About Melissa

With over 13 years experience in the nail industry I can create the special press on nails you have always wanted!  I trained at the formerly Richards Beauty College now The Style Academy in 2011.  Before I was certified as a nail technician I practiced doing my own nails for a few years.   My motivation is fueled by a not so great nail experience by a local business pre-2011.  When I went to get my nails fixed at a different salon I intently watched the nail technician.  When the techniques were observed I realized that this was something I could do!  That is how my journey started :) 

I enjoy sharing what I have learned over the years and do so through my YouTube channel titled "The Turtle Nail Salon".  My YouTube channel has over 300 videos ranging from nail art, colour swatches, product hauls & mental health.

When working in my home based salon I encourages clients to brain storm ideas with me and to ask questions about anything nail related!

Becoming a nail artist is the best decision I ever made and Iabsolutely love my job and clients :)