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Home studio owner & Halo VIP, ASHLEE DREW, unveils her favourite products & artistic nail creations

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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