Meet Tarshianna Morrow of Iconic Nails – Natural Nail Solutions in Farmers Branch

So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I’ve always had a love for the beauty industry. I remember doing my great-grandmother’s and grandmother’s hair and nails as early as eight years old. My love for the beauty industry carried over into my teenage years. I would always experiment with my hair and nails. Cosmetology was ingrained in me and I believed that would be my career path. However, upon graduating from high school, most of my friends were deciding to take the college route. That put pressure on me because no one in my immediate family had completed college. I wanted to be the first. I abandoned my dreams of a career in the beauty industry and went to college instead. After graduating, I did not to pursue a career in criminal justice and just continued working for an airline for the next 15 years. After those 15 years, In 2008, I left the airline industry and enrolled into cosmetology school to become a manicurist. I received my manicurist license in 2009. I’m glad I made that decision because I’ve felt fulfilled ever since. I’m more than a manicurist, I promote self-care through human touch.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has not been smooth, however, the struggle is necessary, in order to grow and be successful. I walked away from the corporate world where I was guaranteed a paycheck on the 1st and 15th, and had health benefits to building my own business as an entrepreneur. You’re now the boss, accountant, receptionist, HR, and the marketing department.  Sometimes its been overwhelming and I’ve contemplated giving up. I did eventually go back to the corporate world to work for two different spas. After the last spa I worked for closed, I was determined to work for myself again. With the support of my husband, I’ve now been on my own again since 2016.

Please tell us about Iconic Nails – Natural Nail Solutions.
Iconic Nails- Natural Nail Solutions, is a natural nail boutique. I specialize in the overall health, beauty and integrity of natural nails. I am able to achieve these goals with minimal manipulation. I am a certified Medical Nail Tech and have interned with a podiatrist. This allows me to help clients identify foot ailments, that might be out of my scope of practice and therefore, refer them to a podiatrist. My studio is not set up the traditional way, it’s a private setting with one on one service. When you walk in, it’s YOUR time. The ambiance is serene. You smell hints of lemongrass/lavender essential oils and you hear soft spa music. I perform the majority of my services in a Human Touch Zero Gravity Chair. I make my own scrubs and lotions so I know exactly what’s going on my client’s skin. When you come to Iconic Nails-Natural Nail Solutions, expect to have an experience!

If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I don’t know that I would do anything differently. Obtaining a degree proved to me that no matter where I came from, I could accomplish anything with consistency, application and determination. Working for the airline industry taught me customer service skills that I’ve carried over into my own business.  I’ve had the honor of working with and for some amazing people, as a manicurist, including celebrities like Erykah Badu, India Arie and Carmen Rodgers, just to name a few. I honestly believe all of the experiences leading up to this very moment, have been preparation for my now and beyond. Right now, I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished thus far and my beyond is bright. I’ve been able to find value and appreciation in all of my experiences along the way whether good or bad. It builds character!

Pricing:

• Waterless Manicure/Pedicure $65
• Essential Manicure/Pedicure$80
• Ultimate Manicure/Pedicure $110

Contact Info:

• Address: 13465 Inwood Rd. Suite 185 Room #115
  Farmers Branch TX 75244
  Located inside Phoenix Salon Suites
• Phone: 469-662-1634
• Email: t.morrow303@gmail.com
• Instagram: @iconic_nails2009
• Facebook: @iconicnailsbytarshianna
• Other: https://g.page/iconic-nails–natural-nail-solut/review