These are the stylist beauty teams favourite spots in london for the best quality nail art around. And soon youll be able to do just that in the coolest space in london, as wah nails is opening a flagship salon in the heart of soho. Sharmadean reid the inspirational mother behind wah nails. I expected a book full of ideas and way to make different designs on nails but it barely had any. The product line is made up of an assortment of nail polishes, nail art pens, presson nails, nail art kits, and nail tools. Garbage blog about the author sharmadean reid is an entrepreneur, stylist, and brand consultant who opened the first wah nails salon in london in 2009. Jan 24, 20 wah nails started as an independent nail art boutique in london with a blog dedicated to all the different nail designs created in the store, but it has now branched out into topshop on oxford street. If youre after a manicure in london, be sure to head to one. Vogue wants to know where you head for your favorite hometown manicure and pedicure. Before we opened, nail art was a dirty word within beauty circles, something a bit tacky and ghetto but i knew it could be more. In february 2010, wah nails opened for business in topshop oxford circus. Starting life within in a humble shared space with bleach in dalston, wah soon spread its wings further central to a space within topshops flagship store before opening its own, hightech space right next door to supreme in soho. The wah girls gave dipa a super scary manicure, with nail art in the form of pink brains and frankensteins stitches. The wah nails book of nail art by sharmadean reid biblio.
She describes the original wah salon as a hang out spotcommunity centreclubhouse for all my cool, creative girlfriends to sit and chat, read the latest fashion mags, shoot the breeze, catch up on gossip, watch an old episode of trl, listen to the new beyonce album, talk feminism, talk fashion, talk politics, obvs get the sickest nails ever and frankly do whatever the hell we wanted. Aug 10, 2011 nails is popping up in topshop knightsbridge to celebrate the launch of the latest topshop make up collection smoke and mirrors. With the opening of topshops revamped beauty rooms, were not just hitting the store for the latest fashion. In 2009, she swiftly changed career tracks, opening up wah nailsa spirited manicure spot in the citys east endand soon became the driving force behind the citys cult nail scene. Londons famed wah nails schools us with a new nail art tutorial book sharmadean reid, the founder of londons wah nails boutique, can take some responsibility for. In 20 i closed all my wah nail salons down i had popups in topshop and moved to wolverhampton to be with my family.
How to nail it in business sharmadean of wah nails the clique. Titled the wah nails book of downtown girls, the second tome features 25 more nail designs and tips on how to create them, including 3d nail projects sculpted with acrylic. If only i had realised when i was visiting london last week. Wah nails started as an independent nail art boutique in london with a blog dedicated to all the different nail designs created in the store, but it has now branched out into topshop on oxford street. Five best london salons to visit for nail art hypebae. Nowadays were spoilt for choice when it comes to what we can have adorning our nails. So, darting our way through the first day of the topshop sales, we were relieved to spy the neon glow of the wah nails sign ahead like the north star to our lazy red mani. We love her for her attitude, her sense of style and her desire to help other women, especially mothers and of course the wonderful nail art she creates at wah. Jul 04, 2018 in 20 i closed all my wah nail salons down i had popups in topshop and moved to wolverhampton to be with my family. Learn how to do outta this world nail art with this galaxy design stepbystep to celebrate the launch of the wah nails book of downtown girls. Capitalising on the growing popularity of nail art both on and off the catwalk london nail salon wah nails has released its first book, the.
With an extended shoe boudoir, a fabulous vintage section and now wah nails. Oct 12, 2018 whether you live in london or are just visiting, theres no doubt that the city has some incredibly talented nail artists working across different nail bars and salons. Sharmadean wrote the bestselling wah book of nail art in 20. See more ideas about nails, nail art and nail designs.
Sharmadean reid is an entrepreneur, stylist, and brand consultant who opened the first wah nails salon in london in 2009. Sep 15, 20 wah nails topshop 214 oxford street, lower ground floor london w1d 1la 44. Buy the wah nails book of downtown girls 01 by sharmadean reid isbn. Weve added the full price list for you above so you can get inspired and stat planning your next set. This essay by the founder of wah nails is a must read for us all. A few years later here are two books, concessions in topshop stores and. Wah nail art tutorial mexican skulls nail art design step. Luxury nail salon in topshop oxford street, london.
