Kelly Mansfield said:
Hi guys,
I'd like to know who you consider to be a true icon in the nail industry - whether UK based or elsewhere. If there is someone you truly admire, who you consider to have done a lot for our industry, please tell me who and why.
Kelly
Ed
Nails mag (UK)
Icons and not the ones on my Desctop lol.
Gigi Rouse, Samantha Sweet Samuel Sweet ,Liza Smith ,Antony Buckley, Doug Schoon and all the CND Ambassador.............
Gigi Rouse
Now there is a Industry Icon
A fab Lady with a huge personality and a huge love for people that shows so much, that when you meet her you just can't help but love her.....
She is tough, she is fair, she is fun.......she is Gigi Rouse!!!
She tells it how it is, she never fails to amaze me with her vast store of knowledge, She is my top icon in our industry...
She has enhanced our industry with her perception, her knowledge, her humour and her kindness...........
She is a person I truely admire and look up to!!!!
Samantha Sweet
A person that you just can't help but like, when you first meet her, she is just like her Mum ,Gigi !!!!
Straight talking, determind, nothing is too much trouble for her, if it need doing she does it, if it needs shaking she shakes it and if it needs sorting she sorts it!!!! She is a do'er, not a watcher!!!!............ Her sense of humour and her PR skills are next to none...........She has all the qualities that make her a top PR and a top person..... Diplomacy and a love for what she does, that shines like a beacon......
When you see her in Nail Talk mode she simply glows....
Samuel Sweet
Top Education Icon in my books!!!!
His seminars are fun, educational, his educating skills are fantastic, he has a unique learning approach...It's Facts mixed with Fun....... Take one of his seminars and you will never look back...........He makes you just want to be the best there is.....He pushes you, without you knowing that you are being pushed, he just makes you want to do things you didn't think you could achieve......The education standard at Desinger Nails is high and he personaly makes sure that any Ambassador is just that, an Ambassador for Creative!!!!!
The best Educating Title you can aspire to!!!!
His hard work on the geek stite help Technicians all around the globe and provide a valuable network for Technicians new and old, just trained, in training or seasoned.............
Liza Smith CND Ambassador
I have first hand expirience in her training class.....She has a very professional approach, great love for teaching, and her work is fantastic......
Without her push I would have never even considered Compiting at Excel 2003 nor Manchester 2003 and placing in the top 5......or even winning this year at Olympia, 1st place with Fibreglass!!!!!!
Her enthusiasm is catching and inspiring...........And her loves for her Profession is second to none!!!!
Antony Buckley EZFlow
Well he his unassuming, never seeks the lime light........
A true Icon in the Nail Industry
His nail art is awsome, his personality is fantastic, his nail art skills are just to die for.......He never tires of giving personal advice, always has time for everybody.....He has a wicked sense of style, an eye for detail, knows hwat he is talking about and has jsut that extra little bit of personality that makes him such a joy to be around.........
CND Ambassadors
Edcuation Icons every single one of them.
These are the people that go and make any new Tech a competent, safe and educated Technician........... They all sing from the same hymn sheet and give it all when it comes to education.......
They know whats what and teach with a passion!!!!!!!!!
They are all to be admired and respected!!!!!
Doug Schoon
His ability to turn big words into language that all can understand.
His books are invaluable , so is his work in our industry...
He keeps the nail industry moving........and so keeps us moving!!!!!
A kick buttcheek Chemist with a fab personality.........
These are the poeple that are my Icons in our Industry,
They are all people that I admire and hold in the higest regard!!!!!
They all make me proud to be in this profession and make me want to be the best Technician I could possibly be !!!!!