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JACQUELINE OLIPHANT, CONTRIBUTOR
Jacqueline Oliphant is known as the original
“Jackie O.” in the beauty industry. She is a
talented and gifted freelance cosmetologist
and beauty artist who specializes in beauty
and image consulting. In 1996, she became
a licensed nail specialist, a facial specialist in
2002, and a cosmetologist in 2008. Her career
highlights within the nail business industry
include becoming an author for Milady, a
beauty expert on nail care for how-to video
segments online, a Nail Specialist Learning
Leader for Paul Mitchell The School in 2008, and an award-winning nail artist
with a nail art exhibit traveling to art museums in 2006.
Being so well-rounded in the art of beauty has allowed her to land assignments
beyond nail care. She has also freelanced as a local makeup artist/hair
stylist for The Lion King and The Wizard of Oz tours and a skin care consultant
for a ROC/More Magazine’s 40+ Model Search tour. Merging her B.A. in
Broadcasting with her Cosmetology license, she has freelanced with celebrities
and high-profile professionals, local film production companies, and
fashion shows, and has performed marketing and promotions locally for the
Kiss Colors Cosmetics Beauty and Model Search tour. In October 2009, she
also became a licensed barber stylist. Her advice to future nail professionals
is to stay focused, overcome obstacles, be of service to someone, live your
dream every day of your life, and keep God first.
VICKI PETERS, CONTRIBUTOR
As a nail technician, Vicki Peters has wowed
the industry with her championship nails. As
a cover artist and author, her work has been
published worldwide, more than any other
tech in the history of the nail business. As an
educator, she has trained techs from Russia,
Germany, Japan, Ireland, the United Kingdom,
Canada, Mexico, Africa, Australia, and the
United States. As an industry leader, she has
mentored thousands. As a world-master nail
technician with her own line of products, Vicki will pioneer the industry to
new levels.
Vicki Peters is a 28-year veteran nail technician, past competition champion,
judge and competition director, technical educator, and featured business
speaker. She is also author of the Milady’s Nails Q&A Book, Drilltalk, The
Competitive Edge, and Novartis’ Nail Healthy Guide. Her nail artistry has
been on the covers of TV Guide, Dayspa, Nails, Nailpro, Nailpro Europe,
and numerous fashion magazines. Her expertise in the nail business ranges
from salon work and hands-on technical experience to R&D, education, and
lecturing worldwide.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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