Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Nelson.
Hi Emily, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I began as a teen obsessed with getting my nails done. I would go to the local salons in my area but could never find anyone to do what I wanted. So, one day I decided that I could figure out how to do it myself, I went to target, got a cheap $7.99 acrylic kiss kit, and went to work. When I finished my nails, I thought I did an astounding job, when I look back, I wouldn’t say they were necessarily astounding. From then on, I did my own nails, I wore them all the time constantly changing them and trying new things. Eventually, people started to notice and would ask me to do their nails. I didn’t take anyone because I was shy and nervous at the time. Then the pandemic hit, I lost my job and struggled to find a new one, & all the time I was stuck in quarantine, I did nails & watched endless amounts of videos. So, one day It clicked, I loved & was obsessed with nails, so that’s what I would do! I started building piece by piece getting supplies & equipment. Eventually, I started taking close friends, then friends of friends, and eventually expanded to social media. I practiced certain skills, like acrylic application, shaping, & art constantly and for hours on end. I started to eventually gain recognition on Instagram for my art & out of pocket nail ideas. I was lucky enough to even work with brands like naildbynya, nail house, & Krylx as an ambassador. I continue to work today as a full-time nail artist and I genuinely love what I do, I love my clients & the art we get to create together. I am currently working on my craft & even on opening my own brand hopefully in the near future.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
There were always struggles, trying to find advice from nail techs and getting turned away, having weeks where there would be no clients, & even finding the motivation to be creative when you’re burnt out.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I consider myself a nail artist, I specialize in nail art like characters, movie scenes, 3D art & characters, glow in the dark, & much more. I’m most proud of how far I’ve come in my art, I’ve improved so much and it’s only getting better. I think that my openness to trying new forms and styles set me apart and how versatile I can be in my art.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I feel that passion and a genuine love for what you do are key. Also, be determined to do your best and push forward despite problems or roadblocks that may be in the way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://vividnailz.as.me/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/vividnailz?r=nametag
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@vividnailz?_t=8U7TCZFpcPD&_r=1
