GlossaryLive Social Stars Chelsey Downie
23 Aug
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Chelsey Downie

Chelsey Downie

Meet Chelsey Downie, a UK-based nail technician and social media influencer whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting with press-on nails as a university hobby, Chelsey transformed her passion into a thriving Y2K-themed nail empire. She openly shares the challenges of balancing life as both a mom and an entrepreneur, leading up to the eventual opening of her own salon.
Discover why Chelsey is a must-follow social media star, with over 101,000 Instagram followers. She offers expert advice on growing your following, what type of content resonates best, and common pitfalls to avoid. Her insights are invaluable for anyone navigating the worlds of social media and entrepreneurship within the nail industry. Whether you’re a beauty professional or simply looking to enhance your online presence, this is a must-watch interview to elevate your brand.

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Kayley Cairns is a nail artist and educator from Essex, UK. Beginning her career in 2009, Kayley has since gone on to win a host of top industry awards including Nail Professional of the Year – Professional Beauty, BABTAC Nail Technician of the Year, 4 x Scratch Stars Awards, 2 x Nailympia Art Winner of Winners trophies and Nailympia UK Top Tech alongside a host of other UK and international competition wins. Having previously been a CND educator for five years, Kayley is now a lead educator for the Hazel Dixon Nail Artist academy. Whilst having a passion for nail art, Kayley holds a strong belief in the power of education to change lives and currently focuses on her continued professional development as an educator with a mission of empowering others to achieve their goals.

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Award-winning nail artist, Petra Szabo, AKA @fairynailsbypetra, has won a host of medals for her artwork and boasts the title, Nail Technician of the Year 2023 and Nail Bar Of The Year 2019. In this video, Petra presents a stunning Valentine’s design. Showcasing a series of techniques and specialist brush strokes, Petra creates skillful effects across the nail as she builds up the nail design.

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Alex Fox, a journalist since 1993, began her career in photographic journalism. In 1998 she transitioned to the beauty world, working on the first UK trade nail magazine, Nails Plus. In 2003, Alex co-founded Scratch magazine, the UK's only trade title for nail professionals. During her role as editor, she introduced the first consumer nail title, Gloss, and expanded into the Middle East market with Scratch Middle East in 2014. In August 2021, Alex retired as the editor-in-chief at Scratch to focus on other nail industry projects including the launch of Glossarylive.com, alongside Nailympia Competitions as its global competition director. Alex's contributions to the industry include co-founding the Scratch Stars Awards in 2012 and has collaborated with industry professionals to create Nail Safari, a unique annual five-day education event. Currently sitting on the volunteer board of the UK's Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP), Alex remains dedicated to raising standards and celebrating global nail artists through her editorial role on GlossaryLive.com.

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From Kitchen Tears to Global Cheers – Ireland’s Kate Kruszynska's Journey to Nail Styling Stardom

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For those in the nail industry that are still not sure if competing brings added content to a nail business, then listen to the 2023 story of one nail professional who has taken competing to a serious level and reaped the rewards. By investing time in travel and practice, effort and money, Katarzyna Kruszynska embraced the Nailympia 2023 circuit and followed it around the world. Here’s what happened… In the competitive realm of nail styling, Katarzyna (Kate) Kruszynska has attained the prestigious title of ‘Irish National Nail Champion,’ marking her as a multiple award-winner in nail styling championships across the globe. In the past year (2023), Kate showcased her skills internationally, representing Ireland in the UK, Mexico, Germany, USA (Orlando, Texas, and Ohio), clinching a remarkable total of 40 medals and trophies. Reflecting on her recent achievements, Kate shares, “Last year, I was honored to secure the Nailympia Americas Cup, The Nailympia Premiere Cup, Nailympia Art winner of winners, and Individual Top Scorer awards. Additionally, my business success was acknowledged with the ‘Best Established Business’ award from the Local Enterprise Office in 2019.”

