WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE JUST STARTING OUT IN THE NAIL INDUSTRY?
I would advise anyone starting out in this industry to take education seriously. It’s an investment in yourself, your pride, and your business. It is where you will learn, be inspired, meet friends, find mentors and grow within yourself. It doesn’t stop once you start making money. It’s not enough for your clients to think you’re great. There will come a point where you will need the support and knowledge from others in your industry so you can continue to grow and be successful.
THE NAIL ART COMPETITION WORLD IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR NAIL TECHS ENTERING THEIR FIRST COMPETITION?
I nterview with Alisha Rimando Artistic Creative Director WHAT FIRST DREW YOU INTO THE NAIL INDUSTRY?
I was first drawn into the nail industry because I liked the artistry of doing nails. There was so much creativity behind what you could do, and if you didn’t like it, you could always soak it off and start over. It wasn’t as scary or permanent as doing someone’s hair. What kept me in the industry was teaching. I fell in love with those light bulb moments, where someone you are teaching finally gets it, and a smile and relief washes over them, and you know, in that moment you have changed one tiny little part of their life FOREVER.
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER HIGHLIGHT?
There have been many personal highlights during my career, like the first time I travelled internationally. The first time I won a medal, the first time I was asked for an interview, and the first time I was asked to judge a competition. For all-time career highlights, I will always consider winning the 2005 World Nail Championship in Austria my favourite, most memorable and proudest accomplishment. I was handed the trophy by my best friend, mentor, and the “Godfather of Nails” Tom Holcomb. I could not have had a prouder moment in my career. I also must say that it is a complete honour for me every time Milady/Cengage Learning, publishers of beauty college textbooks and advanced education, ask me to contribute or author for them. My heart is in educating the industry. Being a part of the very beginning, when new nail technicians are still in school, really solidifies that I have come to a place in my career where I am giving back on a greater level. Currently, I have contributed to more than five of their textbooks, authored a workbook, and hosted five videos.
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Research and practice!! Any competition is hard, and it takes guts to put yourself out there. You need to see what is winning and what is not. You need classes and inspiration to learn how to do it, and the steps it takes to get there. Then it’s all about practice. For a timed competition, you should have done your art at least 100 times to know you are performing at your best speed and creating the most beautiful, consistent look.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ARTISTIC COLOUR REVOLUTION?
I love the colour assortment in Artistic Colour Revolution. I love how easy it is to apply. The brush and cap feel comfortable in my hand and make application easy and fool proof. If you love to change up your look, Colour Revolution is a perfect choice because it removes in seconds. It lasts a full 10 days on my nails without chipping, so I can either keep a simple French manicure or change it up to a bright neon or red to match my look for the evening.
WITH SO MANY NAIL SYSTEMS OUT THERE, WHAT MAKES ARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN SPECIAL?
Artistic Nail Design is a special brand, because it’s created by nail technicians, nail educators, and people that care about the products they are making and care about the technicians that are using them. Our main objective is to not only create amazing nail products, but to teach nail technicians how to use them and make more money in their salon. We all have our special passions when we teach, but we ALL have to make money in order to stay in this industry, so we focus on teaching nail technicians how to use techniques and artistry that will make them money. We teach them how to market themselves and their services to their clients. This part alone empowers each person that comes in contact with our educators. Everyone is working to take care of their families, we know this, and our goal is to not only help you accomplish this, but to give you a little fun, inspiration and laughter along the way.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SHADE FROM ARTISTIC COLOUR REVOLUTION RANGE?
I love Goddess. It’s the most beautiful rose gold and it looks great on everyone. I call it a sassy nude! It’s soft and innocent with attitude!
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