TECH TALK
Becoming a nail tech at 16: I was the youngest student Bryony Howell had ever trained
17-year-old self-employed nail tech, Ruby Galluzzo, opens up about the journey that led her to pursue a nail career at such a young age. “I first became interested in nails when I was only eight-years-old, but my passion grew massively in 2020 during lockdown. That’s when I really started dreaming…
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Meet Corrine Jackson: the nail tech behind Molly-Mae Hague’s manicures
Nail tech & educator, Corrine Jackson, who has tended to the nails of influencer, Molly-Mae Hague, for over five years, shares her experiences of and advice for working with high-profile clients. Working with celebrity clients “I started doing Molly-Mae’s nails after the first lockdown, when my husband, who’s a builder,…
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Endometriosis Awareness Week: ‘I was heartbroken and scared of losing my nail business’
Scratch chats to Andover nail tech, Jo Bennett, about her experiences suffering with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow outside of it. Common symptoms include, but aren’t limited to, severe pelvic pain and extreme…
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With Valentine’s Day creeping up, we’re seeing a flurry of red and pink nail designs on social media, but these enhancements by Ruth Monro of Little Blank Spaces really caught our eyes. The talented tech sculpted her enhancements using CJP L&P in Birthday Suit and coated in a delicate pastel…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries, has been experimenting with Swarovski to create beautiful bridal nail looks. “I have both one of my sister’s and a good friend’s wedding this year,” Lauren explains. “I’ve been looking for some bridal nail inspiration and as soon as…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nails desks! Lisa Johnson, owner of Ultimate Goddess in Doncaster has found her clients have been asking for grey tones to complement and contrast. “I think grey has become a classic colour for nails,” Lisa enthuses. “It is neutral and therefore…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty has been wearing this magical look inspired by Harry Potter! “For this look, I started by enhancing my nails to my preferred length with CND BRISA™ gel,” Jade explains. “Next, I painted my nails…
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We want to see what designs are trending at your nail desks! Jo Duncan, of Beauty by Joanna Louise has found her clients have be asking for an alternative design. Named ‘Evil and Angel’ nails, the design involves one hand in a light shade and the other in a darker…
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Rachael Beaumont, of Nails by Rachael, discusses life as a nail tech and reveals her hopes for the future of the industry and her own career. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’d been working part time in retail but after having my son I…
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