Diane Plummer, formerly the Principal Ambassador of Creative Nail Design UK is our regular down to earth nail expert!

What was your first ever nail job?
After completing my initial training over 17 years ago, I set up my own business working two days a week in a fitness studio, which scared me to death! I really was the first nail technician in York.

What is your specialist skill?
Custom Colour Blending. My background is hairdressing so colour theory is very close to my heart. I love nothing better than to take a blank canvas, whether it be a nail biter or flat nails, and create the most beautiful illusion or dramatic look to complement them.

What are your favourite nail techniques?
Ilusion Sculpting with the use of custom colour blending and sculpting on a form.

What are your favourite products?
Creative Nail Designs's Brisa Gel and retention+ are by far my favourite products. I love the freedom they give me to create beautiful nails and how long lasting they are.

What is your involvement in Nail Education?
Education is one of my strengths. When embarking on a new career I did every training course I could get my hands on, which led me to Creative Nail Design. I really went the long way round but feel I got the answers I was craving for in the end.

What are your ambitions?
My ambition has taken a few turns as I've progressed. It is now to compete, as I have on several occasions. I would love to win at the Nailympics in an area I have never competed in - 3D nail art! I find the attention to detail and inspiration behind each design totally fascinating and out of this world.

Who has inspired you?
Gigi Rouse inspired me to become an educator; Katen Patel inspired me to compete and Samuel Sweet has inspired me again and again with his wealth of knowledge and skill.

What is the secret of your success?
The passion I have for the products I use and my passion to achieve my goals as a teacher. That is to deliver all the information my students need, in as many different and fun ways as possible so in the end, it's the students who achieve their ultimate goals.

Thanks to Diane - watch out each month as Diane offers some insights in the world of beautiful nails!

Read more about Diane in the September edition of Scratch magazine.
Visit: Scratch Magazine

Scratch Magazine is published in the UK 12 times a year by Seed Publishing Ltd. It is designed and dedicated for its readership, which comprises nail technicians, nail artists, manicurists, pedicurists - in fact all nail, hand and foot care professionals. It offers a finely-balanced blend of inspiration as well as practical, hands-on advice for readers seeking to enhance their skills and grow their business effectively and profitably.

shelly mill says:

Wednesday 13th, October 2010 at 11:19pm

Dear Diane

 I have been using Mercia acrylic products as it doesnt dry as quickly as some other products.  However i was wondering if you know if Nouveau acrylic is a quick drying product.

 

Confused buyer

tracy gill says:

Wednesday 30th, June 2010 at 8:16pm

hi i am wondering what this bootcamp that i read about in scratch  magazine july 2010 is, i have done acrylic and gel course with creative and there manicure an pedicure spa. would like to know more about this boot camp 

Stel says:

Monday 22nd, September 2008 at 4:07pm

Hi Diane

is there anyway you could help me find out how i can on the boot camp for creative, as i cant find anything online relating to it. i believe its on in Leeds

thanks

Sally Atkins says:

Saturday 09th, February 2008 at 1:40pm

Great to hear about a Nail tech who is also a hairdresser. I trained in nails 20 years ago and Hair 10 years ago I maintain that education is the key to success.

http://www.nailandbeautyacademy.com

Gina says:

Thursday 07th, February 2008 at 10:17pm

Hi Diane, Its nice to see a true professional to assist with the publics nail issues, with your extensive background in the industry, us nail techs can be safe in the knowledge that the correct advice and assistance will be given.

From a fellow Nail Geek

Regards Gina

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