Nina's Biography

I began my career in the nail and make-up industry studying in North London.

I initially started in the Harrods Hair and Beauty Department as a nail technician servicing all nail treatments. I was then headhunted by Charles Worthington to work in his flagship store Goodge Street London as a nail specialist for Jessica nails. This role included intensive training by Jessica herself.

I departed Charles Worthington to pursue a career in the music and television industry working with Simon Cowell and Syco Productions, ITV and Sony BMG.

In later years, I was yet again headhunted by The Joy Goodman Agency as an editorial nail specialist. I went on to work on advertising and editorial campaigns.

To name a few, Harrods Magazine, Vogue magazine, The Body Shop, Swarovski, Legally Blonde, Strictly Come Dancing, Rimmel, Escarda and Avon.

I was also the nail specialist on BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2020.

I have always felt passionate about transferring my skills and experience to others so in 2009 began studying towards a diploma to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

I qualified in 2011 and have taught in various FE colleges and private sectors.

I am also a qualified assessor.

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One of my achievements includes mentoring a student who went on to win the regional and national World Skill Competition, she is now a manager in COWSHED Spas.

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I have worked in various further education colleges in Central London as a hair, nails and media make-up lecturer and I am considered to be a master in my field.

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In 2019, I achieved 1st place in the internationally renowned Great Scratch Shootout competition and featured in various editions of Scratch Magazine.

In 2020, I was interviewed by Scratch magazine to discuss this achievement as well as my background.