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Official distribution of Victoria Vynn products & international instructor - Anna Brodziak
I’m Ania Brodziak, founder of The Nail Shop in Ireland with 18+ years’ experience as an international educator and mentor. I’ve trained hundreds of women worldwide—helping them master nail art, build confidence, and launch successful salons—while continuously updating my own skills to share the latest trends.
My nail courses in Ireland go far beyond just nail techniques. They’re about building real confidence, understanding products and client needs, and creating a foundation for long-term success in the beauty industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your skills – I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Quick delivery nationwide
Get your favourite nail products delivered straight to your door—fast and reliable, anywhere in Ireland. Whether you’re restocking your salon or treating yourself at home, enjoy speedy shipping and professional approach.
Why should you join our nail courses?
Because we offer more than just education — we offer a real step forward in your nail career! All of our courses are AIT Accredited in Ireland and the UK, which means:
- You receive a certificate recognized by top insurance providers
- You can legally work in salons or start your own business
- You’re trained to meet professional industry standards
When you choose courses, you’re choosing quality, recognition, and a path to success.
⚠️ Let me say this first –
I totally understand that LIFE HAPPENS 💛
🤒 Emergencies
🚗 Accidents
👨👩👧 Family chaos…
We’ve all been there.
And sometimes, a last-minute cancellation is completely out of your control – and it’s nobody’s fault.
❌ BUT… this isn’t about those moments.
It’s about the ones who do it again and again.
📅 Cancel last-minute.
🙈 Ghost without a message.
⏰ Show up 30 minutes late (if at all).
💔 With no explanation. No respect.
That’s when it hurts…
💸 This is why deposits exist.
Not to be mean.
Not to punish.
But to protect our 💪 TIME
🧠 ENERGY
💵 INCOME
and 🔥 MENTAL HEALTH.
We prep. We plan. We say NO to others to hold your spot.
And when you don’t show up — we’re left with nothing.
Imagine clocking into work…
…and being told:
“Sorry, no pay today.” Just like that.
Would you accept it?
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We’re not “just doing nails.”
We’re running BUSINESSES. 👑
With hearts. With hustle. With purpose. 💥
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Drop a 💔 if this has happened to you.
Tag your salon bestie 👯♀️
Let’s make this message LOUD.
Let’s protect each other.
Let’s raise the standard. 🚀
#nail #nailtechnician #nailtechlife💅 #nailcourse #nailcoach #mentalhealthwarrior #nailjunkie #nailstyle #nailsofinstagram
💬 Let’s talk about the new EU regulations that everyone’s been whispering about…
Because yes – changes are coming.
But no – you don’t need to panic.
Not today. Not yet. 💕
Here’s what I know so far – directly from HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority in Ireland):
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❌ From September 1st, 2025, products containing TPO will be completely banned in the EU.
That means they’ll need to be removed from stores – and we’ll no longer be allowed to sell them.
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⚠️ As for HEMA & Di-HEMA – they are not banned,
but now officially restricted for professional use only.
That means:
✅ You can still use HEMA-based gels –
🔺 BUT only if you’re trained
🔺 AND your products are clearly labelled with:
“For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.”
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🤍 So what now?
👉 As of today, you can still use your current products.
There’s no reason to panic, and I’ll make sure to update you
if anything changes.
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Let’s stick together and stay informed 💅🏼
We’ve been through changes before – and we’ll handle this one too.
👇 Tell me in the comments:
Do you believe in these new regulations?
Or do you have a different take on what’s happening?
I’d love to hear your thoughts 💭
#NailTechCommunity #HEMA #TPOBan #NailEducation #NailTechSupport #VictoriaVynn #NailProOnly #NailRegulations2025 #StayInformed #wegotthis #nailtechlife💅
You hit your nail…
💥 You wear them too long…
⏳ You skip your refills…
💅 You layer new styles on already damaged nails…
👉🏼 This is what you can expect.
Yes – it happened to me, an experienced nail tech.
I hit my nail 🤕
It hurt… but I ignored it. 🙈
No time, no energy.
Biggest mistake.
The pain faded… so I thought everything was fine.
Until I checked underneath…
🚨 ONYCHOLYSIS – the nail lifted off the bed.
❌ No nails for me now.
❌ No BIAB.
❌ No extensions.
Just healing mode ON. 🧴💧💊
Collagen power , cuticle oil, patience.
I need 2–3 MONTHS for this nail to grow back.
Why? Because I didn’t act when I should’ve.
Let this be your reminder:
⚠️ Always speak up when something feels wrong.
⚠️ Don’t push your nails past their limit.
⚠️ Refills are NOT optional – they’re maintenance!
Tag your clients.
Tag your nail bestie.
Tag that one girl who’s always “too busy” to come for a refill.
SHARE this post so others don’t make the same mistake.
SAVE it in case it ever happens to you.
And don’t forget to follow for real, raw nail talk 🫡✅
#onycholysis #nailfail #nailrecovery #biabtroubles #reallifenailtech #nailtechstory #nailcarefirst #clienteducation #nailhealthmatters #salonlife #nailtruth #nailtechlife💅
39🎂🎉
The last year of my thirties…
and a moment to pause and reflect
I’m stepping into this chapter with deep gratitude —
for everything I’ve achieved,
for everything I’ve overcome,
and most of all — for the woman I’ve become ✨
The past few years have taught me so much:
✨ That believing in yourself gives you more strength than any outside approval
✨ That giving second chances to the wrong people often leads to more pain than peace
✨ That if you can count your true friends on one hand — you are incredibly rich
Not the ones who smile at you and talk nonsense behind your back…
but the ones who show up — quietly, loyally, without needing the spotlight
And if there’s one more thing I’ve learned — it’s this:
When things get hard, that’s exactly when you have to keep going.
