September 19, 2024

Nail Tech Spotlight Lisa Rankin

This month were shining the Nail Tech Spotlight on the talented Lisa Rankin from -  @nailnookbylisa 

We will be delving into Lisa's work and why we love it! Her portfolio is full of creative designs, bold colours and attention to detail, offering all the autumn inspiration you could need. 

1.  Celestial 

This stunning purple set by Lisa shows off her creativity and style! Are you feeling inspired by this set? Here's a list of the products you need to recreate the look:

2. Funky details  

This creative set by Lisa shows off her skills and attention to detail when creating fun and beautiful sets! Want to create your own? All you need is: 

3. Tortie & Green 

Tortie is a trending favourite this time of year! and combined with green details Lisa has set the Tortie trend bar high, feeling inspired by this autumn set? All you need is: 

4. Pink checkers

Lisa's creativity is on full show in this pink and chequered board set that displays creativity and skill! Ready to create your own?

 

Q&A with Lisa Rankin - @nailnookbylisa  

Q:  What is your favourite nail trend at the moment, and why?

A: My favourite nail trend at the moment is the aurora nails especially with some stars! Super cute & effective even for clients that don’t like a lot of nail art!

Q:  Name 3 HONA products you couldn’t live without? 

A: 3 HONA products I couldn’t live without so so hard to narrow it down but would have to be

- Etching Tool, such a game changer when it comes to your prep. It’s vital in helping you achieve the best retention. 

-Rainbow SuperShine TopCoat is honestly my absolute favourite top coat. Goes beautifully over every colour, giving sets a different dynamic- I 100% have used it as a gentle nudge to persuade clients to be a bit more adventurous at times!

-Large flat gel brush, I’ve honestly spent so much money trying a lot of different brands but HONA's flat gel brush is perfect for getting a smooth clean application when using the detail paints.  

Q: As a self-employed nail technician, what motivates you every day?

A: Sounds so cheesy but honestly it’s the smiles I put on my clients faces everyday. Creating beautiful nails is so much fun especially a clients face when they see their inspiration pictures come to life on their own nails! It’s such a pleasure getting to be a small part of my clients lives and knowing the choose to fit me into their lives/budgets. I’ve even clients that have became friends! It’s so true what they say “Find a job that you love & you’ll never work a day in your life”

Q: What advice would you give to someone who is considering a career in the nail industry?

A: Starting out in the nail industry is the hardest part. The top two things I’d advise anyone considering starting out is 1. Really put a lot of time into researching the brand you want to work with- not just for their range of colours etc but you want one that offers a range of support in education of products, pricing, social media management and that is their to support you as a nail tech. A great brand with a great community support with make your journey easier & enjoyable! 

 A huge one is making sure you set your boundaries & policies from the beginning. It’s one of the joys of being self employed YOU set your working limits and rules. It’s essential to making sure you can be successful with a work/life balance. It’s completely achievable, you just need to believe in yourself & put the work in from the beginning. 

Want to be our next spotlight? 

Join our thriving community and share your unique designs with the HONA Squad! Not only will you get the chance to inspire and be inspired, but you might also be selected for our next Nail Tech Spotlight.

 

 

 

Written by Grace Evans