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About the Founder

My professional journey in the nail industry has been shaped by dedication, consistent work, and continuous learning from the very beginning.

I started in the industry not with glamour, but with grit – building foundational skills in a fast-paced, high-volume salon environment where speed, consistency, and discipline were essential.

Over the years, I invested in structured education across Russia, deepening my technical knowledge and expanding my expertise through intensive training programs. I trained in manicure, pedicure, Japanese techniques, educator programs, and advanced design – each stage adding depth, structure, and clarity to my work.

This commitment gradually led to opportunities to teach, to travel abroad for advanced educator training, and to work on international stages, including collaborations with public figures and backstage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Moscow.

Along the way, I participated in international championships, continued training with global educators, and eventually formalized my role through rigorous licensing – completing a 500-hour professional program and passing both State Board exams to become a licensed nail instructor.

This journey was not built overnight. It developed through years of focused work, respect for standards, and a belief that true professionalism is formed through depth and consistency. Today, I bring this experience into my education programs, mentoring professionals who value precision, discipline, and long-term growth.

My Professional Journey​

2007 - 2008
Olehouse Nail School - Moscow, Russia

Full 2-month 101 nail course covering manicure, pedicure, and nail sculpting (acrylic and gel).

2007 - 2008
2009
Masura School - Moscow, Russia

Training in Japanese (aka P-Shine) manicure and Bio-Gel techniques.

2009
2010
Masura School - Moscow, Russia

1-month nail instructor training.

2010
2011
Valentina Denisenko's Academy - Moscow, Russia

EDGE acrylic nail shapes — 3-day workshop.

2011
2012
School of Vera Volkova - Moscow, Russia

Courses in nail painting: lace design, one-stroke painting, Zhostovo, and aqua painting.

2012
2013
Public Beauty College - Norilsk, Russia

2-month course to obtain permission to become a manicure instructor; later worked there as an instructor for two years (until 2015).

2013
2014
Miranda Beauty Training Center (Harmony Russia) - St. Petersburg, Russia

Educator training.

2014
2015
Hand and Nail Harmony School - Eindhoven, Netherlands

International educator training.
Advanced program for Harmony instructors in acrylic and gel extensions, gel polish, structure gels, and acrylic designs; focused on developing professional skills in conducting classes and workshops.

2015
2015
Miranda Beauty Training Center (Harmony Russia) - St. Petersburg, Russia

E-file and manicure training.

2015
2016
Christina Fitzgerald's - St. Petersburg, Russia

Intensive product and manicure training: European nail file manicure technique (without cutting the cuticle).

2016
2016
Nail Harmony Training Center (Harmony Ukraine) - Kiev, Ukraine

Advanced Extreme Nail Shapes Workshop with Industry Leader Gala Starenko. Mastering Stiletto, Edge & Pipe Shapes in Acrylic, Gel & Polygel

2016
2016
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Moscow, Russia

In 2016, worked backstage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Moscow. Personal record: 21 manicures in under 5 hours.

2016
2017
Nail Harmony Training Center (Harmony Ukraine) - Kiev, Ukraine

Level up training: Competition french workshop (acrylic) and Extreme nail shapes workshop: stiletto, edge, and pipe (acrylic, gel, polygel) by Gala Starenko.

2017
2017
Nail Harmony Training Center (Harmony Ukraine) - Kiev, Ukraine

Advanced educator training with Krasimira Petrova and Gala Starenko.

2017
2019
Luxio Product Training - Portland, Oregon

Advanced product training with Luxio at Portland Nail Expo.

2019
2020
NAILPRO WORLD CUP COMPETITION - Los Angeles

Participation in the International Nail Championship — 4th place in the Sculpted French category.

2020
2020
Classes & Workshops - Nail Camp East, Maryland

An intensive 4-day program: two days of advanced study as a student and two days of teaching Design and Waterless/E-file (Russian manicure) classes as an educator.

2020
2020
Online classes by Elena Maltceva

My very first online classes! Elena is a true global nail icon who pioneered acrylic and gel design—both on nails and in miniature art. We learned 3D acrylic sculpting for Mix Media competitions, creating faces, landscapes, and artistic compositions.

2020
2021
Online classes by Elena Popova

My 2nd online class - with the incredible and world-famous Elena Popova! We mastered no-file acrylic sculpting!

2021
2024
Online classes by Elena Popova

Revisiting what we’ve learned — and perfecting it once again! Another unforgettable online class with Elena — this time, the legendary course “His Majesty, the French!” covering both flawless hand-painted French and the competition-style version.

2024
2022-2025
On my way to getting instructor license → Successfully completed!

Started my 500-hour training in 2022 at the Academy of Nail Technology and Art — and officially became a licensed nail instructor after passing both State Board exams.

2022-2025
NOW
🎓 Licensed Apprenticeship Program

Real clients. Real training. Real prep for your license.

NOW

This journey continues – not because it needs to be proven, but because this is the work I know deeply and do best.

Today, my focus is on education, mentorship, and the development of OSNOVA Education – an educational project created to support Russian-speaking nail professionals through clear structure, professional standards, and meaningful guidance. Alongside this work, I also support Russian-speaking students as an interpreter at the school where I completed my instructor training, helping bridge language gaps within a professional learning environment.

Through training, mentorship, and long-term support, I continue to build what matters most: strong professionals and a culture of precision, discipline, and respect for the craft.

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