Nail.By.Nina_

Nail.By.Nina_ Owner of Nailgasms Nail Salon Located At 11100 Liberty Road Unit D.

Big milestone unlocked ✨I’m officially a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 💼💗This isn’t just a title, it’s...
05/19/2026

Big milestone unlocked ✨
I’m officially a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 💼💗

This isn’t just a title, it’s a credential that helps open doors to government contracts, corporate opportunities, supplier diversity programs, networking resources, and partnerships designed to help small businesses grow and scale with intention.

For me, this represents more than business growth.
It represents structure. Legitimacy. Infrastructure.
The kind of foundation that allows a business to grow beyond just talent alone.

And honestly… a lot of beauty professionals and small business owners don’t realize how many opportunities they’re leaving on the table because nobody taught us this side of entrepreneurship.

I’ve spent years building behind the scenes, learning the systems, paperwork, certifications, compliance, branding, and business strategy that elevate you from “just operating” to actually building something sustainable.

So now, I’m stepping into a new chapter ✨
I’ll officially be teaching other beauty professionals and small business owners how to position their businesses for opportunities like this. From building legitimate business infrastructure, to understanding certifications, compliance, branding, growth strategy, and creating a business that can open bigger doors.

Because success behind the chair is important… but building a business that can grow beyond your physical labor? That’s the real goal.

This is bigger than nails for me now 💗

A little life update… and a big dream unfolding. ✨🤍If you’ve been with me for a while, you know my passion has never bee...
04/22/2026

A little life update… and a big dream unfolding. ✨🤍

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know my passion has never been just nails. Foot care, wellness, helping people heal, feel confident, and feel cared for has always been at the heart of what I do. And that passion has led me somewhere beautiful…

I’m starting nursing school. 🩺💗at my Alma Mater

Many of you don’t know I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in business marketing in 2018 from Coppin and will be returning in Fall 2026!

This has been on my heart for some time, and I’m so excited to finally share this next chapter with you. What began behind the chair isn’t ending, it’s expanding into something even greater… blending beauty, wellness, and healthcare in a way I’ve always envisioned.

For those who have followed my journey as a salon owner, educator, and entrepreneur, you know I’m passionate about helping beauty professionals build something that can outlast them. So I’ve been building something for beauty pros. More soon. 👀

So yes… this season is bigger than nursing school.It’s expansion in every direction. 💫

Because of this exciting transition, my hours will be changing beginning August 1, as I make room for this new season of growth.

And one important update, after August 1, I will no longer be accepting new clients, so if you’ve been meaning to get on my books, now is the time to secure your spot. Current clients, I definitely encourage pre-booking ahead. 💕

✨ And good news… is still accepting new clients!If you’re looking to book after August 1 or refer a friend, use the link in bio to book with Renee.

I’m honestly so grateful because many of you have watched this vision grow in real time. To think my love for foot health and wellness has led me here feels surreal.

This isn’t me leaving one thing for another—it’s me expanding into what I feel called to do.

Beauty. Wellness. Education. Legacy.

Big changes. Beautiful growth. New beginnings. 🤍

Happy 4:20🍃🔥💨
04/21/2026

Happy 4:20🍃🔥💨

03/04/2026

What would happen if one day you physically couldn’t sit behind the chair again?

Would your income stop… or would your business continue?

This question stayed with me after my first surgery. When I had to step away from work for four weeks.

In the months leading up to it, I hustled harder than ever.
Taking every client. Working longer hours. Pushing through exhaustion.

And when it was over, I realized something…

This industry teaches us how to hustle with our hands.
But it rarely teaches us how to build something that works beyond them.

That’s when my mindset shifted.

Infrastructure matters.
Building a business that can operate without you is what creates longevity in this industry.

Today I have a legally zoned and permitted salon that can continue to operate whether I’m behind the chair or not.

Because success in this industry shouldn’t end when your body gets tired.

It should evolve.

If you’re a nail professional thinking about your long-term plan in this industry, stay close.

