Educators for Bahamas Cruise – April 2023

Jessica Briarmoon

Nail Camp Director. - LuvNailz Store Owner - Akzentz ACE Educator

Jessica Briarmoon is the Director of Nail Camp, owner of...

 

Jessica Briarmoon

Position: Nail Camp Director. - LuvNailz Store Owner - Akzentz ACE Educator
Email: jess@nailcamp.org
Akzentz Educator: Distributor of LuvNailz.com

Passionate about nails, the industry and education, Jess stays busy in many areas of the nail industry.   Since 2002, Jess has spent her days in the salon doing gels on her clients.  Awarded Educator of the Year from Akzentz for both 2018 and 2019, Jessica has traveled the country providing classes for over 15 years.  She shares live videos of salon appointments on RealWorldNails.com to help nail techs who can’t attend classes understand the products they use and troubleshoot their customer’s nails.   And finally, she distributes at her store LuvNailz working to provide a place for nail techs to get top quality products. 

Jess has recently gotten into the fun and intense world of Nail Competitions, 2016 & 2017 Nailpro Top 10 Competitor and became the Nailympia Div 2 Champion in 2017.   Her passion for gels has helped her create techniques that are easy for beginners and produce nails that are long lasting and keep clients loyal.  Signature services like her “30 day manicure,” Rock Star toes and Glitter fade techniques excite nail techs passionate about making clients happy without taking hours during their appointments. 

Since helping create the NW Nail Retreat in 2010 and organizing schedules, educators, and event logistics, it is a work of passion.  Desiring to take the Retreat to more techs, Jess began taking Nail Camp to new locations in 2018, starting with the Nail Camp Cruise.   In May of 2019, Jess took Nail Camp near Atlanta, Georgia and Boise, Idaho.    

Iryna Zabiran

MUSE Educator

Iryna started doing her nails when she was 16, and...

 

Iryna Zabiran

Position: MUSE Educator

Iryna started doing her nails when she was 16, and got inspired since then. It started as a hobby, but later Iryna decided to devote her life to the career of nail artist.

In 2009 Iryna graduated “Beauty Nails International” in Ukraine. In 2010 Iryna moved to US where she got a nail technician license and started her career in InSpa. Later she moved to London where she took advanced classes from world class champion Margarita Belska. 

In 2016 Iryna opened a spa salon “Look at me” in Bellevue. Iryna is the salon owner where she is responsible for business operations and development. Her mission is to take nail art to the next level. After spending a few months trying to hire nail technicians with skills matching her customer’s expectations, Iryna decided to train nail technicians for her salon.

 

In 2017 she became a certified “Akzentz” company educator.

In 2018 Iryna became an official distributor and educator for “E.mi” – company that created the first polygel in the world.

In 2020 Iryna became “E.mi” representative.

Iryna started taking part in NailPro competitions in 2015. She got multiple awards since then, notably:

TOP 10 NailPro Cup Standings 2017 – 3rd Place
TOP 10 NailPro WORLD Cup 2020 finalist

Got first place for all Soak Off NailPro competitions in 2017-2018

Becky Bunnell

SO Gel Educator

Becky Bunnell is a wife and a mother of 6...

 

Becky Bunnell

Position: SO Gel Educator

Becky Bunnell is a wife and a mother of 6 children. She loves camping, four-wheeling, hunting, fishing, sports, beach time and all things NAILS!

Becky is a licensed Nail Tech/Instructor of 31 years, she currently resides in St. George, Utah. She is the owner of Nailed Studio & Academy & CEO of SO Gel Nails Supply Company.

Becky is an administrator for Tech Talk Worldwide’s International Facebook Group, where she has the opportunity to teach, encourage, and lift other Nail Techs to be their best self.

After Utah passed licensing for Nail Techs in 2003, Becky was able to help create the curriculum for the first Nails only program for USU Eastern, in Price, Utah.

Bunnell has had the honor of having her work published in Nails Magazine, Nailpro Magazine, and Scratch Magazine. She has also written a variety of blogs.

Becky was also chosen as “The Tops” in Nail Style weekly, and a 2018 Nail Star on the “Cruise With A Nail Star Cruise”. Becky has a podcast for nail techs called Tribe Nail Tech. She is the inventor of the HOLD IT, gel holder and recently released her Tribe Nail Tech colored builder gel line sponsored by SO Gel nails.

What she loves most about her career is teaching, mentoring and building lasting relationships with other Nail Techs.

She’s proud to offer Nail products that are harsh chemical free, Hema free, hypoallergenic, vegan, cruelty free, and made in the USA for the safety of nail techs and their clients.