Six years of business and an mbe has taught the founder of wah nails a lot. Jul 23, 2010 weve added the full price list for you above so you can get inspired and stat planning your next set. Sharmadean reid, founder of east londons cult wah nails salon, has released a follow up to her april 2011 book, the wah nails book of nail art. I realised my calling isnt to run nail salons, its to help women all over the world who are doing beauty on the side who dont realise they can make a. They are retailed inhouse and in boots, a drugstore chain in the united kingdom and ireland with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 07, 2018 tone deaf topshop bins feminist book collab as other brands bank on female empowerment. Wah nails are launching a full service in topshop, oxford st. In the wah nails book of nail art, sharmadean reid shares 25 of her most in demand nail. Sep 20, 20 to celebrate the launch of the wah nails book of downtown girls, we have some special stepbystep nail art extracts to share. I love wah nails, but now im ready to build a billion. Boasting brands such as wah nails and hershesons blow dry bar, you can now get your hair, nails and eyebrows perfectly groomed at the store too.
I realised my calling isnt to run nail salons, its to help women all over the world who are doing beauty on the side who dont realise they can make a really healthy living from it. Whats more they are offering free manicures for anyone who spends over. Wah nails helped change the culture of nail design. We also offer nail services for events, weddings, shoots and. The wah nails book of nail art reid, sharmadean on. Wah started out as a fanzine and blog and by 2009 sharmadean opened her first nail salon in dalston east london. Scroll down for a talon tutorial in mexican skulls. If youre after a quick fileandpolish, a longlasting gel mani or something altogether more fabulous like some nail art, we know the best nail bars in london, and were more than happy to share our recommendations.
Growing up too fast or why i closed wah nails topshop. Jul 31, 2015 we love her for her attitude, her sense of style and her desire to help other women, especially mothers and of course the wonderful nail art she creates at wah. Wah nails book of nail art is a very fun and quirky book featuring beautiful everyday womenshowcasing beautiful nail art. So, in the words of madonna, it is with great pleasure to know that manchesters topshop is starting to get into the groove. Tone deaf topshop bins feminist book collab as other brands bank on female empowerment. To celebrate the launch of the wah nails book of downtown girls, we have some special stepbystep nail art extracts to share. Apr 10, 2014 londons famed wah nails schools us with a new nail art tutorial book sharmadean reid, the founder of londons wah nails boutique, can take some responsibility for nail arts current popularity. We use cookies to help us offer you the best online experience. We discovered wah nails when it had only just opened last august, and since then the dalston salon has become the goto for londons fashion crowd looking for the coolest nail art around.
Featuring 25 cool nail art projects to do at home by sharmadean reid isbn. Wah nails was born in dalston, hackney in july 2009 and after just two months of trading, selfridges asked us to do a week long pop up at their hilary site on the incredible beauty floor. The wah nails book of nail art by hardie grant uk issuu. Wah nails is a nail art boutique based in london, uk. With a nail art book on stands now, reid extended the brand by launching a line of nail care products called wah london. In the wah nails book of nail art, sharmadean reid shares 25 of her most indemand nail. Book an appointment at wah nails and bleach at topshop oxford circus in time for halloween. Sharmadean has built her beauty brand wah nails from the ground up. Its not the first time weve been to wah, nor certainly the last. The second book by nail art empire wah puts cool girls and their. Londons famed wah nails schools us with a new nail art. Wah nails founder launches new book cosmetics business. Wah nails topshop 214 oxford street, lower ground floor london w1d 1la 44.
Wah nails then held a successful salon in topshop oxford circus for 4 years before closing to retain the community experience. Sep 18, 20 sharmadean reid, founder of east londons cult wah nails salon, has released a follow up to her april 2011 book, the wah nails book of nail art. Us topshop girls get a bit carried away at christmas and the past couple of weeks have seen our hq awash with novelty jumpers, homemade decorations and more sparkle than kanyes bling collection. If you havent heard of wah nails before, you might want to think. Wah started off as a fanzine before becoming a blog but it really all started for sharmadean in the height of the recession when she decided to set up what is quite possibly the coolest nail company in london and which has now. This essay by the founder of wah nails is a must read for us. Whether you live in london or are just visiting, theres no doubt that the city has some incredibly talented nail artists working across different nail bars and salons. And so they gave us a 2 month pop up on the lower ground floor exisiting nail bar. Hosting collaborations with femaleowned businesss its featured a popup by wah nails founded by.
Plus most of the book was talking about wah girls and no disrespect but that wasnt what i was interested in at all. Heres why she closed her topshop salon and what shes learned. Jul 31, 2016 wah nails was born in dalston, hackney in july 2009 and after just two months of trading, selfridges asked us to do a week long pop up at their hilary site on the incredible beauty floor. Jul 10, 2012 wah nails book of nail art is a very fun and quirky book featuring beautiful everyday womenshowcasing beautiful nail art. Down at our oxford circus flagship the wah nails team has been getting in the continue reading joy to the nails. Wah nail art tutorial galaxy nail art design stepbystep. A trickle of customers turned into a flood, and she has now joined forces with topshop to roll her salons across the uk. Sharmadean began the evening by explaining to us what books and. Wah nails is opening an experiential flagship salon in soho.