Europe’s Hottest Nailz Artists: Poland’s
Natalia Cukrowska ’Treme Nailz: Natalia, Where exactly in Poland are you located? Natalia: Krakow City X’Treme Nailz: How is the nail industry viewed in Poland? Natalia: In Poland we have a developed nail industry with nail stylists and clientele. So the nail industry is a big part of our domestic economy. X’Treme Nailz: I understand you are the Owner/Nail Artist at Story of My Nails? Natalia: Yes, that is true. X’Treme Nailz: Natalia, do you provide manicures, pedicures, nail art, extensions and supplies? Natalia: Yes, fortunately X’Treme Nailz: What makes the Story of My Nails unique? Natalia: Probably me, because the Story of My Nails is me! You know, I never wanted to do anything that was just average. I wanted to have a regular customer and be the ‘mark’. When someone mentions
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Natalia Cukrowska of Story of My Nails, they will say, “Oh, I know her, she is the best!” X’Treme Nailz: How long has Story of My Nails been in business? Natalia: I have seventeen years of experience in the nail industry, but Story of My Nails was created in 2016. X’Treme Nailz: Who are the main clientele for Story of My Nails? Natalia: A woman who appreciates my skills and my profession. She loves long nails and reckons with my opinion. X’Treme Nailz: What are the price ranges at Story of My Nails? Natalia: Well, my work is worth any price (laughing), but for sure, I believe my proces for now are too low for my skills! X’Treme Nailz: How, if any, did the pandemic affect Story of My Nails? Natalia: Well, my clients are still with me, so the good thing is that
the pandemic didn’t affect Story of My Nails. X’Treme Nailz: Natalia, how did the pandemic affect you personally? Natalia: The pandemic gave me more time to deepen my passion for extreme nails. I also had more time to focus on myself and to create a new project to win many championships. X’Treme Nailz: What changes did your business make to ensure the safety of your staff and/or clientele? Natalia: In Poland, we have specific national regulations so that the clients in our industry are 100% safe. X’Treme Nailz: What percentage of your clients are X’Treme Nailz Divas? Natalia: I believe it’s about 40% for sure. X’Treme Nailz: Does Story of My Nails conduct any teaching and/or classes for nail technicians or students in general? Natalia: Yes, of course.
