NAIL TECH TALK: Kirsty Williams of La Belle Dame Salon

Scratch chats to Kirsty Williams about her tips for aspiring techs and her passion for nail art…

What is it about nails that has you hooked?

I only realised how much I loved nails when I found myself away from my salon, La Belle Dame, during the first lockdown.

I was constantly watching and learning from other artists via videos, frequently buying new products and excited to create something new on my own nails.

I am such a creative person and being able to create art everyday makes me really happy inside.

What is your all-time favourite nail product?

It’s honestly so hard to think of one product, I have several in mind!

If I had to choose, my all time favourite product will have to be the XL Square Tips from NailPerfectionxo. Being able to create super long C-Curved nails with these super strong tips has been a dream come true!

What designs do you love to create?

I love creating bright, bold colour blocked designs with some glitter. I nearly always try to encourage my clients to have 3D flowers on their nails. I am obsessed with 3D nail art.

If you had to pick one, what nail colour would characterise your personality?

I struggled to answer this question as my personality can be described by so many different colours. One to match each mood. But a good all rounder would probably be a dark metallic cat eye. Dark and mysterious!

What are your next career steps?

I would love to become a nail educator. When I was a child, I used to set up a classroom with my teddies and teach them art! Now it all makes sense.

I love helping other artists and encouraging them that they can do this – seeing the results is amazing.

If you weren’t doing nails, what would you be doing?

I would definitely be in a role that meant I was creating something.

I attended college and did a fashion course a few years before starting nails. I loved drawing outfits on fashion templates but I wasn’t very good at sewing the clothes!

What tips do you have for aspiring nail techs?

Don’t quit so soon! Nobody begins their nail career creating super crisp, smooth, long-lasting nails. It is a skill that requires patience and passion. Trust the process and invest in good quality products. I believe they make all the difference to how a set of nails will work out. I use a lot of NailPerfectionxo products. They are great quality and very fairly priced.

Follow Kirsty’s nail journey on Instagram, here.