I'm a nail technician and educator with almost two decades in this incredible industry. But truthfully? Experience alone means nothing without continued education. I’m proud to say I still take multiple courses every year. From skill-based and technical training to creative nail art. Because learning never stops, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.

I started my journey working from home on friends and family, before taking my business mobile and eventually running my own business within a salon for nearly ten years, managing a team and a thriving client base. Now, I’ve returned to working from home to be more present for my children and to have the flexibility our family needs.

Over the years, I’ve also had the privilege of assisting backstage at London Fashion Week, gaining a whole new appreciation for the creative side of our industry. I’ve worked with some incredible brands too! Including Nail Mail, Brillbird, Crystal Nails, and Katie Barnes gaining hands-on experience in education, product development, and social media along the way. Each role has taught me something new and meaningful, shaping the educator I am today.

Now, I’m pouring everything I’ve learned, the highs, the lessons, the knowledge, and the real-life experience into my own education platform: The Erin Searle Collective. My goal? To give back to the industry that’s given me so much, and to create the kind of honest, accessible, high-quality education I wish I’d had when I started.