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Elise Smith welcomes Nailpro to Sky Excessive Studio in Glasgow, U.Okay.

The Backstory

Having labored in a number of salons, I by no means fairly discovered the place for me. Previous to opening Sky Excessive, I used to be finding out legislation. Nonetheless, I used to be combating my psychological well being, finding out one thing I used to be now not concerned with. Lockdown gave me a brand new perspective on what I needed. I made a decision to make the bounce to open a salon the place I might present the inclusive, pleasant house that I had all the time needed to work in.

The Look Smiley faces are the inspiration for the look and aesthetic behind Sky Excessive Studio.Courtesy of Sky Excessive Studio

[I love] something smiley + funky! I like smiley faces a lot. They’re scattered all around the salon. Additionally, if one thing is a lil bit bizarre, I adore it. I really feel like if you’re an grownup, every thing will be so uninteresting aesthetic-wise. I needed to create an area that was the other. I’ve had folks message saying strolling previous the salon cheers them up!

Signature Companies

We offer gel manicures, builder gel overlays and gel-x extensions, and I sculpt extensions with acrygel!

The Items

Retail sensible, we solely retail OMYetc cuticle butters. They’re the very best cuticle care on the market for my part! With a spread of scents, there’s one for everybody. Product sensible, we primarily use Sissi + Lecente merchandise within the salon. Sissi’s clay vary, their glitters and velvet gels are gorgeous. My final favourite must be the pastel clay. For extensions, we use a Gel-X system.

What’s Subsequent

I’ve so many plans! I shall be making a line of merchandise associated to Sky Excessive that’s beneath wraps now. My plan is to proceed rising our social media and dealing with extra manufacturers.

+Particulars

Sky Excessive Studio supplies gel manicures, builder gel overlays and gel-x extensions. Smith additionally sculpts extensions with acrygel!Courtesy of Sky Excessive Studio

proprietor: Elise Smith 

Est.: March 2022

Employees: 6 self-employed employees members.

Advantages: Whereas everyone seems to be self-employed, everybody’s happiness inside the salon is so vital to me. Whereas there aren’t many tangible advantages, I’m all the time open to communication of what the employees want. I provide two weeks free lease per 12 months for individuals who lease an area full time, plus if there are any emergencies, comparable to an operation. Each few months, we’ve free coaching classes to assist everybody enhance their expertise.

Up Shut With Elise Smith

What was your first job within the nail business? Elise Smith is the proprietor of Sky Excessive StudioCourtesy of Sky Excessive Studio

My first job was inside a salon in Glasgow. It was quick paced, so it allowed me to enhance myskills rapidly.

What evokes you?

The folks round me. I’ve so many inventive, inspiring folks in my life. Whether or not I take inspiration from their work or the garments they put on, they’re an integral a part of my work. Unbiased illustrators and tattooers encourage my work loads too. I attempt to take inspiration from something apart from nails, so I can put my very own spin on it.

What was probably the most difficult factor that occurred whereas opening your salon?

I labored full-time whereas renovating the salon. This took a toll on my psychological and bodily well being, however working whereas doing it was the one method! I used to be unmedicated for my ADHD throughout this time, which was tremendous arduous.

What piece of recommendation would you give to a brand new salon proprietor?

Simply go for it. Whereas it sounds cliche, you’re by no means going to be totally prepared. Make the leap, get the define of the place prepared and the decor and magnificence will observe. I’d additionally say to strive to not be too trusting in your first enterprise, and suppose together with your head not your coronary heart.

I can’t focus on my salon with out mentioning…

Smiley faces. The inspiration for Sky Excessive!

Right here and Queer

How does your salon have a good time Pleasure Month?

We don’t have a particular delight occasion to have a good time, however I do love posting rainbow nails all through the month alongside charities folks can assist. Typically, corporations add rainbow washing to their advertising, which I actually don’t like.

What are ways in which you make your salon inclusive to everybody who visits? Nail artwork from Sky Excessive StudioCourtesy of Sky Excessive Studio

Firstly, I’m very open on my social media about being a lesbian. I’m an open particular person usually on social media, and I feel this places folks comfortable earlier than they enter the salon. I’ve a coverage of if a consumer demonstrates homophobic, transphobic, racist or ableist habits, I’d ask them to go away. Nonetheless, all of our purchasers are superb, so I’ve by no means wanted to do that. We have now chairs with out arms, as a few of my plus dimension mates have talked about chairs with arms will be uncomfortable. We have now gel polish colours that swimsuit all pores and skin colours. We principally maintain the large lights off to assist with sensory points. The softer glow of lamps is way nicer. On our session varieties, I eliminated the choice to pick out your gender and have a piece the place folks can say their most popular pronouns.

Are there any modifications you wish to see the business make or gaps that you simply suppose must be crammed to make queer nail artists really feel extra welcomed/accepted?

There undoubtedly must be modifications on the subject of range inside the business. Seeing a wide range of model ambassadors can be nice. I feel having a wide range of ambassadors (OMYetc has a various collective of BAs which I’m one among) can be a solution to make queer folks really feel extra welcome.

What does being a queer nail artist imply to you?

It’s an honor to offer an area that individuals, particularly queer folks, really feel comfy getting into. The variety of inclusive salons is sadly restricted. The quantity of purchasers I’ve had that by no means had their nails achieved earlier than as a result of they didn’t know if they might be welcomed into an everyday salon is admittedly unhappy. That is why it seems like an honor that they select Sky Excessive.

What recommendation would you give to queer nail artists simply beginning out within the business?

Be your self. Typically you’ll be able to really feel a bit disconnected from this business, however so many queer individuals are becoming a member of the business, which is implausible. It’s stunning to see folks doing nails from all walks of life. So, don’t really feel like you could put your self in a field. Be you and create the artwork you need to!

Come go to us…

106 Allison St, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8ND, United Kingdom

@skyhighstudio