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Becoming a nail tech at 16: I was the youngest student Bryony Howell had ever trained

By Lilly Delmage | 9 March 2025

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

By Lilly Delmage | 5 March 2025

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’

By Lilly Delmage | 2 March 2025

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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WHAT I’M WEARING Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley of Love Lilley Nails has been rocking this marble inspired look. Using Gelish shades Last Call, Arctic Freeze, Look At You Pink-achu, She’s My Beauty and Black Shadow, she completed the set with feature nails of chrome and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Wenn, Nails by Laura

By Kat Hill | 17 January 2017

We want to see the designs that are trending at your nail desk! Laura Wenn of Nails by Laura has found that ‘brushed’ effect nails have been causing a stir among her clients. “”I think this design element has been popular as chrome and holo powders were all the  craze last year,…

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BRILLBIRD DISTRIBUTOR scoops award for second year running

By Helena Biggs | 17 January 2017

Talented tech and educator, Michelle Brookes, has been awarded Brillbird Distributor of the Year for the second year in a row. Serving the north east and Midlands, Michelle is dedicated to bringing the products into the hands of fellow pros and teaching correct use and techniques. “I feel so proud…

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