B Side
Traditionally, the B side refers to the flip side of a record.
They pull the references, scour the archives, and paint the picture you see on the big screen.
The celebrity, model, or actor is the single with the most airtime.
But the glam team?
Theyre the producers, conductors, friends, and family members.
For lack of a less ubiquitous phrase, they make it work.
Because the origin of a look is just as important as the look itself.
The backstory deserves its hard-earned glory.
We chose medium almond nails (theyre her natural nails!
), as the shape gives that elongated feminine look.
We went for a minimalist, swirly French nail design with light lavender nail polish.
I used OPI Spring Into Action polish for the look.
On working with Nicola…
Its always nice to work with her.
Shes really caring, funny, and kind.
On her early years and starting her career in beauty…
I grew up in Erdenet, Mongolia.
Its a small city with a little over 100,000 people.
That was when I chose it as my career.
I wouldnt say it was an easy road.
I had to start from the bottomI was so new to the country and culture.
To me, it was natural nails and nail designs.
On her career highlights…
Nothing makes me happier than seeing my clients happy face when they get their nails done and love them.
On her mentors and icons…
My beauty icons are my clients!
Im lucky to work with all those great people and get inspired by them every single day.
Advice for those coming up in the industry…
Practice makes perfect and never stop learning.
Specialize in things you enjoy, whether its avant-garde nail design or a natural nail.
The second is half-up, half-down with that same bouncy volume.
Its inspired by French actress Brigitte Bardot.
The third look was our supermodel moment.
Sleek and very chic.
Working with Nicola is always fun for me.
She has [a] great sense of style and beautiful ideas that always inspire me.
She is not just beautiful.
She has strong energy and very iconic looks.
Working with her is so much fun every time.
