Sunday 9 December 2012

Wow, things have been BUSY!

I can't believe it's been so long! I have been VERY busy with the launch of Odyssey Nail Systems here in Canada. I am extremely proud to be the distributor of this incredible brand. I was honoured to have Trang Nguyen, the multi talented man behind the brand, to help us introduce ONS at the Esthetique Spa Show in Toronto April '12...we are already booked for 2013!



Trang will be doing a special 1 hour class at this '13 show and we will have hourly demonstrations showing lots of special techniques with gel, acrylic and e-filing! I also hope to have a competition this year as well as a competition class to help nail techs prepare and to create some fun for all Canadian nail artists! Be sure to plan to attend this event.

I am now ready to launch the "ONS Inspirations" Ambassador Program to provide quality, consistent education across Canada as well as opportunity for qualified nail techs to advance within the business of instructing and educating. I will go to Korea this Jan. '13 to receive my training and judge the 13th Korean Nail Cup Competition! If you would love to take part in this annual training you can contact me to see how!
Please follow me here, my website http://www.inspiringnails.net, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InspirationsAndInspiringNailsAcademy, Twitter (@inspiringnails) and Youtube (inspiringnails) to find out more about ONS Products, techniques and what's new! Let me help you with your product purchases and advancement of your career!

I was thrilled to be part of the 4th Annual CNTC event in London Nov. 4 '12. It is always a pleasure to network with nail techs and meet new friends!









This January will be busy for sure and I am excited to also prepare to compete in the Nailpro Competition http://www.nailprocompetitions.com/isse-schedule-2013 in Long beach at the end of the month. I am thrilled to be having some fellow Canadians interested in this competition as well! Millie Hayman is organizing another photo competition, NANAA *North American Nail Artist Awards, to be presented at this show to....so much work to do! I LOVE the opportunity to create! I hope to see some great friends there!

Well, that brings me up to date on the happenings at ONS Inspirations and Inspiring Nails Academy...keep in touch by dropping me a line once in a while, ok!
Cheers!
Michelle 




Sunday 25 March 2012

Hi everybody! I've got a nice little surprise for you :-)
Here's an extra tutorial for April! I put the last one out before the end of March so I guess that's just a little teaching teaser for you.
I hope you enjoy it and share it with all your friends!

Edge Stilettos SBS Tutorial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JhvJQ32kVk&feature=youtu.be

Fondly filing,
Michelle

Monday 19 March 2012

Stylez4Women Interview

Hello everybody!
Wow, it's been VERY busy around here with preparations for launching Odyssey Nail Systems at the ESI Toronto Show and getting all those details sorted out....lots of new learning business experiences for me! I will be posting all the ONS Products to my website soon for on-line purchasing...yippee!

Today I am glad to share an interview with you that I did for "Stylez4Women" magazine...it's a great online magazine focusing on beauty. Check it out!
http://www.stylez4women.com/index.php/component/k2/item/497

I'm going to be putting another instructional DVD together that I hope will be ready to share with everyone coming to the ESI Show...watch for it coming soon!
That's all for this week so take care everybody!

Fondly filing,
Michelle Xx

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Monday 5 March 2012

Memoirs of a Manicurist Celebration

Here's a little something I put together for a very special customer appreciation event I hosted. I had several live models to show off some of my creative works! They had the nails put on and they did a "walk through" fashion show for nails to a lovely spring video background and contemporary music. I also presented this "memoirs of a manicurist" video during this short program. I had placed several large poster size photographs of my works around the room to showcase the nails the models were wearing. I also had some editorials and 3D & Fantasy nail art on display throughout the room. This function was held a Colassanti's Tropical Gardens in the Hibiscus Room and was a catered wine & cheese reception with appetizers and live music for entertainment. I had fun candy apples to give away as favors and there was a draw for those who filled in and returned their RSVP invitation. Everyone was surprised to see the work involved in creating these very special nails and had a wonderful evening!
Thank you to everyone who came out to help celebrate my journey!

http://animoto.com/play/kFXITtCcCKvNJnCTNjR0aA#

Watch for the addition of a video from the evening's highlights!

Xx





Monday 27 February 2012

Amazing week!

I am so excited to be VERY close to a new business venture---once all the "t's" are crossed and "i's" dotted I will share the BIG news!

In the meantime, I have been a busy gal producing yet another video tutorial.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_oI71im0dE&feature=youtu.be

I would love you to subscribe to my channel and you can get all the latest tutorials sent right to your email!

I am proud of the work I do since it is definitely a labour of love! I create the nails, videotape the process, edit the videos, produce the movie and rhen whew!---post on youtube! All for the love of my craft and sharing skills with all of you!
 Enjoy Xx

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Well it's been a VERY busy month! I am working hard on a new venture that I hope all of you will be excited to hear about! Fingers crossed that it all comes together by the end of the week! It is all so overwhelming and I can't wait to share the news with you!

In the meantime I have been trying to put another instructional DVD together. I have uploaded a new clip to YouTube and have learned how to get "royalty free" music for these! I love creating almost anything it seems.

Anyway, it's late and my video is finally ready to share---I hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZl6EFa5nbA&feature=youtu.be

Let me know what you think. I'm always open to compliments and comments.

Ciao for now!
Xx