Thursday, March 25, 2010

Zsa Zsa Ziggy

Nails are so important for both a female and male appearance. It is a statement that enhances your over all appearance. However the up keep of nails has gone futuristic with new designs and nail enhancements. Nail designs and maintenance has definitely evolved which has blossomed into more revenue for nail salons and spas. Let me take you out of your around the way nail shop owned and ran by Koreans and put you into a calm and relax place(African American owned) of Destiny De've.

SF:Tell me a little bit about who you are?
ZZZ
:I was born in DC, when I was younger I always did my friends nails but I (never considered it a career),I attended North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. I majored in Business Management, I studied abroad in China a semester before I graduated. While in China it dawned on me how much money is in the nail industry universally. Once I came back to the states and graduated I got a 9-5 job, but I was unhappy. So I went to the library to locate books on nails & after reading them, I realized I had so much to learn than just polishing nails. A good friend of mine gave me information on taking classes. I enrolled in Dudley Beauty College September 2008. I began working at Sassy Nail Salon and Spa December 2009 while still enrolled at Dudley's. Once I graduated from Dudley's, the sky was the limit. I now work at Destiny De've Salon & Spa. I have learned that quantity vs quality means a lot to the customer, along with customer service. I enjoy what I do, so I take pride in my work & my clients can enjoy the pampering experience.

SF:What is the most popular nail style do customers request?
ZZZ
:Minx it is an applique nail made by two females out of L.A. in 2007. It's Fashion on your nails. It has no dry time, it's quick, easy and cute. People want to be different and Minx compliments that.

SF:Can you explain the importance of nail maintenance?
ZZZ:Nails and nail polish say a lot about you. It's as important as your flesh. It's the same as keeping your teeth and ears clean. The most important part is to keep your cuticles maintenance because your nails will reflect that if you take care of them.

SF:What is a nail "No No"?
ZZZ:Chipped nails, dry and crusty cuticles, hang nails(hang nails is the skin on the side of your finger, not an actual nail) and 10 inch fake nails.

SF:What is your favorite nail style to do?
ZZZ:
Regular manicures with polish, when my clients see their own nails polished and they are proud of it, that fulfills me.

SF:How can you keep up with your nails when you can't get to a salon?
ZZZ:
Soak nails, push back cuticles to remove access debris, file your nails. Polish is an accessory, if you do polish use a base and top coat..PLEASE.

SF:Does acrylic really mess up your nails?
ZZZ:
Yes. Acrylic is a nail enhancement, it's not a vitamin. Your nails can not breathe, the constant full sets and fill ins make the nail bed weak. Soaking in actone does not help.

SF:What brand if nail polish is your favorite?
ZZZ:China Glaze(LOVE IT), it dries quick and it has a variety of colors. From metallics to mattes to outrageous colors. I also like Ginger and Liz it's a new brand created by two sistah's from NJ.


SF:Has the compliment of nails crossover into the fashion world?
ZZZ:It's slowly getting recognition in the fashion industry. Ten years ago you wouldn't see nail tech credit in magazines unless it was an article on polish. But now, more & more nail technicians are being creditted in pictures, in magazine spreads and on the runway)


SF:Whose nails would Ziggy Zsa Zsa like to pamper?
ZZZ:Michelle Obama, Solange, Victoria Beckham and Common



To book an appointment with Zsa Zsa Ziggy please visit Destiny De've Salon and Spa website


Stay tuned for what Zsa Zsa Ziggy has in store for the future


Picture Credit:Pathological Designers, Zsa Zsa Ziggy
Interviewed by: Sarea-Flo

1 comment:

  1. I love what she is doing!!! Keep up the good work, both of you!

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