Originally from Poland, Katarzyna Kruszynska initially served as a police officer in the Traffic Accident Department before following her passion and relocating to Ireland. In 2010, she transitioned to a full-time career in nails, starting from a humble nail table in her kitchen, overcoming self-doubt and tears and giving it her best shot. With the unwavering support of her family and friends, Kate not only persevered but also established a successful nail bar in 2015. Kate proudly manages Beauty Vision Ltd, an accredited training center, and is the visionary behind the Kohana Professional nail brand. The name ‘Kohana’ has profound personal significance, drawing inspiration from the Japanese term meaning ‘little flower’ and the notion of ‘ohana’, meaning ‘family’ from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. The name uniquely combines ‘K’ for Kate and ‘Ohana’ for family, encapsulating the ethos that everyone is a part of Kate’s extended family. Explaining the Polish connection, Kate shares, “In Polish, ‘Kohana’ means ‘loved one,’ perfectly aligning with my brand’s ethos, where every individual is considered loved and part of the family.”

Beyond her business acumen, Kate is a devoted wife and mother to three children, an avid animal lover with two dogs and a cat at home. She has a passion for travel, diverse culinary experiences, and a commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Kate actively shares her expertise and creative work on social media, amassing over 60,000 followers in three years. Her content revolves around nails, nail art, beauty, and insights into her business. “Sharing my creativity with a global audience is an amazing feeling,” expresses Kate, who also enjoys connecting with fellow nail enthusiasts through social media. She takes pride in Kohana being a welcoming space for individuals to learn new skills in a positive atmosphere. Expressing gratitude for the enriching journey her business has provided, Kate acknowledges, “Not everyone can say they love their job, but I’m one of the lucky few who can!” @beautyvision_ireland

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13 Dec
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Starting her nail journey from sheer boredom while working for a high street bank in 1999, Steph Smith, already qualified in depilation, decided to go to college to get further qualifications. After completing manicure and pedicure, Steph took a Saturday job in a salon to gain experience. “I was quickly put onto more professional courses and asked if I’d train in gel nail enhancements, which I gladly did,” Steph recalls. “After working in a series of salons, I opened my own in 2004. Not knowing the industry so well back then, I threw myself into Nail Professional of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year competitions and was surprised when I reached the finals of both categories for three consecutive years.

“Several years later, emerging from personal trauma, I found myself renting salon space and flitting from here to there, never completely settling. However, 19 years down the line, I’ve built everything back up and now run my own salon again. I made the career change into nails at the age of 40 and now, as I approach my 60th birthday, my love of nails is greater than ever. I’m delighted to be in my own salon again. You’re never too old to chase your dreams.”

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Scarlett Senter, of Scarlett Senter Nail Artist & Academy, Norfolk, entered the nail industry in 2013, seeking a career that would work around her son. After spending time building her business and establishing herself, she began competing and growing her love for the industry and has collected over 80 trophies to date. Accolades include Scratch Stars Paint & Polish Artist of the Year 2014 & 2017, Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year 2019 and Nailympia London 2019 Art Winner of Winners – Division 3.

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Learn more about Hazel Dixon, founder & director of the Hazel Dixon Nail Artist Academy, HDTV & the HD Professional nail brand. Leading a team of nationwide educators, a distribution & working in the salon once a week, Hazel lives & breathes the nail industry. From her premises nestled in Norfolk, UK, Hazel strives to build, create & deliver top-class education material that is up-to-date, in-depth & reflects every facet of skill required to work in the nail industry. Multi-award winning, Hazel is an international industry pioneer, artist, educator expert & mentor.

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Paint Nails London is home to an incredible nails and cocktails combo in Oxford Circus, London. Based in The Beauty Club, which is known for its energy and buzz, Paint Nails London is a unique urban nail and hair bar, which offers pre-drinks and pampering all under one roof. Paint has a cherry-picked edit of the best brands, techniques and nail technicians, ensuring clients can expect the highest quality treatments with an affordable price tag. OPI and Artistic are the chosen official nail brands due to their vast range of shades, allowing for personal expression in over 150 ways. Pair any nail service with a tasty cocktail and have some fun in this Instagrammable salon space. Alex Fox talks to owner, Louise Bailey & manager, Angel Gaffney.

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