Meet – Rebecca Manz – Australia

Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 25 Steps…

 

NAME: Beck Manz –  Bex to my overseas nail family

Business name: Beckz Nailz

Location: Brisbane Australia – just had my 24th move!

Nationality: Australian

Who Trained You: After a 6-week course, my mentor was Tanya Sherlock – we lived in a small country town of about 10,000 people where I ended up being the only nail tech after Tanya retired.

Years in Nails: 21 years  in salon, trainer/educator, running competitions

Years Judging: Around 10 years in some form or another as administration, on the microphone then comp manager Brisbane & Perth all while assisting Nailympia in Australia

Nail Brand You Represent/Use:  Nail Harmony

 

Role in Industry: Home salon & assisting with administration of Nailympia London

 

Favourite Trade Exhibition: Olympia Beauty – nothing has come close yet

Favourite Nail Tool: Cuticle Pusher

Favourite Book: Getting Your Sh*t Together!

Favourite Movie: Anything with Leonardo Di Caprio

Favourite Food: Thai

Favourite Vacation Destination: Canada

 

Your Hobbies: Swimming, renovating and it feels like moving house should be in here too…

What Inspires Your Work: Helping others create to the best of their own abilities and watching the penny drop with a newly learned technique

Who You Admire In Industry: Anyone who supports others to be the best version of themselves and pushes them to go beyond their own boundaries

Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Too many to remember!

Bex Manz & Alex Fox getting ready for the Nailympia London awards

 

Advice to Competitors: Leave your ego at the door because everyone is vulnerable when competing. Shit Happens to everyone no matter your experience – good shit and bad shit, so be proud of your good shit and learn from your bad shit.

 

Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Read the rules thoroughly – numerous times…

 

What Lockdown Has Taught You: That I need to keep very busy.

 

A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: Never ever even when learning did I ever give a cuticle cut to anyone – except my mother.

 

An Affirmation You Love: Life is all about the journey…

 

Why Nailympia: It’s my biggest nail family where I can use everything from hand signals to Google translate or a hug to a competitor – they all speak volumes to the right people.

 

Instagram: beck_manz

Facebook: Rebecca Manz