technician the launch of this new salon represents a major step for Megan.

Twinkles Nail Studio specialises in high-quality bespoke nail-art.

The business has a special focus on using vegan and cruelty-free products and providing spa-like experiences to its customers.

Megan said: “I was incredibly proud to celebrate the launch of my first permanent studio, alongside my wonderful family, friends and clients.

“This has been a long-term dream and it is so exciting to see it realised.

“I have dedicated myself to this business, with the aim of offering my customers the best possible experiences, treatments and products, and it has been fantastic to see it progress so significantly.

“The support from the Prince's Trust has been invaluable in not only giving me the practical skills to run a business but the confidence too.

“We have a long waiting-list and loyal customers, who travel from as far as Belfast and Birmingham every month for our treatments.

“This success wouldn’t have been possible without the support I was given earlier in my career.

“I would love to not only give young people the technical skills to deliver the best possible nail-treatments but also the confidence to follow their own dreams too.”