TECHS & SALONS
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…
Read MoreYorkshire salon: The beauty therapists dedicated to making women feel their best
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…
Read MoreMeet 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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Following a lengthy, exciting and challenging process, Nails magazine has announced the winner of its Next Top Nail Artist competition for 2017. Netherlands nail artist, Tracey Lee, scooped the title in the online nail art competition, which is open to professionals worldwide. Jonny Diep Pham and Liina Leino took the runners up prizes…
Read MoreAfter honing her craft in a busy salon and a rented room in a hairdressers, Sinead Bulley grew her client base sufficiently to go it alone. Sinead’s career took a new turn when she converted her garden room into a stylish home nail salon. “The salon offers a wide range of…
Read MoreWe caught up with Laura Wilson, of Bellissima Nails, to learn more about her career and her rather quirky salon space… When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I first enrolled on an acrylic nail course in 2006 after admiring the work of another local tech/educator…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Painter, of Glamour Beauty Salon, creating this glowing design for glamorous night out. “These nails were created for a casino themed night,” Sarah reveals. “I thought it would be a fun, different and a good talking point. Unfortunately, I found…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sophie Hudd of Rainbow Nails is ready for spring thanks to a fresh, floral look. “Although these nails weren’t for a special occasion, I wanted to show off my new Magpie Beauty Gel Colours to my clients,” explains Sophie. “I…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nails desks. With Beauty and Beast released this week, clients and techs alike have been swept up in the Disney mania! Chantelle Crerand – of Chantelle’s Pretties – has found her clients have been asking for magical manis – thanks to…
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