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Portsmouth-based nail pro, GRACE WARREN-HOLLAND, shares her career goals & favourite creations

Name – Grace Warren-Holland

Age – 22

Business name – Gels by Gracie

Location – Portsmouth

Favourite nail technique – I enjoy creating prescriptive treatments to ensure that each client has a tailored experience, and I regularly use builder gel to enhance natural nails.

Favourite nail design – Funky and colourful designs make me happy, but so do French tips and clean, minimal looks.

Time in nails – Three years

Trained with – I began my nail industry journey with Glitterbels and have since completed training with Bio Sculpture, and immersed in various online courses.

Favourite products – I love the OPI GelColor range – particularly the Big Apple Red shade. I’m also drawn to the brand’s Mod About You hue, a light pink. I pair both shades with OPI’s GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat for the ultimate glossy finish!

Career ambition & vision – I have recently opened my own studio after working in a salon for a number of years. My next goal is to launch a training academy, from which I can teach masterclasses.

Who do you admire in the industry? There are so many people that I look up to, but I have followed Faye Louise Dennis (@fayelouisedennis) and Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools) since the start of my career. I also admire Anouska Anastasia (@anouskaanastasia), as she is so talented and I love her artistry.

@gels.bygracie

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