Friday, February 7, 2025

Style Sense: Alyssa Terry

Women everywhere are showing enhanced interest in nail art. It’s not enough to just sport a monochromatic mani in your favorite color anymore. Alyssa Terry, a nail tech at Studio Nails in Toledo, helps her clients take it to the next level. Long ago, in cosmetology school, a teacher discovered Terry”s talent for creating intricate designs on nails and urged her to enter a state-wide nail art competition. Alyssa was apprehensive, but placed first. She loves creating theme nails with characters, sparkle, and flair. 

How did you start creating nail art?

I’ve always been creative. The first time I transferred my artistic passion to nails was in cosmetology school.

What is the craziest request you’ve ever had from a client?

I once did a pedicure for a man who wanted me to polish his toes with yellow and black crackle for the Steelers football season. He had tons of tattoos and was totally chill about it.

What is trending right now in your field?

Glitter, geometric designs, gel polish, and accent nails (where one nail is a different color or has a different design from the others).

Are there any designs you’re excited to try on your clients? 

I’m interested in replicating works of modern art on nails. It would be cool to imitate some of the art at the Toledo Museum (Miro, Picasso, Stella).

Visit Alyssa at Studio Nails at 3344 Secor Road #105. Call 419-724-1500 for an appointment.

Women everywhere are showing enhanced interest in nail art. It’s not enough to just sport a monochromatic mani in your favorite color anymore. Alyssa Terry, a nail tech at Studio Nails in Toledo, helps her clients take it to the next level. Long ago, in cosmetology school, a teacher discovered Terry”s talent for creating intricate designs on nails and urged her to enter a state-wide nail art competition. Alyssa was apprehensive, but placed first. She loves creating theme nails with characters, sparkle, and flair. 

How did you start creating nail art?

I’ve always been creative. The first time I transferred my artistic passion to nails was in cosmetology school.

What is the craziest request you’ve ever had from a client?

I once did a pedicure for a man who wanted me to polish his toes with yellow and black crackle for the Steelers football season. He had tons of tattoos and was totally chill about it.

What is trending right now in your field?

Glitter, geometric designs, gel polish, and accent nails (where one nail is a different color or has a different design from the others).

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Are there any designs you’re excited to try on your clients? 

I’m interested in replicating works of modern art on nails. It would be cool to imitate some of the art at the Toledo Museum (Miro, Picasso, Stella).

Visit Alyssa at Studio Nails at 3344 Secor Road #105. Call 419-724-1500 for an appointment.

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