First Job
While in beauty school, I set up a table in my parents’ spare bedroom to do nails. I only had four regular clients per month, but I learned so much during that time!
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Spotlight On …
Meet Amy Martin, veteran nail professional, salon owner and Gelish International Educator.
BY GELISH
06.23.25
Amy Martin is an experienced nail professional with more than 11 years in the industry, specializing in intricate nail art. She runs her own thriving nail studio in Hawick, Scotland, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, where she offers expert nail services to a loyal clientele. In addition to running a business, Amy is also a Gelish International Educator where she combines her deep technical knowledge with her passion for training aspiring nail technicians. Whether sharing industry know-how, working on clients or running her business, Amy is known for her care and precision in all aspects of her career.
Go-To Nail Product
The majority of my clients are focused on natural nail growth at the moment, so my current go-to product is Gelish Foundation Flex. It provides the perfect base for my clients’ natural nails while also helping them grow super long, thanks to the vitamin A and biotin infused within the base gel.
Favorite Nail Style
This is such a hard question because my favorite styles change regularly as different trends pop up. I tend to get bored of a plain color, so a mix and match set—mixing different colors and designs—is my current favorite.
Proudest Career Moment
My proudest career moment was when I was asked to join the wonderful Gelish UK team. My very first nail course was with Gelish, and I’ve been using it in my salon ever since. It’s a dream come true to work with a brand that I’ve loved and used for years. Another notable moment happened recently when I painted a mini portrait of Elphaba from Wicked on a set of nails: It caught the attention of the amazing Cynthia Erivo herself—such a pinch-me moment!
Favorite Summer Activity
Living in Scotland doesn’t always guarantee the sun in the summer, which makes it a bit unpredictable for planning summertime activities, but as soon as the sun is out, I try to spend every moment outside making the most of it. I also try to take more time off in summer so my fiancé and I can travel and explore new places and countries.
To see more of Amy’s work, you can follow her at @amb_studio_ on Instagram.