Brenda RIbble

Best Foot Forward & NanoFlex Lead Educator

Position: The Foot Care Esthetician, International Foot Care Educator, Footlogix...

 

Brenda RIbble

Position: Best Foot Forward & NanoFlex Lead Educator

Position: The Foot Care Esthetician,

International Foot Care Educator,

Footlogix Brand Ambassador,

Retired RN,

Owner of Best Foot Forward Distribution,LLC,

Reiki Master, LNT, CMP, C (Pod), BSc Pod, Full Specialist

NanoFlex Lead Educator USA

“ Foot Focused” are the two words I professionally use to describe myself.

As a former Interventional Vascular/Cardiac Nurse, I place a heavy emphasis on wellness-inspired foot care choices, seeking education, products and skills that will change how the pedicure services are delivered and the industry is viewed.

With epidemic rates of diabetics, vascular compromised, cancer survivors, and other foot challenged clients attempting to find appropriate services/products to alleviate non-medical issues, pedicure/skin care services are no longer one-size fits-all!

As an International Foot Care Educator, I strive to help beauty professionals take The Next Step in meeting their ever changing clients’ foot care needs with education, products and support.

Anastasia Totty

Le Chat Educator

Anastasia Totty is an International Educator and Brand Ambassador for...

 

Anastasia Totty

Position: Le Chat Educator
Anastasia Totty is an International Educator and Brand Ambassador for LeChat Nail Care Products.
Born and raised in Eastern Europe she discovered her passion for nail art while working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and it started her career in the beauty industry.
She has 15 years of salon work experience with a thriving business in Florida, is the owner of Artistique Beauty Studios and works alongside elite professionals in cosmetology in the United States.
In 2015 she began competing in International Nail Competitions and winning trophies. In 2022 she became Top USA Competitor in USA Nailympia and brought her overall total to 37 trophies.
She trained with top educators and competitors in Moldova, Russia, Ukraine and United States and continues her journey to this day.
In 2019 she received the opportunity to join LeChat Educators Team and share her knowledge with other nail professionals and it became the most rewarding and fun experience, with so many amazing people and great events across the United States.
She teaches nail professionals how to achieve best results with different types of nail enhancements and become successful in the beauty business across the world.

Katerina Abourched

Staleks Educator

Katerina an international award-winning nail artist, designer, teacher, and mentor...

 

Katerina Abourched

Position: Staleks Educator

Katerina an international award-winning nail artist, designer, teacher, and mentor to up and coming nail professionals. She loves creating courses, leading workshops, and developing reference guides on the most efficient methods and best practices in nail services to ensure your clients are happy, healthy, and left feeling their best after your provided nail service.

She is a co-founder and CEO of MoKa Nail Club with over 12 years of experience in the manicures, nail art and nail sculpting world. Specializing in hard gel extensions and Russian e-file manicures, Kateryna has won numerous worldwide competitions and earned prestigious awards with my innovative and timeless nail looks and skill. I’m also a Staleks Certified Educator, Akzentz Certified Educator and a judge at INJA (International Nail Judge Association).

I have a lot of knowledge and I can’t wait to share with you!

Paula Davies

Business Coach

Paula Davies comes with a wealth of information about the...

 

Paula Davies

Position: Business Coach

Paula Davies comes with a wealth of information about the nail industry. Having been a professional nail tech and salon owner for 32 years she has seen trends and techniques come and go and is ready to help you learn and grow. Author of All that Glitters series covering basics of building a business to a complete guide to all things nail art.  Her ability to share her knowledge of nail art, business, and so much more while keeping you laughing makes her a true gift to the nail industry.

Francesca Ciaponi

EFFE Owner & Educator

Francesca Ciaponi is an Italian nail artist and nail educator...

 

Francesca Ciaponi

Position: EFFE Owner & Educator

Francesca Ciaponi is an Italian nail artist and nail educator since 2014.

Owner of the Effe Nails brand, she works daily in her nail center together with her team, teaches her students to become professional nail technicians, and also participates in nail competitions in different countries every year. Multi-award winner, in 2022 she was named Nail Professional of the Year.

Melissa Goodson

Profiles Educator

I am very fortunate to have a job that I...

 

Melissa Goodson

Position: Profiles Educator

I am very fortunate to have a job that I love and am passionate about. I have been in the nail industry for 33 years and each year I attend educational events to stay on top of the new trends. My passion for this industry allowed me to follow my dreams and open Polished Nail Academy  & Polished Nail Supply in Ocala Florida.  Now I can bring my years of education & experience to people who want to be a part of our amazing industry. I am honored to be a Profiles Educator & Distributer not to mention the only Profiles exclusive education center.