We had a lovely chat with Hattie, an aspiring nail artist where she gave us some useful tips about the upcoming trends. Hattie is one person with “Can Do Attitude” so when we expressed interest about her wonderful work and suggested to have a featured article in the Nail Techs section she was immediately positive about it and willing to get things going. She gave us loads of info, which you can read below. Don’t forget to check on her myspace page for more great stuff.

Let’s speak about trends. What kind of nails are “hot” this period, oval, stiletto nails, duck nails?  I see that stiletto nails are totally hot this season. Which I very much agree. Nothing shows style more than those hot beauties.

Do you think toenails must match the fingernails color-wise?  Yes, guilty. I am a true believer that once you step out the door,  your nails and toe nails should match accordingly.

So how did you decided to get involved with nail-art? Nail art is my passion, and I love the idea that someone is wearing my art on the tips of their fingers. When getting my nails done, I always prided in the nail art that was on my nails. I was intimidated at first, but broke through the ice in nail school and never looked back. I won first place in our school competition for “fantasy” nail art two weeks in.

What are the difficulties when a nail artist or a manicurist launch her own business? It’s hard to start out with new clientelle. They have to gain their trust in you. If your new, they usually hesitate over the fact that you may not know what you are doing. I never thought that I would use it as a business, just a way to enter the many competitions the nail industry holds. Always remember you can never learn too much.

Where can we find you? In Las Vegas, Nevada by appointment only. You can email me appointment requests through myspace.

Do you have a website? http://www.myspace.com/hvramos

Your nutshell philosophy… Keep a open mind and through it you will prosper.

If I wasn’t a manicurist I’d be… Nevada Historian. I am a full time student, whatever piques my interest that month, I want to be. I’m still young and the opportunities are limitless. Though manicuring has got to be one of my funnest occupations since.

A phrase I use all the time… “You choose the color and I will create the art…..”

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