Name – Ashlee Drew
Age – 21
Business name – By Ashlee
Location – King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Years in nails – Three
Trained with – While still at school, I trained at a local salon. After leaving sixth form in 2022, I went on to complete several online courses.
Favourite products – I love Halo Gel Polish in the classic ‘Red’ shade, paired with the brand’s Top Coat for an ultra-glossy finish.
Favourite nail technique – I enjoy using builder gel in a bottle to create a beautiful, smooth nail structure.
Favourite nail design – Blooming gel designs are popular with my clients, and I love that I can create so many styles using one product.
Career ambition & vision – I’ve recently renovated my home studio, and the next goal is to open my own training academy.
Who do you admire in the industry? Nail artist & entrepreneur, Mia Key (@miathelabel_), and educator & content creator, Jessica Leahy (@byjessicaleahy), have carved out amazing industry careers. They offer great advice on social media and have created inspiring training programmes.
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