{"id":222635,"date":"2019-11-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/222635\/passion-at-her-fingertips\/"},"modified":"2019-11-06T15:15:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T13:15:50","slug":"passion-at-her-fingertips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/11\/06\/passion-at-her-fingertips\/","title":{"rendered":"Passion at her fingertips"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Desiree Todd Hartslief, a Gerdview resident, her love and passion for nails and nail art started like so many others’, with a simple home nail kit.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy passion for doing nails started as a teenager with home nail kits and my mom, Jenny Buchler, nurturing my talent,\u201d explained Desiree.<\/p>

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\u201cMy mom sent me on my first nail course and has been my biggest fan and strongest supporter ever since.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe taught me that education is vital and you can never have enough knowledge in your field, so I kept studying different courses and expanded my service field.<\/p>

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\u201cSince then nail art has always been my guilty pleasure, as I believe it is an expression of your personality.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many art mediums in the nail industry now that the sky is the limit, it has become my favourite playground.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Desiree\u2019s passion for nails was rewarded, nine years in a row, when she won the Fantasy 3D Nail Division of the Professional Beauty Nail File Photographic Nail Art Competition.<\/p>\n

However, after these nine years Desiree took a break from competitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI took a break to concentrate on building Orange Tag Hair Nail and Beauty Emporium and more importantly, to build my family unit after a number of deaths in our family,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

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Desiree Todd Hartslief, a Gerdview resident, reignited her passion for nails and nail art when she recently placed second in the Professional Beauty Nail File Photographic Nail Art Competition after 10 years away from the world of competitions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But this year, 10 years after her last competition, Desiree decided to enter the competition world once again.<\/p>\n

\u201cI entered again to see if I still have what it takes to compete,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompetition puts your brain in overdrive and challenges you.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very easy to get into a rut and the industry trends change daily, so it\u2019s good to keep up to date with what today\u2019s trends are and the techniques needed to apply them.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn competing, I also found that a passion doesn\u2019t die after lying dormant.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like riding a bike, a bit wobbly at first but in no time you get back into it and come back stronger than before.<\/p>\n

\u201cTen years really was enough of a break.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Desiree placed second in the Mardi Gras Nail File Photographic Nail Design Competition, which she entered by photographic submission.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s competition was all about showcasing a use of colour, a degree of difficulty and creativity, all while interpreting the theme with flowing designs that incorporates a number of different mediums and techniques,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was so nervous to enter, I won\u2019t lie.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot has changed in 10 years and the competition has become tough.<\/p>\n

\u201cNaturally there is an amount of self-doubt, but once I started my designs it just flowed and I was fuelled by excitement and a competitive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked how she felt when she found out she placed second, Desiree explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust placing was a win in my eyes after being out of the game for so long,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year I had no idea what I was up against.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot winning has kept me hungry for next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked for some tips for people when it comes to having nail art and maintaining the health of their natural nails, Desiree responded.<\/p>\n

\u201cRubber base, rubber base and more rubber base,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is liquid gold and creates a barrier between the natural nail and the enhancement, thereby protecting the natural nail as it grows.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis makes natural long healthy nails an achievable goal for anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Desiree also shared some tips for inspiring nail artists who want to compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cPractice, practice and practice some more,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPush yourself beyond what you think you can achieve because so many of us don\u2019t give ourselves enough credit.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember to breathe in deeply and stay hungry to reach your goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be discouraged and try take all criticism as constructive, as it will make a better nail artist out of you.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, remember art can be what you want it to be, from bright and dramatic to smart and elegant.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more on Desiree and her designs search Orange Tag Hair Nail and Beauty Emporium on Facebook or send an email to synfulsox@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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