MC Fall 2020

NEWS
“A lot of people come not
just for the nails, but for
the conversation which is
why all my appointments
are confidential”
makes me feel good.”
“This is something that gives people
the opportunity to be their own boss
and work for themselves,” says Frost.
Lately, Frost says she has noticed that
black women have been leaders in nail
trends. She also points out the influence
of things like music that inspire certain
trends in the nail industry.
When it comes to cultural appropriation
of black beauty, Frost believes that
doing nails is an art form.
“Everyone has hands and the nail
beds, but it’s a little different when it
comes to hair and clothing, especially
when you get into actual cultural
clothing,” explains Frost. “I, personally,
wouldn’t say that it doesn’t apply to nails
but it’s not really something you see in
the nail industry.”
“At the end of the day, what I do is a
luxury, it’s not a need-based industry,
which I always have to remind myself,”
said Frost. “But I charge what I charge
because there will always be people
who are willing to pay to get their nails,
hair, lashes, and stuff done before they
even pay their bills.”
“I grew up going to a private school for
a little while and I feel like looking the
part, or at least what I call looking the
part, definitely made me feel a lot better
because I wasn’t from the same place
as everyone else.”
Now, Frost thinks that its important to
take pride in their ancestors and their
beauty. “I think that Black pride is definitely
now showing through, so just like
really soaking in that culture,” said Frost.
She has also noticed the rise in support
for Black businesses.
“This is a time where more people are
trying to tap into different stuff whether
it be hair, nails, lashes, all that stuff.”
Frost also included that she tries to be
conscious of what businesses she supports
as well.
“When I think about where I can go
get lunch and stuff I’m always like ‘Well I
can go there but there’s this other place
that’s a Black-owned business’ and even
if I hadn’t tried it before I would much
rather give my money to them,” explained
Frost.
Frost has big plans for her future in the
beauty industry, starting with growing
her business’s social media platform.
She also hopes to keep selling her
products and teaching others to appreciate
the art of doing nails.
“It’s not just about the money for me,
it’s my passion. I just want to become
the best nail artist that I can become. I
want to be able to keep supporting my
family.”
Frost also wants to continue teaching
others how to be successful in the nail
industry and just in owning a business.
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Nails are an
Artform
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