Nail art is where it all began for me, and it is still what I love most. I am Dominique, the Nail Editor, and detailed, hand-painted nail art is my signature. My work has been recognised across the industry, winning at the Professional Beauty Awards in 2024 and reaching the Scratch Awards finals three years running, and it is how many of my clients first find me.
Pastel plaid, hand-painted line by lineSoft abstract swirls in sorbet shadesTropical leaves in teal and hot pinkDelicate florals on a soft mint baseCoral with tiny hand-painted bloomsLilac florals against a glossy blackBlue marble with gold foil detailClassic red with fine floral accentsChampagne glitter with leopard accentsMonochrome zebra, painted freehandSunset palms for a holiday setPurple ombré with painted floralsBronze chrome on a soft almond shapePink leopard print with a heart accentSubtle mint with a fine leaf trailGold leaf over black and nude diagonalsBarely-there florals in soft pinkA classic French, quietly perfectRoyal blue, glossy and simpleHot pink marbled with gold foilAutumn florals in burgundy and blackCelestial moons and starsCoral with monochrome leopard accentsTortoiseshell in warm bronze tonesGalaxy purple with fine silver detailBlue and white porcelain floralsRetro swirls in coral and lemonMcLaren team colours for an F1 race weekendFerrari red, hand-painted for race dayLike what you see?View my latest work on Instagram ›
Every set is designed around you. From a single delicate accent to a full, intricate hand-painted design, no two are ever the same, whether that is seasonal florals, playful character work, or something completely bespoke we dream up together.
And if elaborate art is not your thing, that is absolutely fine. I bring exactly the same care and attention to detail to a simple, elegant set, a classic French, or a single flawless colour. Whatever suits you, your style and your nails is what matters to me.
Some of my favourite sets begin with someone sitting down and saying, "I have got an idea, and it might be a slightly odd one." Those are the ones I enjoy most.
I have painted McLaren and Ferrari colours for Formula 1 race weekends, palm trees and sunsets for holidays, and all manner of designs for birthdays, concerts, big matches and Christmas. If there is something you are counting down to, we can put it on your nails.
So bring me a photo, a team, a colour scheme, a theme, or simply a feeling about the day. Nothing is too specific, and honestly, the more particular the brief, the more fun I have with it. If the occasion happens to be your wedding, I have a whole page on bridal nails.
Learn Advanced Nail Art with Dominique
As well as creating nail art, I love teaching it. I share advanced techniques with other nail professionals in three ways.
At Industry Events
Guest teaching and live demonstrations at organised nail industry events, sharing the techniques behind my award-winning work.
One to One in the Studio
Focused, personalised sessions in my Godmanchester studio, shaped entirely around the skills you want to develop.
Online Small Groups
Small, friendly online sessions, so you can learn advanced nail art with me from wherever you are in the world.
