Kirsty is a highly qualified and fully insured practicing nail technician and educator based in Stirlingshire, Central Scotland.
Recent achievements:
Winner “Home nail salon of the year”, Scratch Stars awards 2024
Highly Recommended “Best home salon”, UK Hair & Beauty awards 2024
Winner “Best gel nails, Scotland”, UK Hair & Beauty awards 2023
Finalist “Best nail tech”, SHABA 2023
Winner “Best nail technician”, Scotland’s Business awards 2022
7th place “Best gel nails”, UK Hair & Beauty awards 2022
Kirsty is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art, a GTCS registered teacher with 10 + years teaching experience and a member and accredited tutor with The Guild of Nail Technicians.
Kirsty has worked in a variety of fields of art and design throughout the years and has combined this experience with her nail technician training and teaching experience in order to specialise in natural manicures, nail growth, bespoke, hand painted nail art, bridal nails and nail education.
Working primarily in her private studio in Callander, Stirlingshire, Scotland but also available to book for private events and session work.
Kirsty loves producing creative, contemporary nail art to help her clients express their own individual style and personalities and is also renowned for her bespoke bridal and occasion designs. Kirsty creates a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and is fully inclusive and welcoming to everyone who loves nails as much as she does.
All treatments are carried out using vegan and cruelty free products from high-end brands including Navy Professional, Twenty, Kokoist, Voesh and Niba. Kirsty promotes good nail care and can help clients achieve their nail goals and grow healthy, natural nails.
Appointments, training courses and collaborations can be discussed and made directly via Instagram or Facebook @paintbrushnails.
Kirsty also provides art classes for adults and children and private art tuition (disclosure Scotland PVG checked). This is generally based in Callander but again, available to book for private events on request.
Any current art classes, availability and examples of students work can be viewed via Instagram or Facebook @paintbrushstudiouk. Bookings can be made directly through these social media accounts or by email.