Nails by Shelly R.

This review from Emily honestly means so much to me. 🥺

She’s been coming to me since I first started the salon, so getting to watch her nails change over the years has been pretty special.

From improving her natural nail health to finding the BIAB routine that works for her, and then getting to completely lose our minds with nail art every appointment 😂

That’s my favourite part of doing this.

I don’t want to just give you a pretty set of nails. I want to know your nails, understand what they need, teach you how to look after them and keep getting better at what I do.

And yes, I will absolutely work with short nails, long nails, weak nails and every weird little nail challenge in between.

If you're looking for a BIAB nail salon in Forest Lake, Brisbane, especially somewhere you can get detailed nail art in a private one-on-one setting, my August books are
open.

📍 Forest Lake, Brisbane
💅 BIAB / Structure Manicures
✨ Russian E-File Manicures
🎨 Custom Nail Art
💖 Private 1:1 studio

Book your next appointment through the link in my bio.



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A year ago, my client could barely get past a couple of millimetres before her nails would break.

Now? This is her natural length. ✨️

There wasn't a magic product or a quick fix. We just kept showing up. Regular appointments, the right structure, a manicure that worked for her nails, and a bit of patience.
Watching someone hit a goal they've wanted for so long never gets old. Getting to create fun sets like this on healthy natural nails is just the bonus.

If you've convinced yourself your nails "just don't grow", they probably haven't had the right support yet.

📍Private nail studio in Forest Lake, Brisbane, specialising in Russian manicures, BIAB and detailed nail art.

🗓 August is nearly booked out, and I only have a handful of appointments left. If you've been thinking about starting your own nail growth journey, now's a good time to lock one in.

This set is a little different from what I usually create, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. 🌸✨️

I naturally gravitate towards bold, abstract nail art, but the right client will always convince me to step outside my comfort zone. She trusted me with her vision, and somewhere between the 3D florals, tinkerbell cat eye and tiny gold details, I completely fell in love with this set.

The best part? Seeing her reaction. She couldn't stop looking at her nails, and neither could I. 🥰

If you're looking for a Brisbane nail artist who loves creating custom nail art, whether it's your style or mine, you'll find me in Forest Lake, Brisbane.

✨ August bookings are open via the link in my bio.



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Maximalist nails>clean girl nails ✨️🪩🤘🏻💖

Five years in business called for a set that perfectly reflects how my mind works 🪩

At first glance, it might seem like chaos... chrome, animal print, airbrushing, glitter, hand-sculpted 3D details, chunky gems, tiny textures, neon, black, and pastels... everything competing for attention.

But that's part of the fun.

Each nail was designed individually first, then I faced the challenge of making them all harmonise. Balancing colour, shape, texture, and placement until the whole set told a unified story rather than ten separate ideas stuck together.

That’s my style in a nutshel! Maximalist, a bit weird, full of tiny details, and somehow, it all makes sense when finished.

I don’t really follow strict rules when creating.

I go with what feels exciting, trust the process, and keep tweaking until each nail earns its place. After five years, that remains my favourite part...turning a head full of chaotic ideas into wearable art. ✨

Here's to five years of crafting tiny masterpieces. I can't wait to show you what's coming next. 🤘🏻✨️🪩

I've got some exciting news... 💖

Nails by Shelly R. has been nominated in the Beauty Services category of the Brisbane City Local Business Awards!

What makes this one so special is that this nomination happened because my clients took the time to vote for me.

Every appointment you've booked, every kind review you've left, every recommendation you've made to a friend, and every vote you've cast has helped make this happen. It might have my business name on it, but this nomination belongs to all of us.

When I opened my little home salon, I never imagined I'd be surrounded by a community that cheers me on the way you do. Your support allows me to keep creating, keep learning, and keep building a space where people feel comfortable being themselves.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Whether you've been with me since the beginning or you've only recently found my little corner of Brisbane, I'm so grateful you're here.

Here's to celebrating this together. ✨🫶

Corporate by day. Maximalist at heart. ✨

This client is proof you don't have to choose between professionalism and personality.

Every few weeks she walks into the studio with a camera roll full of the most unhinged inspiration. Chrome, gems, galaxies, stars... nothing is ever too much. We chat through the ideas, narrow it down a little, and then she looks at me and says, "I trust you."

That's my favourite part.
This time we landed on a cosmic colour palette with deep blues, electric purples, layered shimmer, shooting stars and crystals. It's loud in the best way, and somehow still feels balanced.

I wish more people realised that nail art doesn't have to fit into a trend. It can just make you happy.

If you've been looking for a nail artist in Forest Lake, Brisbane who loves creating detailed, colourful nail art, I'd love to have you in my chair.

✨ August bookings are open.

If you're a new client, start by filling out the New Client Form through the link in my bio. It gives me a chance to learn about your nails, your lifestyle and the kinds of designs you've been dreaming about before we meet.

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