Meath Style Awards: Shortlist for Best in Nails and Nail Artistry
Delivering on customer's ideas in a safe, private and confidential space
Fal's Nails, Beauty and Piercings
Tell us about your business and team
Fal’s Nails, Beauty & Piercings is a one lady Beautician and Nail technician business based in Robinstown. Proprietor Falynn Mackey began her self-employment journey in 2014 when she rented a small room to offer treatments and remained working in that space for two years, taking on her first employee. From there, she opened a salon for six years and then Covid hit and the beauty industry really suffered. It was then time to reinvent herself so she bought a cabin that she now works out of fulltime - her sanctuary. Falynn’s husband plays a huge role in the business too through support for Falynn and providing and anchor and guidance when things are tough as business can be very unpredictable and sometimes get overwhelming. Fal’s offers a wide range of treatments from nails, brows, tanning, waxing and now piercings. “I adore my job, I’m always re-educating, watching videos or anything that can keep me up to date with new trends. I have 200 colours to choose from and an endless supply of glitter and bling.”
Describe the best thing about your service
I offer one-to-one service. Your time is my time so it’s precious. I listen to client’s ideas on designs and if they are undecided, that’s what I love the most because a design always comes up after a consultation and chat about what they have in mind. My environment is a safe, private and confidential space.
What's the best business advice you've ever been given?
You’ll learn every day. Running a business is the hardest job - you do not stop. You’re always advertising, replying to appointments or changing appointments.
Even though it is a strong and often challenging role to have, there are so many rewards that come with it. My clients always leave smiling, they are happy with their service and that is what makes me love my business.
What does the future hold for your business?
I have no idea what the future has in store, but I have a vision in my head and I would love for my business to keep growing and eventually find a space to train technicians in the nail industry.
'We aim to ensure our clients leave feeling confident and smiling'
Nails by Eadaoin @ Chocolate Fringe Dunshaughlin
Tell us about your business and team
Eadaoin Thompson started her business in September 2023 based in Chocolate Fringe Salon, Main St Dunshaughlin, which is a well-known hair salon with a great reputation. Eadaoin has been working in the nail industry for seven years and then decided it was time to push herself and start up her own business. Nails by Eadaoin is eight months in business and she is busier than she could have ever imagined with clients from near and far.
The best thing about your service?
As a nail technician you get to meet people of all walks of life and have the opportunity, to create all kinds of nails which can instantly improve someone’s mood. Whether it be creating a vibrant colourful set with nail art or a simple set, the client will leave feeling confident and with a smile. I’m lucky to have such loyal clients who have become friends.
What’s the best business advice you’ve ever been given?
The best business advice I’ve ever been given is - know your product better than anyone, know your customer and have a burning desire to succeed.
What does the future hold for your business?
I hope that my business will continue to be successful. As a relatively new business I’m delighted with the success I’ve had so far and hope to continue to grow and expand. As the beauty industry is constantly changing, I hope to offer the latest trends, unique services and best customer experience possible.
Creating nail art that surpasses clients' expectations
The Beauty Station, Kells
Tell us about your business and team
One of the things that makes The Beauty Station, Kells special, is that it is run by sister team Annette and Tash Nie who work very well together, complementing each other’s strengths. The pair have worked together for a long time and both take great delight in creating nail art that surpasses their client’s expectations. They are up to speed on all nail trends and offer a great selection of nail art to keep the discerning customer very happy. Annette decided to start the business 15 years ago when she couldn’t find any good nail artists in Ireland and returned to the UK (where she lived previously) to get her nails done. The Beauty Station, which is based on Castle St, Kells has gone from strength to strength since and offers make-up, nails, tan, brows and lashes.
Describe the best thing about your service
The joy on a client’s face at the when you are finished their nails is a wonderful feeling for a nail artist, with Annette, Tash and all at The Beauty Station constantly watching nails trends to make sure they are on top of the game.
What’s the best business advice you’ve ever been given?
“Keep it simple and concentrate on your strengths.”
What does the future hold for your business?
The business is currently looking into the possibility to grow the business and to focus on training future beauticians and nail artists, enabling them to provide amazing treatments and art to clientele into the future.
- The 2024 Meath Style Awards in association with Specsavers take place in the Headfort Arms Hotel this Friday (June 7th)