I was always fascinated by the beauty industry. How a simple lipstick or nail polish could completely elevate ones mood and confidence. As a young girl I would go with my Mom for her mani/pedi appointments and I was intrigued by the transformation process and I knew I would join this industry as my career.
In the late 80’s I studied at Seneca College and graduated with a diploma in Cosmetic Retail Management. Eager and ready I immediately acquired a position as a Nail Technician and was fortunate to work in a few of Toronto’s finest Spa’s. It was during those years that I gained valuable technical experience and thankfully developed a loyal clientele.
In 1994 I opened “The Heart of Nails” in Toronto. A salon specializing in natural nail health.
Clients were coming in to repair damage from false overlays or correcting nails that were weak and soft or peeling and splitting. I had a difficult time addressing their needs as there was no nail product on the market that was effective. I decided to develop my own nail treatment that would work.
“The Essential Mix” was created.
A simple 2-step nail care treatment to help rescue my clients nails.
Over the next 20 years the salon became a busy neighbourhood nail haven where hundreds of clients would come to rescue their nails. With the use of our signature products they could easily have healthy natural nails.
Clients would purchase the products and maintain their nails at home.
Heart of Nails grew in popularity while sold on The Shopping Channel and The National Women’s shows across Canada.
Heart of Nails products continue to help our clients new and old with our proven formula.
As a young girl I was madly in love with hearts. My grandmother would send me trinkets with little red and pink hearts and I was in love. I would (and still do) see them everywhere and later everyone would associate the shape with me in mind. I collected them and painted them on everything. I believe they are what inspired me to be an artist.
My interest in the beauty industry came to me at a young age. I effortlessly shaped, painted and beautified the nails of my girlfriends, and eventually their sisters and mothers as well. I saw that I had the gift of transforming damaged and lifeless nails to the beautiful healthy natural nails that women could easily possess. In the early 1990’s I decided to collaborate my interests of Hearts, Painting and Nails and opened my own nail salon.
The Heart of Nails Salon was created with one mission …
“To improve the look and health of women’s nails without the use of harsh chemicals, UV lights and false overlays”.
Everyday new clients came in with nails that were damaged and in rough condition. Peeling, splitting and breaking. They all had the same problem. Frequent hand washing and lacking nutrients from exposure to harsh elements. I knew I could make a difference but I was limited to the products that were available. I realized that there was a great need. That was what inspired me to develop a nail care product that would save my clients nails. A salon quality product they could easily use at home.
Heart of Nails Essential Mix was created with one mission …
A simple and effective two-Step Nail Care System that delivers what it promises. It works.
To nourish and seal with targeted nutrients into your nails by using ingredients they know and recognize. A clear Protein infused with Keratin to heal and protect and a Nail Balm to hydrate loaded with essential oils. Client after client witnessed the transformation. As I finished their manicures I would notice how they would admire their nails and get mesmerized by the beauty of them, and smile. I could see how having beautiful healthy nails elevated their spirit, mood and confidence. I realized that I had developed a product that could make a difference not just in the health of their nails but the health of their self image. The results gave them a polished feeling. With each client, every manicure, one nail at a time this transformation gave me a feeling of accomplishment that I wanted to share with everyone.