Linh Nguyen has been working in the beauty industry for 15 years. Linh joined the nail industry in 2007 and qualified as a professional nail technician. Before she arrived to UK she graduated in Art & Design at University in Prague, Czech Republic.

Having managed and owned Nail Land London successful salon in Greenwich, London and her own brand Nail Land London Professional. Her salon also has been shortlisted in the Best Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2019 & 2020, National Business Women's Awards 2020 and Bronze Winner in The British Hair and Beauty Awards 2020. Offering high levels of customer service within her salon, researching and development organic nail care products.

Linh’s purpose in life is to not only provide a great service to others but also provide a safe and fair environment for other workers in the industry and providing them with up to date and accurate training, so they can also provide a great service to their clients. She loves educating clients about their nails and how to look after them properly after treatment.

"I really believe in the power and importance of strong education. Potentially amazing nail technicians have come to me and have been let down by poor training which has hindered their confidence and progress. I make it my mission to provide the best training possible and meeting the needs so they can work feeling confident that they can apply correct techniques by using great products and solutions perfectly. Some of them became my colleagues and working with me at Nail Land London."

Linh has a passion for all things natural, looking at how treatments and the right products can have a big impact on people’s day to day lives.

Linh is passionate about keeping up to date with latest innovations, nail science and loves nail art of all kinds. So sought after are her sculpting talents, it is more often her customers willing to travel that little bit further for her unique artistic designs. Linh also has worked on photographic shoots, international fashion shows and nail shows.

"I have loyal clients who have been coming to me since I first began my business. Mostly they are from the local area and have learned about me by word of mouth. But I also have clients who travel over 200 miles to have her nails done and I used to have a client who flew over from Ghana to get her nails done."

So much so Nail Land London’s list of services range from acrylic and gel nail extensions, gel polish, nail art, manicure and pedicure to her speciality sculptured acrylics, gel and hand painted nail art.

"I attend many courses each year to keep my skills up to date and learn new art techniques. I believe this is the key to my success. It is important to continue to educate yourself in order to be confident you are offering your clients the best services."

"I also compete in professional nail beauty competitions across the country and world nail championships. Competing has helped advance my skills as a nail technician introducing me to a wealth of experienced industry professionals."

"I have been competing in nail competitions since 2019. The competitions are Scratch Stars Awards - the prestigious nail industry awards in the UK hosted by Scratch magazine and Nailympia - the leading World Nail Championship. My recent awards include coming 2nd place in the Salon nails and 3rd place in L&P Tip & Overlay in the World Nail Championship - Nailympia 2019. I also have been shortlisted Top 5 UK Gel Polish Stylist of the Year and London's Gel Polish Stylist of the Year in the Scratch Stars Awards 2019. I am proud to have been Highly Commended in the Young Entrepreneur Award in the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2019."

"I feel truly blessed to be in the nail industry and I encourage anyone interested in a career in nails to go for it. It’s an exciting, colourful and creative career."

“The nail industry has grown enormously in recent years and is a fantastic career to be in, especially if you have a creative streak.”

As an award-winning nail artist Linh Nguyen is used to going that extra mile to give her clients that highly polished finish.