every set i complete i can see the things ive improved upon 🥲 today my barista complimented me and i wanted to cry lol ive been struggling really bad with imposter syndrome lately

I'm so proud of these lol they're so fun i'm also not the fastest when it comes to art but my clients know it's worth the wair

Okay, so, I have this front porch that I’m *really* wanting to create into a nail studio/workspace. HOWEVER, it’s 3 season and so in Chicago and it’s -30 F for weeks there may be problems. Or even before that. I’m also not sure if the light through the windows would cure the polish? I’m trying not to spend an arm and a leg but thoughts on weatherizing one’s workspace?? 🙏😅

If you’ve seen me talking about GNDA lately and wondered what it actually is… GNDA = Global Nail Design Awards — a nail industry event celebrating nail artists, education, creativity and competition across the industry. I had the absolute best day! 🥹💅🏼 I got to see so much incredible nail art, meet and connect with other nail techs, learn, be inspired and, of course, compete with one of my own pieces! It was such a cool experience being surrounded by people who are just as obsessed with nails, creativity and pushing themselves as I am. I’m honestly so glad I decided to enter and be part of it. It was a huge learning experience, and I’ve come home feeling even more inspired to keep creating, experimenting and challenging myself. Definitely isn’t my last GNDA! 🤍🏆✨ Also a BIG congratulations to the other incredible icons who entered, and well done to those who took an award home 🤍🥹

Oh em gee 😭 I was going through an old external hard drive and found some of my sets from YEARS ago! It was actually so cool to come across because you can see the different names I've traded under before eventually settling on the one I loved most. It was a nice little reminder of how much can change over time. So if you’re a beginner and you’re looking at your work thinking “I’ll never be as good as everyone else” - keep going. Your sets will change. Your style will change. Your photography will change. Your branding might change. You might even completely rebrand 😂 You’re not supposed to have it all figured out yet. Keep going. Keep learning. Keep experimenting. You’re building something. 🫶