I’m sharing more about how to build beyond the chair

There was a time when I thought being fully booked felt like security.My calendar was full.The money was coming in.Clien...
03/02/2026

There was a time when I thought being fully booked felt like security.

My calendar was full.
The money was coming in.
Clients were waiting weeks to get in.

And I wore that like a badge of honor.

But I also remember the quiet pressure.

The exhaustion I didn’t always admit.
The fear of slowing down.
The realization that if I couldn’t physically do nails anymore… everything stopped.

That question sat with me for a long time.

Not from fear.
From responsibility.

Because the beauty industry teaches us how to hustle.

It doesn’t always teach us how to build something that lasts.

So I started building differently.

I fought for proper zoning.
I leaned into compliance.
I began thinking about infrastructure instead of just income.

I’m still behind the chair.
I still love what I do.

But I’m no longer building just for booked weeks.

I’m building for longevity.

If you’ve ever quietly wondered what happens “later”… you’re not alone. This next chapter is for YOU‼️

STAY TUNED👀

⚠️ LONG POST ALERT 🚨Anyone can put the words “Nail Salon” behind their business name and call it a salon.I know because ...
02/07/2026

⚠️ LONG POST ALERT 🚨

Anyone can put the words “Nail Salon” behind their business name and call it a salon.
I know because I did it for years, operating in the gray areas 😩

Not by choice… but because I didn’t have the resources or guidance to show me the proper way to open a sustainable, legal nail salon‼️

In the State of Maryland, legally operating as a nail salon requires a rigorous zoning and permit process through your county or city to ensure the space meets industry code. That process took me years of persistence, advocacy, and faith! But I finally made it 🤌🏾So I thought😕

BUT WAIT 😩‼️ It didn’t stop there.

I wasn’t just zoned to operate as a nail salon. My vision was bigger. I wanted a teaching salon. One that could apprentice aspiring nail artists FOR FREE.

That meant additional applications, fees, inspections, and unexpected costs 😩
Including inspections through an entirely different agency. The Maryland State Board of Cosmetology.

Here’s the beauty in that part 😮‍💨
They don’t care about aesthetics or profit. They care about SAFETY, SANITATION, and COMPLIANCE, and that is where I thrive.

Today, I made what feels like HISTORY.
is officially one of the few legally Black woman owned nail salons in Baltimore County 🤎🖤

How do I know?
Because my inspector looked like me. She was us. She embodied everything my business stands for.

I now have the resources because I took a leap of FAITH 🫶🏾

So allow me to reintroduce myself.
My name is Ashley “Nina.”

I’m an Advanced Certified Nail Technician, salon owner of and , and now, an educator, consultant, and mentor‼️

My mission is to help you scale your nail artistry into an EMPIRE. One that not only retires you, but gives back to the next generation of nail artists coming up behind you 🤎🖤✊🏾





Obsessed 🫶🏾Appointments Available 📅🔗Link In My Bio
02/06/2026

Obsessed 🫶🏾

Appointments Available 📅
🔗Link In My Bio





What was once labeled “unprofessional” on Black women became a multi-billion-dollar global nail trend‼️Black nail techni...
02/04/2026

What was once labeled “unprofessional” on Black women became a multi-billion-dollar global nail trend‼️

Black nail technicians and artists pioneered long nails, bold colors, intricate designs, and nail art as self-expression, long before it was mainstream.

Before nail art was “trendy.”
Before long nails were “luxury.”
Before the industry was billion-dollar…

Black nail technicians were creating CULTURE✊🏾

💅🏽 The nail industry didn’t just borrow from Black culture—it was built on Black creativity, resilience, and innovation.

Celebrate the hands that shaped the culture—today and always. 🖤🤎

Welcome To My Galaxy💜💫😮‍💨Inspo:  💕📍 Appointments available this week 🔗 Link in bio
02/03/2026

Welcome To My Galaxy💜💫😮‍💨
Inspo: 💕

📍 Appointments available this week
🔗 Link in bio

Happy Black History Month🤎
02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month🤎

Address

11100 Liberty Road Unit D
Randallstown, MD
21133

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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