TECHS & SALONS

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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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Yorkshire salon: The beauty therapists dedicated to making women feel their best

By Lilly Delmage | 8 March 2025

Lisa-Marie Hoggard, owner of Lisa-Marie’s Hair & Beauty Lounge, shares how her all-female team empowers clients to feel their best. “My salon team consists of amazing women who make other women feel amazing,” shares Lisa-Marie. “It comprise five women: Sheree Kim Harrison, Elle Burrow, Kath Scaife, Jill Ralph and Patricia…

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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Kat Hill | 7 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Kat Hill | 2 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, owner of Nailed It Beauty, has been getting in the swing of spring with plenty of floral nail requests. “Everyone has been asking for floral nails!” Lauren laughs, “Unlike some nail art trends, flowers have no age…

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TECH TALK: Lisa Smith

By Helena Biggs | 1 May 2017

Lisa Smith reveals why she works from home and in mobile environments, as well as why she’s enlisted the help of a local photographer…  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? A few years ago I was going to a friend’s wedding and I had my…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Karen Heron

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Karen Heron celebrated her birthday with a stylish nail look to match her Swarovski watch. “The watch was a gift from my husband,” Karen smiles. “I thought these nails would look nice with it! Using Gelish shades I Or-chid You Not,…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sparkle Beauty, Skelmersdale

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career and salon, she’s never been happier. “I’d always known I wanted to be a nail technician but my family felt…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Alexandra Cassells

By Kat Hill | 25 April 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! “I think floral nails for spring will always be popular but the cooler colours and edgier designs keep it fresh and modern,” explains Alexandra Cassells. “My clients always look to me to give them something a little different, and…

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