Top of the week to you, I hope everyone is doing well. I had an amazing weekend and I will post in regards to that later in the week. I wanted to bring you guys a person that I recently met and she left such an expression on me that I had to get her on my artist spotlight. Over the past year I have been on the hunt for the perfect nail tech, trust me it is no easy feat. If you live in the Hampton Roads area you can relate to exactly what I've been going through. I have found some that I love (she moved) and some that I will never let touch my nails again. Long story short my nail tech hunt has lead me to the talented Galesha smith a.k.a
@nailsbygrenee.
One of the first things that caught my attention about her work is how neat everyone's cuticles were. If you are like me I can live without designs and all the fancies, but I cannot compromise when it comes to quality. Don't just take my word for it have a look at some of her work.
I got a chance to interview her and here is what she had to say:
Naturalallure: How did you get started as a nail specialist ?
Galesha: I first was introduced to nails when I was in high school taking up Cosmetology as an elective. The nail art came naturally and all my classmates would come up with a lot of crazy prints and designs for me to recreate.
Naturalallure: What services do you offer?
Galesha: I offer anything nail related such as acrylics, gels, manicures, and most importantly pedicures.
Naturalallure: Why do you think people leave traditional nail shops?
Galesha: I think most people leave traditional nail shops because of the lack of patience when it comes to making sure that one client gets your full and undivided attention. Either they get rushed due to a next customer walking in or passed off to someone you wouldn't rather pick to do your nails. I'm all about making sure my client is satisfied and comfortable with his/her service because that's all that matters at the end of the day.
Naturalallure: What is the #1 concerns new clients have concerning their nail care?
Galesha: Everyone is different but I can say the most common concern I see with new customers is when it comes time to drill the nail new customers are very on edge and afraid that they will get nipped due to being cut previous times. If the tech takes their time and has the proper tool the drilling part of the service should be the least of a clients worries.
Naturalallure: How important is nail care to your overall health?
Galesha: Nail Care is very important there are a lot of infections and funguses that nails can carry. In my opinion the nails can be as beautiful as possible but if the nail is unhealthy I could care less about the art.
Naturalallure: Should nail care specialist take continued education classes?
Galesha: In this industry things are constantly changing. I believe continuing education is important for any type of profession. You have to be flexible and willing to change with the times. I make it a point to go to classes being I have a Cosmetology license I enjoy going to hair, nails, and make-up classes. Nails will always be my first love though.
Naturalallure: Would you ever open your own nail bar?
Galesha: Of course I have dreams of owning my own Nail Bar one day. I've been in this field for awhile and I've watched a lot of ways people run their business and I feel with my experience and just my characteristics I could successfully open my own when the time is right and when God see's fit.
Naturalallure: When I visited you, you did something that I have never had done. You offered to give me a manicure while having acrylic on my nails. I was blown away no one had ever asked or maybe didn't care enough to offer this service. Can you explain why this is important??
Galesha: I love doing manicures they take no time and they do so much for the nail as a whole! Keeping your cuticles pushed and cut is very important we use our hands on a day to day basis and dead skin is just building and building. It helps with lifting and long lasting polish. So whether my clients have acrylic or not we always incorporate manicures! They love soaking in the almond milk bath that comes with it to hydrate and soften the cuticle!
Naturalallure: What do you believe sets you apart from other nail specialist?
Galesha: I think what sets me apart is my personality. I'm very genuine and true to what I do. My clients are like family and we build relationships and they get to know me and vice versa I'm not all about who I can get to next I'm all for making sure they know I honestly care about their health and overall day to day life and making sure each person it completely satisfied when they leave. I love admiring other techs work we all have different ideas to bring to the table.
Naturalallure: Let people know where they can find you?
Galesha: I'm located in Norfolk, VA. I DO offer mobile services on Sundays and Mondays as well as bridal and spa parties.
This last picture is my own nails. I could not tell you about something and not try it out myself. During my visit with Galesha she asked me something that I had never been asked before. "Would you like a manicure?" Now of course I have had a manicure before, but never while having acrylic on my nails. This gave me the answer to the questions of how the cuticles of all her clients were always on point.
If you are looking for someone to take care of your nails and still keep you fly with the latest nail shape trends and you live in the Hampton Roads area or visiting, than I recommend you stop by and give her a try.
For booking & pricing TEXT ONLY 757-338-0244.
xoxoStayFabulousxoxo
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