Today we’d like to introduce you to Christian Ratliff.
Hi Christian, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
Back in 2019, I was working A normal job as any other young adult finding their way. I was Assistant Manager at a local Dollar general. Holding that position, I really didn’t have time anymore to treat myself to little things as getting my hair/nails done. Shortly after I decided to wear press-ons and dip powder from the same dollar general. On my breaks or whenever I had off time, I would press on the nails but for down reason re-shape them. Shortly after my sister noticed and figured I found a bomb new nail spot. Soon , I started to do her nails with the dollar store products and she quickly realized I could make this bigger. I gradually began ordering better products and learning proper techniques from other nail techs online. More people started to notice my work yet still working at dollar general. I started to take my family members and close friends and word of mouth gave me a new start to a better career. My manager didn’t allow me to have less hours per week to take clients she states “she didn’t care about my clients” , so I QUIT! I started to do nails out of my kitchen and quickly got my name out there. From Dec 2019 through COVID -19 June 2020 I was prospering … mid June 2020-November 2020 I took a really big break on doing nails and at the time it was my only income. One of my big brothers passed away that June and it took me into a depressed state. I tried to continue my craft but I just couldn’t. During the break I could barely afford food, clothes, etc I wasn’t myself … shortly people even started to forget I was a Nail Artist. November 2020 I vividly remember praying asking God to bless me with clients again and I will never neglect what he blessed me with. December I started to promote my work Again and I’ve been prospering ever since.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The biggest challenge would be knowing that one day you can be super booked and the next you may not … it’s all about having faith and believing in your craft.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a self-taught Nail Artist, and I specialize in acrylic work and manicures. I am most known for my freestyle sets and my Iconic photoshoots I use for content which is very distinctive.
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
As a child, my favorite thing to do was collect pennies and once I filled my jar my sister would take me to cash them in and I could pay my own way swimming/etc.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.Diornailz.com
- Instagram: Diornailz
- Youtube: Diornailz
- Other: TikTok : Diornailz_
Image Credits
@Urbn_randi