Not every season feels light.
Not every day feels strong.
But the hardest moments are the ones that shape us the most
So wherever you are on your path —
don’t give up.
Even if it’s heavy. Even if it’s slow.
It’s still growth
So today, I celebrate my 39th birthday —
grateful for the strength and the softness,
for the lessons and the love,
for every step that brought me exactly where I am today
For all the women still finding their way —
and walking forward anyway
I see you.♥️
I’m with you.♥️
And I’m truly grateful for every single soul
who’s walked even a little part of this journey with me
Thank you for being here♥️
#chapter39 #birthdayreflections #growthjourney #realmoments #softandstrong #womenempoweringwomen #gratefulheart #nailnailtechlife
HEMA, TPO & all the panic – let’s talk like pros
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Every week I see posts like…
“❌ Don’t use this!”
“⚠️ It causes allergies!”
“🚫 HEMA is dangerous!”
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So let me say it clearly:
HEMA and TPO are NOT the enemy.
🚫 Poor education is.
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Most reactions don’t come from ingredients
They come from:
❌ product touching the skin
❌ undercured gel
❌ weak lamps
❌ applying too much product
❌ no idea how to use it
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✅ HEMA is legal in the EU (up to 35%)
✅ TPO is safe when properly cured
✅ Both should ONLY be used by trained professionals
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You don’t need to fear the product.
You need to understand it.
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This industry doesn’t need more panic.
It needs more education, real talk & responsibility.
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If you’re a client…
✨ Choose your nail tech wisely
✨ Don’t go where it’s cheapest – go where it’s SAFE!!
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If you’re a stylist…
✨ Learn
✨ Ask questions
✨ Take responsibility for what you use!
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📌 Save this post
📲 Share it with someone who needs to read it
❤️ Follow me for honest, educated, no-fluff nail content
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We’re raising standards here – not just doing nails.
Let’s go!🥰
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#NailCoach #NailEducation #HEMA #TPO #NailTechLife #NailFacts #NoFearJustFacts #SmartStylists #NailScience #RaiseTheStandard #NailIndustryPro #nailsnailsnails #nailtechnician #nailtechlife💅 #nailjunkie
Last day of 1:1 training with Maryna today…
And what a journey it’s been…
We started together back in November ✨
and today we’re closing this beautiful chapter.
From a complete beginner to a confident stylist
– Maryna’s progress is HUGE
but it didn’t happen overnight ❌
She practiced
She sent photos
She kept going – even on hard days
That’s the real magic 💪✨
Because let me tell you…
The course is just 50% of the success 🎓
The rest? That’s on YOU – your practice, your mindset, your dedication ❤️🔥
If you don’t practice after your course,
your confidence won’t grow ❌
your skills won’t improve ❌
and your dream will stay a dream… ☁️
But if you DO practice…
✅ progress will come
✅ your hands will get faster
✅ your heart will get braver
✅ and one day, you’ll be PROUD of the work you do!
Maryna, I’m SO proud of you!
This is just the beginning for you, and I believe in you 100% 🫶
To all my students & future students:
training is just the START…
but YOU create the finish line 🏁
So don’t stop now – your future is waiting!
With love,
Ania♥️
#nailtraining #nailcourse #nailmentor #nailjourney #frombeginnertoPRO #nevergiveup #thenailshopacademy
#nailtraining #nailtechs #nailtechlife💅 #nailtechlife
We currently have 4 training offers available! ✨
Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced –
there’s something here for everyone!
You can join the trainings:
✔️ As individual courses
or
✔️ Take them as part of a bundle and save more!
Each course comes with:
• Accredited certificates
• Small group learning
• Modern techniques you’ll actually use
Have questions?
Send me a DM – I’m happy to help!
See you soon at one of our trainings!
Let’s grow your skills together!
#nail #nailofinstagram #nailireland #courseireland #nailtechnician #nailsdublin
You see a confident woman today…
✨ But I didn’t start this way. ✨
Once, I was just a girl with shaking hands 🤲
A head full of self-doubt
And a quiet whisper in my heart saying:
“Maybe this dream is meant for me.”
I built my business with a baby on my hip 👶
Answering DMs during naps,
Crying between clients,
Wondering if I could really do it all…
And you know what? I couldn’t — not perfectly.
But I did it anyway.
Because I had a why.
Because I had a fire.
Because I believed in something bigger.
17 years in this industry —
That’s 17 years of lessons, tears, triumphs and reinvention.
I’ve made mistakes.
I’ve burned out.
I’ve questioned my worth.
But every version of me brought me closer to her —
The woman you see now.
Last year changed everything.
Sport saved my mind and rebuilt my discipline 🏋️♀️
Photoshoot retreat cracked me open in the most beautiful way ✨
It reminded me:
My work has meaning. My voice has value. My mission matters.
And now I teach.
Not just nails.
I teach confidence.
I teach mindset.
I hold space for women like you —
Who dream of more but don’t always know where to begin.
So if you see yourself in my story…
This is your sign.
You’re not too late.
You’re not too old.
You’re not too lost.
You’re ready.
And I’ve made space for you.
Let’s build your future — together.
I can’t wait to meet you.
Truly.♥️
With all my heart,
Ania
❤️
#nailsnailsnails #nailtechnician #nailtechlife #nailjunkie #nailtechproblems #nailjunkie
